Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Meall Bhanbhaidh [Meall Bhanabhie]
The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A 326m prominence hill near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 326.7m/ 1071ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NN 11582 78949
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 326m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Rocky Lochaber hillside with steep sections. Atlantic weather makes the ground wetter than equivalent eastern hills.
In winter
Winter brings snow and ice that makes Lochaber hills serious propositions. The wet climate means ice forms readily. Microspikes are useful throughout winter.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 23m
- Edinburgh5h 27m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41, OS Explorer 392, OS Explorer 399
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
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