Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Sgurr Bhuidhe
The name means 'sharp peak' in Gaelic. A 440m hill near Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “sharp, rocky peak” · Pronunciation: skoor
Quick facts
- Height
- 440m/ 1443ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 72274 94571
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic Lochaber landscape with views to surrounding peaks to the 440m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
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
- Glasgow5h 51m
- Edinburgh7h 9m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33, OS Landranger 40, OS Explorer 398W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026