Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Stac Gorm
At 430m in the Monadhliath mountains, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 430m/ 1410ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NH 63044 27313
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via stalkers paths built for deer management on the Lochaber hills to the 430m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Lochaber terrain — volcanic rock, bog and heather. Wetter than the east Highlands. Drainage can be poor in the lower glens.
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
- Glasgow4h 46m
- Edinburgh5h 31m
OS maps: OS Landranger 26, OS Landranger 35, OS Explorer 417
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:39
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
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