Scotland
Binnean nan Gobhar
585M
1919FT
About Binnean nan Gobhar
Tucked away north of Ben Lomond’s busy tourist path, this rugged Marilyn offers a quieter, rougher experience than its famous neighbour. The terrain is characteristically Highland, featuring boggy peat hags and heathery slopes. It provides a superb perspective across the northern reaches of Loch Lomond toward the craggy Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
315th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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152.2m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit, a foundation of sandy and muddy rocks that have been hardened and transformed over time.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NS419967
Latitude
56.1367°N
Longitude
4.5458°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to 'Small Peak of the Goats,' likely referencing the feral goats that have long inhabited the crags and steep slopes around the eastern shores of Loch Lomond.
- •While easily accessible from Rowardennan, the hill remains remarkably quiet, as the vast majority of walkers are drawn south to the main summit of Ben Lomond.
- •From the summit, you get a distinctive profile view of the Arrochar Alps, specifically looking directly across the water at the jagged silhouette of The Cobbler and the massive form of Ben Vorlich.
- •Its status as a Marilyn—a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence—means that despite being lower than the surrounding peaks, it remains a distinct and independent summit climb.
- •It is the perfect choice for hillwalkers who find the main path up Ben Lomond a little too crowded and the absence of trackless, sodden peat hags a little too predictable.