Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 999 m · 3,277 ft
- Drop
- 836 m
- Grid ref
- NC 318 201
- Range
- Scourie to Lairg
- County
- Highland
Summit: Quartzite outcrop.
Ben More Assynt is a Munro in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, 999 m (3,277 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Conival and Ben More Assynt, is 17.2 km with 1,150 m of ascent and takes 6 to 8 hours.
Routes up Ben More Assynt
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conival and Ben More Assynt Shortest Least climb | 17.2 km | 1,150 m | 6–8 h | Hard | 2/5 | Inchnadamph |
| Ben More Assynt from Inchnadamph | 17.2 km | 1,150 m | 6–8 h | Hard | 3/5 | Inchnadamph |
Ben More Assynt on its own (1)
Rounds that include Ben More Assynt (1)
Map
Summit at NC 318 201 (58.1382, -4.8582). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Ben More Assynt
- How high is Ben More Assynt?
- Ben More Assynt is 999 m (3,277 ft) high, a Munro in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland. The summit is at grid reference NC 318 201.
- How long does it take to climb Ben More Assynt?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Conival and Ben More Assynt, takes 6 to 8 hours: 17.2 km with 1,150 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Ben More Assynt?
- The route with the least climbing is Conival and Ben More Assynt, starting from Inchnadamph (NC 251 217): 17.2 km and 1,150 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Ben More Assynt?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.