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Ben Nevis, the Mamores and the Grey Corries

Binnein Mor

A Munro of 1,130 metres, number 28 of the 282.

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The hill

Binnein Mor stands in the Mamores, about three miles in a straight line from Kinlochleven, the village at the head of Loch Leven.

It is higher than every Munro around it, and the avalanche forecasters, captioning a photograph of the range, pick it out as the highest peak at the back.

Na Gruagaichean is about a kilometre and a half to the south-west and Binnein Beag under two kilometres to the north-east. Kinlochleven's community trust names Binnein Mor first among the Munros above the village, and counts their summits and ridges among the best places to see Ben Nevis from.

Starts from
Kinlochleven, the nearest village, whose community trust counts this hill among the Munros hillwalkers have access to. For the way up, follow the route description and the map.
The land
Jahama Highland Estates runs a Mamore Estate from Kinlochleven.
Deer stalking
Jahama Highland Estates offers stalking on its estates from August to mid December. Follow any signs on the ground.
Summit
Grid reference NN 212 663
Car park
In Kinlochleven the community trust runs the Grey Mares Car Park, which charges for cars. It asks visitors not to park in front of residents' houses.
Bus
Shiel Buses' routes 44 and 144 run between Fort William and Kinlochleven. Check the times with the operator.
Toilets
The community trust's toilets near the Business Park are open day and night.
On the hill today
−1° to 2°Drizzle on the summit, 1,130 m. Feels like −4° in the wind.

West wind to 11 mph, gusting 23
Rain, about 5 mm
Light from 7.53am to 6.16pm, ten hours

Sat 17Some cloud−4° to 2° on top · 6 mph, gusts 17
Sun 18Mostly clear−4° to 2° on top · 7 mph, gusts 16
Mon 19Cloudy−6° to 4° on top · 8 mph, gusts 17

A weather model's forecast for the height of the summit, not a report from the hill. Read the mountain forecast the evening before: West Highlands forecast, Binnein Mòr, Lochaber avalanche forecast.

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Going another day?

Choose the day you mean to climb.Near or far: the light you will have, and what the summit is likely to be doing.

Photographs by Ian House, shadow-ska and William, via Google

Before you go

Carry

  • A paper map and a compass, and the skill to use them
  • Waterproofs, warm layers, hat and gloves
  • Food and drink
  • A head torch, a whistle and a first aid kit
  • A survival bag
  • Boots with a good grip

Under snow and ice this is a different day, with short light and the risk of avalanche. It needs an ice axe, crampons, winter boots and the skill to use them.

If something goes wrong

  • Dial 999, ask for the police, then mountain rescue
  • Give a six-figure grid reference: the summit is NN 212 663
  • Say how many are hurt, how many are with you, and your number
  • Register to text 999 before the day: text the word register to 999

The summit is optional. Turning back is the right decision whenever the cloud, the wind or the light say so.

How to call for help in the hills · Safety and skills for the hills · ThinkWINTER

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For the route itself, take the map and read these.

Sleep and eat at its foot

Next along: Na Gruagaichean, Binnein Beag, Sgurr Eilde Mor, An Gearanach. Checked on 10 October 2026. The facts on this page are the Kinlochleven Community Trust's, Jahama Highland Estates' and Shiel Buses'; the forecasts are the Mountain Weather Information Service's, the Met Office's and the Scottish Avalanche Information Service's. Height and position from The Database of British and Irish Hills, v18.3, adapted, CC BY 4.0. This page is not a route description and does not replace a map.