Bidean Bad na h-Iolaire [Bidein Bad na h-Iolaire]
Bidean Bad na h-Iolaire is a Marilyn, 528m high, in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area, and also counts as a HuMP. The Marilyns are hills anywhere in Britain and Ireland with at least 150 metres of prominence, whatever their height.
Fort William is the nearest station, 2.2 mi (about 3 mi on foot), so the summit is within walking distance of the train. From Fort William it's about 2 hours to the summit, 1 in 6 on average. Banavie is next, 3.7 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot), and 6 stations are within 10 miles in all. Druim na h-Earba is the only other listed hill within 2 miles.
Stations within 10 miles of Bidean Bad na h-Iolaire, nearest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
- Fort William2.2 mi (about 3 mi on foot) · 2 hours1 in 6 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Banavie3.7 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot) · 2.5 to 3 hours1 in 9 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Corpach3.8 mi (about 5 to 5.5 mi on foot) · 2.5 to 3 hours1 in 11 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Loch Eil Outward Bound6.0 mi (about 7.5 to 8.5 mi on foot) · 4 hours1 in 12 on average to the summitSilver walking rating
- Locheilside8.9 mi (about 11.5 to 13 mi on foot) · 5.5 to 6 hours1 in 13 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Spean Bridge9.3 mi (about 12 to 13.5 mi on foot) · 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 13 on average to the summitSilver walking rating