Marilyn · islands
Beinn a' Bhraghad
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 461m hill in the shadow of the Cuillin on Skye with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 461m/ 1512ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 40976 25408
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 461m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
In winter
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 23m
- Edinburgh9h 42m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 411
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:10
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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