Marilyn · islands
Beinn a' Charnain
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 196m prominence hill in the Uists of the Outer Hebrides. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 196m/ 643ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NF 89395 88459
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 196m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 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
- Glasgow9h 10m
- Edinburgh11h 28m
OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 455
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 21:16
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 22:04
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