Marilyn · skye
Beinn Bhreac
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 329m prominence hill on the Isle of Raasay. 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
- 329m/ 1079ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 25365 53070
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across the volcanic rock and peat characteristic of Skye to the 329m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Volcanic basalt terrain — rough, rocky and unforgiving on the ankles. Wet conditions are common. The rock can be slippery.
In winter
Winter on Skye is dominated by Atlantic storms. Snow cover is patchy. The main hazards are wind and the slippery basalt rock.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 21m
- Edinburgh10h 38m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Explorer 407
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:12
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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