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Beinn Bhreac
Beinn Bhreac (speckled hill) is a 448m moorland top above Bracadale in central Skye, with a fine elevated view across Loch Bracadale to MacLeod's Tables and the Cuillin. The summit area is a mosaic of basalt outcrops and lochans.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 448m/ 1469ft
- Grid ref
- NG 34576 26942
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
rough grassland 45% · basalt rock 35% · heather 20%
Park near Struan or Bracadale and head south-east across open moor to gain the broad ridge. Expect 7 km return and roughly 350m of ascent on pathless ground.
Terrain
Deep peat hags interspersed with basalt platforms and small lochans. Choose lines carefully to avoid the worst of the bog after rain.
In winter
Frozen bog makes the walking easier than in summer. Snow showers driven on Atlantic winds can reduce visibility quickly on the featureless plateau.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 38m
- Edinburgh9h 58m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 411
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE intermittent on Skye; better toward Portree.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:06
- Sunset
- 21:38
- Civil dawn
- 04:13
- Civil dusk
- 22:31
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