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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides
Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale]
Wedged between the bigger Beinn Mhor and Hecla on the eastern spine of South Uist, Ben Corodale is a rugged 525m peak with cliffs above Coire Hellisdale. Often climbed as part of the classic South Uist three-peak traverse.
Quick facts
- Height
- 525.7m/ 1725ft
- Grid ref
- NF 81971 32846
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
blanket bog 45% · Lewisian gneiss 35% · rocky summit 20%
Tackled from the Loch Aineort road end, the route climbs steeply through rocky terraces onto the connecting ridge with Beinn Mhor. Combine all three eastern Uist summits in a long day, or single it out by retreating after the col.
Terrain
Steep grass shelves broken by gneiss bands, with crags falling east into Coire Hellisdale. Stick to the western flank to avoid the cliffs in poor visibility.
In winter
Higher than most Uist hills, so it can hold transient snow in February. The east-facing crags are best avoided in any winter conditions; pick a settled day and approach from the west.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 39m
- Edinburgh11h 7m
Ferry access
Oban → Lochboisdale (South Uist)
- Crossing time225 min
- Summer sailings1 sailing daily plus additional weekend sailings (Apr–Oct)
- Winter sailings4–5 sailings per week (Nov–Mar)
- Book ahead14 days
Plan an overnight stay. Alternative: Uig (Skye) → Lochmaddy (North Uist) then drive south across the causeways.
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Mobile signal: Poor. No coverage on summit or approach; remote South Uist is largely off-grid.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:32
- Sunset
- 22:28
- Civil dawn
- 03:22
- Civil dusk
- 23:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale] — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale]?
- Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale] is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Steep grass shelves broken by gneiss bands, with crags falling east into Coire Hellisdale.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale]?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale] are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale]?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale]?
- Poor. No coverage on summit or approach; remote South Uist is largely off-grid.
- How do I get the ferry to Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale]?
- Oban → Lochboisdale (South Uist). 1 sailing daily plus additional weekend sailings (Apr–Oct) in summer; 4–5 sailings per week (Nov–Mar) in winter. Book at least 14 days ahead. Plan an overnight stay. Alternative: Uig (Skye) → Lochmaddy (North Uist) then drive south across the causeways.
- Is Beinn Choradail [Ben Corodale] safe in winter?
- Higher than most Uist hills, so it can hold transient snow in February. The east-facing crags are best avoided in any winter conditions; pick a settled day and approach from the west.
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