Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Beinn Domhnaill
Beinn Domhnaill — "Donald's hill" — is a 349m moorland hill in the NH67 grid square just north of the Dornoch Firth above Spinningdale. A friendly low summit with a wide view south to Easter Ross.
Quick facts
- Height
- 349.1m/ 1145ft
- Grid ref
- NH 67963 96667
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 51km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Park near Spinningdale on the A949, then follow forestry roads onto open hill and take the southern flank to the cairn. Around 3 hours.
Terrain
Old plantation rides on the lower slopes lead to mostly dry heather above. The summit is broad and slightly bouldery.
In winter
Sea-level start and modest height keep this accessible in nearly all winter conditions; forest tracks may be icy.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 23m
- Edinburgh6h 49m
OS maps: OS Landranger 21, OS Explorer 441W
Mobile signal: Poor. All major networks fail; emergency calls unreliable. Take a PLB.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:14
- Sunset
- 22:21
- Civil dawn
- 02:59
- Civil dusk
- 23:36
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Beinn Domhnaill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Ardgay station
Kyle of Sutherland; Croick; Far North Line
10km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Inverness
Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North
51km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Balblair
Edderton — Easter Ross distillery with vintage-led range
11km from the hill
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Beinn Domhnaill — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Domhnaill?
- Beinn Domhnaill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Old plantation rides on the lower slopes lead to mostly dry heather above.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Domhnaill?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Domhnaill 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 Domhnaill?
- 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 Domhnaill?
- Poor. All major networks fail; emergency calls unreliable. Take a PLB.
- Is Beinn Domhnaill safe in winter?
- Sea-level start and modest height keep this accessible in nearly all winter conditions; forest tracks may be icy.
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