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
- Prominence
- 200 m
- Grid ref
- NH 67963 96667
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 51km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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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 carriers fail; emergency calls unreliable. Take a PLB.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:06
- Sunset
- 21:41
- Civil dawn
- 04:11
- Civil dusk
- 22:36
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Beinn Domhnaill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Beinn Domhnaill — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Domhnaill?
- We grade Beinn Domhnaill at 1/5, which puts it in easy territory. Underfoot: Old plantation rides on the lower slopes lead to mostly dry heather above.
- What is Beinn Domhnaill's prominence?
- 200m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Beinn Domhnaill to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Domhnaill?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Beinn Domhnaill. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Beinn Domhnaill dog-friendly?
- 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 carriers 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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