Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Beinn Lunndaidh
Beinn Lunndaidh — "boggy hill" — is a 446m moorland summit in the NC79 grid square close to the coast at Brora, with views straight out to the North Sea.
Quick facts
- Height
- 446m/ 1463ft
- Grid ref
- NC 79117 01978
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 58km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
blanket bog 60% · heather moorland 25% · grassy summit 15%
Easiest from the small road inland from Doll near Brora; follow farm tracks then climb the open eastern slope through bog and heather. Roughly 3-4 hours, with North Sea views opening up after the first kilometre.
Terrain
True to its name — the lower flanks are reedy and saturated. Drier ground returns near the cairn.
In winter
Coastal position keeps lying snow brief. The boggy lower slopes are best when frozen; otherwise a slog.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 32m
- Edinburgh6h 43m
OS maps: OS Landranger 17, OS Explorer 441E
Mobile signal: Poor. EE and Vodafone both fail; Three and O2 equally absent here.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:13
- Sunset
- 22:21
- Civil dawn
- 02:57
- Civil dusk
- 23:36
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Beinn Lunndaidh on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Golspie station
East Sutherland; Ben Bhraggie; Dunrobin Castle
4km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Inverness
Highland capital — gateway to Cairngorms, Affric, Far North
58km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Clynelish
Brora — waxy, coastal-Highland classic on the Far North line
11km from the hill
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Beinn Lunndaidh — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Lunndaidh?
- Beinn Lunndaidh is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: True to its name — the lower flanks are reedy and saturated.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Lunndaidh?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Lunndaidh 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 Lunndaidh?
- 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 Lunndaidh?
- Poor. EE and Vodafone both fail; Three and O2 equally absent here.
- Is Beinn Lunndaidh safe in winter?
- Coastal position keeps lying snow brief. The boggy lower slopes are best when frozen; otherwise a slog.
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