Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Beinn Mhealaich
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 592m near the Dornoch Firth in Easter Ross, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 592m/ 1942ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NC 96095 14953
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 592m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Quartzite scree, peat hags and rough moorland. The northwest Highland landscape is geologically unique and physically demanding.
In winter
Northwest Highland winters are dominated by wind rather than deep snow. The maritime climate brings frequent freeze-thaw. Navigation in low cloud is the primary challenge.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 57m
- Edinburgh6h 47m
OS maps: OS Landranger 17, OS Explorer 444E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:20
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:31
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
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