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Beinn Mhor
This Beinn Mhor — distinct from its taller South Uist namesake — is a 190m gneiss summit on the eastern peninsula of North Uist near Lochmaddy. The hill commands views over Loch nam Madadh and across to the Skye Cuillin in good weather.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak, big” · Pronunciation: bine vore
Quick facts
- Height
- 190m/ 623ft
- Grid ref
- NF 89801 76156
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Lewisian gneiss 50% · rough grassland 30% · blanket bog 20%
Best tackled from a parking spot on the B894 east of Lochmaddy, crossing rough moor and gneiss slabs to the broad summit. A two-to-three-hour outing depending on how much wandering you indulge in along the way.
Terrain
Knolly Lewisian gneiss bedrock with peaty hollows filling every depression. There are no paths and many false summits to work around.
In winter
Sheltered to a degree by the eastern peninsulas, this hill catches the worst of any easterly weather rolling off the Minch. Snow seldom lies; gales and saturated ground are the seasonal staples.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 58m
- Edinburgh11h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 454E
Mobile signal: Poor. Harris; limited coverage in remote glens.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:07
- Sunset
- 21:43
- Civil dawn
- 04:13
- Civil dusk
- 22:38
NOAA Solar Calculator · 15 May 2026