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Marilyn · Skye
Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]
Beinn na Cro is a 572m granite hill between Loch Slapin and Broadford on Skye, with a fine narrow summit ridge that contrasts with the broader red hills nearby. Often climbed in pairing with Belig and Garbh-bheinn.
Quick facts
- Height
- 572m/ 1877ft
- Prominence
- 384 m
- Grid ref
- NG 56935 24182
- 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 moorland 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%
Start at the head of Loch Slapin and climb the south-west flank through scree onto the ridge, following it north to the summit. Around 7 km return with 550m ascent on rough terrain.
Terrain
Loose granite scree on the approach, then a defined ridge with short rocky steps. The pinkish granite is grippy when dry, polished when wet.
In winter
Holds snow longer than the basalt hills of central Skye. Cornices can build along the ridge from the prevailing south-west wind.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 50m
- Edinburgh8h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 411, OS Explorer 412
Mobile signal: Poor. signal falls away en route; Skye's basalt ridges often block coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:17
- Sunset
- 21:44
- Civil dawn
- 04:25
- Civil dusk
- 22:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Kyle of Lochalsh station
Skye Bridge; Five Sisters of Kintail; Glen Shiel; Plockton
19km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Portree
Main Skye base — Cuillin, Trotternish, Storr
21km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Isle of Raasay Distillery
Raasay — new island distillery with rooms; Dun Caan walks from the door
13km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] — common questions
- How difficult is Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Loose granite scree on the approach, then a defined ridge with short rocky steps.
- How much drop does Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] have?
- The drop is 384m: measured from the summit of Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- Poor. signal falls away en route; Skye's basalt ridges often block coverage.
- Is Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] safe in winter?
- Holds snow longer than the basalt hills of central Skye. Cornices can build along the ridge from the prevailing south-west wind.
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