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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
- Grid ref
- NG 56935 24182
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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 drops on approach; Skye's basalt ridges often block coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:27
- Sunset
- 22:22
- Civil dawn
- 03:18
- Civil dusk
- 23:32
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 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 hard is Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Loose granite scree on the approach, then a defined ridge with short rocky steps.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn na Cro [Ben na Cro] 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 na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- 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 na Cro [Ben na Cro]?
- Poor. Signal drops on approach; 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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