Marilyn · skye
Beinn na h-Iolaire
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 254m prominence hill on the Isle of Raasay. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 254m/ 833ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 59988 50248
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across the volcanic rock and peat characteristic of Skye to the 254m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Exposed island hillside with volcanic rock and thick heather. Wind and rain are more frequent than on the mainland.
In winter
Skye winters are wet and windy rather than deeply snowy. Ice forms on steep ground after rain. The volcanic rock becomes treacherous when wet-frozen.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 11m
- Edinburgh8h 17m
OS maps: OS Landranger 24, OS Explorer 409
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:10
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:58
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