Marilyn · skye
Beinn nan Carn
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A low-level 301m summit on the Isle of Skye that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 301m/ 987ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 63607 18079
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 301m 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
Winter on Skye is dominated by Atlantic storms. Snow cover is patchy. The main hazards are wind and the slippery basalt rock.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 31m
- Edinburgh8h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 412
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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