Marilyn · islands
Beinn Ra [Ben Raah]
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 267m prominence hill on the Isle of Harris, famous for its beaches. 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
- 267m/ 875ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NB 03439 01905
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 267m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed island landscape with coastal rock, peat and grass. The sea is visible from most points on the walk.
In winter
Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 53m
- Edinburgh11h 6m
OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 455, OS Explorer 456
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:16
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 22:04
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