Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Beinn Reidh
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 567m near Lochinver in Assynt, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 567m/ 1860ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NC 21128 21225
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent via rough paths through the emptiest landscape in mainland Britain to the 567m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Quartzite scree, peat hags and rough moorland. The northwest Highland landscape is geologically unique and physically demanding.
In winter
Winter in the northwest is characterised by wind, rain and occasional snow. The remoteness adds an extra dimension of seriousness to winter outings.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 15m
- Edinburgh7h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 15, OS Explorer 442E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:25
- Sunset
- 21:09
- Civil dawn
- 04:36
- Civil dusk
- 21:58
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