Marilyn · islands
Beinn Sgritheann [Ben Scrien]
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 186m prominence hill in the Uists of the Outer Hebrides. 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
- 186m/ 610ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NF 79524 11214
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 186m 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
- Glasgow8h 29m
- Edinburgh11h 1m
OS maps: OS Landranger 31, OS Explorer 452N, OS Explorer 453S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- Sunset
- 21:13
- Civil dawn
- 04:52
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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