Marilyn · islands
Beinn Tangabhal [Ben Tangaval]
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A low-level 332m summit on the Isle of Barra at the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides 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
- 332m/ 1089ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NL 63892 99054
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk with Atlantic exposure and views to neighbouring islands to the 332m 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
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 57m
- Edinburgh12h 32m
OS maps: OS Landranger 31, OS Explorer 452N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- Sunset
- 21:14
- Civil dawn
- 04:54
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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