Marilyn · islands
Beinn Tart a' Mhill
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A 232m prominence hill on Islay, the Queen of the 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
- 232m/ 761ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NR 21066 56979
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 232m 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
- Glasgow6h 41m
- Edinburgh8h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 60, OS Explorer 353W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:57
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
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