Marilyn · skye
Ben Geary
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. A low-level 284m summit on the Isle of Raasay that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: ben
Quick facts
- Height
- 284m/ 931ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 25363 61463
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 284m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Volcanic basalt terrain — rough, rocky and unforgiving on the ankles. Wet conditions are common. The rock can be slippery.
In winter
Winter on Skye is dominated by Atlantic storms. Snow cover is patchy. The main hazards are wind and the slippery basalt rock.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 29m
- Edinburgh10h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Explorer 407
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:13
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 22:01
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