How hard is Ben Hutig?

Ben Hutig is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Cropped croft grazing on the lower slopes gives way to short heather and gneiss outcrops.

When is the best time to climb Ben Hutig?

The standard good-weather months for Ben Hutig are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.

Can I bring my dog up Ben Hutig?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

How hard is Ben Hutig?

Ben Hutig is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Cropped croft grazing on the lower slopes gives way to short heather and gneiss outcrops.

When is the best time to climb Ben Hutig?

The standard good-weather months for Ben Hutig are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.

Can I bring my dog up Ben Hutig?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Marilyn · North-West Highlands

Ben Hutig

Ben Hutig is a 408m sea-cliff Marilyn in the NC53 grid square at the northern tip of mainland Sutherland, just east of Tongue. The summit drops away dramatically to the Atlantic.

Quick facts

Height: 408m/ 1339ft
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NC 53875 65246
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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Standard route

blanket bog 50% · heather moorland 35% · rocky summit 15%

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A short outing by Sutherland standards. Park near Talmine and follow the croft road north, then take the open hillside to the cairn perched above the cliffs. Around 2-3 hours.

Terrain

Cropped croft grazing on the lower slopes gives way to short heather and gneiss outcrops. Sea cliffs north of the summit demand caution in wind or poor visibility.

In winter

Snow rarely settles for long this close to the sea. The main risk is being blown towards the cliff edge in gales; keep a generous margin from the lip.

This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow7h 0m
Edinburgh8h 33m

OS maps: OS Landranger 10, OS Explorer 447N

Mobile signal: Poor. Remote north Sutherland near Cape Wrath; no reliable coverage.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

21h 00mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:09
Sunset: 22:28
Civil dawn: 02:49
Civil dusk: 23:49

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Around Ben Hutig on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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station

Getting there: Thurso station

End of the Far North Line — Dunnet Head, Pentland Firth, Orkney ferry

58km from the hill

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Base yourself in Durness

Cape Wrath base; Smoo Cave; Sandwood Bay walk-in

14km from the hill

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Ben Hutig — common questions

How hard is Ben Hutig?: Ben Hutig is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Cropped croft grazing on the lower slopes gives way to short heather and gneiss outcrops.
When is the best time to climb Ben Hutig?: The standard good-weather months for Ben Hutig are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
Can I bring my dog up Ben Hutig?: Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
Is there mobile signal on Ben Hutig?: Poor. Remote north Sutherland near Cape Wrath; no reliable coverage.
Is Ben Hutig safe in winter?: Snow rarely settles for long this close to the sea. The main risk is being blown towards the cliff edge in gales; keep a generous margin from the lip.

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