Marilyn · skye
Ben Lee
The name means 'peak' in Gaelic. At 444m on the Isle of Raasay, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: ben
Quick facts
- Height
- 444m/ 1456ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 50251 33615
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 444m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Volcanic basalt terrain — rough, rocky and unforgiving on the ankles. Wet conditions are common. The rock can be slippery.
In winter
Skye winters are wet and windy rather than deeply snowy. Ice forms on steep ground after rain. The volcanic rock becomes treacherous when wet-frozen.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 12m
- Edinburgh8h 27m
OS maps: OS Landranger 24, OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 409, OS Explorer 410
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:10
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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