Marilyn · Skye & The Small Isles
Biod Mor
Biod Mor (the big point) at 384m perches above Loch Bracadale in west Skye, looking out to the iconic sea stacks of Macleod's Maidens. The walk combines moorland with one of the most dramatic coastal panoramas on the island.
Gaelic: “big” · Pronunciation: biod more
Quick facts
- Height
- 384m/ 1260ft
- Grid ref
- NG 37066 27384
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 50% · rocky slopes 35% · grass slopes 15%
Start from Orbost and follow the Macleod's Maidens track south, branching off to climb the open hillside before the cliff edge. Around 12 km return with modest ascent.
Terrain
Good landrover track for most of the distance, then heathery moor with peat hags. Cliff edges are unfenced — stay back in strong winds.
In winter
Track approach makes this practical in winter. Atlantic squalls can be ferocious so close to the open sea cliffs.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 33m
- Edinburgh9h 53m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 411
Mobile signal: Poor. Dead zone for all networks on this remote Skye hill.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:28
- Sunset
- 22:24
- Civil dawn
- 03:19
- Civil dusk
- 23:33
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Biod Mor on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Kyle of Lochalsh station
Skye Bridge; Five Sisters of Kintail; Glen Shiel; Plockton
39km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Portree
Main Skye base — Cuillin, Trotternish, Storr
20km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Talisker
Carbost on Skye — Cuillin foothills distillery; peppery, maritime, big-bodied
5km from the hill
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Biod Mor — common questions
- How hard is Biod Mor?
- Biod Mor is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Good landrover track for most of the distance, then heathery moor with peat hags.
- When is the best time to climb Biod Mor?
- The standard good-weather months for Biod Mor 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 Biod Mor?
- 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 Biod Mor?
- Poor. Dead zone for all networks on this remote Skye hill.
- Is Biod Mor safe in winter?
- Track approach makes this practical in winter. Atlantic squalls can be ferocious so close to the open sea cliffs.
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