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Biod Mor

Only 384m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in the shadow of the Cuillin on Skye. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.

Quick facts

Height
384m/ 1259ft
Difficulty
1 / 5Easy
Grid ref
NG 37066 27384

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Standard route

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Standard route

A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 384m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.

Terrain

Island terrain varying from machair grassland to rocky hillside. Sea salt exposure affects the vegetation. Wind is a constant companion.

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

  • Glasgow7h 33m
  • Edinburgh9h 53m

OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 411

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 11mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
21:10
Civil dawn
04:47
Civil dusk
21:58

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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