Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Braigh na h-Eaglaise
Braigh na h-Eaglaise — "the upper part of the church" — is a 423m flat-topped moor in the ND06 grid square above the Langwell Water in Caithness. The name probably commemorates a long-vanished chapel below.
Quick facts
- Height
- 423.7m/ 1390ft
- Prominence
- 185 m
- Grid ref
- ND 06488 22080
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 86km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
blanket bog 55% · heather moorland 30% · rocky summit 15%
Use estate tracks up Langwell Water from Berriedale, leave the track at the head of the strath and climb the gentle southeast spur. Around 5 hours including return.
Terrain
Sandstone moorland with stands of bog myrtle on the lower slopes. The summit plateau is wide and almost featureless except for a small cairn.
In winter
A frozen approach speeds travel considerably. Watch for cornices along the small northern crag in late winter.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 14m
- Edinburgh6h 51m
OS maps: OS Landranger 17, OS Explorer 444E
Mobile signal: Poor. EE absent; best signal is on the main road many kilometres from the trailhead.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:02
- Sunset
- 21:40
- Civil dawn
- 04:07
- Civil dusk
- 22:35
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Braigh na h-Eaglaise on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Braigh na h-Eaglaise — common questions
- What difficulty is Braigh na h-Eaglaise?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Braigh na h-Eaglaise comes in at 1/5 — easy. Underfoot: Sandstone moorland with stands of bog myrtle on the lower slopes.
- What is Braigh na h-Eaglaise's prominence?
- 185m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Braigh na h-Eaglaise to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
- When is the best time to climb Braigh na h-Eaglaise?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Braigh na h-Eaglaise. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Braigh na h-Eaglaise dog-friendly?
- 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 Braigh na h-Eaglaise?
- Poor. EE absent; best signal is on the main road many kilometres from the trailhead.
- Is Braigh na h-Eaglaise safe in winter?
- A frozen approach speeds travel considerably. Watch for cornices along the small northern crag in late winter.
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