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
- Grid ref
- ND 06488 22080
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 86km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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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
- 04:09
- Sunset
- 22:21
- Civil dawn
- 02:52
- Civil dusk
- 23:38
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 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
- How hard is Braigh na h-Eaglaise?
- Braigh na h-Eaglaise is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Sandstone moorland with stands of bog myrtle on the lower slopes.
- When is the best time to climb Braigh na h-Eaglaise?
- The standard good-weather months for Braigh na h-Eaglaise 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 Braigh na h-Eaglaise?
- 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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