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.

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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
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
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%

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Elevation profile coming with the GPX track

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.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Braigh na h-Eaglaise. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS The Northwest Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

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

17h 23mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 05:28
Sunset: 21:12
Civil dawn: 04:38
Civil dusk: 22:01

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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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