Marilyn · islands
Carn Ghaltair [Cairn Galtar]
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. A 207m prominence hill on the Isle of Barra at the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 207m/ 679ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NL 64037 91530
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 207m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed island landscape with coastal rock, peat and grass. The sea is visible from most points on the walk.
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
- Glasgow9h 52m
- Edinburgh11h 28m
OS maps: OS Landranger 31, OS Explorer 452S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- Sunset
- 21:14
- Civil dawn
- 04:54
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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