Marilyn · islands
Ceapabhal [Chaipaval]
Only 368m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the Isle of Harris, famous for its beaches. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 368m/ 1207ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NF 97207 92434
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 368m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
In winter
Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 57m
- Edinburgh11h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 455
Current conditions
Daylight Today
17h 17mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:35
- Sunset
- 21:16
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 22:04
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026