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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides
Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag]
Cipeagal Bheag — the little Cipeagal — is a 336m gneiss top on the south coast of the Pairc peninsula, paired with the higher Cipeagal Mor across a narrow bealach. Despite the name it has more prominence than its neighbour and qualifies as a Marilyn in its own right.
Gaelic: “small” · Pronunciation: cipeagal vek [cipeagil bheag] [ciopeagal bheag]
Quick facts
- Height
- 336m/ 1102ft
- Prominence
- 171 m
- Grid ref
- NB 24761 06462
- 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 50% · Lewisian gneiss 35% · rocky summit 15%
A 14-16km pathless round from Eishken takes 6-7 hours, often combined with Caiteseal on a longer day. The summit ridge is short but rewarding, with views southeast to the Shiants.
Terrain
Typical Pairc gneiss-and-peat country, with steeper outcrop bands as the summit ridge is gained. Sea cliffs lie south of the top; keep back of the edge in mist.
In winter
Wind exposure on the ridge and the cliff edge are the winter problems rather than snow. Aim for a clear day to enjoy the southerly seaward views.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow8h 16m
- Edinburgh10h 22m
Ferry access
Uig (Skye) → Tarbert (Harris)
- Crossing time105 min
- Summer sailings2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct)
- Winter sailings1 sailing daily (Nov–Mar)
- Book ahead14 days
- Last ferry backCheck CalMac timetable — last sailing to Uig varies seasonally
Drive to Uig on Skye (Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh), then ferry to Harris. Alternative: Ullapool → Stornoway (Lewis, 2h45) and drive south.
Book on CalMac ↗OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Landranger 14, OS Explorer 456, OS Explorer 457
Mobile signal: Poor. No network touches this summit; download maps at Tarbert before leaving.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:21
- Civil dusk
- 22:45
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag] — common questions
- Is Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag] a hard climb?
- Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag] is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Typical Pairc gneiss-and-peat country, with steeper outcrop bands as the summit ridge is gained.
- How much drop does Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag] have?
- The drop is 171m: measured from the summit of Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag] down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag]?
- Aim for April, May, June, July, August, September on Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag]. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag]?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag]?
- Poor. No network touches this summit; download maps at Tarbert before leaving.
- How do I get the ferry to Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag]?
- Uig (Skye) → Tarbert (Harris). 2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct) in summer; 1 sailing daily (Nov–Mar) in winter. Book at least 14 days ahead. Drive to Uig on Skye (Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh), then ferry to Harris. Alternative: Ullapool → Stornoway (Lewis, 2h45) and drive south.
- Is Cipeagal Bheag [Cipeagil Bheag] [Ciopeagal Bheag] safe in winter?
- Wind exposure on the ridge and the cliff edge are the winter problems rather than snow. Aim for a clear day to enjoy the southerly seaward views.
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