Marilyn · argyll
Corra Bheinn
Corra Bheinn is the highest non-Paps Marilyn on Jura, reaching 575m on the central spine of the island. Quartzite scree and tussocky moorland give it a distinctly rough character, with the iconic Paps as a constant backdrop.
Quick facts
- Height
- 575m/ 1886ft
- Grid ref
- NR 52648 75505
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 60% · grass and deer sedge 25% · rocky summit 15%
Leave the A846 near Inverlussa or Tarbert and strike west into trackless deer country. There are no paths and no shortcuts — careful navigation is required. Allow 6-7 hours for a return walk.
Terrain
Punishing Jura terrain throughout. Tussocks, peat hags, deer wallows and quartzite scree combine to slow progress dramatically. Trekking poles help.
In winter
Snow rarely lies for long but winter brings ferocious Atlantic gales. Day length on Jura in midwinter is brutally short — start at dawn or wait for spring.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 25m
- Edinburgh7h 10m
Ferry access
Kennacraig → Port Askaig (Islay) then Port Askaig → Feolin (Jura)
- Crossing time145 min
- Summer sailingsIslay: 1–2 CalMac sailings daily. Jura ferry: frequent throughout the day
- Winter sailingsIslay: 1 CalMac sailing daily. Jura ferry: reduced but regular
- Book ahead21 days
- Last ferry backLast Jura ferry ~17:00; last Islay sailing varies — check both timetables
Two ferries required: CalMac Kennacraig → Port Askaig (2h15), then the short Jura passenger ferry (10 min) from Port Askaig to Feolin. No car needed once on Jura for the Paps.
Book on ferry operator ↗OS maps: OS Landranger 61, OS Explorer 355S
Mobile signal: Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails away from Craighouse.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:38
- Sunset
- 22:11
- Civil dawn
- 03:36
- Civil dusk
- 23:13
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Corra Bheinn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Corra Bheinn — common questions
- How hard is Corra Bheinn?
- Corra Bheinn is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Punishing Jura terrain throughout.
- When is the best time to climb Corra Bheinn?
- The standard good-weather months for Corra Bheinn 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 Corra Bheinn?
- 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 Corra Bheinn?
- Poor. No reliable coverage; EE fails away from Craighouse.
- How do I get the ferry to Corra Bheinn?
- Kennacraig → Port Askaig (Islay) then Port Askaig → Feolin (Jura). Islay: 1–2 CalMac sailings daily. Jura ferry: frequent throughout the day in summer; Islay: 1 CalMac sailing daily. Jura ferry: reduced but regular in winter. Book at least 21 days ahead. Two ferries required: CalMac Kennacraig → Port Askaig (2h15), then the short Jura passenger ferry (10 min) from Port Askaig to Feolin. No car needed once on Jura for the Paps.
- Is Corra Bheinn safe in winter?
- Snow rarely lies for long but winter brings ferocious Atlantic gales. Day length on Jura in midwinter is brutally short — start at dawn or wait for spring.
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