Marilyn · Skye
Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill
Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill sits between Loch Bracadale and Loch Snizort in central Skye, on the moorland above the small Glen Vic Askill from which it takes its name. The NG 35 46 grid puts it just north of Bracadale, with an unusually open outlook in all directions for so modest a summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 295m/ 968ft
- Prominence
- 194 m
- Grid ref
- NG 35758 46047
- 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
heather moorland 60% · rocky slopes 25% · grass slopes 15%
Park near Edinbane (NG 34 50) on the A850 and walk south-east along forest tracks before climbing the open hillside to the summit. The flat-topped cairn looks down on Loch Greshornish. About 7 km return with 280m of climb.
Terrain
Boggy heather on the approach with a small rocky boss for the summit. Forestry plantation lies along the west flank, with the open hillside drying out as height is gained.
In winter
Coastal Skye conditions mean snow rarely settles. The forestry tracks become very muddy after rain, and the upper summit ridge catches the full Minch wind.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 53m
- Edinburgh9h 9m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Explorer 410
Mobile signal: Poor. Every network fails on this isolated Skye summit.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:18
- Sunset
- 21:47
- Civil dawn
- 04:25
- Civil dusk
- 22:40
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Kyle of Lochalsh station
Skye Bridge; Five Sisters of Kintail; Glen Shiel; Plockton
44km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Portree
Main Skye base — Cuillin, Trotternish, Storr
13km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Talisker
Carbost on Skye — Cuillin foothills distillery; peppery, maritime, big-bodied
14km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill — common questions
- How difficult is Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill?
- Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill carries a 1/5 (easy) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Boggy heather on the approach with a small rocky boss for the summit.
- How much drop does Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill have?
- The drop is 194m: measured from the summit of Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill 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 Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill. 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 Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill?
- 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 Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill?
- Poor. Every network fails on this isolated Skye summit.
- Is Cruachan-Glen Vic Askill safe in winter?
- Coastal Skye conditions mean snow rarely settles. The forestry tracks become very muddy after rain, and the upper summit ridge catches the full Minch wind.
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