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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides
Easabhal [Easaval]
Easaval is the modest 242m high point overlooking the southern tip of South Uist near Pollachar. Its summit is a fine vantage for Eriskay, the Sound of Barra and the long beaches of the south coast.
Quick facts
- Height
- 242.5m/ 796ft
- Prominence
- 238 m
- Grid ref
- NF 77401 15819
- 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%
Park near the Pollachar Inn and follow the coast road north before striking up the open hillside to gain the summit. A two-hour outing combining hill and seascape in equal measure.
Terrain
Short heather and machair-fringed grass with rocky outcrops near the top. The ground drains well by Uist standards.
In winter
A reliable cold-season pick thanks to its low height and short approach. Wind and salt-laden rain are the usual ingredients; snow rarely if ever covers the hill.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 37m
- Edinburgh11h 8m
Ferry access
Mallaig → Lochboisdale (South Uist)
- Crossing time210 min
- Summer sailings1–2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct)
- Winter sailingsReduced sailings on a combined Oban–Castlebay/Lochboisdale winter timetable (Nov–Mar)
- Book ahead14 days
Plan an overnight stay. Alternative: Uig (Skye) → Lochmaddy (North Uist) then drive south across the causeways.
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Mobile signal: Poor. All major networks fail on this isolated South Uist summit.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:23
- Sunset
- 21:49
- Civil dawn
- 04:31
- Civil dusk
- 22:41
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Easabhal [Easaval] — common questions
- Is Easabhal [Easaval] a hard climb?
- Easabhal [Easaval] is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Ground conditions: Short heather and machair-fringed grass with rocky outcrops near the top.
- How much drop does Easabhal [Easaval] have?
- Easabhal [Easaval]'s prominence is its full height — 238m — because it is the highest point of its landmass, with no higher ground connected to it. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Easabhal [Easaval]?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Easabhal [Easaval]. 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 Easabhal [Easaval]?
- 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 Easabhal [Easaval]?
- Poor. All major networks fail on this isolated South Uist summit.
- How do I get the ferry to Easabhal [Easaval]?
- Mallaig → Lochboisdale (South Uist). 1–2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct) in summer; Reduced sailings on a combined Oban–Castlebay/Lochboisdale winter timetable (Nov–Mar) in winter. Book at least 14 days ahead. Plan an overnight stay. Alternative: Uig (Skye) → Lochmaddy (North Uist) then drive south across the causeways.
- Is Easabhal [Easaval] safe in winter?
- A reliable cold-season pick thanks to its low height and short approach. Wind and salt-laden rain are the usual ingredients; snow rarely if ever covers the hill.
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