Marilyn · islands
Eilean Shiophoirt [Seaforth Island] [Eilean Shiphoirt]
Only 217m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 217m/ 711ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NB 20750 11039
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 217m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Island terrain varying from machair grassland to rocky hillside. Sea salt exposure affects the vegetation. Wind is a constant companion.
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
- Glasgow8h 28m
- Edinburgh11h 35m
OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Landranger 14, OS Explorer 456
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:15
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 22:04
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026