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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides
Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval]
Feiriosbhal is a 327m gneiss summit above the Eishken estate on the east side of the Pairc, looking out over Loch Sealg and the open Minch. Its low height masks a steep, almost conical north face.
Quick facts
- Height
- 327m/ 1073ft
- Prominence
- 251 m
- Grid ref
- NB 30132 14612
- 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 6-8km round from the Eishken road end, 3-4 hours, using the estate track for the early kilometres before striking up the open hillside. One of the more accessible Pairc Marilyns.
Terrain
Track then trackless peat, heather and gneiss outcrop. The summit pyramid steepens at the top with brief use of hands on bigger blocks. Stalking estate.
In winter
Short and feasible in a winter day if the wind is bearable. Driven rain off the Minch is the main hazard rather than snow on the upper slopes.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow8h 15m
- Edinburgh10h 17m
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 457
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal absent throughout; Lewis peat bog gives no infrastructure.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:20
- Civil dusk
- 22:46
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval] — common questions
- Is Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval] a hard climb?
- Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval] is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Track then trackless peat, heather and gneiss outcrop.
- How prominent is Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval]?
- Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval] has 251m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval]?
- The standard good-weather months for Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval] 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 Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval]?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval]?
- Poor. Signal absent throughout; Lewis peat bog gives no infrastructure.
- How do I get the ferry to Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval]?
- 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 Feiriosbhal [Feirihisval] safe in winter?
- Short and feasible in a winter day if the wind is bearable. Driven rain off the Minch is the main hazard rather than snow on the upper slopes.
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