Marilyn · islands
Forsnabhal [Forsnaval]
Only 205m 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
- 205m/ 672ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NB 06145 35878
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 205m 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
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 23m
- Edinburgh11h 29m
OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Explorer 458
Current conditions
Daylight Today
17h 23mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:17
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 22:07
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026