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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides
Li a' Tuath [North Lee]
North Lee is the sibling of South Lee, slightly lower at 263m but every bit as craggy. Together they form the dramatic eastern wall of North Uist and offer one of the best ridge-walks in the Outer Hebrides.
Quick facts
- Height
- 263m/ 863ft
- Prominence
- 175 m
- Grid ref
- NF 92705 66017
- 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%
Easiest paired with South Lee from the Cheese Bay road end, dropping to the connecting bealach before climbing rocky steps to the cairn. The traverse takes around four hours including the linking walk between the two tops.
Terrain
A succession of bare gneiss ribs and short turf, with a tangle of rocky knolls at the summit. Wet rock can be greasy underfoot — the gneiss polishes easily.
In winter
Wind exposure on the ridge is the dominant factor in winter; both Lees catch every easterly straight off the Minch. Snow is rare but freezing rain on the slabs creates verglas.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 43m
- Edinburgh11h 4m
Ferry access
Uig (Skye) → Lochmaddy (North Uist)
- Crossing time105 min
- Summer sailings2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct)
- Winter sailings1 sailing daily (Nov–Mar)
- Book ahead14 days
- Last ferry backCheck CalMac timetable
The Western Isles causeways link North Uist, Benbecula, and South Uist — drive between them once on the island.
Book on CalMac ↗OS maps: OS Landranger 18, OS Explorer 454E
Mobile signal: Poor. No EE signal; North Uist interior has virtually no coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:20
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 04:26
- Civil dusk
- 22:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Li a' Tuath [North Lee] on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Li a' Tuath [North Lee] — common questions
- How hard is Li a' Tuath [North Lee]?
- We grade Li a' Tuath [North Lee] at 2/5, which puts it in moderate territory. Terrain: A succession of bare gneiss ribs and short turf, with a tangle of rocky knolls at the summit.
- How prominent is Li a' Tuath [North Lee]?
- Li a' Tuath [North Lee] has 175m 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 Li a' Tuath [North Lee]?
- The standard good-weather months for Li a' Tuath [North Lee] 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 Li a' Tuath [North Lee]?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Li a' Tuath [North Lee]?
- Poor. No EE signal; North Uist interior has virtually no coverage.
- How do I get the ferry to Li a' Tuath [North Lee]?
- Uig (Skye) → Lochmaddy (North Uist). 2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct) in summer; 1 sailing daily (Nov–Mar) in winter. Book at least 14 days ahead. The Western Isles causeways link North Uist, Benbecula, and South Uist — drive between them once on the island.
- Is Li a' Tuath [North Lee] safe in winter?
- Wind exposure on the ridge is the dominant factor in winter; both Lees catch every easterly straight off the Minch. Snow is rare but freezing rain on the slabs creates verglas.
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