Marilyn · islands
Meall a' Mhaoil
The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. A 284m prominence hill in the shadow of the Cuillin on Skye. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 284m/ 931ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 55388 30765
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 284m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
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
- Glasgow6h 59m
- Edinburgh8h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 24, OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 410, OS Explorer 411
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:09
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026