Marilyn · skye
Meall na Suiramach
The name means 'rounded hill' in Gaelic. At 543m on the Isle of Raasay, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Gaelic: “rounded hill” · Pronunciation: myowl
Quick facts
- Height
- 543m/ 1781ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NG 44613 69510
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 543m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Skye terrain: basalt columns, peat bog and rough grass. More demanding than mainland hills of similar height.
In winter
Winter on Skye is dominated by Atlantic storms. Snow cover is patchy. The main hazards are wind and the slippery basalt rock.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow7h 0m
- Edinburgh9h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Explorer 408
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:12
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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