Marilyn · skye
Sgorach Breac
A 299m prominence hill on the Isle of Skye. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 299m/ 980ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 65172 13195
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across the volcanic rock and peat characteristic of Skye to the 299m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Skye terrain: basalt columns, peat bog and rough grass. More demanding than mainland hills of similar height.
In winter
Skye winters are wet and windy rather than deeply snowy. Ice forms on steep ground after rain. The volcanic rock becomes treacherous when wet-frozen.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 23m
- Edinburgh8h 38m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 412
Current conditions
Daylight Today
17h 09mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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