Marilyn · skye
Sgurr na h-Iolaire
The name means 'sharp peak' in Gaelic. A 292m 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.
Gaelic: “sharp, rocky peak” · Pronunciation: skoor
Quick facts
- Height
- 292m/ 958ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 61716 09051
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across the volcanic rock and peat characteristic of Skye to the 292m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Volcanic basalt terrain — rough, rocky and unforgiving on the ankles. Wet conditions are common. The rock can be slippery.
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 26m
- Edinburgh8h 43m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Explorer 412
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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