Marilyn · skye
Sgurr nan Caorach
The name means 'sharp peak' in Gaelic. A low-level 281m summit on the Isle of Skye that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “sharp, rocky peak” · Pronunciation: skoor
Quick facts
- Height
- 281.2m/ 922ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 59377 03000
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 281m 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
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
- Glasgow5h 25m
- Edinburgh8h 44m
OS maps: OS Landranger 32, OS Landranger 39, OS Explorer 412
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:47
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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