Marilyn · skye
Sithean a' Bhealaich Chumhaing
A low-level 393m summit on the Isle of Raasay that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 393m/ 1289ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NG 50897 46616
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the dramatic basalt landscape of the Trotternish peninsula to the 393m 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
- Glasgow6h 24m
- Edinburgh9h 35m
OS maps: OS Landranger 23, OS Landranger 24, OS Explorer 409, OS Explorer 410
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:10
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:58
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