Marilyn · islands
Sron an Duin
The name means 'nose' in Gaelic. A 197m prominence hill on the Isle of Barra at the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “nose, ridge end” · Pronunciation: strawn
Quick facts
- Height
- 197m/ 646ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NL 54868 80228
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 197m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Island terrain varying from machair grassland to rocky hillside. Sea salt exposure affects the vegetation. Wind is a constant companion.
In winter
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 8m
- Edinburgh12h 45m
OS maps: OS Landranger 31, OS Explorer 452S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:42
- Sunset
- 21:14
- Civil dawn
- 04:55
- Civil dusk
- 22:00
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