Marilyn · islands
Sron Romul
The name means 'nose' in Gaelic. A 308m prominence hill on the Isle of Harris, famous for its beaches. 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
- 308m/ 1010ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NA 96868 15810
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 308m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
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 21m
- Edinburgh12h 33m
OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Explorer 456
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:34
- Sunset
- 21:17
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 22:06
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