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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides
Stulabhal [Stulaval]
Stulabhal rises in the wild South Lewis hills above Loch Seaforth, an isolated 579m peak in a roadless tract of moor and crag. Once on the summit ridge the panorama stretches across the Harris hills, the Shiants and the Sutherland horizon.
Quick facts
- Height
- 579m/ 1900ft
- Grid ref
- NB 13343 12223
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
blanket bog 50% · Lewisian gneiss 35% · rocky summit 15%
Approach from Aline Lodge on the A859 and follow tracks up Glen Langadale before climbing south onto the broad east ridge. A long six to seven hour day with sustained climbing on rough mountain ground.
Terrain
Estate track gives way to wet glen path then steep heather and broken gneiss slabs higher up. Boulders and slabby outcrops make the upper hill awkward in mist.
In winter
Higher than most Lewis hills so snow can lie in sheltered corries through February. Atlantic storms and short daylight make this a serious undertaking from November onward.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 44m
- Edinburgh11h 53m
Ferry access
Uig (Skye) → Tarbert (Harris)
- Crossing time105 min
- Summer sailings2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct)
- Winter sailings1 sailing daily (Nov–Mar)
- Book ahead14 days
- Last ferry backCheck CalMac timetable — last sailing to Uig varies seasonally
Drive to Uig on Skye (Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh), then ferry to Harris. Alternative: Ullapool → Stornoway (Lewis, 2h45) and drive south.
Book on CalMac ↗OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Landranger 14, OS Explorer 456
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Harris or North Uist; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:32
- Civil dawn
- 03:08
- Civil dusk
- 23:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Stulabhal [Stulaval] — common questions
- How hard is Stulabhal [Stulaval]?
- Stulabhal [Stulaval] is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Estate track gives way to wet glen path then steep heather and broken gneiss slabs higher up.
- When is the best time to climb Stulabhal [Stulaval]?
- The standard good-weather months for Stulabhal [Stulaval] are May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Stulabhal [Stulaval]?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Stulabhal [Stulaval]?
- Poor. Remote Harris or North Uist; limited coverage.
- How do I get the ferry to Stulabhal [Stulaval]?
- Uig (Skye) → Tarbert (Harris). 2 sailings daily (Apr–Oct) in summer; 1 sailing daily (Nov–Mar) in winter. Book at least 14 days ahead. Drive to Uig on Skye (Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh), then ferry to Harris. Alternative: Ullapool → Stornoway (Lewis, 2h45) and drive south.
- Is Stulabhal [Stulaval] safe in winter?
- Higher than most Lewis hills so snow can lie in sheltered corries through February. Atlantic storms and short daylight make this a serious undertaking from November onward.
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