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Stulabhal [Stulaval]
A 374m gneiss hill on the southern South Uist hill chain, set between Loch Aineort and the wild east coast. Stulabhal links well with the bigger eastern peaks but works equally as a self-contained half-day.
Quick facts
- Height
- 374m/ 1227ft
- Grid ref
- NF 80691 24105
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Lewisian gneiss 45% · blanket bog 35% · rough grassland 20%
Approach from the Loch Aineort road, contouring boggy ground before climbing a steepening grassy nose to the summit. The going is rough but never technical, returning by the same line.
Terrain
Tussocky grass and bog on the lower flanks giving way to bare gneiss slabs and lichen-stained outcrops on the upper hill. Burns can run high after heavy rain.
In winter
Snow rarely lingers but the wind can be ferocious on the exposed upper slabs. Slick gneiss after frost is the main hazard in cold spells; crampons are seldom warranted.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow9h 35m
- Edinburgh11h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 22, OS Explorer 453S
Mobile signal: Poor. South Uist; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:10
- Sunset
- 21:41
- Civil dawn
- 04:17
- Civil dusk
- 22:34
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