Uisinis is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Estate tracks for the first stretch, then pathless peat, gneiss and clifftop machair.

When is the best time to climb Uisinis?

The standard good-weather months for Uisinis are April, May, June, July, August, September. 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 Uisinis?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

How do I get the ferry to Uisinis?

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.

Uisinis is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Estate tracks for the first stretch, then pathless peat, gneiss and clifftop machair.

When is the best time to climb Uisinis?

The standard good-weather months for Uisinis are April, May, June, July, August, September. 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 Uisinis?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

How do I get the ferry to Uisinis?

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.

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Marilyn · Outer Hebrides

Uisinis

Uisinis is a 374m headland Marilyn at the far southeast corner of the Pairc peninsula in south Lewis, crowned by an unmanned Stevenson lighthouse on the cliff edge a kilometre to the east. The summit has one of the most maritime feels of any Outer Hebridean hill.

Quick facts

Height: 374m/ 1227ft
Difficulty: 3 / 5Strenuous
Grid ref: NB 33748 05614
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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blanket bog 50% · Lewisian gneiss 35% · coastal grass 15%

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A committing 22-26km return from Eishken, usually 9-11 hours. Many parties walk in via the old stalkers' tracks and stop at Uisinis bothy, making a two-day trip rather than a single push.

Terrain

Estate tracks for the first stretch, then pathless peat, gneiss and clifftop machair. The east cliffs above the Minch are vertical sea cliffs — give them wide berth in poor visibility.

In winter

Almost always tackled with a bothy night to break the distance. Daylight in midwinter is too short for a single-day round; spring is the practical season.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow8h 58m
Edinburgh10h 2m

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.

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OS maps: OS Landranger 13, OS Landranger 14, OS Explorer 457

Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Harris peninsula; very limited coverage.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

20h 37mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:23
Sunset: 22:31
Civil dawn: 03:08
Civil dusk: 23:45

NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026

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Around Uisinis on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

On TripSCOT

town

Base yourself in Tarbert (Harris)

Harris base — Clisham, Luskentyre, Hebridean Way

19km from the hill

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On TasteSCOT

distillery

After the hill: Isle of Harris

Tarbert (Harris) — new island distillery; also known for the Harris Gin

19km from the hill

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Uisinis — common questions

How hard is Uisinis?: Uisinis is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Estate tracks for the first stretch, then pathless peat, gneiss and clifftop machair.
When is the best time to climb Uisinis?: The standard good-weather months for Uisinis are April, May, June, July, August, September. 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 Uisinis?: 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 Uisinis?: Poor. Remote Harris peninsula; very limited coverage.
How do I get the ferry to Uisinis?: 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 Uisinis safe in winter?: Almost always tackled with a bothy night to break the distance. Daylight in midwinter is too short for a single-day round; spring is the practical season.

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