Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
329M
1079FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Rising above the village of Stein on the Waternish peninsula, this Marilyn offers an accessible climb through typical Skye moorland. As the highest point in the area, it provides a commanding vantage point over Loch Bay and across the Minch toward the distant, jagged outlines of the Outer Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
266th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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241m
Nearest Town
Stein
Geology
You are walking across layers of solidified lava flows. These volcanic rocks cooled and hardened to create the rugged, dark foundation of the fell.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG253530
Latitude
57.4845°N
Longitude
6.5842°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'bhreac', meaning speckled or brindled. This likely refers to the 'dappled' appearance of the hillside, created by the contrast between dark heather and grey basalt outcrops.
- •As the highest summit on the Waternish peninsula, the hill offers an unobstructed view of the Ascrib Islands in Loch Snizort and the distant, dark silhouette of the Cuillin ridge to the south.
- •The northern slopes overlook the historic site of Trumpan, where in 1578 a notorious clan battle occurred after the MacDonalds of Uist set fire to a church during a MacLeod service.
- •Despite its modest height of 329 metres, its status as a Marilyn is a result of its isolation; it is the most prominent point for several miles in any direction.
- •While the ascent won't trouble the lungs of a seasoned climber, the local peat bogs are more than capable of testing the structural integrity of your gaiters.