Scotland
Beinn Charsaig
449M
1473FT
About Beinn Charsaig
Rising above the western shores of Minginish, this rugged Skye summit offers a pathless moorland trek far from the Cuillin crowds. It serves as a superb vantage point for the main ridge without the technical demands. Expect boggy ground underfoot and expansive views across Loch Bracadale toward the distinctive, flat-topped Macleod’s Tables.
Key Statistics
Rank
173rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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126m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on basalt lava and volcanic rock. These layers form the foundation of the mountain beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM551225
Latitude
56.3318°N
Longitude
5.9634°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a hybrid of the Gaelic 'beinn' (hill) and the Old Norse 'kross-vík' (Cross Bay), a nod to the Viking maritime influence on the Minginish coastline and the bay of Carsaig sitting at the hill’s western base.
- •The summit offers an unobstructed profile of the Black Cuillin to the southeast, allowing walkers to trace the jagged skyline from Sgùrr nan Gillean to Sgùrr Alasdair from a comfortable distance.
- •Because it is classified as a Hump—a hill with a relative height of at least 100 metres—it commands a surprisingly dominant position over the surrounding low-lying crofting townships of Fiskavaig and Fernilea.
- •Those looking for a longer day often link the hill with a descent toward the dramatic sea cliffs of Talisker Bay, where the waterfall of Allt na Cille drops directly onto the beach.
- •On a typical Skye day, the hill's greatest challenge isn't the gradient, but navigating the sodden peat hags that seem specifically designed to test the waterproof integrity of your footwear.