Scotland
Belig
702M
2302FT
About Belig
Often overlooked in favour of the neighbouring Black Cuillin, this sharp Graham offers a more rugged experience than the rounded Red Hills nearby. Its steep, scree-covered slopes culminate in a narrow summit ridge, providing a dramatic vantage point over the head of Loch Slapin and the surrounding sea lochs.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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246.5m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
Belig is built from a rugged mix of ancient lava, granite, and dark gabbro. Its slopes also feature volcanic ash and shattered rock forged deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG543240
Latitude
57.2410°N
Longitude
6.0723°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'Biolag', meaning a shell, which refers to the curved, scooped-out appearance of the hill's eastern slopes above Srath Mòr.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a demanding horseshoe alongside its higher neighbour, Garbh-bheinn; the two are connected by a steep, rocky col known as Bealach na h-Airigh.
- •The summit provides one of the most impressive profile views of Bla Bheinn’s massive eastern face, seen across the deep glacial trench of the glen below.
- •Standing at 701.6 metres, it comfortably exceeds the 2,000ft threshold required to be classified as a Graham, a list of Scottish hills between 2,000 and 2,500 feet.
- •It is the kind of hill that manages to feel significantly higher than its actual elevation, primarily because the ascent begins at near sea-level and maintains a strictly vertical philosophy from the first step.