Scotland
Beinn Akie
288M
945FT
About Beinn Akie
Situated on the rugged coastline overlooking Loch Kishorn, this diminutive Marilyn offers a wilderness experience far exceeding its 288-metre stature. The ascent involves navigating pathless heather and rocky outcrops typical of the North West Highlands, rewarding walkers with an intimate perspective of the massive Applecross sandstone peaks across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
447th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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161m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are hiking across ancient banded rocks, layered pebbles and sand, and tough white sandstone. These varied stones create the sturdy, rugged landscape beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC340650
Latitude
58.5414°N
Longitude
4.8522°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely an anglicised form of the Gaelic 'Beinn an Achaidh', which translates as 'Hill of the Field', possibly referring to the grazing lands near the coastal settlement of Ardarroch.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for studying the geological contrast of the region, looking directly across to the tiered Torridonian sandstone terraces of Beinn Bhàn and the Crowlin Islands.
- •To the southwest, the view extends across the Inner Sound to the jagged profile of the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye, a vista that feels remarkably grand for such a low-altitude hill.
- •The summit is marked by a traditional Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar, which stands as a useful landmark amidst the undulating, often featureless heathery plateau of the top.
- •At 288 metres, it is one of the lower hills to qualify as a Marilyn, proving that a significant drop on all sides is more important for status than the actual height of the peak.