Beinn na Croise

Occupying a prime position on the Strathaird peninsula, this rugged Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Cuillin. Its heathery slopes and rocky outcrops provide a straightforward but rewarding ascent, culminating in a summit that serves as one of the finest grandstands for viewing the dramatic skyline of Blà Bheinn.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Cross', likely referring to a historical boundary marker or a religious site connected to the ancient parish of Strath, though no physical cross remains today.
• •The summit provides an exceptional perspective of the Black Cuillin ridge and the nearby Red Hills, with particularly sharp views across Loch Slapin to the massive cliffs of Blà Bheinn.
• •Walkers often approach from the B8083 road near Torrin, occasionally extending the route southwards to take in the lower neighbouring summit of Beinn nan Cairn.
• •Despite its status as a Marilyn, the hill is frequently overlooked by visitors who are too busy staring at the Cuillin to notice they are standing on a perfectly good mountain themselves.