Scotland
Beinn na Greine
417M
1368FT
About Beinn na Greine
Overlooking the Sound of Sleat on Skye’s southern peninsula, this prominent Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the island's jagged peaks. Its grassy, often pathless slopes rise above the village of Tarskavaig, rewarding climbers with an exceptional perspective across the sea to the Black Cuillin and the Small Isles.
Key Statistics
Rank
189th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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266m
Nearest Town
Portree
Geology
You are walking on ancient layers of solidified lava flows. These dark volcanic rocks form the rugged foundation of the Skye Lava Group.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG459416
Latitude
57.3938°N
Longitude
6.2297°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn na Gréine is Scottish Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Sun', likely referring to its open, south-facing position that catches the light across the Sleat peninsula.
- •Despite its modest elevation, the summit provides a clear line of sight to the jagged profiles of Rum and Canna, as well as a striking view of Bla Bheinn across the waters of Loch Slapin.
- •As a Marilyn, the hill boasts over 150 metres of prominence, a fact that becomes very apparent as you navigate the rugged, pathless terrain between the road and the summit cairn.
- •While it avoids the technical rock of the Black Cuillin, it compensates with the 'Skye special'—a combination of deep heather and hidden boggy troughs designed to test your ankles before you reach the top.