Scotland
Beinn na Sreine
521M
1709FT
About Beinn na Sreine
Rising above the Strathaird peninsula, this rugged Marilyn offers a tranquil alternative to the crowded Cuillin. Its rocky spine provides a front-row seat to the spectacular south face of Blà Bheinn and across the sea to the Small Isles. Expect pathless, heather-clad slopes and a summit that feels surprisingly remote.
Key Statistics
Rank
134th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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376m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking across dark basalt, a hard volcanic rock formed by the massive lava flows that once poured over this landscape.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM456304
Latitude
56.3972°N
Longitude
6.1236°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn na Sreine', which translates as 'Hill of the Bridle', likely a reference to the narrow, linear profile of its summit ridge.
- •Looking south from the cairn, the views extend across the Sea of the Hebrides to the distinct silhouettes of the Small Isles, specifically the jagged mountains of Rum and the sheer cliffs of Eigg.
- •To the immediate north across the waters of Loch Slapin, the hill provides an unparalleled perspective of the Great Stone Chute and the massive gabbro walls of Blà Bheinn.
- •The hill is located on the Strathaird Estate, which was once owned by Ian Anderson of the rock band Jethro Tull before being transferred to the John Muir Trust in 1994 for conservation.
- •It is the ideal destination for the walker who wants to enjoy the Cuillin skyline without the prerequisite of a helmet, a rope, or a tolerance for vertical scree slopes.