Scotland
Ben Aslak
609M
1998FT
About Ben Aslak
Rising above the Sleat peninsula, this rugged Graham marks the highest point of Skye’s southern tip. It is a quiet, often boggy hill, but the effort is rewarded at the summit trig pillar with an expansive view across the Sound of Sleat to the Knoydart mountains and the distant Cuillin ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
84th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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329m
Nearest Town
Slèite
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Na Seamraig Formation. This area is made of sandstone, a rock formed from layers of sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG750191
Latitude
57.2075°N
Longitude
5.7260°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a Gaelic-Norse hybrid, derived from the Old Norse personal name Áslákr. This linguistic blend reflects the historical Viking presence across the Isle of Skye, where prominent landmarks were frequently named after Norse leaders or navigators.
- •As the highest point in Sleat, the summit offers a unique vantage point over the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart on the mainland, including the sharp, unmistakable peak of Ladhar Bheinn across the water.
- •At 609 metres, or roughly 1,998 feet, the hill sits a frustrating two feet short of the 2,000-foot milestone, securing its status as a Graham by a margin that suggests the hill simply wasn't trying quite hard enough.