Scotland
Dubh Breac Hill
634M
2081FT
About Dubh Breac Hill
Rising above the Duirinish peninsula, this rugged Skye summit offers a wild alternative to the island's busier peaks. The terrain is characteristically boggy and trackless, demanding good navigation. Those who make the effort are rewarded with immense views across the Little Minch toward the Outer Hebrides and the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cuillin.
Key Statistics
Rank
32nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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34.7m
Nearest Town
Auchernach
Geology
You are walking across the Kymah Quartzite Formation. This hard, durable rock creates the solid foundation of the hill beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ296152
Latitude
57.2226°N
Longitude
3.1673°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Dubh Breac', which translates as 'the dark speckled hill', likely referring to the mottled appearance created by dark heather and grey basalt outcrops on its slopes.
- •Standing as the highest point on the Duirinish peninsula, the summit overlooks the famous flat-topped MacLeod’s Tables to the east and the dramatic sea cliffs of Neist Point to the west.
- •On a clear day, the summit provides a grandstand view of the Outer Hebrides across the Little Minch, specifically the distinctive profile of the hills of South Uist and Harris.
- •The ascent is defined by classic West Highland moorland; a lack of established paths means walkers must negotiate a tiring combination of deep heather and persistent peat bogs.
- •Attempting a direct line to the summit usually results in an unintended tour of the peninsula's finest peat hags, proving that the shortest distance between two points is rarely a dry one here.