Scotland
Mullach na Carn
396M
1299FT
About Mullach na Carn
Rising from the centre of the offshore Isle of Scalpay, this rugged Marilyn offers a wild, trackless ascent through deep heather and bog. Reaching the summit rewards you with a spectacular panoramic view across the Inner Sound to the Applecross peninsula and the jagged profile of the Skye Cuillin to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
204th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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396m
Nearest Town
Dùnan
Geology
Mullach na Carn is built from layers of sandstone, pebbly rocks, and hard granite. This rugged blend forms the very ground beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NG605292
Latitude
57.2908°N
Longitude
5.9751°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Summit of the Cairns', likely referring to the stony outcrops and man-made markers that dot the upper slopes of this island high point.
- •As the highest point on the Isle of Scalpay, the summit serves as an excellent vantage point for spotting the Crowlin Islands and the distinctive peaks of the Red Cuillin on the Skye mainland.
- •The hill is located on a privately owned island; while the Scottish Right of Access applies, walkers typically require a boat from Broadford or the Scalpay jetty to reach the start of the climb.
- •The island serves as a deer forest, so it is highly likely you will share the lower slopes with red deer, which thrive in the quiet, undisturbed terrain.
- •The lack of a formal path means the hill is rarely crowded, though the local midges are remarkably efficient at finding anyone who stops moving for more than ten seconds.