Scotland
Roineval
439M
1440FT
About Roineval
Rising above the Duirinish peninsula, this modest Marilyn offers a wild, untamed character far from the Skye crowds. The ascent across rough moorland leads to a summit plateau with staggering panoramas across The Minch to the Outer Hebrides and south toward the dramatic flat-topped profiles of MacLeod’s Tables.
Key Statistics
Rank
179th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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330m
Nearest Town
Drynoch
Geology
You are walking over ancient layers of basalt and solidified lava. These rugged foundations belong to the Skye Lava Group, which shaped this landscape through volcanic activity.
Nearby Fells
Monadh Meadale
Meallan Gainmhich
Broc-bheinn
Beinn Meadhonach
Uchd Mor
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG418350
Latitude
57.3327°N
Longitude
6.2912°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a relic of the Norse occupation of the Hebrides, derived from the Old Norse 'hraun', meaning stony ground or a rock-field, and 'fjall', meaning hill. It is a literal description of the shattered basalt blocks found near the summit.
- •As the highest point on the Duirinish peninsula, the summit acts as a natural grandstand for viewing the nearby MacLeod’s Tables (Healabhal Mhòr and Healabhal Bheag), which dominate the landscape to the south.
- •The western vista across the Minch is remarkably clear on a fine day, allowing walkers to identify the individual islands of the Outer Hebrides, including the distinct profiles of North Uist and the hills of Harris.
- •Despite its relatively low elevation, the approach from the south near Orbost is a test of navigation and patience, requiring a traverse of classic Skye moorland that remains stubbornly boggy even in the height of summer.