Scotland
Sithean a' Bhealaich Chumhaing
393M
1289FT
About Sithean a' Bhealaich Chumhaing
Rising above the Trotternish road, this Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to the busy trails of the nearby Storr. The terrain is typical Skye moorland—pathless and occasionally boggy—but the summit provides a commanding, uncrowded perspective on the basalt cliffs of the Trotternish Ridge and the Sound of Raasay.
Key Statistics
Rank
208th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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235m
Nearest Town
Port Failthe
Geology
You are walking on ancient sandstone topped by thick layers of volcanic lava and ash. These hardened rocks form the rugged foundation of the landscape beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Craig Ulatota
Fiurnean
Pein a' Chleibh
Ben Chracaig
A' Chorra-bheinn
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG508466
Latitude
57.4414°N
Longitude
6.1530°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Fairy Hill of the Narrow Pass', referring to the gap that separates this summit from the higher ground of the Trotternish spine to the west.
- •The summit offers a unique profile view of the Old Man of Storr and the Sanctuary, revealing the true scale of the rock towers from an angle rarely seen by the crowds on the main path.
- •Despite its modest height of 393 metres, it qualifies as a Marilyn due to its prominence of over 150 metres, making it a distinct peak rather than just a shoulder of the higher hills.
- •It is a hill for those who value solitude; you are significantly more likely to share the summit with a grazing sheep than another human being.