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| Name: | Beinn Sgritheann [Ben Scrien] |
| Hill number: | 1623 |
| Height: | 186m / 610ft |
| RHB Section: | 24C: North Uist, South Uist and Nearby Islands |
| County/UA: | Na h-Eileanan Siar [Western Isles] |
| Island: | Eriskay |
| Watershed: | Long Island |
| Class: | Marilyn, Hump, Tump (100-199m), SIB, Yeaman (Ma,Hu,Tu,1,SIB,Y) |
| Grid ref: | NF 79524 11214 |
| Summit feature: | rocky rib 5m NW of trig point |
| Drop: | 186m |
| Col: | Sea |
| OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 31 (1:25k) 452N 453S |
| Survey: | Abney level |
| Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
| GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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| Logged Descriptions (logged by 185 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) | By | Date of Ascent |
| From near high point of road (NF788109, by stonewalled seat and view marker), along trodden paths to a gate, then up to summit by a less distinct continuation, on easy short grass slopes, return same way (55m) | kdbennett | 20/06/2023 |
| Nice 3 Marilyn walk in the sun after arriving on ferry from Barra before getting bus up to accom near Lochboisdale. Good scrambling up short walls on direct route. | davechaffey | 20/06/2023 |
| Off the ferry from Barra at 7.45am and all four Eriskay tops bagged by 9.30am. Parked at Ferry CP and then anti-clockwise circuit of Beinn Cracabhaig, Beinn Stac, Cnoc Pairceanan and Beinn Sgritheann. Continued hot conditions meant it was an easy wander along sheep, cow and deer trods and across bone-dry sphagnum for most of the way. There is actually a waymarked path to and from Beinn Sgritheann from road to the west, which makes things even simpler. A celebratory breakfast in the Kilbride cafe completed a great morning. | summitter | 14/06/2023 |
| solo | langskill | 17/08/2022 |
| A circular walk with Alma Aurea. Beinn Sgritheann, Cnoc Pairceanan and then a loop back along the coast. Just beautiful views throughout. /D | meltdiceburg | 31/07/2022 |
| Parked off road near the highpoint of road then used a track of sorts to a gate then onward to Ben Scrien. Then off to bag the nearby Tump called Cnoc Pairceanan. | Dugswell2 | 05/06/2022 |
| Parked with permission at the Community Shop. Straight walk up from the bend in the road as you leave the village. Solo. | Dangerous Dave | 02/06/2022 |
| Sun came out as ferry arrived from Barra, to start walking up to road high point. Then track marked by Hebridean Way posts to summit. | neimcv | 11/05/2022 |
| Solo from high point of road | PeteF | 23/04/2022 |
| Usual way up.No doubt one of the easiest and most enjoyable Marilyns. | AndrewFinnimore | 05/09/2021 |
| From the high point of the road. Worth finding the path, easier way up. Mild, overcast and extensive views. | iangalbraith | 04/09/2021 |
| As others from viewpoint cp on high point of road. Path marked with posts starts few hundred m north near house. Eriskay ponies and a closed Am Politican (Covid) made a quiet visit... gales winds. | N.Morters | 03/05/2021 |
| From parking area at summit of road to the west. | Winterfloodian | 20/10/2020 |
| A fine stroll around Eriskay, starting from the parking area near the road summit. Onto the hill and up the SW ridge, finding a good path higher up. Splendid views and a nice, dry, grassy hill, with only a few short bogs. Down NE very pleasantly to the abandoned village at Roisinis, then the path and road back to the car. Ponies at the causeway road junction. | Gill | 15/10/2020 |
| From Bun mhullin side. A bit boggy, but brilliant views to South Uist and Barra | tkunath | 14/07/2020 |
| Solo. From Eriskay ferry terminal, having crossed as a foot passenger from Barra, walked up road to high point. More or less straight up to the trig point of Ben Scrien and the rocky rib that is the highest point. Down SE slopes a bit and then to Cnoc Pairceanan. Descended towards Loch Cracabhaig and found a gate in the fence. Descended to Pairceanan and continued to Ben Stack. | pwbellarby | 03/06/2019 |
| From lay-by at NF787107, a few yards to road summit, then followed a path marked by stakes for first half mile. This went up the steepest ground free of crags from where it was a simple walk to the trig point and excellent views. I then went down the less steep SSE slopes, easy to avoid any low crags, to the outflow from Loch Cracabhaig and over Cnoc Pairceanan, a pleasant variant route to return in the dry conditions. 2h with stops to admire the views and enjoy the sunshine. | pwheeler | 22/05/2019 |
| Fantastic views - climbed from the mast by the road. So beautiful. | Rob Rees | 11/05/2019 |
| Debs & Talisker, circuit of the Eriskay hills from the ferry car park. No pony's to be seen. | Mountain Goat | 23/09/2018 |
| Eriskay hill, diverted up to it doing bit of Hebridean way. Good view. Nice pub when you get back down before the causeway. Combine it with Easaval and a walk along Hebridean way and you have a lovely day organised. | nickywood1 | 08/06/2018 |
| From HP of road to W. Nice | Thearlaichdubh | 24/05/2018 |
| CW circuit of The Eriskay Trio - Ma-Tu-Hu. Visited the first two hills with Charlie (one of yesterday's Barra Head five island team). Charlie went back to his car for adventures further north & I carried on to the third hill. Had an hour to kill before ferry back to Barra - strolled along white sands, etc. | ger | 24/05/2018 |
| From the high point to the west. 50 minute return then to the Politician for a pint while waiting for the Barra ferry. With CM. | bolton | 19/05/2018 |
| From road to west. Good wx, strong breeze. With PM. | CJM | 19/05/2018 |
| Local bus to highest point of road to west then followed a faint path to top. | trimarc2 | 10/10/2017 |
| Alone with H waiting in car. Out and back from high point of road. Sunny, wet underfoot. | Rounsfell | 13/09/2017 |
| Roadside parking at NF 7926 1007 for a walk encompassing the 3 Eriskay hills. With Carole Engel. | jonglew | 18/08/2017 |
| From Layby. Faint Path goes from road summit. Nice hill and good views despite clouds. Just got down before heavens opened. | PeterD | 21/07/2016 |
| With Paul Eriskay ponies en route. | Skerryvore | 04/06/2016 |
| With G. From lay-by near top of road (NF 788 108) > Beinn Sciathan after soon picking up path > road after crossing fence at sheepfold (NF 792 113) | RT1970 | 25/05/2016 |
| Scampered up from roadside below - nice craggy hill. | Crib Goch | 18/05/2016 |
| With: hb; Climbed from Memorial across to Loch Cracabhaig then up south slopes. Superb views across to S. Uist to the N and Barra to S. | Ian Baines | 11/05/2016 |
| With: ib; | Helen Baines | 11/05/2016 |
| Nice little parking place by the roadside at 788 112, then straight up the hill, keeping to the right of the big crag. | martin_hall | 15/10/2015 |
| With Mora, from the ferry parking area. | BLACKHILL | 18/05/2015 |
| My 1000th Marilyn. Ascended from Eriskay Lilt. Whisky was drunked. | raffemeister | 12/04/2015 |
| Quick ascent from road to west. Walk across moor boggy but straightforward, steep but easy climb to summit. Great views to South Uist and Barra. | quadbarrel | 08/04/2015 |
| Up from the main road on a un-signed track just north of the Coilleag sign. The views from the top are excellent, and out-do expectations based on height. | dandaran | 24/08/2014 |
| LS | john steel | 04/08/2014 |
| En-Route to South Uist, Ben Stack & Beinn Sciathan | tim747 | 08/05/2014 |
| Lovely hill/island. Lovely weather. Wandered up here whilst having an hour spare before the Sound of Barra ferry was due in. | Alex C | 03/06/2012 |
| Climbed from the road. Excellent weather and superb views through South Uist and Barra. | robbosem | 21/05/2012 |
| W Jenx from road above the Ericksay shop. Great views all round ESP Barra | nordicstar | 13/04/2012 |
| petey | 11/05/2011 | |
| MC JC | Martin66 | 01/05/2010 |
| After Ben Stack on way to south Uist. | mart0797 | 19/08/2009 |
| Morning ascent after disembarking from Castlebay ferry. Summit mist. | Topographer57 | 29/05/2009 |
| Solo | HFB | 07/08/2007 |
| heb | tom smith | 00/00/2007 |
| Solo run from the ferry whilst waiting for the bus. Fantastic summit. | mikejacobs | 08/08/2003 |