
Belig
Belig - rugged little hill on Skye
Rising above the head of Loch Ainort on Skye, Belig is a rugged little peak connected by rocky ridges to the larger summits of Garbh-bheinn and Bla Bheinn.Belig
Height | 701.6m |
Prominence | 246m |
Meaning | front tooth (or perhaps just 'pass' from bealach) |
Lists | Fionas, 102 |
Location | Strathaird and Red Cuillin, Skye, Inner Hebrides |
Grid Ref | NG543240 |
Lat/Lon | 57.241, -6.07228 |
Above the head of Loch Ainort, the heather-clad lower slopes of Belig rise to a craggy summit, forming a compact yet rugged hill. Belig is linked by rocky ridges to neighbouring Garbh-bheinn, offering a striking profile when viewed from the roadside by the lovely Eas a' Bhradain waterfall.
Climbed on its own, Belig makes for a relatively straightforward and enjoyable hike. Combined with nearby Garbh-bheinn, it forms a more rewarding circuit that includes varied terrain and some light scrambling on the connecting ridges.
Routes up Belig
Garbh-bheinn and Belig | |
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A rewarding circuit of two striking Skye peaks - Belig and Garbh-bheinn. This compact hillwalk offers superb views, varied terrain, and only light scrambling, making it an accessible outing with a real mountain feel. Peaks : 1 Corbett, 1 Fiona
Ascent : 1125m (3690ft) Distance : 9km (6m) Time : 4:10hr |
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