Scotland
Beinn Dearg
424M
1390FT
About Beinn Dearg
Situated on the Isle of Mull overlooking the waters of Loch Tuath, this 423.8-metre Marilyn offers a rugged, often pathless ascent through classic Hebridean moorland. The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for surveying the Treshnish Isles and the volcanic coastline of the Treshnish peninsula, making it a rewarding objective for island baggers.
Key Statistics
Rank
252nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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150.7
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Cape Wrath Sandstone. This rugged rock is made of sand packed with small pebbles and gravel.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC279658
Latitude
58.5463°N
Longitude
4.9577°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Red Hill', this common descriptive name usually refers to the presence of specific minerals or rocks, such as granite or weathered sandstone, which give the slopes a ruddy appearance in certain lighting conditions.
- •The summit is a prime location for spotting the Treshnish Isles scattered across the Atlantic. On a clear day, the unique profile of Bac Mòr, commonly known as the 'Dutchman’s Cap' due to its distinct hat-like shape, is clearly visible to the west.
- •The quiet, heathery slopes of northern Mull are a known territory for white-tailed eagles. Walkers often spot these massive raptors, which have a significant population on the island, soaring over the nearby cliffs of the Treshnish coast or hunting across the open moorland.
- •With more than two dozen hills named Beinn Dearg across the Scottish Highlands and islands, hikers should be prepared for a brief moment of confusion when telling fellow walkers which one they have just summited.