Ben More

Rising as the only Munro on the Isle of Mull, this ancient volcanic peak offers a sustained and rugged ascent. The path from Dhiseig leads through increasingly rocky terrain to a spectacular summit ridge, where the reward is a sense of immense scale and far-reaching views across the Atlantic archipelago.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Mhòr', which translates simply as 'great mountain'. In the context of the Isle of Mull, it is an appropriate title, as it is the highest point in the Inner Hebrides outside of the Isle of Skye.
• •Geologically, the mountain is the remains of a massive volcano that was active around 60 million years ago. The summit is composed of Cenozoic basalt lavas, which form the distinctive stepped, terraced appearance of the surrounding landscape.
• •The summit panorama is exceptionally maritime; on a clear day, you can look down into the deep blue of Loch na Keal and identify the low-lying silhouettes of Staffa, Ulva, and the Treshnish Isles to the west.
• •For those seeking a more challenging day, the approach via the A' Chioch ridge offers a fine scramble. This narrow, rocky spur connects to the main summit and provides a much more dramatic alternative to the standard 'tourist route' from the shores of Loch na Keal.
• •As the only Munro on the island, it has a habit of concentrating every hillwalker on Mull into a single square mile, meaning your chances of a truly solitary summit experience are significantly lower than on the mainland.