Scotland
Beinn Fhada
702M
2303FT
About Beinn Fhada
Rising from the heart of Mull, this long-backed Graham is often overshadowed by its illustrious neighbour, Ben More. It offers a rugged, largely pathless ascent through rocky outcrops and moorland. The summit provides a spectacular, front-row seat to the dramatic A’ Chìoch ridge and the blue waters of the Sound of Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
68th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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174
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on ancient lava flows and volcanic rocks. These formed from molten magma that cooled both on the surface and deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM540349
Latitude
56.4420°N
Longitude
5.9925°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Fhada', meaning 'long mountain', which describes the hill's elongated profile when viewed from the glens to the north.
- •It is frequently tackled as part of a challenging circuit involving Ben More—Mull's only Munro—and the sharp, shattered crest of A’ Chìoch, which requires steady hands and a head for heights.
- •From the summit, the view west extends across the Loch na Keal islands, including the distinctive flat-topped silhouettes of the Treshnish Isles and the basalt cliffs of Staffa.
- •The hill is part of the Loch Ba Ring Dyke, a remnant of the massive volcanic activity that shaped the Isle of Mull roughly 60 million years ago.
- •Given its proximity to the island's only Munro, the hill is the primary destination for walkers who find the path at Dhiseig too busy and decide that a quiet, trackless bog is preferable to a crowd.