Scotland
Creach Bheinn
492M
1613FT
About Creach Bheinn
Rising above the Ross of Mull, this rugged Hump offers a wilder alternative to the island's busier peaks. The ascent from Achnahard crosses classic Hebridean moorland to reach a summit with sweeping Atlantic views, encompassing the distinctive Treshnish Isles and the white sands of Iona to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
157th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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146m
Nearest Town
Achnahard
Geology
You are walking across ancient basalt lava flows and layers of volcanic rock that once cooled and hardened deep underground.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM419291
Latitude
56.3837°N
Longitude
6.1820°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic for 'Hill of Plunder,' the name likely refers to its historical use as a lookout point or a gathering place for stolen livestock during coastal cattle raids.
- •As the highest point on the Ross of Mull peninsula, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point to see the 'Dutchman’s Cap' profile of Bac Mòr out at sea.
- •The climb offers a clear, southern perspective of Ben More—Mull's only Munro—which dominates the skyline to the northeast across the waters of Loch Scridain.
- •Navigating the lower slopes provides a practical education in Hebridean hydrology; it is a hill that often insists on you finishing the day with at least one very wet sock.