Scotland
Beinn Chreagach
313M
1027FT
About Beinn Chreagach
Rising as the high point of the community-owned island of Ulva, this Marilyn offers an accessible but rugged ascent over basalt terraces and moorland. It serves as an exceptional vantage point for the Treshnish Isles, Gometra, and the sprawling western coastline of Mull, accessible only after a short ferry crossing from Ulva Ferry.
Key Statistics
Rank
285th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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313m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on basalt from the Mull Lava Group. This volcanic rock formed as flows of ancient lava cooled and hardened into stone.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM403402
Latitude
56.4821°N
Longitude
6.2189°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Rocky Hill' or 'Craggy Hill,' a literal description of the island's stepped basalt terrain, which creates a series of natural terraces leading toward the summit.
- •In 2018, the island—including Beinn Chreagach—was the subject of a successful community buyout by the North West Mull Community Woodland Company, ending centuries of private ownership.
- •Despite its low elevation, the summit is an exceptional lookout point for the Treshnish Isles to the west, specifically the distinctive shapes of Lunga and Bac Mòr, also known as The Dutchman’s Cap.
- •Reaching the hill requires a two-minute journey on a small, on-demand ferry from Mull; it is customary to summon the boat by sliding a red signal panel on the pier at Ulva Ferry.
- •At 313 metres, it is technically a Marilyn, though its status as a mountain is slightly undermined by the fact it is often outnumbered by the island's Highland cattle.