Scotland
Gometra
155M
509FT
About Gometra
Tucked away west of Mull, this rugged island summit offers a truly remote Hebridean experience. Accessed via a bridge from neighbouring Ulva, the ascent is a trackless wander through rough grazing and basalt outcrops. Reaching the top reveals an intimate panorama over the Treshnish Isles and the fractured coastline of western Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
459th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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155
Nearest Town
Bailiochdrach
Geology
You are walking on ancient basalt, a dark volcanic rock formed by massive lava flows that poured out from the nearby Mull volcanic center.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NM361414
Latitude
56.4906°N
Longitude
6.2885°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Old Norse Goðmøyjar-ey, meaning 'the island of the God-maid', reflecting the Viking influence that once dominated the Inner Hebrides.
- •Reaching the hill is an adventure in logistics, requiring a ferry crossing from Mull to Ulva followed by an eight-mile trek across Ulva to reach the bridge and causeway that links the two islands.
- •The summit provides one of the best vantage points for spotting the Treshnish Isles, specifically the profile of Bac Mòr, known as the 'Dutchman's Cap' due to its unique volcanic shape.
- •Despite its modest height, Gometra is classified as a Marilyn because its summit is the highest point for miles around, separated from the mountains of Mull by the Atlantic.
- •The island is car-free and off-grid, meaning the only traffic you are likely to encounter on your way to the summit is a herd of feral goats or a stray red deer.