Scotland
Beinn Mhor
194M
636FT
About Beinn Mhor
Rising to 194 metres, this Scottish Marilyn stands as a prominent local landmark despite its modest stature. Its classification as a Hump and Tump confirms a significant drop on all sides, ensuring a summit that feels impressively detached from the surrounding landscape and providing a sense of scale that belies its height.
Key Statistics
Rank
534th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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162
Nearest Town
Clachan-Seil
Geology
You are climbing over a foundation of volcanic lavas, gritty sandstone, and dark slaty rocks that form this rugged landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM798215
Latitude
56.3353°N
Longitude
5.5633°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Mhòr', which translates simply as 'Big Hill' or 'Great Mountain'. In the naming traditions of the Highlands and Islands, this title is usually reserved for the most dominant peak in a particular area, regardless of its absolute elevation above sea level.
- •To qualify as a Marilyn, a hill must have a prominence of at least 150 metres. At a total height of 194 metres, this peak is a remarkably pure example of the category; its summit stands almost entirely independent of any higher ground, ensuring clear, unobstructed sightlines.
- •Calling a 194-metre hill 'Great' might seem like a touch of Highland sarcasm, but when standing on a summit that commands the local horizon, the title feels entirely earned.