Scotland
Carn Mhic Raonuill
568M
1864FT
About Carn Mhic Raonuill
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Buie on the Isle of Mull, this rugged heathery peak offers a wilder alternative to the island’s busier summits. Its rocky top provides a commanding vantage point over the Firth of Lorn and the complex, fragmented coastline of the southern Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
273rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath your feet is the Tarvie Psammite Formation. It is composed of hardened sandstone that once formed from layers of sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH297081
Latitude
57.1321°N
Longitude
4.8154°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, Càrn Mhic Raonuill, translating as 'the Cairn of Ronald’s Son'. While the specific Ronald is unrecorded, such patronymic names often marked ancient clan boundaries or sites of local significance.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view across the Firth of Lorn to the Slate Islands, specifically Seil, Luing, and Shuna, set against the backdrop of the Argyll mainland.
- •The hill sits in a prime location for spotting Mull’s famous raptor population; both golden eagles and white-tailed sea eagles are common sights in the skies above the neighbouring Glen More.
- •Access usually involves crossing pathless and often saturated ground from Loch Spelve, making it a terrain best suited for those who don't mind a bit of a bog-trot.
- •Despite its modest height, the summit's proximity to the Atlantic means it receives a disproportionate amount of the island's weather, often serving as an effective, if unwanted, rain gauge for the local area.