Scotland
Carn an Sgoltaidh
520M
1706FT
About Carn an Sgoltaidh
Rising above the dramatic sea cliffs of southern Mull, this 520m peak offers a rugged, pathless ascent through classic basalt terraces. It overlooks the historic Moy Castle and the tidal reach of Loch Buie, providing a quiet, atmospheric vantage point with expansive views across the Firth of Lorne.
Key Statistics
Rank
212th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You’re trekking across compressed mudstones and sandy rocks from the Ben Wyvis and Tarvie formations. These rugged, banded layers form the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH389438
Latitude
57.4563°N
Longitude
4.6863°W
Did You Know?
- •Translated from Gaelic, the name likely means the 'Hill of the Splitting' or 'Cleft,' a reference to the deep rocky fissures and gullies that scar its southern face.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear sightline across the water to the uninhabited Garvellachs and the distant, conical silhouettes of the Paps of Jura.
- •The ascent rises directly above the Lochbuie estate, where the local geology is defined by ancient, stepped lava flows that create a staircase of rocky platforms and hidden hollows.
- •Despite its modest elevation, the lack of a formal trail and the 'Mull-standard' depth of the heather ensure that reaching the top is a more strenuous undertaking than the map suggests.