Scotland
Mullach nam Maol North Top
537M
1760FT
About Mullach nam Maol North Top
Rising from the rugged interior of southwest Lewis, this rounded summit is set within a wild landscape of Lewisian gneiss and peat moorland. It offers a solitary experience typical of the Outer Hebrides, providing an excellent vantage point over the deep indentation of Loch Resort and the dramatic, jagged silhouettes of the North Harris hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
74th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Tullich
Geology
You are standing on the Tayvallich Volcanic Formation. These rocks were once ancient lava flows and volcanic ash, now hardened and transformed over time.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN071165
Latitude
56.3019°N
Longitude
5.1191°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Mullach nam Maol, which translates to 'Summit of the bare hills,' an accurate reflection of the windswept, treeless terrain characteristic of the Lewis interior.
- •The hill is composed of Lewisian Gneiss, some of the oldest rock in the world, which has been scoured by glacial action to create a complex local topography of crags and hidden lochans.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly south across the border into Harris to see the distinctive profile of Clisham, the highest peak in the Outer Hebrides.
- •Due to its remote location and lack of a maintained path, the area is a significant habitat for red deer and golden eagles, which are often the only other living things encountered during an ascent.