Scotland
Creag Mhor
407M
1335FT
About Creag Mhor
Rising above the dramatic Gribun cliffs on the Isle of Mull, this rugged Marilyn offers a vantage point far superior to its modest altitude. The terrain is typically Hebridean—rough grass and basalt outcrops—providing an accessible climb with expansive views across Loch na Keal towards the islands of Ulva and Staffa.
Key Statistics
Rank
286th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
?
158
Nearest Town
Sallachy
Geology
You are walking on ancient banded rocks and dark, tough layers from the Lewisian Complex. These rugged stones form the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG903316
Latitude
57.3266°N
Longitude
5.4849°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Big Crag', a literal description of the steep, rocky escarpments that define its western face above the coastal road.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly down onto the island of Inchkenneth, a significant historical site that served as the burial place for several early Scottish kings.
- •The hill is composed of Tertiary basalt, part of the same volcanic activity that formed the Giant's Causeway, resulting in the stepped, 'trap' landscape visible during the ascent.
- •Looking south, the view is dominated by the massive bulk of Ben More, Mull’s only Munro, which provides a stark contrast to this hill's more manageable scale.
- •Despite being named 'Big Crag', it is nearly 650 metres shorter than its more famous Munro namesake near Tyndrum—a distinction that brings little comfort to the legs when slogging through the local bog.