Scotland
Beinn a' Chaisil
437M
1434FT
About Beinn a' Chaisil
Rising from the rugged landscape of south Mull, this Marilyn offers a wild, pathless ascent typical of the island’s interior. Reaching 437 metres, its rocky summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the tidal waters of Loch Buie and the sprawling volcanic mass of Ben More to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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182m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on granite-like rock containing flecks of dark mica. This sturdy foundation formed from a massive body of magma that cooled slowly deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM780476
Latitude
56.5686°N
Longitude
5.6141°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Gaelic, the name translates as 'Hill of the Stone Fort' or 'Castle Hill', likely a reference to the defensive, blocky appearance of its craggy upper slopes.
- •The summit offers an unobstructed southern view across the Firth of Lorne to the distinct silhouettes of the Paps of Jura and the slate islands of the Garvellachs.
- •Reaching the base of the hill from Glen More usually requires navigating the Coladoir River, a crossing that can be significantly more challenging than the climb itself after heavy Scottish rain.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill’s status as a Marilyn ensures it stands in isolation, providing a sense of scale to the massive basalt terraces of the surrounding Ross of Mull.
- •A walker's progress here is frequently monitored by Mull's resident white-tailed eagles, which are known to hunt over the lower slopes and the neighbouring glen.
- •Success on this hill is usually measured less by the altitude gained and more by the amount of bog water successfully kept out of one's boots during the approach.