Scotland
Beinn nan Losgann
315M
1033FT
About Beinn nan Losgann
Rising above the south-eastern shores of Loch Uisg, this modest Mull hill offers a rugged, pathless ascent through typical Hebridean moorland. Despite its lowly status as a Hump, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the complex coastline of Loch Spelve and the distant mainland mountains of Argyll.
Key Statistics
Rank
200th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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111m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of tough, hardened sandstone and dark volcanic rocks shaped by an old volcanic center.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM534654
Latitude
56.7155°N
Longitude
6.0312°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as the 'Hill of the Toads.' This likely refers to the damp, marshy hollows found around its lower slopes rather than a specific abundance of amphibians.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective on the Croggan 'narrows,' where the sea tides squeeze through a tiny gap into the vast inland basin of Loch Spelve.
- •The hill is often climbed from the Lochbuie road, making it a natural extension for walkers visiting the nearby Lochbuie Standing Stones or Moy Castle.
- •At just 315 metres, it is a primary example of a Mull hill that punches above its weight; the combination of thick heather and lack of paths means you will feel every inch of the climb.