Scotland
Beinn Odhar Mhor
870M
2855FT
About Beinn Odhar Mhor
Guarding the head of Glen More, this broad-shouldered hill offers a quieter alternative to neighbouring Ben More. The ascent across characteristically damp Mull turf leads to a rocky crest, revealing an exceptional panorama of Loch Scridain, the Ross of Mull, and the distant, low-lying shapes of Iona and the Treshnish Isles.
Key Statistics
Rank
7th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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111.6m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You’re trekking across the Beinn An Tuim Striped Formation. It consists of alternating layers of hard, sandy rock and fine-grained, mud-based stone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM851791
Latitude
56.8535°N
Longitude
5.5254°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as the 'Great Dun Mountain'. This refers to the muted, brownish-yellow tones of the grasses and mosses that cover its slopes, a common naming convention in the Highlands for hills with this specific vegetation.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for inspecting the complex topography of the Ben More massif; specifically, it offers a clear profile of the A’ Chìoch ridge, which is often hidden from those climbing the Munro itself.
- •To the south and west, the view extends across the long finger of the Ross of Mull towards the sacred isle of Iona, where the square tower of the abbey is often visible against the Atlantic.
- •Mull is famous for its 'vertical bogs', and you will likely find that the first few hundred metres of elevation from the Glen More road involve as much wading as they do walking.