Scotland
An t-Sleubhaich
533M
1749FT
About An t-Sleubhaich
Rising above the Sound of Mull, this rugged heathery moorland peak offers a quieter alternative to the island's higher summits. Located north of the Glen More road, its broad slopes provide a grandstand view across the water to the hills of Morvern and the distinctive peak of Ben Hiant on Ardnamurchan.
Key Statistics
Rank
107th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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105m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You're walking across the Beinn An Tuim Striped Formation, which consists of layered sandstone and mudstone, giving the ground a distinctive banded appearance.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM877803
Latitude
56.8660°N
Longitude
5.4841°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic An t-Sléibheach, the name translates roughly as 'the moorland one,' describing a hill that presents as a sprawling, heather-covered mass rather than a sharp peak.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point over the Sound of Mull, with views across to the Morvern hills and the volcanic silhouette of Ben Hiant on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
- •Looking south from the top, the vista is dominated by the high interior of the island, specifically the sharp profile of Beinn Talaidh and the massive eastern ridges of the Ben More group.
- •The ascent provides a thorough test of waterproof footwear, as the island’s famously high rainfall tends to congregate in the deep peat hags that guard the lower slopes.