Scotland
Beinn a' Bhaillidh
266M
873FT
About Beinn a' Bhaillidh
Rising from the tidal island of Eilean Shona at the mouth of Loch Moidart, this modest Marilyn offers a wild, secluded character. Reached via a short boat crossing, the climb through birch woodland and open moorland provides an exceptionally clear vantage point over the Ardnamurchan Peninsula and the surrounding Atlantic waters.
Key Statistics
Rank
222nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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265m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over hard, sandy rock and fine-grained, flaky layers. These sturdy foundations were originally formed from ancient deposits of sandstone and mudstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM649741
Latitude
56.7994°N
Longitude
5.8520°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as "Hill of the Bailiff," suggesting the peak may have been associated with a local steward or served as a landmark for land management.
- •The hill is the highest point of Eilean Shona, a private island famously leased by Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie in the 1920s; he reportedly used the island’s rugged landscape as inspiration for Neverland.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a sprawling panorama of the Small Isles, specifically the distinctive flat-topped profile of Eigg and the volcanic peaks of Rum.
- •Reaching the base of the hill requires a boat trip from Dorlin Pier on the mainland, located near the dramatic 13th-century ruins of Castle Tioram.
- •It qualifies as a Marilyn despite its low elevation because it rises directly from sea level, ensuring its prominence is identical to its 266-metre height.