Scotland
Beinn an Albannaich
619M
2029FT
About Beinn an Albannaich
Rising above the eastern coast of Mull near Loch Don, this rugged peak offers a quieter alternative to the island’s more famous Munros. The ascent involves navigating typical Hebridean moorland and rocky outcrops, rewarding walkers with an intimate perspective of the Firth of Lorn and the distant Slate Islands.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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42m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Glenfinnan Group, a mix of sparkly, layered mudstones and hard, sandy rocks. These banded stones form the mountain's rugged, durable foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM762648
Latitude
56.7214°N
Longitude
5.6581°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Scotsman'. In the context of the Hebrides, 'Albannach' was historically used to distinguish people from the Scottish mainland from the local islanders or those of Norse-Gaelic descent.
- •Though significantly lower than its 1,044-metre Munro namesake in Glen Etive, this hill's coastal position means hikers start nearly at sea level, ensuring the full 618-metre ascent is felt in the legs.
- •From the summit, the view east across the Firth of Lorn is exceptional, offering a clear sightline to the island of Kerrera and the mainland mountains of Argyll beyond the narrow mouth of Loch Don.
- •The terrain is largely pathless and requires careful navigation through the lower glens near Gualachaolish, where the ground remains notoriously damp even during relatively dry spells.
- •The hill provides an excellent vantage point for watching the CalMac ferries navigating the narrow channel between Mull and the mainland, provided the Lowland-style mist hasn't claimed the summit first.