Scotland
Beinn an Leathaid
401M
1316FT
About Beinn an Leathaid
Rising above the Ross of Mull, this sprawling basaltic hill offers a rugged, pathless ascent through classic island moorland. While modest in height, its summit provides a superb, uninterrupted perspective over Loch Scridain toward the jagged ridges of Ben More and the Treshnish Isles scattered across the Atlantic.
Key Statistics
Rank
179th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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115m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking through the heart of an ancient volcano. The ground is made of dark volcanic rocks and layers of shattered stone fragments mixed together.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM517676
Latitude
56.7345°N
Longitude
6.0608°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Hill of the Slope,' a description of its broad, rising profile when viewed from the nearby coastal settlements of the Ross.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the entry to Loch Scridain and the small islands of Staffa and the Treshnish Isles to the west.
- •The hill's geology is predominantly basaltic, featuring the 'trap' topography typical of Mull’s volcanic past, which creates a series of natural terraces on the upper ascent.
- •It is a prime location for spotting Mull’s famous white-tailed sea eagles, which are frequently seen hunting along the rugged coastline just below the slopes.
- •Despite its proximity to the main road to Fionnphort, the pathless, boggy terrain ensures it remains a quiet alternative to the island's more popular peaks.