Scotland
Beinn Bheag West Top
697M
2286FT
About Beinn Bheag West Top
Sitting in the shadow of Ben More on the Isle of Mull, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. The terrain consists of steep, pathless grass and basalt outcrops, rewarding those who make the effort with expansive views over the sea lochs and inner Hebridean islands.
Key Statistics
Rank
53rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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38.3m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is part of the Tarvie Psammite Formation. It is composed of psammite, a hard, sandy rock created from compressed layers of ancient sediment.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM906634
Latitude
56.7158°N
Longitude
5.4224°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Little Hill.' In the context of the Mull mountains, this title distinguishes it from the neighbouring 'Long Hill,' Beinn Fhada, which sits just across the pass to the east.
- •Positioned on the eastern fringes of the Ben More massif, the summit offers an excellent perspective of the Munro’s steep eastern face and the sharp, arête-like ridge of A’ Chioch.
- •The hill is situated within the Loch na Keal National Scenic Area, providing a prime vantage point to see the waters of the loch meeting the volcanic cliffs of the Gribun coast.
- •Naming a peak nearly 700 metres high 'Beinn Bheag' is a classic example of Highland understatement, especially for those tackling the steep, boggy ascent from the Glen More road.