Scotland
Beinn Gaire
666M
2185FT
About Beinn Gaire
Located on the Isle of Mull, this Graham offers a wild and often pathless ascent to a height of 666 metres. Its character is defined by rugged moorland and rocky outcrops, providing a quiet vantage point for viewing the island's complex coastline and the neighbouring peaks of the Inner Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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320m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You’re walking across ancient hardened sandstone and dark rocks formed from molten magma that cooled deep beneath the surface.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM781748
Latitude
56.8124°N
Longitude
5.6368°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn Ghaire, which translates as the 'Hill of Shouting' or 'Hill of Roaring', often thought to refer to the sound of the wind across its ridges or the echoing calls of stags during the autumn rut.
- •Reaching a height of 666.1 metres, it is classified as a Graham and a Marilyn, meaning it has a descent of at least 150 metres on all sides, marking it as a peak of significant relative prominence.
- •From the summit, the view west across the Atlantic is exceptional, offering a clear sightline to the jagged profile of the Rum Cuillin and the smaller, low-lying Treshnish Isles.
- •The hill is far less frequented than the island's only Munro, Ben More, making it an excellent choice for walkers seeking solitude and a more primitive Highland mountain experience.
- •Despite its height of 666 metres, the only thing truly devilish about the ascent is the navigation through the island's notorious coastal mists and the occasional hidden peat bog.