Scotland
Beinn Leamhain
508M
1667FT
About Beinn Leamhain
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Spelve, this rugged Marilyn offers a quintessentially Mull experience of pathless moorland and craggy outcrops. At 508 metres, it commands an exceptional vista across the Firth of Lorne toward the Garvellachs and the distant peaks of the mainland.
Key Statistics
Rank
133rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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331m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Beinn Leamhain is built from the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This durable rock began as ancient layers of sand that were hardened and compressed over time.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM957622
Latitude
56.7075°N
Longitude
5.3388°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Leamhain, meaning 'Hill of the Elm Trees,' suggesting the area was significantly more wooded in the distant past than the current open moorland indicates.
- •To the south and east, the summit provides a clear perspective of the Slate Islands, with the distinctive profile of Scarba and the Garvellachs visible across the Firth of Lorne.
- •Most walkers approach from the tiny settlement of Croggan to the south-east, navigating a series of hummocky ridges and peat hags that characterise the lower slopes of the Lochbuie estate.
- •Given the terrain and the proximity to Loch Spelve, the hill is a notorious stronghold for the Highland tick, making gaiters a more sensible fashion choice than shorts regardless of the temperature.