Scotland
Beinn Mheadhoin West Top
627M
2055FT
About Beinn Mheadhoin West Top
Rising above the rugged landscape of Morvern, this secondary summit offers a quieter perspective on the Ardgour hills. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands—a mix of granite outcrops and boggy troughs. It provides an excellent vantage point over the winding waters of Loch Sunart and the Sound of Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
143rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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30.2m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on a blend of hard, sandy rocks and banded layers that were once mud. These sturdy formations create the rugged foundation of this high summit.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH251479
Latitude
57.4883°N
Longitude
4.9190°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Mheadhoin', meaning 'Middle Hill'. In the context of Morvern, it sits as a central hub between the coastal fringes and the higher, more isolated inland peaks of the Ardgour forest.
- •This summit is the western outlier of the main 638-metre Beinn Mheadhoin. While the main peak is a Graham, this top is classified as a Tump, requiring a distinct drop and rise to reach it from the primary ridge.
- •The view to the west is particularly striking, looking directly down the length of Loch Sunart toward the volcanic silhouette of Ben Hiant and the distant peaks of the Isle of Rum.
- •The surrounding slopes are notably wild and roadless; walkers often share the granite slabs with red deer and golden eagles, which are frequently sighted hunting over the neighbouring Beinn na h-Uamha.
- •While it is named the 'Middle Hill', visitors usually find it is situated in the middle of some of the most pathless and deceptively rough terrain in the region.