Scotland
Beinn na Cille
652M
2139FT
About Beinn na Cille
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Tuath, this 652m Graham offers a quieter perspective of the Isle of Mull. Its rugged, grassy ridges provide a grandstand view across the Atlantic toward the Treshnish Isles, with the distinctive profiles of Ulva and Gometra laid out clearly to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
61st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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193m
Nearest Town
Ardgour
Geology
You are walking over the Strontian Pluton, a massive formation of granite-like rock. These slopes feature speckled stones filled with large crystals and dark mineral flakes.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM853542
Latitude
56.6305°N
Longitude
5.5005°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating to 'Hill of the Church.' This likely refers to the proximity of the ancient religious site at Kilninian, located near the base of the hill's western slopes.
- •The summit is a prime location for spotting the 'Dutchman's Cap' (Bac Mòr), a uniquely shaped volcanic island within the Treshnish Isles archipelago to the west.
- •Most walkers approach from the west near Kilninian, often combining the peak with the adjacent Beinn na Drise to complete a high-level horseshoe around the head of the glen.
- •The descent often reminds walkers that on Mull, the shortest route between two points is rarely a straight line, but rather a zig-zagging negotiation with hidden basalt ledges and opportunistic bogs.