Scotland
Beinn na Seilg
344M
1129FT
About Beinn na Seilg
Rising above the Ross of Mull near Bunessan, this substantial Marilyn offers a rugged, heathery ascent. Despite its modest 344-metre height, the summit provides an expansive maritime panorama, stretching across the Sound of Iona to the sacred isle itself, with the distinctive profile of the Treshnish Isles dotting the Atlantic horizon.
Key Statistics
Rank
191st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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278m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across the circular roots of an ancient volcano. These slopes are made of tough, crystalline rocks formed from molten magma cooling deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM458641
Latitude
56.7000°N
Longitude
6.1536°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Scottish Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Hunting,' likely a reference to the historical importance of deer stalking on the estates of south-western Mull.
- •Standing as the highest point on the Ross of Mull peninsula, the summit offers a rare bird's-eye view of Iona Abbey and the white sand beaches of St Columba’s Bay.
- •Looking north across Loch Scridain, walkers can clearly see the dramatic tiered basalt cliffs of the Ardmeanach peninsula, which houses the famous MacCulloch’s Fossil Tree at its base.
- •True to its name, the only thing most modern visitors will be hunting for on these slopes is a firm, dry place to sit among the characteristically deep heather and ubiquitous Mull bogs.