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Fells/Bulabhall
Scotland

Bulabhall

354M
1161FT
Rank
90th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Northern Isles
Nearest Town
Na Buirgh

About Bulabhall

Rising to 354 metres, this rugged peak offers the wild, pathless character typical of the Scottish island interior. The ascent requires navigating undulating peat moorland and occasional rocky outcrops. Reaching the summit provides a genuine sense of isolation, overlooking a sprawling landscape of lochans and distant, jagged coastal horizons.

Key Statistics

Rank
90th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Northern Isles
Nearest Town
Na Buirgh
Prominence
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128m
Geology
You are walking on the granite of the Uig Hills. This rugged foundation formed from cooling magma, creating a complex network of hard, crystal-rich stone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells

Did You Know?

  • The name Bulabhall is a Gaelicised version of an Old Norse name; the suffix '-bhall' comes from fjall, meaning hill or mountain, highlighting the Viking influence on the region's nomenclature.
  • As a Hump and a Tump, the hill is defined by its prominence; it stands at least 100 metres clear of any higher ground, ensuring its summit feels like a distinct and independent peak.
  • In an area where 'dry' is a strictly relative term, the pathless approach to the summit provides a thorough field test for the waterproof claims of one's walking boots.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NG055938
Latitude
57.8365°N
Longitude
6.9635°W

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