Scotland
Croit Bheinn
665M
2180FT
About Croit Bheinn
Standing above the shores of Loch na Keal, this rugged Graham offers a quieter alternative to nearby Ben More. Characterised by steep basalt terraces and pathless slopes, it provides an exceptional perspective of the dramatic Gribun cliffs and the distant Treshnish Isles scattered across the Atlantic swell.
Key Statistics
Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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227.5m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are walking on the Lochailort Pelite Formation. This terrain is composed of ancient, hardened layers of mud and sandy stone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM810773
Latitude
56.8356°N
Longitude
5.5903°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Croit Bheinn,' which can be translated as 'Hump Mountain' or 'Croft Mountain,' referencing its bulky, rounded profile when viewed from the surrounding glens.
- •The summit serves as a natural grandstand for viewing the volcanic architecture of the Isle of Mull, looking directly across the water to the islands of Ulva and Gometra.
- •Though it lacks the height of its Munro neighbour, Ben More, it is a superior vantage point for admiring the jagged silhouette of the A' Chìoch ridge without being stood on top of it.
- •Golden eagles are frequently sighted soaring above the northern crags, which provide ideal thermal currents and a quiet hunting ground away from the more popular tourist paths.
- •The lower approach from the B8035 is a masterclass in 'Mull terrain,' where the challenge lies less in the incline and more in successfully navigating the thigh-deep peat hags and hidden bog pools.