Scotland
Diollaid Bheag
667M
2188FT
About Diollaid Bheag
Rising from the rugged heart of Mull, this basalt-terraced Tump offers a quieter perspective on the island’s dramatic geology. Its distinctive saddled profile provides a stark contrast to the massive northern face of Ben More nearby, with the summit offering sharp, uninterrupted views across Loch na Keal to the islands of Ulva and Gometra.
Key Statistics
Rank
58th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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54.9m
Nearest Town
Lochailort
Geology
You’re walking on ancient, layered sandstones and mudstones. These are mixed with dark, tough rocks that form the rugged foundation of this mountain.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM811802
Latitude
56.8619°N
Longitude
5.5915°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Diollaid', meaning saddle, and 'Bheag', meaning small. This refers to the dip in the ridge it shares with its slightly higher neighbor to the south, Diollaid Mhòr (the Big Saddle).
- •The summit provides a front-row seat to the staggering northern cliffs of Ben More, a view often missed by those taking the standard ascent of the island's only Munro from Dhiseig.
- •The hill is composed of layers of Palaeogene basalt lava flows; these create the characteristic 'stepped' or terraced terrain that can make finding a direct line through the crags more complicated than it looks on a map.
- •At an elevation of 666.9 metres, the hill is just a few inches shy of a height that would invite frequent jokes about the number of the beast, though the saturated moss on the lower slopes remains suitably devilish.