Druim Tarsuinn [Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain]

About Druim Tarsuinn [Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain]

Rising above the wild landscape of central Mull, this rugged Corbett forms an essential part of the grand ridge circuit neighbouring Ben More. Its basalt terraces and steep, craggy flanks provide a true Hebridean challenge, rewarding climbers with a summit vista that stretches across the Atlantic to the islands of Iona and Staffa.

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• •The Gaelic name Druim Tarsuinn translates to 'Transverse Ridge' or 'Cross Ridge', reflecting its position lying across the main grain of the neighbouring hills. Its alternative title, Stob a' Bhealach an Sgriodain, refers to the 'Peak of the Pass of the Scree'.
• •It is most frequently climbed as part of a demanding horseshoe ridge that includes the Munro Ben More and its sharp eastern spur, A’ Chìoch, showcasing Mull’s distinctive volcanic architecture.
• •From the summit, the view north is dominated by the massive bulk of Ben More, while looking west provides a clear sightline over the Ross of Mull toward the white sands of Iona and the distant Treshnish Isles.
• •The hill sits within the historic lands of the Lochbuie estate; the southern approach from Glen More follows ancient routes used by islanders before the modern road network was established.
• •Given Mull’s reputation for 'liquid sunshine', successfully identifying the surrounding islands often depends less on your map-reading skills and more on whether the Atlantic cloud deck decides to sit at seven hundred metres or eight hundred.