Scotland
Dun da Ghaoithe
766M
2513FT
About Dun da Ghaoithe
Rising steeply above the Craignure ferry terminal, this Corbett offers a grand introduction to the Isle of Mull. Its long, grassy ridges and dramatic eastern corries provide a mountain experience that feels far more substantial than its 766m height suggests, rewarding climbers with expansive, island-hopping views across the Inner Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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659m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across layers of hardened lava and deep volcanic rocks. These stones once formed the heart of a massive volcano.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM672362
Latitude
56.4604°N
Longitude
5.7795°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Fort of the Two Winds,' a reference to the summit's exposed position between the Sound of Mull to the east and the glens leading toward the Atlantic coast.
- •The hill is home to a prominent television relay station on its southern shoulder; while the maintenance track provides a functional route up, the finest walking is found on the airy, horseshoe ridge above the Scallastle forest.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a spectacular vantage point for naming distant landmarks, including the 'Paps' of Jura to the south, the peaks of Glen Coe on the mainland, and the unmistakable profile of Ben Nevis.
- •Despite its prominence and status as a Corbett, it is often overlooked by hikers who head straight for the island's highest peak, Ben More, meaning the summit remains surprisingly quiet even on busy summer weekends.