Scotland
Meall a' Choire Chruinn
634M
2080FT
About Meall a' Choire Chruinn
Rising above the head of Loch na Keal, this rounded Hebridean peak offers a quieter perspective on the dramatic Mull mountains. Often overshadowed by neighbouring Ben More, its slopes provide a rugged, pathless ascent rewarding walkers with intimate views into deep northern corries and across the Atlantic waters toward the island of Ulva.
Key Statistics
Rank
66th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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40m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Loch Eil Group. It is mostly psammite, a hard and sandy rock formed from layers of ancient sediment.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM879762
Latitude
56.8291°N
Longitude
5.4769°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Meall a' Choire Chruinn, meaning 'Hill of the Round Corrie,' which refers to the neat, bowl-shaped hollow carved into its northern flank.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit including Beinn Fada, acting as a northern gateway to the more rugged terrain of the island's interior.
- •From the summit, the view west over Loch na Keal is exceptional, offering clear sightlines to the distinctive profiles of the Treshnish Isles and the neighbouring island of Ulva.
- •The approach from the road involves navigating terrain that is 'Mull-standard'—a local euphemism for ground that stays surprisingly saturated even at significant angles of incline.