Scotland
Meall a' Chuilinn South Top
687M
2254FT
About Meall a' Chuilinn South Top
Situated in the rugged heart of central Mull, this high Tump offers a quieter alternative to the island's famous Munros. Its grassy, basaltic slopes rise above Glen More, providing a grandstand view across the water of Loch Scridain towards the dramatic Wilderness peninsula and the rocky peaks of the Ross of Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
54th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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30.3m
Nearest Town
Carnoch
Geology
You are walking on hard psammite and quartzite. These durable rocks formed from ancient layers of sand that were compressed and toughened deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM891613
Latitude
56.6967°N
Longitude
5.4446°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name Meall a' Chuilinn translates as 'Hill of the Holly,' suggesting that these slopes or their sheltered gullies were once home to hardy evergreen thickets despite the exposed nature of the ridge today.
- •Standing at 687 metres, it serves as the southern high point of a broad, undulating ridge that overlooks the main road through Glen More, the central artery of the island.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of Ben More's massive southern face, a view often missed by those standing on the Munro itself.
- •You are significantly more likely to share this summit with a soaring white-tailed eagle than another walker, as most visitors to the area are busy queuing for the higher peaks nearby.