Meall an Damhain

Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Ba, this rugged heathery summit offers a quieter alternative to Mull’s more famous peaks. The ascent involves pathless, often boggy terrain and rocky outcrops, rewarding walkers with exceptional views across Glen Forsa toward the sharp cone of Beinn Talaidh and the sprawling Sound of Mull.

• •The name Meall an Damhain translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'hill of the little stag', a reference to the young stags that frequent these quieter mid-elevation moorlands.
• •The summit provides an excellent perspective of the interior of the Loch Ba estate, one of the most remote-feeling freshwater basins on the Isle of Mull.
• •To the south, the view is dominated by the spectacular northern face of Ben More and the jagged ridge of A' Chìoch, which appear particularly imposing from this lower elevation.
• •The terrain is quintessential Mull; a mix of deep heather and hidden basaltic outcrops that will test your ankle stability and your patience in equal measure.