Scotland
Meall an t-Slamain
467M
1532FT
About Meall an t-Slamain
Standing proudly above Tobermory on the northern tip of Mull, this Marilyn offers a rugged, pathless ascent through classic island moorland. While modest in height, its position grants a commanding perspective over the Sound of Mull and across the water to the dark, volcanic profile of the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
151st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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200m
Nearest Town
Sròn Chritheagain
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This durable foundation is made of ancient, hardened sandstone that has been compressed into the solid rock beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Druim na h-Earba
Cow Hill
Meall an Doire Dhuinn
Meall an Doire Dhuinn
Bidean Bad na h-Iolaire [Bidein Bad na h-Iolaire]
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN071739
Latitude
56.8168°N
Longitude
5.1620°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Meall meaning a rounded hill and Slamain likely referring to 'clotted milk' or curds, a common metaphorical naming convention for hills where thick, white mist frequently settles.
- •As the highest point on the northernmost peninsula of Mull, the summit serves as a significant landmark for vessels navigating the Sound of Mull toward the sheltered waters of Tobermory.
- •The summit offers a bird's-eye view of Tobermory’s famous colourful harbour and Calve Island, with the distinct silhouette of Ben Hiant visible across the water on the mainland.
- •The terrain is typical of Mull’s interior, consisting of trackless heather and damp bog, requiring careful navigation even on a hill of this relatively modest elevation.
- •You are considerably more likely to encounter a Golden Eagle or a stray Highland cow on these slopes than a fellow walker, as the hill remains largely overlooked by the island's tourist crowds.