Meall Damh

Rising above the village of Dervaig on Mull’s northern coast, this rugged Hump offers a quintessential island walking experience. Though modest in height, its heathery slopes provide a wild, pathless ascent. The reward is an expansive panorama over the tidal Loch Cuin towards the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Small Isles and Coll.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Meall Damh, which translates as 'Hill of the Stag,' reflecting the long-standing presence of red deer across the North Mull estates.
• •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for observing the geography of northern Mull, with clear views across the Atlantic to the low-lying islands of Coll and Tiree.
• •Typical of the island’s lower moorlands, the terrain consists of a complex mosaic of deep heather and hidden peat bog, ensuring the 339-metre ascent feels more substantial than the map suggests.
• •While the classification of 'Hump' is technically accurate, the local topography is more of a masterclass in Scottish bog-management, requiring a fair degree of navigational optimism to keep your boots dry.