Scotland
Meall Damh
339M
1112FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
193rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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132m
Nearest Town
Achranich
Geology
You are walking over tough granite and hardened sandstone. Dark bands of volcanic rock cut through these layers to form the fell’s base.
Nearby Fells
Braigh na Glaice Moire North Top
Guala an Tuir
Braigh na Glaice Moire
Torr Breabaig
Braigh Dubh Dhoire
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM739485
Latitude
56.5740°N
Longitude
5.6811°W
Did You Know?
- •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.