Scotland
Meall nan Con
437M
1434FT
About Meall nan Con
Rising above the northern moors of Mull, this rugged Marilyn offers a pathless ascent through classic Hebridean heather and peat. While modest in height, its isolated position provides a commanding vantage point over the Treshnish Isles and the distinctive profiles of Rum and Eigg across the Sea of the Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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290m
Nearest Town
Achateny
Geology
You are walking over ancient, cooled magma. These dark volcanic rocks formed deep underground, creating the rugged and solid foundation of the peak beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM503681
Latitude
56.7379°N
Longitude
6.0832°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Meall nan Con', meaning 'Hill of the Dogs', likely a reference to historical hunting practices in the northern districts of the island.
- •As the highest point of the Mishnish hills, the summit provides an excellent view of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, the most westerly point on the British mainland.
- •The hill is frequently climbed from the Dervaig to Salen road, though the terrain is infamously boggy even by Mull’s high standards, requiring careful navigation between the many small lochans.
- •Despite the name's promise of canine company, you are far more likely to spot a white-tailed sea eagle or a hen harrier patrolling the empty moorland below the summit.