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.

• •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.