Scotland
Meall nan Creag Leac
755M
2477FT
About Meall nan Creag Leac
Rising above the head of Glen Forsa, this significant high point on the central Mull ridge offers a rugged, often boggy ascent. Though overshadowed by its slightly higher neighbor, Beinn Talaidh, it provides a quieter vantage point for surveying the island's complex topography and the distant, dramatic profile of the Cuillin on Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
34th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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44m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You are walking on layered rocks formed from hardened sands and clays. These tough, sparkling stones create the rugged, striped foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM860746
Latitude
56.8142°N
Longitude
5.5063°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, translating as 'the hill of the craggy slabs,' referring to the fractured rock outcrops that break through the grassy slopes near the summit.
- •It sits on the high ridge between Glen Forsa and Glen More, acting as a southern shoulder to the graceful cone of Beinn Talaidh.
- •From the summit, the view looks directly down the length of Glen Forsa to the Sound of Mull, with the distinctive shape of Ben Hiant visible on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
- •The approach from the south is a classic example of Mull hillwalking, requiring a patient navigation of pathless, waterlogged terrain before the firmer ground of the ridge is finally reached.
- •Despite its substantial height of 755 metres, it is officially classified as a Tump—a label that feels somewhat underwhelming for a peak that requires a steady three-hour pull through Atlantic bog to reach.