Scotland
Meall nan Damh West Top
723M
2372FT
About Meall nan Damh West Top
Located in the rugged heart of the Isle of Mull, this high basalt shoulder offers a wild, pathless experience above Glen Forsa. While often bypassed for the nearby Corbett Beinn Talaidh, the terrain provides a classic Hebridean mix of boggy approaches and rocky outcrops with far-reaching views across the Sound of Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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39.5m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You’re walking on a foundation of tough, banded rocks formed from granite and mud. These are shot through with veins of coarse, large-crystal minerals.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM911746
Latitude
56.8163°N
Longitude
5.4240°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Meall nan Damh', which translates to 'Hill of the Stags', reflecting the area's long history as a deer forest within the Glen Forsa estate.
- •From this vantage point, there is a clear, linear view directly down the length of Glen Forsa towards the sea, framed by the steep slopes of Beinn Talaidh to the southeast.
- •The summit is part of a high-level basalt ridge that connects the main peak of Meall nan Damh to the lower western slopes, providing a drier, albeit rockier, alternative to the peat hags found in the glens below.
- •Given the name, the local red deer population usually outnumbers hikers here by roughly fifty to one, and they are significantly more adept at navigating the trackless basalt terraces.