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.

• •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.