Scotland
Mullach an Langa
614M
2014FT
About Mullach an Langa
Forming the northwestern arm of the celebrated Clisham horseshoe on Harris, this rugged peak offers a quieter experience than its higher neighbour. The ascent over rocky, often sodden ground rewards walkers with a dramatic perspective over the Forest of Harris and the silver expanse of Loch Resort to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
11th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Northern Isles
Prominence
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39m
Nearest Town
Aird a' Mhulaidh
Geology
You are walking on tough, banded rocks known as gneiss. These durable layers belong to the Lewisian Complex, forming the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NB143094
Latitude
57.9822°N
Longitude
6.8347°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a hybrid of Scottish Gaelic and Old Norse, with 'Mullach' meaning summit and 'Langa' derived from the Norse 'Langi', meaning long. This linguistic blend reflects the deep Viking heritage of the Outer Hebrides.
- •It serves as a key component of the Clisham Horseshoe, a high-level traverse that connects this peak to Mulla bho Thuath, Mulla bho Dheas, and An t-Isean.
- •From the summit, the view northwards looks across the remote, uninhabited interior of the Forest of Harris toward the rugged Uig hills on the Isle of Lewis.
- •The hill is composed of Lewisian Gneiss, some of the oldest rock in Europe, which has been scoured by glaciers to create the characteristically 'knock and lochan' landscape visible below the ridges.
- •The saddle between Mullach an Langa and Mulla bho Thuath is a notorious collector of Hebridean moisture; if your boots aren't waterlogged by the time you reach the ridge, you have likely stayed in the car.