Scotland
Rois-Bheinn West Top
877M
2877FT
About Rois-Bheinn West Top
Rising to 877 metres, this rugged summit offers a wild, high-altitude experience characteristic of the Scottish islands. The terrain is steep and often exposed, rewarding those who navigate its rocky ridges with expansive views across the Atlantic and a true sense of the scale of the Highland landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
5th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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48m
Nearest Town
Alisary
Geology
You are walking on hardened layers of sand and mud. These rocks belong to the Lochailort Pelite Formation, which forms the sturdy foundation of this peak.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM749778
Latitude
56.8371°N
Longitude
5.6913°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Rois-Bheinn is derived from the Gaelic 'Ros', meaning a promontory or headland, and 'Bheinn', meaning mountain. This likely refers to the hill's stature as a landmark overlooking the Atlantic and the complex coastal sounds of the west.
- •The West Top is usually visited as part of a grand high-level horseshoe, a route that traverses several kilometres of ridge line and connects this peak to its slightly higher parent summit.
- •On a clear day, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point for viewing the Small Isles; the distinctive profiles of Eigg and the jagged Rum Cuillin are clearly visible across the water to the west.
- •While its classification as a 'Tump' suggests a hill with a mere 30-metre drop on all sides, the steepness of the surrounding terrain ensures that any ascent feels significantly more substantial than the statistics might imply.