Scotland
Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn
775M
2543FT
About Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn
Tucked away in the heart of Mull’s volcanic interior, this Corbett offers a rugged, basalt-stepped alternative to the often-crowded Ben More. The ascent involves navigating the boggy floor of Glen More before climbing onto airy ridges that provide a spectacular, close-quarters look at the jagged arête of A' Chìoch.
Key Statistics
Rank
23rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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187m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are trekking over hard, sandy rocks and layered, crystal-rich stones. These were once seafloor sediments, reshaped deep underground by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM895757
Latitude
56.8258°N
Longitude
5.4505°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'the peak of the rowan tree.' While rowans are historically associated with protection from spirits in Highland folklore, the exposed, wind-scoured ridges of the summit are now largely devoid of any significant woodland.
- •It is most frequently climbed from the south via Ishriff in Glen More, often paired with the neighbouring Beinn Fhada to form a high-level circuit above the glen.
- •The summit offers a celebrated view west across the Atlantic, where the distinctive profiles of the Treshnish Isles and the white sands of Iona stand out against the deep blue of the Ross of Mull.
- •Geologically, the hill is part of the Mull Supervolcano; its terraced slopes are the result of successive lava flows that cooled to form the stepped 'trap' topography characteristic of the island.
- •Despite being a Corbett, the hill's proximity to Ben More—the island's only Munro—means it remains a remarkably quiet spot, even when the neighbouring car park is overflowing.