Scotland
Sgurr a' Mheadhain
607M
1993FT
About Sgurr a' Mheadhain
Rising as the highest point of Mull’s rugged Ardmeanach peninsula, this basaltic peak offers a wild, trackless experience far from the island's busier trails. It commands an exceptional vantage point over Loch na Keal, looking directly across to the massive southern slopes of Ben More and the scattered Treshnish Isles.
Key Statistics
Rank
71st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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40.1m
Nearest Town
Alisary
Geology
This rugged peak is built from ancient, hardened mud and sandstone. These durable, compressed rocks create the solid foundation beneath your boots as you climb.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM748765
Latitude
56.8260°N
Longitude
5.6920°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Sgùrr a' Mheadhain is Gaelic for 'Peak of the Middle.' This likely refers to its central position on the Ardmeanach peninsula, situated between the northern cliffs of Loch na Keal and the southern shores of Loch Scridain.
- •The hill is composed of the stepped basalt lava flows characteristic of west Mull; from the summit, the land drops away towards the 'Burg,' a National Trust for Scotland estate home to the famous MacCulloch’s Fossil Tree.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on Mull’s only Munro, Ben More, allowing walkers to see the full profile of the A' Chìoch ridge stretching out across the water of the loch.
- •It is most frequently climbed from the road end at Tiroran to the southeast, a route that avoids the most vertical basalt tiers but still requires careful navigation through pathless, heather-clad terrain.
- •Falling just 2.4 metres short of the 610m requirement for higher classifications, the hill remains blissfully quiet, proving that a lack of official status is often the best way to ensure a peaceful day in the Highlands.