Sgurr na Laire

Tucked between the higher summits of central Mull, this 624-metre peak offers a quieter ascent over grassy slopes and basalt crags. It serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the Loch Ba interior and the dramatic profile of nearby Ben More, providing a peaceful alternative to Mull’s more frequented ridges.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Sgùrr na Làire, which translates as the 'Peak of the Mare,' likely reflecting historical grazing use by local crofting communities.
• •Hikers often include this summit as part of a longer high-level traverse connecting to the Corbett Beinn Talaidh, which sits immediately to the southeast.
• •The summit offers a specific, unobstructed view northwards over the wooded glens surrounding Loch Ba towards the Sound of Mull and the distant hills of Morvern on the mainland.
• •While the name promises a mare, any horse attempting these steep, boggy slopes today would likely have serious questions about its owner's navigational choices.