Scotland
Speinne Mor
446M
1463FT
About Speinne Mor
Situated on the Isle of Skye, this 446-metre Marilyn provides a quieter alternative to the island's more celebrated peaks. Its classifications as a Hump and Tump highlight its physical prominence. The hill is defined by its rugged moorland character, offering a sense of isolation and clear perspectives of the island's complex coastline.
Key Statistics
Rank
175th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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410m
Nearest Town
Upper Druimfin
Geology
You are walking across the Mull Lava Group, a foundation of basalt created by ancient flows of cooling volcanic lava.
Nearby Fells
Beinn Coire nam Fiadh
Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire
Sron na Beinne Creagaich
Meall Doire nan Damh
Tom nam Fitheach
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM499497
Latitude
56.5732°N
Longitude
6.0728°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Speinne Mòr is likely derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Spionnadh Mòr', meaning 'Great Strength' or 'Power'. This typically refers to the physical effort demanded by the climb or the hill's robust, solid appearance within the landscape.
- •Carrying the triple classification of Marilyn, Hump, and Tump, this hill is defined by its relative isolation. It has a topographical prominence of at least 150 metres, marking it as a significant individual peak despite its modest absolute height.
- •Bagging this summit allows a walker to tick off three different hill classifications at once, which is a significant amount of administrative success for a peak that barely brushes the 450-metre mark.