Stob a' Chuir

Located on the rugged Isle of Mull, this steep-sided Tump sits on the dramatic ridge system extending north-east from Ben More. It offers a quieter alternative to the island's only Munro, providing challenging underfoot terrain and an exceptional vantage point over the wild interior and the deep waters of Loch na Keal.

• •The name is Gaelic, with 'Stob' meaning a pointed hill and 'a' Chuir' likely derived from 'cor' or 'cur', meaning a turn or twist, which reflects the hill's position at a prominent bend in the ridge line.
• •From the summit, walkers gain a spectacular perspective of the narrow, rocky arête of A’ Chioch and the massive basaltic terraces that define the northern face of Ben More.
• •It is most frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit connecting the main Ben More massif with Beinn Fhada, a route that requires careful navigation through complex outcrops and steep, grassy rakes.
• •While the crowds head for the Munro status of its neighbour, Stob a' Chuir remains a place where you can actually hear yourself think, provided the Atlantic wind isn't currently roaring in your ears.