Scotland
Stob Mhic Bheathain West Top
706M
2316FT
About Stob Mhic Bheathain West Top
Tucked away in the rugged central heart of Mull, this high Tump sits on a wild ridge above the head of Loch Sguabain. It offers a quieter, more textured alternative to its nearby Munro neighbour, Ben More, rewarding those who navigate its grassy, sometimes sodden slopes with expansive views across the island's interior.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Mull
Prominence
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45m
Nearest Town
Drumsallie
Geology
You are walking on tough, grainy rocks formed from ancient sands. Slices of coarse crystal rock also cut through, creating the rugged terrain beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM910716
Latitude
56.7894°N
Longitude
5.4229°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Scottish Gaelic, the name translates as 'MacBean's Peak,' referring to the son of Beathan, a name meaning 'life' or 'lively one.'
- •From the summit, you are treated to an exceptional profile view of Beinn Talaidh's symmetrical cone to the east and the massive southern bulk of Ben More to the west.
- •The hill forms part of the high ground overlooking Gleann Mor, an area frequently patrolled by golden eagles and white-tailed sea eagles nesting in the surrounding sea cliffs.
- •Navigating the ridge from the main summit of Stob Mhic Bheathain requires a keen eye for ground, as the terrain is often a complex mixture of basaltic outcrops and deep peat hags.
- •The 'West Top' designation is a polite way of reminding hikers that they have more climbing to do if they actually intended to reach the mountain's highest point.