Beinn Mhor is a majestic mountain located on the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of 741 meters, it is the highest peak on the island and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The mountain's rugged terrain is characterized by steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moorland. On a clear day, the summit provides a panoramic vista of the Inner Hebrides, including the islands of Iona, Kerrera, and the mainland of Scotland. The mountain's unique landscape is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons.
A difficult climb through boggy land with a couple of fences to hurdle, if you keep at it eventually you get to the slopes and its not quite as boggy. It's a narrow ridge at the top so look out for high winds. There is a small lay-by with enough room for maybe 3 vehicles at this point 57.236785, -7.340452 walk 100m to the right with the Loch on your right hand side there is a small ditch to the left turn left and head over the hill there is a small fence to hurdle once over that head over the first hill there are 2 more hills like this with one more fence then the mountain is laid in front of you, there is no definitive path but if you are a Hardy walker with good waterproof boots you can make it!!! The other point to make is the weather, it changes quickly as I'm sure you will know if you have spent anytime on the islands, it was sunny and clear with a good forecast when I left and when I reached the summit it was cloudy (see images) you still get amazing views so don't be disheartened.
Less travelled peak. I took the road which leads to Arinaban woodland. Park the car end if the road and took the path. Met a local and asked for directions. Directions -that path futher ahead you will come across a 4 way junction of foot paths. Turn towards the left and and after 300m keep to the right and jumped over the fence. As tge the local said keep to the right side of the canyon as you are facing the nountain. It was so so so boggy....i went upto half way on the ridge. And whether turned bad..so dwcided to turn around and head back.. I think it is not the best path to climb the montain. My view is to stop the car somewhere On the main road A865 towards north and start from there. There is a long walk call three peaks starting with Beinn Mhor and 2 more.long route as i heard. I think from the main road is is better accessible .
A drive along South Uist along narrow roads where you rarely meet someone and where the wind and clouds only accompany you and the views remain in your memory is another attraction of this part of Europe. Away from everything with nature by your side.
An extremely rewarding peak but be ready for bog no matter which way you approach. The ground is tough going, and you should probably allow for going at half your usual pace. Cicerone have an excellent guide to the main route options written by Mike Townsend.
I've never been, but I have to comment on the fact that it's name literary translates to big mountain. Looks beautiful from the pictures, and I'd love to go to Na h-Eileanan Siar one day.
Boggy but worth it
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A difficult climb through boggy land with a couple of fences to hurdle, if you keep at it eventually you get to the slopes and its not quite as boggy. It's a narrow ridge at the top so look out for high winds. There is a small lay-by with enough room for maybe 3 vehicles at this point 57.236785, -7.340452 walk 100m to the right with the Loch on your right hand side there is a small ditch to the left turn left and head over the hill there is a small fence to hurdle once over that head over the first hill there are 2 more hills like this with one more fence then the mountain is laid in front of you, there is no definitive path but if you are a Hardy walker with good waterproof boots you can make it!!! The other point to make is the weather, it changes quickly as I'm sure you will know if you have spent anytime on the islands, it was sunny and clear with a good forecast when I left and when I reached the summit it was cloudy (see images) you still get amazing views so don't be disheartened.
Less travelled peak. I took the road which leads to Arinaban woodland. Park the car end if the road and took the path. Met a local and asked for directions. Directions -that path futher ahead you will come across a 4 way junction of foot paths. Turn towards the left and and after 300m keep to the right and jumped over the fence. As tge the local said keep to the right side of the canyon as you are facing the nountain. It was so so so boggy....i went upto half way on the ridge. And whether turned bad..so dwcided to turn around and head back.. I think it is not the best path to climb the montain. My view is to stop the car somewhere On the main road A865 towards north and start from there. There is a long walk call three peaks starting with Beinn Mhor and 2 more.long route as i heard. I think from the main road is is better accessible .
A drive along South Uist along narrow roads where you rarely meet someone and where the wind and clouds only accompany you and the views remain in your memory is another attraction of this part of Europe. Away from everything with nature by your side.
An extremely rewarding peak but be ready for bog no matter which way you approach. The ground is tough going, and you should probably allow for going at half your usual pace. Cicerone have an excellent guide to the main route options written by Mike Townsend.
I've never been, but I have to comment on the fact that it's name literary translates to big mountain. Looks beautiful from the pictures, and I'd love to go to Na h-Eileanan Siar one day.
Boggy but worth it
