Ben More (Mull)
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Ben More | |
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Ben More from the shores of Loch na Keal |
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Elevation | 966 m (3169 ft) |
Location | Isle of Mull, Scotland |
Prominence | 966 m Ranked 7th in British Isles |
Topo map | OS Landranger 47, 48 |
OS grid reference | NM525330 |
Listing | Marilyn, Munro |
Translation | Big mountain (Gaelic) |
Pronunciation | [bɛn mɔɹ] |
Ben More is the highest mountain and only Munro (mountains in Scotland that reach an elevation of 3000 feet or more) on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
It is the highest peak in the Inner Hebrides outwith the Isle of Skye. The mountain is situated in the south of the island, above the shores of Loch na Keal.
The peak is best reached from Loch na Keal, the walk following farm tracks, the side of a stream, and ultimately up scree slopes to the top. From the summit on a clear day, the view encompasses the Sound of Mull, Staffa, the Ross of Mull and Iona in the distance. From sea loch to summit is approximately a 4 hour walk.
[edit] External link
- Maps and aerial photos
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Detailed topography from Ordnance Survey Get-a-map
- Computer generated summit panoramas North South index