Ben More from the north shore of Loch na Keal
The highest of Mull's hills, and the only "Munro" (a peak that is over
3000 feet/915 m), Ben More is a prominent feature of many views on the
island. The name is Gaelic for "big hill".
It can be climbed relatively easily, from the north at Dhiseig on the
southern shore of Loch na Keal, or from the south, starting near the eastern
end of Loch Scridain.
Unlike many mountains, the climb begins at sea level, so by the time
you reach the summit you have climbed every foot or metre of its height!
The effort is rewarded on a clear day by the most wonderful views across
the island, in the east to Ben Nevis on the mainland, and many of the
other Hebridean islands to south, west and north.
Although a hill walk, rather than a challenging climb, the weather can
be changeable, and a compass will be unreliable due to the magnetic rock
that forms much of the summit. Wear strong footwear and take warm and
waterproof clothing.
About 5 or 6 hours should be enough for the climb and descent without
having to rush.
Maps:
1:50 000 Ordnance Survey Landranger Series Sheet 48
1:25 000 Ordnance Survey Pathfinder Series Sheet NM43/53
National Grid Reference NM526331
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