Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben More
Also known as: Beinn Mhòr
Ben More — Named summit at 966 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ben More is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Beinn Mhòr. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 966 m.". Coordinates: 56.4248°, -6.0140°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ben More (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhòr, meaning "great mountain") is the highest mountain and only Munro (mountains in Scotland that reach an elevation of at least 3,000 feet or 914.4 metres) on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is also the highest peak in the Scottish isles – and the only Munro – apart from those on the Isle of Skye. The mountain is situated close to the centre of the island, above the shores of Loch na Keal.
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Background
Visiting
The peak is reached most easily from Loch na Keal, the walk up from the B8035 road 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, Ulva, the Ross of Mull and Iona in the distance. From sea loch to summit is approximately a four-hour walk. The more demanding but rewarding route follows a boggy path up the banks of to the (mountain pass) between ("The Breast") and (not to be confused with its namesake in Kintail). From the the route follows South West along a steep and rocky ridge first to the peak of then on and up to Ben More itself. There is respite at the top in a…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4248, -6.0140
- Address
- Isle of Mull, Scotland
Sources
- osm: n1390626812 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ben More (Mull) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ben More (Mull).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben More?
- Ben More is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.4248°, -6.0140°.
- Is Ben More free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Ben More is free.