Ben More and Dun da Ghaoithe on Mull

Routes on the Munro & Corbett on the Isle of Mull

Having to take a ferry trip from the mainland over to Mull makes hill bagging here just that bit special. Probably due to this, Ben More, the island's highest mountain, sees more than its fair share of Munro-bagging round compleations, with the 'tourist route' being quite popular in summer.

Dun da Ghoaithe (see 'Alternative Routes' below), the island's second highest mountain and only Corbett peak, is far less frequented by boot-traffic.

While on Mull, take in some of the other sights including Calgary Bay, Crackaig, Iona and Tobermory.

Main route summary

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The route most people take up Ben More (often referred to as the 'tourist route') starts from Dhiseig by the shores of Loch na Keal on the western side of the Isle of Mull. It's a straightforward route with little in the way of navigation challenges and for the most part follows an obvious path to the summit, from where views are breathtaking.

The route can be extended over A'Choich and Beinn Fhada to make a far more enjoyable day with some easy rock-scrambling (see 'Alternative Routes' below).

Munros	Ben More (966m, Munro 189)

Corbetts	Dun da Gaoithe* (766m) *see 'Alternative Routes' below

Ascent	965m (3,170ft)
Distance	10km (6m)
Time	walking : 4:10hr, run : 1:20hr Naismith's rule : 4km/h distance + 600m/h ascent
Start/finish	Dhiseig (grid ref : NM494359)

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Meanings

Ben More : 'big mountain'

Dun da Ghaoithe : 'fort of the two winds'

1300m (4,250ft)

Distance

13km (8m)

Time

walk : 5:20hr

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Nav

easy

testing

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stroll

long day

Scenery

stunning

Start 2km north-east of Dhiseig, by a bridge over the Abhainn na h-Uamha close to a small, white building at NM507367.
To include Beinn Fhada, from the northern side of the bridge, initially follow faint ATV tracks heading south-east, then hike up grassy slopes to gain Beinn Fhada's north-western spur. Now on the crest, continue south-east, to gain the summit, encountering some scree and boulders on the way, but nothing difficult. From the summit, turn south-west (some more scree and boulders) and drop to the grassy col between Beinn Fhada and A'Chioch.
Alternatively, to aim direct for the col between Beinn Fhada and A'Choich, follow a worn path up the south side of the Abhainn na h-Uamha. There are some lovely waterfalls to pass on the route.
From the col, turn southwards and head up some grassy ground. The terrain gradually becomes rockier and looser as height is gained. In summer conditions there are no real difficulties and a faint path can be traced all the way to the summit of A'Choich with its small cairn.
West next, initially on a mix of grassy and bouldery terrain. The crest then narrows and becomes much rougher, but an obvious path can be followed for the descent to the col below Ben More.
The path heads then occasional easy scrambling up Ben More's east side, particularly higher up.
Reach the summit and take in the views !
From the summit, head north-west, following the edge, once the descent steepens, the boulders become more difficult to progress over.
The boulders are left behind, the ground levels and becomes grass covered.
Reach the large cairn at An Gearna, then pick up a faint path to follow down to some loose ground to a wet area prior to reaching the path back to the route start.

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Ben More and Dun da Ghaoithe on Mull

Routes on the Munro & Corbett on the Isle of Mull

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