Marilyn · islands
Carn Ban
The name means 'white/fair cairn' in Gaelic. A 248m prominence hill on the Isle of Mull. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: karn
Quick facts
- Height
- 248m/ 813ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 72153 28912
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 248m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
In winter
Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 59m
- Edinburgh7h 35m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 359, OS Explorer 375E
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
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