Marilyn · islands
Cruach Torr an Lochain
The name means 'conical hill' in Gaelic. A 347m 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: “steep-sided stack” · Pronunciation: kroo-ach
Quick facts
- Height
- 347.7m/ 1140ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NM 56413 40269
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 347m 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
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 43m
- Edinburgh7h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 47, OS Landranger 48, OS Explorer 374E, OS Explorer 375E, OS Explorer 375W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:51
- Civil dusk
- 21:51
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