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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

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.

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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

17h 00mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
21:06
Civil dawn
04:51
Civil dusk
21:51

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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