Corra-bheinn

Corra-bheinn rises above the island of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. Its slopes form part of the rugged north-western ridge of the Ross of Mull, overlooking the Sound of Iona. The mountain sits on private land but is crossed by a public footpath that leads walkers towards its broad summit plateau. On clear days the views stretch across Mull to the Treshnish Isles and the Outer Hebrides. Its Gaelic name means ‘speckled mountain’, a reference to the pale quartzite that glints in the sunlight. The peak is recognised by hill-walkers for its inclusion in three important classifications. It is listed as a Marilyn because of its relative height, a Graham for meeting a height-band criterion, and a HuMP for having a top that stands at least 100 metres above its surrounding cols. These lists are compiled and maintained by specialist societies whose volunteers measure, verify and update the data on the Database of British and Irish Hills. Visitors who reach the summit find a modest cairn marking the highest point. The plateau offers space to rest and take in the panorama of Mull’s coastline and the Atlantic beyond. The route follows farm tracks and rough grassland, passing sheep and the occasional Highland cow. The air carries the scent of heather and salt from the nearby sea. The mountain’s modest height makes it accessible to fit walkers, rewarding them with quiet solitude and wide horizons.