Cruach Choireadail

Cruach Choireadail is a mountain top on the Isle of Mull in Argyll and Bute. It stands 644 metres above sea level and its parent peak is Beinn Talaidh. The mountain is classified as a Marilyn, Graham and HuMP, terms used by hill-walkers to describe prominence and height. Several organisations maintain these lists and share them on the Database of British and Irish Hills. The name comes from the original Gaelic and locals still use it. The route up follows a broad ridge that rises gently from the north-west. Walkers often start near the hamlet of Salen and follow forestry tracks before turning onto open moorland. The final climb is straightforward but the summit offers wide views across Mull’s valleys and coasts. On clear days Ben More, the island’s highest peak, can be seen to the south. The mountain is popular with both experienced hill-walkers and those looking for a shorter outing. At the top a small cairn marks the highest point and a trig point stands beside it. The surrounding landscape is a mix of heather moorland and rocky outcrops. To the east the land drops steeply into Glen More while to the west the view stretches over Loch Scridain. The summit is often quiet, giving walkers space to rest and enjoy the silence. The return route can be varied to include a loop through the forest before reaching Salen again.