Ben More (Mull)
Ben More (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhòr, meaning "great mountain") is the highest mountain and only Munro (mountains in Scotland that reach an elevation of at least 3,000 feet or 914.4 metres) on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is also the highest peak in the Scottish isles – and the only Munro – apart from those on the Isle of Skye. The mountain is situated close to the centre of the island, above the shores of Loch na Keal.
| Ben More | |
|---|---|
Ben More from the shores of Loch na Keal | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 966 m (3,169 ft) |
| Prominence | 966 m (3,169 ft) Ranked 7th in British Isles |
| Parent peak | none – HP Mull |
| Listing | Marilyn, Munro |
| Coordinates | 56°25′29″N 6°00′48″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Beinn Mhòr (Scottish Gaelic) |
| English translation | Big mountain |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [peɲ ˈvoːɾ] |
| Geography | |
Ben More Isle of Mull, Scotland | |
| OS grid | NM525330 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 47, 48 |
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