This route up the hill is definitely a walk of two halves with the bulk of the accent up the stony track to the radio masts. Walking up what is effectively a steep stony lane may not be to everybody's taste but the views back towards the mainland more than make up for it.
- Mainland from the track
- Sound of Mull
A bit of a trudge with plenty of stopping to turn around and admire the views is eventually rewarded with a sight of the whole ridge.
- Dun da Ghaoithe
It is somewhat of a relief when the second set of masts and buildings is reached so you can strike out over the open hillside.
- Setting out over the open hill side
The way steepens on the way up Mainnir nam Fiadh and the ridge becomes nicely defined.
- Ridge to Mainnir nam Fiadh
And the views keep getting better!
- Loch Don and Loch Spelve
- Dun da Ghaoith from the trig point
The walk to the summit along the ridge is a joy from here with great views all around the compass.
- approaching the top
- Ben More and Ben Fada behind Ben Talaidh
Views from the top are truly sublime (but not in my opinion as good as Ben More).
- Ben Cruchan in the distance
- Towards Ben Nevis
- Towards ardnamurchan
- Grace at the top
The return journey is no hardship and even the track on the way down, given the views are ahead of you, is quite enjoyable. All in all a great day out.
