Àird Mòr

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

Àird Mòr

Beach near Knockvologan The beach and several small offshore islands near Knockvologan on the Ross of Mull.
Beach near Knockvologan Credit: William Starkey

Àird Mòr is a prominent hill located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated in the picturesque region of the Scottish Highlands, it stands at an elevation of approximately 1,315 feet (401 meters). The hill is part of a range known as the Argyll Forest Park, which is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

Àird Mòr boasts a distinct shape, characterized by its gently sloping sides and a rounded summit. The hill is covered in a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered trees, creating a captivating landscape that changes color with the seasons. From the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including nearby Loch Eck and the Argyllshire mountains.

This area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as hiking, wildlife spotting, and photography. The hill is home to a range of wildlife species, including red deer, golden eagles, and red squirrels, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Access to Àird Mòr is relatively straightforward, with several walking routes leading to the summit. The most common starting point is from the village of Benmore, where a well-marked trail takes hikers through enchanting woodlands before ascending the hill. The walk typically takes around 2-3 hours, depending on the chosen route and individual fitness levels.

Overall, Àird Mòr offers a captivating and invigorating experience for those seeking to explore the natural wonders of Argyllshire. Its picturesque surroundings, diverse wildlife, and stunning views make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Àird Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.276442/-6.3263748 or Grid Reference NM3217. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach near Knockvologan The beach and several small offshore islands near Knockvologan on the Ross of Mull.
Beach near Knockvologan
The beach and several small offshore islands near Knockvologan on the Ross of Mull.
Detail of granite at Knockvologan Granite at Knockvologan beach - this alkali-granite, approximately 414 million years old, is composed of potassium-rich orthoclase feldspar, and smaller amounts of plagioclase feldspar, together with quartz and biotite mica. At Knockvologan, the granite contains a darker material called tonalite, an igneous rock which was formed at the same time as the granite.
Detail of granite at Knockvologan
Granite at Knockvologan beach - this alkali-granite, approximately 414 million years old, is composed of potassium-rich orthoclase feldspar, and smaller amounts of plagioclase feldspar, together with quartz and biotite mica. At Knockvologan, the granite contains a darker material called tonalite, an igneous rock which was formed at the same time as the granite.
Woodland on the Ross of Mull Gnarled trees at Torr Mor Chonairst on the Ross of Mull.
Woodland on the Ross of Mull
Gnarled trees at Torr Mor Chonairst on the Ross of Mull.
Bogha Nan Ramfhear north cardinal buoy Bogha Nan Ramfhear is awash to the right of the north cardinal buoy, 56° 15.700' North, 006° 20.370' West.  Ruadh Sgeir, in the background, lies about 1km to the SSW.
Bogha Nan Ramfhear north cardinal buoy
Bogha Nan Ramfhear is awash to the right of the north cardinal buoy, 56° 15.700' North, 006° 20.370' West. Ruadh Sgeir, in the background, lies about 1km to the SSW.
Looking out to  the bay and some small islands just off a beach at Port nan Ron The Bay and small islands viewed from a beach located at Port nan Ron, Ross of Mull
Looking out to the bay and some small islands just off a beach at Port nan Ron
The Bay and small islands viewed from a beach located at Port nan Ron, Ross of Mull
Triangulation pillar, Àird Mòr, Ross of Mull, Isle of Mull Looking towards Eilean na Seamair to the left and the Ross of Mull and Erraid to the right.
Triangulation pillar, Àird Mòr, Ross of Mull, Isle of Mull
Looking towards Eilean na Seamair to the left and the Ross of Mull and Erraid to the right.
Ruins, Cille Mhuire clachan, Isle of Mull Cille Mhuire was one of several clachans (settlements) within the Tireragan township on the southwest corner of the Ross of Mull ( <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.highlandrenewal.org/assets/files/Tireragan_History.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.highlandrenewal.org/assets/files/Tireragan_History.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Ruins, Cille Mhuire clachan, Isle of Mull
Cille Mhuire was one of several clachans (settlements) within the Tireragan township on the southwest corner of the Ross of Mull ( LinkExternal link ).
Ruined building by the Allt na Tràighe Gile, Isle of Mull The RCAHMS record for this building ( <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/86733/details/mull+breac+achadh/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/86733/details/mull+breac+achadh/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) describes it as a cruck framed cottage.  However, there is also a suggestion that it might have been a mill (page 5, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.highlandrenewal.org/assets/files/Tireragan_History.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.highlandrenewal.org/assets/files/Tireragan_History.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Ruined building by the Allt na Tràighe Gile, Isle of Mull
The RCAHMS record for this building ( LinkExternal link ) describes it as a cruck framed cottage. However, there is also a suggestion that it might have been a mill (page 5, LinkExternal link ).
Lochan below Àird Mòr, Isle of Mull The lochan lies on a burn that flows down to the beach at Port na Luing on the western coast of the Ross of Mull.
Lochan below Àird Mòr, Isle of Mull
The lochan lies on a burn that flows down to the beach at Port na Luing on the western coast of the Ross of Mull.
Hunkered down on the Ross of Mull
Hunkered down on the Ross of Mull
Breac-achadh The settlement at Breac-achadh was deserted during the nineteenth century as a result of the Highland Clearances. Sheep farming was more profitable to the landlords than small collections of subsistence farmers ekeing a living on marginal land.
Breac-achadh
The settlement at Breac-achadh was deserted during the nineteenth century as a result of the Highland Clearances. Sheep farming was more profitable to the landlords than small collections of subsistence farmers ekeing a living on marginal land.
Traigh Gheal The path to the beach leads down through birch and scrub willow woodland.
Traigh Gheal
The path to the beach leads down through birch and scrub willow woodland.
Channel between Eilean Dubh and Ross of Mull
Channel between Eilean Dubh and Ross of Mull
Ross of Mull - another perfect bay! There are countless bays like this along the Ross of Mull - havens for sea kayakers wanting to get away from it all.
Ross of Mull - another perfect bay!
There are countless bays like this along the Ross of Mull - havens for sea kayakers wanting to get away from it all.
Slight detour required to navigate past boggy pond. Small pond fed by stream uphill to the left
Slight detour required to navigate past boggy pond.
Small pond fed by stream uphill to the left
Impressively weathered steps In the back-ground remnants of buildings, part of the Breac achadh settlement?
Impressively weathered steps
In the back-ground remnants of buildings, part of the Breac achadh settlement?
View of the four abandoned houses.
View of the four abandoned houses.
Small mound in front of  Torr Fada
Small mound in front of Torr Fada
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Àird Mòr is located at Grid Ref: NM3217 (Lat: 56.276442, Lng: -6.3263748)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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