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Name:Mullach Mor
Hill number:1485
Height:314m / 1030ft
RHB Section:20C: Arran and Holy Island
County/UA:North Ayrshire
Island:Holy Island (Arran)
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Tump (300-399m), SIB, Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,3,SIB,Y)
Grid ref:NS 06317 29741
Summit feature:rock 2m NNW of trig point
Drop:314m
Col:Sea
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 69
(1:25k) 361S
Observations:rock 4m NNW of trig point is as high
Survey:Abney level
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From the Buddhist retreat centre, after ferry from Lamlash (£22 in 2023). Took the hill path up through the woods, first east, then south, onto open moor, up to the summit of Mullach Beag. Then down to the bealach, with a short steep section (a little scrambly at first) up to the trig on summit of Mullach Mór. Return by outward route. With DB and RP. 5.3km, with 370m of ascent.Man of Kernow107/09/2023
Ferry from Lamlash and then walked ,north to south over both tops and back along the shore. Misty rain and sunny in equal measure. Goats sleeping on the beach and a peregrine falcon. Great walkLongwojo22/08/2023
A damp ascent but greeted by a piper on the summit.Chris Peart10/07/2023
Looks like the same info as per others. Nice easy plod. A v hot day and v dry land.VerySlowPlodder10/06/2023
Ferry from Lamlash to Holy Island. 8 km, 390 m asc. From the Centre for World Peace and Health, up the N ridge to Mullach Beag summit and continuing up to Mullach Mor summit. https://www.flickr.com/photos/samandjo/albums/72177720307835642 Down the S ridge to Pillar Rock lighthouse and back by the W coast footpath via St Molaise's Cave and the Buddhist rock paintings.SalmonJoe17/04/2023
As part of the usual clockwise route. A lovely sunny day and an excellent walk. Saw some of the Eriskay ponies and Soay sheep on the reurn leg.milimana15/09/2022
On the 2022 Arran Mountain Festival walk. A great day out, well worth the visit.DavieRuts14/05/2022
Standard route from the landing place, over the hill and back along the west coast. With Mrs Anchovy, M & X. All rather lovely.Herbert Anchovy29/08/2018
Clockwise from the pier to Mullach Beag then Mullach Mor, returning by the western coastal path. A stunning walk and viewpoint, highly recommended!Chris Mac03/08/2018
#631 Over to Holy Island on the 11:45ish ferry. North to South traverse, Pillar Rock and a dash back along the shore for a cup of tea whilst waiting for the ish ferry back.tim74726/09/2017
TMS partydavidsbatty15/06/2017
£12 ferry, very interesting talk and then a return walk of under 1.5 hours and 3 miles. Great views and very peaceful. Solo.bolton14/06/2017
Group walk as part of Arran festivaljpitches21/05/2017
£12 ferry at 11.00. Walked south along the western shore, then up the steep path through the heather from above the southern lighthouse. Very tame goats with kids : two breeds - small brown ones, large white ones, a family of them guarding the cave. Oyster catchers, ponies with foals, bluebells, a chaffinch, a swan nesting on the shore. Grey day but a special walk. Well waymarked.Owen B13/05/2017
Just in time to catch ferry at 2pm. Had an hour and a half to get up and down via the main path and made it with time to spare. Excellent path and superb viewpoint at the top.AndrewFinnimore05/08/2016
A gem of a place with the ferry service to match.Topographer5702/06/2016
10 am boat over. lovely dayrobertphillips16/05/2016
2nd hill after Mullach Beag and a touch of scrambling on descent path to the return leg of the circuit from the pier. Great day out accompanied by Hal and Rose, an American couple i met on the boat. I found a fissure in the rocks that went in about 50m and still wasn't dark (suspected light from above). Cute goats, birds galore, interesting Buddhist murals and evocative old Hawthorn trees on a lovely day ended by a drink in the shop made by the aptly appropriate 'Finnish' woman.Dazingdale06/05/2016
Parked in Lamlash and took the ferry over. Ferry owner says there are no strong currents in the bay, so if I go again I'll take my canoe. Followed well made path in a clockwise direction as instructed by the Monk(ess)? Great views all around, Eriskay ponies and spectacular cliffs. Very interesting wee walk.raffemeister30/04/2016
Two and a half hour romp around the island with Jenny, Margriet and Rick on a lovely morning. Mullach Beag, Mullach Mor, Pillar Rock and the two lighthouses plus the odd cave, Soay sheep and Eriskay ponies.Dugswell221/04/2016
With Jenx, Tall Blond and ticky Dugswell. Small group on special boat of four over to HI. Standard route round, done in just over two hours 30 full circuit. Jim and Russell are contacts. The Beag too.nordicstar21/04/2016
Oh what a perfect day! A beautiful little island in glorious spring sunshine. Willow warblers everywhere in the woods, and gulls on the cliffs.jenx21/04/2016
With Rick,Jen and Douglas on a near perfect day.tallblond21/04/2016
After a welcome and introductory talk from one of the volunteers at the Centre for World Peace & Health, followed the waymarked path up through the woods & along the north ridge to the summit. (DB)gerrybowes03/09/2015
Ferry now £12. Descending to the south on wet rock is awkward.Lionel Bidwell25/06/2015
With PK. On day of bagging small Arran Marilyns.amswanston08/05/2015
great day on the island. walked around the coastline to take in both lighthouses and the up and over. with liz.parlick23/08/2014
Caught 9.40 ferry from Ardrossan; should have gone for earlier one. Bus to Lamlash, just missed Holy Isle boat, next one not for 90mins. last one would be earlier than usual, due to tides. Time limited on Holy Isle; talk form resident at pier, then ascent through gate, following path onto Mullach Beag .Evidence of ponies all around. Descent, then Mullach Mor summit and Trig. Great views. Race for last Ferry to Lamlash, but made it in plenty time. Lift to Brodick, but just missed Cal-Mac ferry; while waiting for next one, the Waverley came in and then circled the Bay. Not a bad ending to a great wee day oot.The Captain10/08/2014
Ferry to Holy Isle, then after introductory talk took marked path from jetty up N ridge to top (11:25). Lovely day, lots of other walkers, good views to Arran & Ailsa Craig. Rushed back same route finishing 12:15 but ferry had already gone.dbb18/04/2014
I climbed this hill with my dad and little sister Amelia. We visited the trig point and got very wet on the way down luckily we reached the bottom just as the ferry came in.isabelle summer30/08/2013
JimT26/08/2013
Paddle over with Netty. Walked over with Tom and Net.Mountain Goat12/06/2013
A short, 15min, crossing from Lamlash courtesy of the Holy Island Tours launch saw us at the jetty and being greeted by a representative of the Bhuddist community, owners of the island. Deciding to cross the high ground south to north we headed south along the coast to the southern tip of the island visiting St Molaise's Cave on the way before making the ascent.jonglew10/05/2013
With GHC. A lovely day out.Play2End05/05/2013
With Jackie, Màiri and Andrew (who all wait at Mullach Beag). Superb views from the summit. Ferry fare is money well spent.mikejacobs14/08/2012
fineThearlaichdubh21/07/2012
Lovely stroll down the west side of Holy Isle then back over Mullach MorCrib Goch26/08/2011
With Malcolm and Jeremy.lordtonult25/06/2011
Fantastic day on Holy island off Arran's east coast. From the jetty we walked the ridge of this island to the summit great views - and down to the retreat at the southern end of the island. Walked back along Western coast back to the Tibetan Retreat.ChinnockC31/05/2011
Designated path from pier to top - rerurning via Southerm end of the Island. Charming and peaceful thanks to the stewardship of the Bhuddist community.summitsup21/05/2010
Revisit. Busy sunny Easter Sunday, the boat was very busy at a tenner apiece. Fine view including snowy Goat Fell which I climbed first thing. Mullach Buidhe this pm so a quick jog up and down had to suffice today - good fun on a nice firm path; warm dry feet for once. The Peace Centre was just finishing a course so there were a few extra folk on the return boat.RHW04/04/2010
Boat trip from Lamlash £10. Soay sheep seen. Walk over hill, trig on top with 'donations'. Descent over far end, return by coastal path, buddhist scripts & paintings seen. Plus goats and sea caves. Excellent!Aye Jimmy29/07/2009
Nice three hour walk around the island - £10 for ferry from Lamlash is a bit steep though.Richard09/07/2009
petey06/05/2008
The island is an intriguing place. Originally known as Eilein Molaise, this name being gradually corrupted and transferred to the town across the bay.agentmancuso08/04/2008
Ferry from Lamlash then after listening to 'briefing' set off on a circuit of the island. Managed to get my 14 month old to the top and off.garyhoney25/06/2007
£8 ferry to Holy Island on WDP with signs and to top at 12.30.arranc20/09/2003
Date is first visit. RHW07/07/2002
N to S with Chris Upson.Eddie18/06/2000
Date unknown. Joint Maclennan and Johnstone day outalexmaclennan01/01/2000