Ben More from Dhiseig

The walk starts from the roadside at Dhiseig on the B8035, by the burn, and goes out and back. It climbs from the shore of Loch na Keal, almost at sea level, up open hillside and onto the stony upper slopes to the summit of Ben More (966 m). Most of the way is on path, with a short stretch of road. Ben More is the only island Munro outside Skye.

It is 9.7 km with 994 m of ascent; allow about 6½ hours. The grade is Hard, and it is a long, steady pull.

Rock near the summit is magnetic and can upset a compass, so in mist navigate carefully with the map and don't rely on a bearing alone near the top; check the forecast and use your judgement. Weather comes in quickly off the Atlantic, and in winter the upper slopes can hold snow and ice. There are no mapped water sources on the route.

There is no car park at the start; park with care by the roadside near Dhiseig, leaving passing places clear. Mull is reached by ferry, most often from Oban to Craignure.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.