Dùn da Ghaoithe
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| Dùn da Ghaoithe | |||
| Argyllshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Mull | |||
| Summit: | 2,513 feet NM672362 56°0’0"N, 5°0’0"E | ||
Dùn da Ghaoithe is the second-highest mountain on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, within Argyllshire. It is the island's only 'Corbett' [1], as its highest mountain, Ben More exceeds 3,000 feet and so qualifies for the greater listing as a Munro.
The mountain's name is Gaelic, meaning "fort of the two winds".
Dùn da Ghaoithe reaches 2,513 feet high, but "its long ridge and deep corries make it seem far higher".[2] It boasts sea views "in almost every direction",[2] and is the main mountain seen by visitors to the island on leaving the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Oban at Craignure.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Terry Marsh (2011). "Walk 2.14. Dùn da Ghaoithe". The Isle of Mull. British Hills Series. Cicerone Press. pp. 130–135. ISBN 978-1-85284-595-7. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=sriOZ7PNaugC&pg=PA130.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kirstie Shirra (2010). "39. Dun da Ghaoithe (766 m)". Scotland's Best Small Mountains. Cicerone Press. pp. 223–227. ISBN 978-1-85284-578-0. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=STE-xNcbDrgC&pg=PA223.