The Really Big Hills of The
British (& Irish) Isles
incorporating The Real Two-Thousanders of the
British Lowlands & All Ireland
The Really, Truly, Undeniably, Big Hills (as hills go in this part of the world), being a table of the summits in all the Isles with a prominence greater than 1344m/e.
Those who rarely bother with hills outside of the Scottish Highlands may find many of the names below unfamiliar. Once one gets over the idea that a molehill sitting on the shoulder of a 3000ft high mountain is not a mountain itself but merely an interesting feature and/or route up, one might be surprised to note that more significant, more prominent summits lurk in other parts of these isles.
For example, of the 112 summits with Prominence greater than 2000ft:
See the Definitions & Explanations page for explanation of the column headings and contents, and for answers to what the heck is e and why do these tables finish where they do?
Prominence,, ,Height, , , (m) , (ft) , Hill Name [Island] , (m) , Grid-ref, Maps ,Area 1344 , 4409 , Ben Nevis , 1344, NN166712, 392 , 4A 1147 , 3763 , Carn Eige , 1183, NH123262, 414 , 11A 1039 , 3409 , Carrauntoohil , 1039, V 803844, D78 , 50C 1038 , 3406 , Snowdon , 1085, SH609543, OL17 , 30B 992 , 3255 , Sgurr Alasdair [Skye] , 992, NG450207, 411 , 17B 986 , 3235 , Ben More , 1174, NN432244, 365 , 1C 966 , 3169 , Ben More [Mull] , 966, NM525330, 375 , 17E 957 , 3140 , Liathach , 1055, NG929579, 433 , 13A 950 , 3117 , Ben Macdui , 1309, NN989989, 403 , 8A 930 , 3051 , Brandon Mountain , 952, Q 460116, D70 , 49A 915 , 3001 , Ben Lawers , 1214, NN635414, 378 , 2B 915 , 3001 , Sgurr Mor , 1110, NH203718, 436 , 14B 912 , 2992 , Scafell Pike , 978, NY215072, OL 6 , 34B 879 , 2884 , Ben Cruachan , 1126, NN069304, 377 , 3C 875 , 2871 , Ben Lui , 1130, NN266263, 364 377, 1D 874 , 2867 , Goat Fell [Arran] , 874, NR991415, 361 , 20C 873 , 2864 , Sgurr Dhomhnuill , 888, NM889678, 391 , 18B 867 , 2844 , Creag Meagaidh , 1128, NN418875, 401 , 9C 861 , 2825 , Bla Bheinn [Skye] , 928, NG529217, 411 , 17B 851 , 2792 , Beinn Bhan , 896, NG803450, 428 , 13B 845 , 2772 , Bidean nam Bian , 1150, NN143542, 377 , 3B 842 , 2762 , Gulvain , 987, NN002875, 399 , 10D 839 , 2753 , Sgurr na Ciche , 1040, NM902966, 398 , 10B 839 , 2753 , Sgurr na Lapaich , 1150, NH160351, 430 , 12B 838 , 2749 , Lugnaquilla Mountain , 925, T 032917, D56 , 55A 835 , 2740 , Ben More Assynt , 998, NC318201, 442 , 16E 831 , 2726 , Ben Vorlich , 985, NN629189, 365 368, 1B 825c, 2707c, Slieve Donard , 850, J 358276, D29 , 43B 825c, 2707c, Galtymore Mountain , 919, R 878238, D47 , 53A 820 , 2690 , Ben Lomond , 974, NN367028, 364 , 1C 818 , 2683 , Ben Klibreck , 962, NC585299, 443 , 16D 818 , 2683 , Sgurr a'Choire Ghlais , 1083, NH258430, 430 , 12A 812 , 2664 , Askival [Rum] , 812, NM393952, 397 , 17D 810 , 2657 , Beinn Dearg , 1084, NH259811, 436 , 15A 799 , 2621 , An Cliseam [Lewis/Harris] , 799, NB155073, 456 , 24B 795 , 2608 , Ladhar Bheinn , 1020, NG823039, 413 , 10B 795 , 2608 , Meall a'Bhuiridh , 1108, NN250503, 384 , 3C 786 , 2579 , A'Chralaig , 1120, NH094148, 414 , 11B 785 , 2575 , Beinn an Oir [Jura] , 785, NR498749, 355 , 20A 783 , 2569 , Ben Alder , 1148, NN496718, 385 393, 4B 778 , 2552 , Mweelrea , 814, L 789668, D37 , 47A 774 , 2539 , Rois-Bheinn , 882, NM756778, 390 , 18A 772 , 2533 , Ben Hope , 927, NC477501, 447 , 16B 765 , 2510 , Gleouraich , 1035, NH039053, 414 , 10A 759 , 2490 , Binnein Mor , 1130, NN212663, 392 , 4A 756 , 2480 , An Teallach , 1062, NH069843, 435 , 14A 755 , 2477 , Creach Bheinn , 853, NM870576, 376 383, 18C 750 , 2461 , Nephin , 806, G 103079, D23 D31, 46B 750 , 2461 , Carnedd Llewelyn , 1064, SH683644, OL17 , 30B 729 , 2392 , Beinn a'Bheithir , 1024, NN056558, 384 , 3B 727 , 2385 , Sgorr Ruadh , 962, NG959505, 429 , 13B 725c, 2379c, Mount Leinster , 795, S 826525, D68 , 54B 716 , 2349 , Schiehallion , 1083, NN713547, 386 , 2A 714 , 2343 , Sgurr na Coinnich [Skye] , 739, NG762222, 412 413, 17C 712 , 2336 , Helvellyn , 950, NY342151, OL 5 , 34C 712 , 2336 , Beinn Ime , 1011, NN255084, 364 , 1D 709 , 2326 , Skiddaw , 931, NY260290, OL 4 , 34A 706 , 2316 , Barrclashcame , 772, L 849695, D37 , 47A 706 , 2316 , Sgurr a'Mhaoraich , 1027, NG983065, 414 , 10A 705 , 2313 , Merrick , 843, NX427855, 318 , 27B 696 , 2283 , Beinn na Caillich [Skye] , 732, NG601233, 411 412, 17C 696 , 2283 , Beinn Mhor , 741, NS107908, 363 , 19C 695 , 2280 , Doune Hill , 734, NS290971, 364 , 1E 691 , 2267 , Canisp , 847, NC203187, 442 , 16F 691 , 2267 , Foinaven , 915, NC315507, 445 , 16B 691 , 2267 , Ben Wyvis , 1046, NH463683, 437 , 15B 688 , 2257 , Croaghaun [Achill Island] , 688, F 559060, D30 D22, 46C 688 , 2257 , Errigal Mountain , 751, B 928207, D 1 , 45B 687 , 2254 , Garbh Bheinn , 885, NM904622, 391 , 18B 686 , 2251 , Benbaun , 729, L 785539, D37 , 47B 676 , 2218 , Knockmealdown , 794, S 058084, D74 , 54A 671 , 2201 , The Storr [Skye] , 719, NG495540, 408 409, 17A 671 , 2201 , Pen y Fan , 886, SO012215, OL12 , 32A 670 , 2198 , Aran Fawddwy , 905, SH862223, OL23 , 30E 670 , 2198 , Lochnagar , 1155, NO243861, 388 , 7A 665 , 2182 , Beinn a'Ghlo , 1129, NN971733, 394 , 6B 663 , 2175 , Sgurr Fhuaran , 1067, NG978166, 414 , 11A 662 , 2172 , Beinn Sgulaird , 937, NN053460, 377 , 3B 659 , 2162 , Dun da Ghaoithe [Mull] , 766, NM672362, 375 , 17E 658 , 2159 , Fionn Bheinn , 933, NH147621, 435 , 14B 657 , 2156 , Ben Mor Coigach , 743, NC094042, 439 , 16F 653 , 2142 , Broad Law , 840, NT146235, 330 336, 28B 651 , 2136 , Cul Mor , 849, NC162119, 439 , 16F 651 , 2136 , Cross Fell , 893, NY687343, OL31 , 35A 650 , 2133 , Beinn a'Chreachain , 1081, NN373440, 377 378, 2A 649 , 2129 , Chno Dearg , 1046, NN377741, 393 , 4B 648 , 2126 , Slieve Cor , 721, F 915144, D23 , 46B 647 , 2123 , Beinn Fhada , 1032, NH018192, 414 , 11A 645 , 2116 , Ben Chonzie , 931, NN773308, 368 379, 1A 643 , 2110 , Glyder Fawr , 999, SH642579, OL17 , 30B 642 , 2106 , Baurtregaum , 851, Q 749076, D71 , 49B 640 , 2100 , Croagh Patrick , 764, L 906802, D30 , 47A 640 , 2100 , Beinn an Lochain , 901, NN218079, 363 , 19C 638 , 2093 , Slievenamon , 721, S 297307, D67 , 54B 632 , 2073 , Ben Vorlich , 943, NN295124, 364 , 1D 632 , 2073 , Beinn Eighe , 1010, NG951611, 433 , 13A 629 , 2064 , Barrslievenaroy , 702, L 888528, D37 , 47C 626 , 2054 , Slioch , 981, NH004690, 433 435, 14A 625 , 2051 , Over Fauscoum , 792, S 317105, D75 , 54A 624 , 2047 , Sgurr nan Eugallt , 898, NG927048, 413 , 10B **** 100 Most Prominent **** 622 , 2041 , Waun Fach , 810, SO215300, OL13 , 32A 622 , 2041 , Sron a'Choire Ghairbh , 937, NN222945, 400 , 10C 622 , 2041 , Sgor nam Fiannaidh , 967, NN140583, 384 , 3A 621 , 2037 , Snaefell [Isle of Man] , 621, SC397881, IoM , 29 620 , 2034 , Beinn Mhor [South Uist] , 620, NF808310, 453 , 24C 614 , 2014 , Sgurr Ghiubhsachain , 849, NM875751, 391 , 18B 614 , 2014 , Sgurr Thuilm , 963, NM939879, 398 , 10D 613 , 2011 , Carn Mor , 829, NM903909, 398 , 10D 612 , 2008 , Ben Gorm , 700, L 862652, D37 , 47A 611 , 2005 , Stob Coire Easain , 1115, NN308730, 392 , 4A 610 , 2001 , Knockboy , 706, W 004620, D85 , 52A 610 , 2001 , Ben Loyal , 765, NC578488, 447 , 16B **** +2000ft Prominence cut-off **** 608 , 1995 , Maumtrasna , 682, L 961636, D38 , 47C 608 , 1995 , Cadair Idris , 893, SH711130, OL23 , 30F 607 , 1991 , Ben Hee , 873, NC426339, 440 447, 16B 606 , 1988 , Cuilcagh , 665, H 123280, D26 , 45D 606 , 1988 , Slievekimalta , 694, R 824667, D59 , 53B 601 , 1971 , Beinn Alligin , 986, NG865613, 433 , 13A 600 , 1969 , Slieve Snaght , 615, C 424390, D 3 , 45A 595 , 1952 , Ben Cleuch , 721, NN902006, 366 , 26 595 , 1952 , Moel Siabod , 872, SH705546, OL18 , 30B 595 , 1952 , Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair , 1019, NH052735, 435 , 14A 594 , 1949 , Purple Mountain , 832, V 887852, D78 , 50C 594 , 1949 , Moruisg , 928, NH101499, 429 430, 12A 592 , 1942 , Beinn Bhuidhe , 948, NN203187, 364 , 1D 590 , 1936 , Carn Dearg , 945, NH635024, 402 , 9B 588 , 1929 , Tiogra Mor [Lewis/Harris] , 679, NB055115, 456 , 24B 586 , 1923 , Mangerton Mountain , 843, V 980807, D78 , 52A 585 , 1919 , Moel Hebog , 783, SH565469, OL17 254, 30B 582 , 1909 , Slievemore [Achill Island] , 671, F 650086, D22 D30, 46C 582 , 1909 , Birreencorragh , 698, G 024050, D23 D31, 46B 582 , 1909 , Cairnsmore of Carsphairn , 797, NX594979, 328 , 27C 580 , 1903 , Sawel Mountain , 678, H 618972, D13 , 44B 579 , 1900 , Beinn Heasgarnich , 1078, NN413383, 378 , 2B 576 , 1890 , Sgurr a'Mhuilinn , 879, NH264557, 430 , 12A 575 , 1886 , Stob Coire a'Chearcaill , 771, NN016726, 391 , 18B 574 , 1883 , Morven , 706, ND004285, 444 , 16C 568 , 1864 , Knocknadobar , 690, V 506845, D83 , 50A 568 , 1864 , Beinn Mheadhoin , 739, NM799514, 383 , 18C 568 , 1864 , Beinn Dearg Mor , 910, NH032799, 435 , 14A 568 , 1864 , Sgurr a'Chaorachain , 1053, NH087447, 429 , 12A 561 , 1841 , Y Llethr , 756, SH661258, OL18 , 30D 560 , 1837 , Truskmore , 647, G 759473, D16 , 45D 560 , 1837 , Cranstackie , 801, NC351556, 446 , 16B 558 , 1831 , Ben Donich , 847, NN218043, 363 , 19C 557 , 1827 , Beinn Bheula , 779, NS154983, 363 , 19C 556 , 1824 , The Cheviot , 815, NT909205, OL16 , 33A 556 , 1824 , Beinn Udlamain , 1011, NN579739, 393 , 5A 555 , 1821 , Beinn Mhor [Lewis/Harris] , 572, NB254095, 457 , 24A 554 , 1818 , Meall Glas , 959, NN431321, 365 378, 2B 552 , 1811 , Bidein a'Chabair , 867, NM889930, 398 , 10D 552 , 1811 , Gairich , 919, NN025995, 399 , 10B 551 , 1808 , Creach Beinn [Mull] , 698, NM642276, 375 , 17E 551 , 1808 , Fraochaidh , 879, NN029517, 384 , 3B 549 , 1801 , Sail Gharbh Quinag , 808, NC209292, 442 , 16E 549 , 1801 , Cruach Ardrain , 1046, NN409212, 364 , 1C 546 , 1791 , Cul Beag , 769, NC140088, 439 , 16F 545 , 1788 , Ben Venue , 729, NN474063, 365 , 1C 544 , 1785 , Stob Odhar , 562, NR818742, 358 , 19B 544 , 1785 , Meall Dubh , 789, NH245078, 415 , 10C 540 , 1772 , Corranabinnia , 716, F 903031, D30 , 46B 540 , 1772 , Blackstairs Mountain , 735, S 810448, D68 , 54B 539 , 1768 , Beinn a'Chlachair , 1087, NN471781, 393 , 4B 537 , 1762 , High Willhays , 621, SX580892, OL28 , 40 535 , 1755 , Garraun , 598, L 767610, D37 , 47A 532 , 1745 , Ben Stack , 721, NC269423, 445 , 16E 532 , 1745 , Buachaille Etive Mor , 1021, NN222542, 384 , 3B 528 , 1732 , Ben Ledi , 879, NN562097, 365 , 1C 527 , 1729 , Beinn a'Chuallaich , 892, NN684617, 386 , 5A 526 , 1726 , Sidhean na Raplaich , 551, NM636516, 383 , 18C 524 , 1719 , Slieve Foye , 588, J 168119, D29 D36, 56A 524 , 1719 , Beinn Bhreac , 681, NN321000, 364 , 1E 524 , 1719 , Plynlimon , 752, SN789869, 213 , 31A 524 , 1719 , Beinn Odhar Bheag , 882, NM846778, 391 , 18A 522 , 1713 , Croaghgorm , 674, G 948895, D11 , 45C 522 , 1713 , Cairnsmore of Fleet , 711, NX501670, 319 , 27B 522 , 1713 , Beinn Udlaidh , 840, NN280332, 377 , 3C 521 , 1709 , Stob Dubh , 883, NN166488, 384 , 3C 520 , 1706 , Croaghan Mountain , 606, T 130728, D62 , 55A 519 , 1703 , Mealaisbhal [Lewis/Harris] , 574, NB022270, 458 , 24A 519 , 1703 , Grasmoor , 852, NY174203, OL 4 , 34B 518 , 1699 , Beinn Damh , 903, NG892502, 428 , 13B 516 , 1693 , Druim Fada , 744, NN087824, 392 399, 10D 515 , 1690 , Mullaghanattin , 773, V 738772, D78 , 50B 515 , 1690 , Sgurr Mhurlagain , 880, NN012944, 399 , 10B 514 , 1686 , Maol Chean-dearg , 933, NG924499, 429 , 13B 513 , 1683 , Ben Buie [Mull] , 717, NM604270, 375 , 17E 512 , 1680 , Trostan , 550, D 179236, D 9 , 43C 512 , 1680 , Ben Rinnes , 840, NJ255354, 424 , 21A 511 , 1677 , Earl's Seat , 578, NS569838, 348 , 26 510 , 1673 , Beinn Fhionnlaidh , 959, NN095497, 384 , 3B 504 , 1654 , Corraun Hill , 541, L 777961, D30 , 46B 504 , 1654 , Stob Coire Creagach , 817, NN230109, 363 364, 1D 502 , 1647 , Beinn Resipol , 845, NM766654, 390 , 18B 501 , 1644 , Kinder Scout , 636, SK085875, OL 1 , 36 500 , 1640 , Beinn Sgritheall , 974, NG836126, 413 , 10A **** +500m Prominence cut-off **** 499 , 1637 , Beinn Ruadh , 664, NS155883, 363 , 19C 499 , 1637 , Sgurr an Utha , 796, NM885839, 398 , 10D 499 , 1637 , Leum Uilleim , 909, NN330641, 385 , 4A 496 , 1627 , Suilven , 731, NC153183, 442 , 16F **** 200 Most Prominent **** 496 , 1627 , Stumpa Duloigh , 784, V 787793, D78 , 50B 496 , 1627 , Meall Buidhe , 946, NM849989, 398 413, 10B 495 , 1624 , Beinn Leoid , 792, NC320295, 442 , 16E 495 , 1624 , Beinn Bhan , 796, NN140857, 399 , 10D 494 , 1621 , Aonach air Chrith , 1021, NH051083, 414 , 10A **** 494m = 1344m/e Prominence cut-off **** 493 , 1617 , Beinn Dhubh [Lewis/Harris] , 506, NB089006, 455 456, 24B 492 , 1614 , Beenoskee , 826, Q 580088, D70 , 49B 492 , 1614 , Meall nan Tarmachan , 1044, NN585390, 378 , 2B 491 , 1611 , Beinn Bheigier [Islay] , 491, NR429564, 352 , 20B 491 , 1611 , Meall Ghaordaidh , 1039, NN514397, 378 , 2B 489 , 1604 , Hill of Stake , 522, NS273630, 341 , 27A 488 , 1601 , Criffel , 570, NX957618, 313 , 27C 488 , 1601 , Corserine , 814, NX497870, 318 , 27B 486 , 1594 , Druim Fada , 713, NG894083, 413 , 10A 486 , 1594 , Glamaig [Skye] , 775, NG513300, 410 411, 17B 485 , 1591 , Cruach nan Capull , 611, NS095795, 362 363, 19C
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