Scotland
Cruach nan Capull
565M
1854FT
About Cruach nan Capull
Rising steeply above the eastern shores of Loch Fyne, this prominent Cowal hill offers a rugged, pathless ascent through bracken and heather. Though modest in height, its position as a Hump makes it a commanding viewpoint for the Arrochar Alps and the long reach of the loch towards Inveraray.
Key Statistics
Rank
56th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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142m
Nearest Town
St Catherines
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Lui Schist, a layered rock made from ancient mud and sand that sparkles with tiny, red garnet crystals.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN148057
Latitude
56.2083°N
Longitude
4.9867°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Cruach nan Capull, meaning 'The Hill of the Horses'. This likely refers to historical upland grazing where mares and foals were kept during the summer months, safely away from the lowland crops.
- •The summit serves as an exceptional vantage point for looking across Loch Fyne to the white-walled town of Inveraray and its neo-Gothic castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll.
- •To the northeast, the hill offers a profile view of the Arrochar Alps, specifically the distinctive 'horns' of Beinn Artair (The Cobbler) and the massive bulk of Beinn Ime.
- •The ascent from the shores of Loch Fyne is a direct, pathless pull that crosses the Argyll Forest Park boundary through a landscape of dense heather and occasional hidden crags.
- •While the name suggests an equestrian paradise, the prevalence of deep, saturated peat hags on the broad summit ridge suggests that any horse attempting the traverse would require a very long set of stilts.