Maol a' Chapuill West Top

Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Eck in the Cowal peninsula, this minor summit offers a rugged, often pathless experience. The terrain is a mix of thick heather and damp moss, typical of the Argyll hills, rewarding the effort with clear views across the water to the forests of Benmore.

• •Its name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Maol a' Chapuill, translating to the 'Bald Hill of the Horse' or 'Hill of the Mare'.
• •Most walkers reach this top as a secondary objective after visiting the main 555-metre summit of Maol a' Chapuill, which sits just over a kilometre to the east.
• •The summit offers a commanding view over the long, glacial trench of Loch Eck, with the distinctive jagged skyline of the Arrochar Alps visible to the north.
• •This ridge is a classic example of Argyll terrain, where the proximity to the coast ensures the peat hags remain impressively saturated regardless of the season.