Scotland
Beinn Chapull North Top
514M
1686FT
About Beinn Chapull North Top
Rising above the rugged landscape of Argyll, this subsidiary peak offers a quieter alternative to its Marilyn neighbour. The terrain is characteristically rough, defined by heathery slopes and occasional boggy patches. From the top, the reward is an expansive view across the Firth of Lorn towards the distinctive profile of Mull.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
This peak is formed from the Lorn Plateau's ancient lava flows. You’re walking on hardened volcanic rocks known as andesite and basalt.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM939200
Latitude
56.3276°N
Longitude
5.3340°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Chapull', meaning 'Mountain of the Horse', suggesting the lower slopes were once used as high summer pasture for hardy local breeds.
- •To the north, the summit looks directly down onto the dark waters of Loch Tralaig, a reservoir situated in a deep glacial trough.
- •Walkers usually reach this top as part of a traverse from the main 568-metre summit of Beinn Chapull, navigating a ridge that provides a grandstand view of the Gulf of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba.
- •The name suggests equine activity, but the modern reality involves navigating deep heather and peat hags that would challenge even the most sure-footed highland pony.