Scotland
Beinn a' Chapuill
760M
2493FT
About Beinn a' Chapuill
Rising above the remote Glenelg peninsula, this rugged Graham offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. The terrain is typical of the western Highlands—often pathless and boggy—but the effort is rewarded by exceptional views over the Sound of Sleat toward the jagged peaks of the Cuillin on Skye.
Key Statistics
Rank
143rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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259m
Nearest Town
Kyle of Lochalsh
Geology
You are walking on ancient sandstone that was partially melted by intense heat and pressure. This creates the tough, crystalline layers of the Lower Morar Psammite.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG835148
Latitude
57.1728°N
Longitude
5.5830°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn a' Chapuill', which translates as 'Hill of the Mare', likely referring to historical summer grazing for hardy Highland ponies.
- •While many Grahams allow for a high-altitude start, the common approach from the coastal village of Glenelg ensures you earn every metre of its 760-metre height by beginning the ascent at sea level.
- •From the summit, the view across the Sound of Sleat is dominated by the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart to the south and the sharp profile of the Isle of Skye to the west.
- •The hill overlooks the narrow waters of Kyle Rhea, where the last manually operated turntable ferry in the world still operates between the mainland and Skye during the summer months.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill’s position makes it a prime spot for observing the varied weather systems rolling in from the Atlantic before they hit the higher Kintail peaks.