Scotland
Beinn a' Chochuill
980M
3215FT
About Beinn a' Chochuill
Tucked behind the more famous Cruachan massif, this Munro offers a long, high-level ridge walk with a surprisingly remote feel. While its southern slopes are steep and grassy, the summit provides a grandstand view of the jagged Cruachan peaks and the deep incision of Glen Noe to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
30th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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252m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on quartz-monzodiorite, a granite-like rock formed when a massive pool of molten stone cooled deep underground as part of the Cruachan intrusion.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN109328
Latitude
56.4498°N
Longitude
5.0686°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn a' Chochuill is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Hood' or 'Mountain of the Shell'. This likely refers to the way the mountain's shape resembles a hooded cloak, or perhaps a reference to how the summit often wears a distinctive cap of mist.
- •It is almost universally climbed alongside its eastern neighbour, Beinn Eunaich. The two are connected by a broad grassy col at 716 metres, allowing for a classic two-Munro circuit that begins and ends in the quiet reaches of Glen Strae.
- •The summit ridge provides an exceptional perspective on the Cruachan Horseshoe; from here, you can trace the entire jagged skyline from Stob Daimh across to the main peak of Ben Cruachan across the depths of Glen Noe.
- •Despite its proximity to the busy A85 and the village of Lochawe, the hill feels notably secluded because it is screened from the main road by the higher, more rugged walls of the Cruachan range.
- •The ascent provides a masterclass in Scottish hill gradients: a relentless, pathless grassy slog that eventually rewards you with a ridge walk so effortless you almost forgive the first hour.