Beinn a' Chapuill

Beinn a' Chapuill, a Fiona in the Glenelg peninsula north of Beinn Sgritheall, rises above Gleann Beag and its ancient brochs.

Beinn a' Chapuill

Height	760m
Prominence	259m
Meaning	mountain of the horse
Lists	Fionas (F3)
Location	Arnisdale and Glen Elg, Loch Hourn to Glen Shiel
Grid Ref	NG835148
Lat/Lon	57.17319, -5.58287

Beinn a' Chapuill is a rugged Fiona on the Glenelg peninsula, rising to the north of mighty Beinn Sgritheall. Its slopes sweep above the wooded Gleann Beag, famed for its Iron Age brochs, and the hill offers superb views across the Sound of Sleat and inland to the mountains of Knoydart. Less frequented than its towering neighbour, it has a remote, unspoilt character that makes it especially rewarding.

The usual ascent begins at the road end in Gleann Beag near Balvraid, after passing the brochs. A track leads onto the lower slopes before a long, pathless climb up Beinn a' Chapuill’s eastern shoulder. From the summit, options open to continue onto Beinn Sgritheall or further to the nearby Corbetts of Beinn na h-Eaglaise and Beinn nan Caorach.

Routes up Beinn a' Chapuill

Beinn Sgritheall and neighbours
	Hillwalking routes up Beinn Sgritheall, Beinn na h-Eaglaise and Beinn nan Caorach from Arnisdale and Glenelg on the shores of Loch Hourn. Peaks : 1 Munro, option of 2 Corbetts and 1 Fiona Ascent : 1100m (3610ft) Distance : 7km (4m) Time : 3:30hr