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Cruach nan Capull

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Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
611 m (2004 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NS095795
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
222 of 222 Grahams
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
0
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Heap of the Mare
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  63   Firth Of Clyde, Greenock & Rothesay
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Cruach nan Capull rises steeply on the E side of Loch Striven.

It has a long S ridge which runs down to the loch at Inverchaolain.

Forestry tracks starting from near Corrachaive on the B836 road to the N provides closest access.

 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Cruach nan Capull

Cruach nan Capull taken from the starting point just off the B836 at Corrachaive

© Alister Richmond
Image by Alister Richmond

Cruach nan Capull summit slopes.9.7.14

© Alan Puckrin
Image by Alan Puckrin
 

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Cruach nan Capull Area Map
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  Routes that include Cruach nan Capull

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  Baggers Gallery for Cruach nan Capull

Julie on top of Cruach nan Capull with the firth of clyde behind her. Great views across to Arran and Jura from here.

© Alister Richmond
Image by Alister Richmond

Me at the top of Cruach nan Capull - April 2011. Views across to Cumbrae, Arran, Bute, and Jura much better than the picture portrays!

© Alister Richmond
Image by Alister Richmond
 
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John Donnelly on 01 Jul 2023

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Cruach nan Capull
by David McSporran

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Alister Richmond
wrote on
April 25, 2011
A very easy walk with great views over the firth of clyde on a clear day. Start just off the B836. Turn in at the Corrachaive farm sign and take the left fork where there's spaces for a few cars. From here you can see the hill above the forestry. Follow the tack you've parked on through the forestry to NS097808 where a small path then heads off directly through the trees. This enclosed path eventually breaks out onto the hillside where you then need to make your own track up the last section of the hill. Should take no more than 3 or 4 hours maximum to get up and down.
 
 

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