Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Conival
Also known as: Conmheall
Conival — Named summit at 987 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Conival is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Conmheall. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 987 m.". Coordinates: 58.1357°, -4.8833°.
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Official information
Conival is a mountain located in the Assynt region of Scotland, known for its rugged terrain and stunning views. It is often climbed in conjunction with the nearby Ben More Assynt, providing a challenging hike for outdoor enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Conival (Scottish Gaelic: Conmheall ) is a Scottish mountain situated in Assynt in the Sutherland area of the Highland Council Area, thirty kilometres (twenty miles) north-northeast of Ullapool.
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Background
Description
Conival is a distinct landmark when viewed from the A837 road to the west from where its conspicuous 600 m western face is well seen; this flank is made up of light coloured and distinctive Cambrian quartzite rock thickened by geological thrusting. The mountain reaches a height of 987 metres (3,238 feet) and is classified as a Munro. It is connected to the adjoining and better known Munro of Ben More Assynt () which lies 1.5 km to the east by a high, rough quartzite ridge. Conival has a rich diversity of attractions on its slopes making it popular not just with walkers but also geologists, biologists and speleologists. The mountain's name is slightly enigmatic in its meaning. The name does…
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- Coordinates
- 58.1357, -4.8833
- Address
- Assynt, {{SCO}}
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n260271696 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Conival (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Conival from Beinn More Assynt.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Conival?
- Conival is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Conival?
- Conival — Named summit at 987 m.
- How do I get to Conival?
- Its coordinates are 58.1357°, -4.8833°.
- Is Conival free to visit?
- Yes, Conival is free to enter.