Conival

Conival is a mountain summit in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland that rises to 978 meters. The peak forms part of the Beinn Dearg group and is characterized by steep slopes and rocky terrain throughout its upper reaches.

The mountain was classified by mountaineering societies and gained its status as both a Munro and a Marilyn based on standardized height and prominence measurements. This classification system helped climbers identify the most significant peaks across the Scottish Highlands.

Local mountaineers maintain stone cairns at the summit, following Scottish highland traditions of marking significant elevation points for navigation purposes.

The main climbing route begins at Inverlael, located south of Ullapool, and passes through Gleann na Squaib on the way up. The ascent crosses loose scree slopes especially near the summit, so sturdy footwear and caution are needed on these sections.

The mountain's prominence of 165 meters gives it standalone status in mountaineering classifications. When viewed from the west near Loch Glascarnoch, the peak displays a distinctive wedge shape that makes it visually recognizable from that approach.