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An Cnap

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

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An Cnap

The A8003 road near Ormidale Nearing the north end of the road.
The A8003 road near Ormidale Credit: Thomas Nugent

An Cnap, located in Argyllshire, is a prominent hill and mountain situated in the western part of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of 464 meters (1,522 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers.

The terrain of An Cnap is predominantly rugged and rocky, with various crags and outcrops scattered across the hill. It is covered in a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland, creating a picturesque landscape. The hill is part of the wider Argyll Forest Park, which is one of the largest forest parks in the United Kingdom.

Access to An Cnap is relatively straightforward, with several well-marked trails and footpaths leading to the summit. The most popular route starts from a car park near the village of Lochgoilhead, providing a gradual ascent through the forest before reaching the open hillside. From there, the path becomes steeper, requiring some scrambling and careful footing.

Once at the summit, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of Loch Goil and the surrounding mountains, including the nearby Beinn Bheula. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the Isle of Arran in the distance.

An Cnap is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and a variety of bird species. It is important for visitors to respect the natural environment and adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, ensuring the ongoing preservation of this beautiful area.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.992382/-5.2220725 or Grid Reference NR9982. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The A8003 road near Ormidale Nearing the north end of the road.
The A8003 road near Ormidale
Nearing the north end of the road.
Postbox at Ormidale By the side of the A8003 road. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6972784">NS0081 : Postbox at Ormidale</a>.
Postbox at Ormidale
By the side of the A8003 road. See also NS0081 : Postbox at Ormidale.
Postbox at Ormidale By the side of the A8003 road. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6972782">NS0081 : Postbox at Ormidale</a>.
Postbox at Ormidale
By the side of the A8003 road. See also NS0081 : Postbox at Ormidale.
Haugh Land in Glen Daruel Haugh is the Scots word for a water meadow. This one lies beside the River Ruel.
Haugh Land in Glen Daruel
Haugh is the Scots word for a water meadow. This one lies beside the River Ruel.
Fields at Ormidale Fertile haugh land beside the River Ruel at Ormidale.
Fields at Ormidale
Fertile haugh land beside the River Ruel at Ormidale.
Postbox at South Lodge By the side of the road near South Lodge.
Postbox at South Lodge
By the side of the road near South Lodge.
Meander on the River Ruel Looking upstream from the apex of the meander.
Meander on the River Ruel
Looking upstream from the apex of the meander.
Meander on the River Ruel Looking across the meander to the flood plain, which is shared with the Auchenbreck Burn (not visible here).
Meander on the River Ruel
Looking across the meander to the flood plain, which is shared with the Auchenbreck Burn (not visible here).
The River Ruel Autumn colours near South Lodge.
The River Ruel
Autumn colours near South Lodge.
The River Ruel Autumn colours near South Lodge.
The River Ruel
Autumn colours near South Lodge.
Farmland by the River Ruel The field is contained within a large meander on the river.
Farmland by the River Ruel
The field is contained within a large meander on the river.
Farmland by the River Ruel The field is contained within a large meander on the river.
Farmland by the River Ruel
The field is contained within a large meander on the river.
Distant ferry information sign near Glendaruel The sign provides current status of the ferry service which runs from Portavadie to Tarbert. It is located at the north end of the A8003, near the junction of the A886. Its purpose is to save travellers the 25 mile trip to Portavadie and back if the ferry service is not running. On this day, the ferry service was suspended due to redeployment of the vessel to another route. Travellers were faced with a 73 mile journey to Tarbert via Inveraray as a result.
Distant ferry information sign near Glendaruel
The sign provides current status of the ferry service which runs from Portavadie to Tarbert. It is located at the north end of the A8003, near the junction of the A886. Its purpose is to save travellers the 25 mile trip to Portavadie and back if the ferry service is not running. On this day, the ferry service was suspended due to redeployment of the vessel to another route. Travellers were faced with a 73 mile journey to Tarbert via Inveraray as a result.
The road to Otter Ferry from Glendaruel
The road to Otter Ferry from Glendaruel
St Modan's Kirk This is the parish kirk of Kilmodan, and it is situated in the clachan of Glendaruel. It is a category B listed building, dating from 1783, on the site of at least one earlier kirk. It is T-plan, with the pulpit in the middle of the top of the T and the congregation to right, left and in front of the pulpit. It has galleries in all three ends. The central pavilion, with oculi and a 'bird-cage' belfry, is quite unusual.
St Modan's Kirk
This is the parish kirk of Kilmodan, and it is situated in the clachan of Glendaruel. It is a category B listed building, dating from 1783, on the site of at least one earlier kirk. It is T-plan, with the pulpit in the middle of the top of the T and the congregation to right, left and in front of the pulpit. It has galleries in all three ends. The central pavilion, with oculi and a 'bird-cage' belfry, is quite unusual.
Lapidarium I usually associate the Latin word element 'lapida-' with precious and semiprecious stones and mineral, but in this case it is used to indicate a place where stones are housed, specifically the Kilmodan Stones. The square shape allows the stones to be lit by natural light from four skylight windows.
Lapidarium
I usually associate the Latin word element 'lapida-' with precious and semiprecious stones and mineral, but in this case it is used to indicate a place where stones are housed, specifically the Kilmodan Stones. The square shape allows the stones to be lit by natural light from four skylight windows.
Kilmodan Stones These are Stones Numbers 1 to 4, displayed on the south wall of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2606885">NR9984 : Lapidarium</a>.
Kilmodan Stones
These are Stones Numbers 1 to 4, displayed on the south wall of NR9984 : Lapidarium.
Kilmodan Stones These are Stones numbers 4 to 8, of which numbers 5, 6 and 7 are displayed on the west wall of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2606885">NR9984 : Lapidarium</a>.
Kilmodan Stones
These are Stones numbers 4 to 8, of which numbers 5, 6 and 7 are displayed on the west wall of the NR9984 : Lapidarium.
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An Cnap is located at Grid Ref: NR9982 (Lat: 55.992382, Lng: -5.2220725)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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