Capull nan Alt

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Capull nan Alt

Heading towards Beinn Seasaimh
Heading towards Beinn Seasaimh Credit: thejackrustles

Capull nan Alt is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically within the Firth of Lorn. The island, measuring less than a square kilometer in area, is characterized by its rugged and picturesque landscape.

The name "Capull nan Alt" translates to "horse of the burn" in Scottish Gaelic, reflecting the island's natural features. It is believed that the name originates from a story about a horse that drowned in a nearby river. Despite its small size, the island boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Visitors to Capull nan Alt can expect to find rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and rolling hills. The coastline is dotted with sea caves and rock formations, providing ample opportunities for exploration. The island is also home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Due to its remote location and limited facilities, Capull nan Alt is uninhabited and primarily visited by day-trippers and nature lovers. There are no permanent structures on the island, making it a serene and untouched natural paradise. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, and photography while taking in the breathtaking beauty of this hidden gem in Argyllshire.

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Capull nan Alt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.73871/-6.4922299 or Grid Reference NR1858. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heading towards Beinn Seasaimh
Heading towards Beinn Seasaimh
Remains of fenceline near Beinn Seasaimh Lots of fencing on the 1:25k map is now none existent.
Remains of fenceline near Beinn Seasaimh
Lots of fencing on the 1:25k map is now none existent.
Fenceline near Beinn Seasaimh
Fenceline near Beinn Seasaimh
Moorland on the way to Beinn Seasaimh
Moorland on the way to Beinn Seasaimh
Beinn Seasaimh Trig Point Flush Bracket S9072
Beinn Seasaimh Trig Point Flush Bracket S9072
Sea views from Beinn Seasaimh
Sea views from Beinn Seasaimh
Remains of fenceline
Remains of fenceline
ATV bridge?
ATV bridge?
Moorland views
Moorland views
Moorland views
Moorland views
Eilean Liath It seems a little ambitious to call this collection of rocks 'Grey Island' as one could almost certainly scramble on to it at low tide without wetting the feet. It also seems to miss one element of being an island in that there is no pasture to feed a sheep.
Eilean Liath
It seems a little ambitious to call this collection of rocks 'Grey Island' as one could almost certainly scramble on to it at low tide without wetting the feet. It also seems to miss one element of being an island in that there is no pasture to feed a sheep.
Rinns coast below Tormisdale A rocky section of coast rising to cliffs to the south west of Kilchiaran Bay.
Rinns coast below Tormisdale
A rocky section of coast rising to cliffs to the south west of Kilchiaran Bay.
The slopes of Cnoc Choisprig Rough grassy slopes above the shoreline near Eilean an Fhir Mhoir. The inlet to the right is Kilchiaran Bay, whilst the distant sands are at the head of Machir Bay.
The slopes of Cnoc Choisprig
Rough grassy slopes above the shoreline near Eilean an Fhir Mhoir. The inlet to the right is Kilchiaran Bay, whilst the distant sands are at the head of Machir Bay.
Across to Tormisdale A moorland view to Tormisdale.
Across to Tormisdale
A moorland view to Tormisdale.
Approaching cattle grid near Cultoon, Islay
Approaching cattle grid near Cultoon, Islay
Sign for Cultoon Shooting Ground, Islay
Sign for Cultoon Shooting Ground, Islay
Sign for Tormisdale Crafts, Islay
Sign for Tormisdale Crafts, Islay
Rubha nan Sgarbh, Islay Point of the Cormorants
Rubha nan Sgarbh, Islay
Point of the Cormorants
Show me another place!

Capull nan Alt is located at Grid Ref: NR1858 (Lat: 55.73871, Lng: -6.4922299)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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