Beinn a' Chochuill

Beinn a' Chochuill, at 980 metres, offers a good mountain day alongside neighbouring Beinn Eunaich, with great views of Glen Etive and the Ben Cruachan range, connected by a pleasant ridge with no significant difficulties.

The route starts from limited layby parking just after the Allt Mhoille bridge on the B8077, near Lochawe. A track crosses a cattle grid near pine trees, continuing through a gate towards Castles Farm, before climbing onto the mountain's slopes — a mix of track for the initial and final sections with grassy slopes higher up. The ascent leads to Beinn a' Chochuill's summit with fine views across to the Cruachan ridge and down towards Loch Awe.

From here, the ridge to neighbouring Beinn Eunaich is genuinely pleasant, with no technical difficulties along the connecting ground, before the final descent from Beinn Eunaich becomes notably steep — a feature widely commented on by regular visitors as the one unpleasant sting in an otherwise straightforward day.

The combined round taking in both Munros from the B8077 layby is a satisfying full day, with excellent views throughout of Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe on the descent.

While the ridge walking itself is gentle, the final descent slopes are steep enough to demand care, particularly in wet or icy conditions — sensible footwear and full hillwalking equipment remain necessary despite the otherwise moderate nature of this outing.

Parking near the Allt Mhoille bridge on the B8077 is free but limited; a regular bus service runs to nearby Lochawe.