Conival
Mountain Remote Scottish mountain in Assynt, steep ridges
A remote quartzite Munro in Sutherland, Conival draws hillwalkers for long ridge routes and coastal views toward the North Atlantic. Expect rough terrain, sparse paths and wide vistas rather than facilities.
Conival is a mountain in the northwest Highlands of Scotland, located in Sutherland within the broader Assynt area. It is part of the remote upland landscape typical of that region.
The mountain is frequented by hillwalkers and forms part of local ridge routes and upland traverses. Terrain around the summit is typical Highland moorland and rocky ridges.
Geographically it sits in a sparsely populated district of northern Scotland, surrounded by other notable hills and lochs characteristic of the Assynt and Sutherland landscape.
How to Get to Conival #
Conival is in the northwest Highlands of Scotland. The nearest villages for access and accommodations are in Sutherland; most visitors approach by car via the A837 and local single-track roads. Allow time for slow driving on rural roads and plan for variable weather and limited services.
Tips for Visiting Conival #
- If attempting the ascent in winter, make sure to use an up-to-date avalanche and weather report; Conival sits in exposed highland terrain.
- Start from the Inverkirkaig or Stoer area for the classical ridge approach and allow a full day for the round trip.
- Watch for birdlife on the cliffs below - sea eagles and ravens are common in the region.
Best Time to Visit Conival #
Best attempted in summer for safer conditions and long daylight; mountain weather in Scotland is unpredictable year-round.
Weather & Climate near Conival #
Conival's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2483 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (275 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (240 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (232 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (270 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (281 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (267 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
