30 July 2024
Where: Ciochan a'Chop, 731m/2,399', P 43m, Tump, OS 52, NN 808551
One of the higher Tumps, Ciochan a'Chop could probably be described as the north top of Meall Tairneachain, north of Aberfeldy. There is a high starting point on the road between Aberfeldy and Tummel Bridge and the bulk of the approach is along the track which leads to the former mine. The track rises steeply at first, levels out, and the rises steeply again to the col with Meall Tairneachain. Then follows a short trudge over heather and tussocks to the final slopes which rise to a fine rocky, pointed top. There is barely enough room to stand at the cairn and there are steep drops to the north and east. I liked this one.
The track is initially through a thick forest with only brief glimpses west to Schiehallion......
Emerging from the forest there is a fine view towards Ciochan a'Chop (left) and Meall Tairneachain (right).....
Schiehallion again.....
Meall Tairneachain ahead.....
Ciochan a' Chop from the col.....
Summit views, to Schiehallion, Beinn a'Ghlo, and Farragon Hill.....
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