Conival Terrain Block
Conival is the neighbour and route to Ben More Assynt, the highest peak in the region. It is a mountain of quartzite and gneiss, presenting a rough, rocky face. The ascent is relentless, involving a long pull up its southwestern slopes. It forms an essential part of any trip to the Ben More Assynt summit.
About Conival
Name means 'Joining/Meeting Mountain'. It is literally the connection point to Ben More Assynt via a rough rocky ridge. The geology here is world-famous, showcasing the Moine Thrust where immense tectonic forces pushed older rocks over younger ones.
Landscape features
- Assynt geology
- Ben More Assynt access
- Moine Thrust geology
- Quartzite rock
- Ridge to Ben More
- Rocky summit
- Rough terrain
- Western buttress
Elevation: 987.6 metres.
Your Conival Terrain Block
Choose the area, shape, wood and lettering in the configurator. Each block is 125 mm across, carved in hardwood and set on natural slate.
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