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Name:Cearnabhal [Kearnaval]
Hill number:1571
Height:378m / 1240ft
RHB Section:24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
County/UA:Na h-Eileanan Siar [Western Isles]
Island:Lewis and Harris
Watershed:Long Island
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Tump (300-399m), Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,3,Y)
Grid ref:NB 18641 15741
Summit feature:rock outcrop 5m SE of cairn
Drop:160m
Col:218m  NB181141  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 13 14
(1:25k) 456
Observations:cairn is about 1.5m lower and ground 40m S is about 1m lower
Survey:Abney level
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 112 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all)ByDate of Ascent
Parked overnight in the CP on the A859 near Loidse Ath Linne, where the fish kiosk is. Up the track above Abhainn a Mhuil the next morning, quite soon veering off to get over said burn and clamber up the heathery SE flank of Mullach Bhiogadail. Once near the top we contoured around to Mullach a' Ruisg, doubled back to Mullach Bhiogadail and on to Liuthaid, all three surmounted with fine cairns. A steep descent E back to the glen track than a more gentle climb up to Cearnabhal. The sun was out and the sky remained blue so we pressed on northwards to grab Cleit Faoph returning back to the track at its northern end once done. A final up and down of Beinn a' Mhuil to complete a fine round, taking about 6hrs total.summitter07/09/2023
Parked by the seafood van. Up the good track to past the high point. Over Tom a' Ruisg, fairly good grassy ground to the summit.Owen B22/05/2023
Large parking area west of the bridge by seafood van. Good track north. Came up via Beinn a Mhuil (370m) & Tom a Ruisg (329m). Solo.Dangerous Dave16/09/2022
Up track from south. Fantastic view North.PeteF19/04/2022
Following lunch at the Taste n’ Sea Fish Hut easy afternoon walk along track and back over the HuMP Beinn a’ Mhuil. Clearing cloudy day after morning rain. Lunch delay paid off on two counts, reasonable views.N.Morters15/09/2021
On a 20km linear round of 11 hills with Dave McG from Bowglass, with a second car left at Tarabhaigh: Beinn a' Mhuill -> Cearnabhal -> Cleit Faoph -> Tom na Beidig Mhoir -> Beinn a' Charnain -> Sleiteachal -> Heastabhal -> Roineabhal -> Suil na h-Airigh -> Sullanan Ard -> Spealdroll.jonglew20/09/2019
ACW circuit of Beinn a'Mhuill, Cearnabhal & Liuthaid (including two minor tops). With Gill & John. Super hill walk - typically good Harris/Lewis scenery/terrain. Some rain & mist, but overall weather not too bad. (11km, 760m).ger27/05/2019
Parked on the wide verge opposite the start of the track, up this and then direct to Beinn a'Mhuil, and along the lovely ridge to Cearnabhal. Down to the track from the bealach and across the bogs at the watershed to pick up a rake heading NW above and below bands of crags, then NW ridge to Liuthaid. On to Mullach Bhiogadhail, down the ruined fence to cross the river and up to the track. A fine walk, splendid views and mainly easy going.Gill27/05/2019
From the foodvan parked at the Lewis/Harris border. After this hill on to Liuthaid. Severe hailstorm on way back to van.NormanW10/05/2019
C/W round of liuthaid, cearnabhal, and beinn a mhuil from aline lodge parked near bridge.robertphillips19/09/2017
From Liuthaid. Same wx. With PM.CJM24/07/2017
From Liuthaid and then an easy climb from the access track at 184139. Both hills took 4 hours return with CM.bolton24/07/2017
Up track then easy going to the summit.AndrewFinnimore04/05/2017
From the bealach. A nice view from the top on a beatutiful sunny day.jenx10/05/2016
Up the track from roadside parking at bridge. Easy going. Good views on a lovely sunny day.nordicstar10/05/2016
From high point of track and back over Beinn a'Mhuil.Chris Peart26/09/2014
Overcast, dry, calm and good views.iangalbraith24/09/2014
JEB HFB17/07/2014
Showers and windy. Good views at times. Route obvious.Martin R08/10/2013
Galltywenallt24/06/2013
From Loidse Ath Linne.BLACKHILL21/05/2012
Alighted bus at Bowglas with moderate hangover which didn't prevent an excellent day's walk over Liuthaid, Kearnaval, Sleiteachal Mhor and Roineval in time to catch late afternoon bus back to Tarbert.lordtonult11/06/2011
Via path from Aline Lodge and Liuthaid.Topographer5709/06/2011
After Liuthaid with Jim Bloomer + Jonathan de F after Mat retired.Dugswell209/06/2011
Round of Liuthaid and Cearnabhal by the well maintained track between the two.Eddie16/07/2007
7pm ish with Jamievegibagger30/05/2006
Parked on old road left after road widening. New Berghaus boots. Up access track to bealach. Odd footprint but saw no one all day. Uphill over short crisp grassy moor over a small top and down to left and to top at 11.35. to Liuthaid.arranc23/05/2006
pleasant hill, spacious wild view NW across Lewis. good tk from Aline Lodge, via K'val S top, direct wet simple descent from Liuthaid, nice burn Xing RHW26/09/2000
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dave g07/09/2023
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A Peckish07/09/2023
Clach Liath30/07/2023
NickF29/07/2023
iainwalton17/08/2020
Dave McG20/09/2019
Kevin2903516/07/2019
Jon F27/05/2019
govanah17/05/2019
Dave McG13/05/2019
Simon Winton05/05/2019
hornet03/05/2019
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Martyn127/06/2016
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