Little Conval

The summit of Little Conval is crowned by the preparatory works for an elaborate defensive set-up which were never completed. Only slightly lower than Tap 0' Noth (40) the extreme altitude may have played a part in the decision to abandon this scheme.

Parts of four lines of defence have been recognised: for the most part, these consist of very slight trenches to indicate the circuit the defences would have taken. Parts of the innermost line, in particular, are slightly more advanced: this is marked by a low rubble wall, which is up to 3 m wide.

Directions

• Grid ref: NJ 295 393 - Ordnance Survey Landranger Series sheet no. 28

2 miles W of Dufftown: B9009 and strenuous hill walk.