Creag a' Chapaill

Cliff, Slope in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Creag a' Chapaill

Portable radio operation from NG 31 Looking North to the Cullin Hills from NG3917. In the foreground radio amateur activating the remote 10km x 10km square NG31 for the Worked All Britain Award Scheme. — Portable radio operation from NG 31 Credit: Barrie Eyre

Creag a' Chapaill is a prominent cliff located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Inverfarigaig, overlooking the famous Loch Ness. The name Creag a' Chapaill translates to "The Horse's Rock" in English.

The cliff is characterized by its steep slope and rugged terrain, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers looking for a challenging climb. The rock formations on the cliff provide a stunning backdrop against the scenic views of Loch Ness and the surrounding countryside.

Creag a' Chapaill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey such as eagles and falcons, making it a great spot for birdwatching. The area is also rich in flora, with heather, mosses, and lichens covering the rocky surfaces.

Visitors to Creag a' Chapaill can enjoy breathtaking views of Loch Ness and the surrounding mountains from the top of the cliff. The rugged beauty of this natural landmark makes it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers in Inverness-shire.

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Creag a' Chapaill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.161718/-6.3017563 or Grid Reference NG4016. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Portable radio operation from NG 31

Looking North to the Cullin Hills from NG3917. In the foreground radio amateur activating the remote 10km x 10km square NG31 for the Worked All Britain Award Scheme.

Barrie Eyre

Dunan 18th-Century Township

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Mick Garratt

A Lamb's Sheltered Haven

Mick Garratt

Cliffs at Slochd Dubh

Slochd Dubh (trench) cuts across the Rubh an Dunain peninsula.

Ian Taylor

Unnamed lochan below Creag MhÃ³r

The Cuillin is in the background.

Ian Taylor

Creag MhÃ³r

Loch Brittle is on the left, the Cuillin is in the background.

Ian Taylor

Creag MhÃ³r

The south end of the crag. Looking across Loch Brittle.

Ian Taylor

Rubha na Creige Moire, Loch Brittle

Late afternoon light over the point and Cuillin Sound to the Isle of Canna

Glen Breaden

Ruined farmstead in Slochd Dubh

The ruin of a house with barn just below it. Across the moor, below the craggy outcrops, the long wall across Slochd Dubh can be made out. On the distant horizon are the islands of Rum and Canna.

Richard Dorrell

Built with care

The solid heavy stones of this ruined farmstead in Slochd Dubh are a credit to the hands that put them in place, maybe 250 years ago.

Richard Dorrell

Ruined farmstead in Slochd Dubh

The ruin stands alone amid grassland no longer cared for or cultivated.

Richard Dorrell

A long wall

The people who once farmed here were not afraid of building with stone. This wall, now tumbled in places, extends right across the peninsula which ends at Rubha an Dùnain.

Richard Dorrell

Former farmland in Slochd Dubh

The wall in the foreground extends right across the peninsula. There are also a few wooden fence posts here - remains of a boundary younger than the wall. The flatter land is now boggy, while bracken grows on the slopes. The distant Cuillin peaks peep over the hill.

Richard Dorrell

End of the track

A stony track leads to here from the bottom of Glen Brittle. At about this point, the track vanishes. Just beyond, and not visible in this picture, lie the ruins of the township of Dunan - a community of at least 22 houses. The residents were moved from here in the 19th century. On the horizon is the island of Canna, with part of Rum on the left.

Richard Dorrell

Ruin in Dunan

This is Rudh an Dunain, the largest house, and best preserved ruin, in the ruined township of Dunan. The township was home to the MacAskills, who probably came to Skye from Ireland in about 1170AD, and lived here until the mid 18th century. More information: Highland Council, Historic Environment Record: Link

. On the horizon is the island of Rum.

Richard Dorrell

Ruin in Dunan

This is the rounded end of the largest house in Dunan. The other end of the building was probably also originally rounded, but was rebuilt in the 16th/17th centuries to create a gable end wall and chimney. On the left is an outbuilding. There are remains of at least 22 houses in Dunan, which was home to the MacAskills from about 1170AD until the mid 18th century.

Richard Dorrell

Ruin in Dunan

This is the largest and best preserved of the ruins in Dunan. The building possibly dates back to about 1200AD. There are remains of over 22 houses in Dunan, which was home to the MacAskills until the mid 18th Century.

Richard Dorrell

Detail of ruin in Dunan

This is part of the gable end wall of the largest of the ruins in Dunan. This wall was probably built in the 16th/17th centuries, when a chimney was added to the house. This shot shows how the walls are constructed using many flat stones between the larger squared stones, which is a building style I have not come across before on Skye.

Richard Dorrell

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Creag a' Chapaill is located at Grid Ref: NG4016 (Lat: 57.161718, Lng: -6.3017563)

Unitary Authority: Highland

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