Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire

Downs, Moorland in Ross-shire

Scotland

Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire

Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor Credit: Simon Bonney

Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Highlands. Situated amidst stunning natural beauty, it is renowned for its rugged moorland landscape and tranquil atmosphere.

Surrounded by majestic mountains and rolling hills, Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire offers visitors a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is characterized by its vast expanses of untouched moorland, covered in heather and dotted with small lochs. This unspoiled wilderness provides a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and avid hikers, who can enjoy exploring the numerous walking trails that crisscross the area.

Despite its remote location, Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire offers a warm and welcoming community. The village is home to a small population, with traditional cottages and farms dotting the landscape. The locals take great pride in their Gaelic heritage and cultural traditions, and visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history of the area by visiting the nearby museums and heritage centers.

Nature lovers will be delighted by the abundance of wildlife that can be spotted in the area. Red deer, golden eagles, and otters are just a few of the species that call Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire home. The village also offers excellent fishing opportunities, with its lochs renowned for trout and salmon.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire offers a truly authentic experience of the region's natural beauty and rural charm.

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Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire Images

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Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Erratic Boulder above Loch nan Uidhean An erratic boulder between Loch nan Uidhean and Loch na Creage 
Lionta in the Aird Mhor.
Erratic Boulder above Loch nan Uidhean
An erratic boulder between Loch nan Uidhean and Loch na Creage Lionta in the Aird Mhor.
Unnamed Lochan From Lag Mor The peak in the right middle distance is Tarran Mor, with Loch nan Uidheam immediately behind the subject.
Unnamed Lochan From Lag Mor
The peak in the right middle distance is Tarran Mor, with Loch nan Uidheam immediately behind the subject.
Taran Mòr Taran Mòr, 303 metres, with its rarely visited remote trig point.  This hill is a subMarilyn and HuMP with a prominence of 146 metres.
This was the chosen location for Martin Richardson's 2000th HuMP with Alan Holmes, George Morl, Iain Brown, Jim Bloomer, Michael Earnshaw and Douglas Law on a mixed weather day but what a wonderful summit to be on. A total HuMP count for the seven walkers was 14,145 HuMPs ie an average of over 2,000. Leosaval, Ceartaval, Sgianait and finally Taran Mòr, just under 22 KM and 1588 metres of ascent for 3 subMarilyns and a subHuMP
Taran Mòr
Taran Mòr, 303 metres, with its rarely visited remote trig point. This hill is a subMarilyn and HuMP with a prominence of 146 metres. This was the chosen location for Martin Richardson's 2000th HuMP with Alan Holmes, George Morl, Iain Brown, Jim Bloomer, Michael Earnshaw and Douglas Law on a mixed weather day but what a wonderful summit to be on. A total HuMP count for the seven walkers was 14,145 HuMPs ie an average of over 2,000. Leosaval, Ceartaval, Sgianait and finally Taran Mòr, just under 22 KM and 1588 metres of ascent for 3 subMarilyns and a subHuMP
Steep Climb From Landing Point For Mullach na h-Airde Bige Our boatman Neil was a little worried by the steep climb up from our landing point. It proved to be no problem for Douglas Law, Alan Holmes, George Morl, Michael Earnshaw, Jim Bloomer, Martin Richardson, Mark Smith, Richard Tibbetts and Colin Crawford who were soon on top of the HuMP, Mullach na h-Airde Bige.
Steep Climb From Landing Point For Mullach na h-Airde Bige
Our boatman Neil was a little worried by the steep climb up from our landing point. It proved to be no problem for Douglas Law, Alan Holmes, George Morl, Michael Earnshaw, Jim Bloomer, Martin Richardson, Mark Smith, Richard Tibbetts and Colin Crawford who were soon on top of the HuMP, Mullach na h-Airde Bige.
Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean] Last of four HuMPs around the north of Loch Resort on an Alan Holmes RIB trip. What a brilliant day. The summit is one of 3 tops in a line with the middle rocky top being lower than the tops on either side.
Name: Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean]
Hill number: 4948
Height: 177m / 581ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: Hu,1
Grid ref: NB024175 (est)
Drop: 122m
Col: 55m  NB039176
Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean]
Last of four HuMPs around the north of Loch Resort on an Alan Holmes RIB trip. What a brilliant day. The summit is one of 3 tops in a line with the middle rocky top being lower than the tops on either side. Name: Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean] Hill number: 4948 Height: 177m / 581ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB024175 (est) Drop: 122m Col: 55m NB039176
View Across To Coirnis View across to Coirnis, 77 metres and a P30 hill. This is close to the spot that the RIB tender boat collected us after climbing Meall nan Sidhean.
View Across To Coirnis
View across to Coirnis, 77 metres and a P30 hill. This is close to the spot that the RIB tender boat collected us after climbing Meall nan Sidhean.
South coast of Loch Reasort from Grobadh na h-Uinneag Looking east along south side of Loch Reasort. Sheep/deer track leads up around the south of the buttress in centre of photo to upper stretch of Allt na Sgail burn.
South coast of Loch Reasort from Grobadh na h-Uinneag
Looking east along south side of Loch Reasort. Sheep/deer track leads up around the south of the buttress in centre of photo to upper stretch of Allt na Sgail burn.
Loch Reasort from north shore Looking down Loch Reasort from the north shore after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig
Loch Reasort from north shore
Looking down Loch Reasort from the north shore after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig
Boulder on North Shore of Loch Reasort Reached this point after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig. While sitting here the bay was circled by a golden eagle.
Boulder on North Shore of Loch Reasort
Reached this point after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig. While sitting here the bay was circled by a golden eagle.
Rubha Geodha nan Sgarbh The entrance to Loch Tealasvay is well concealed close to the right of the picture.
Rubha Geodha nan Sgarbh
The entrance to Loch Tealasvay is well concealed close to the right of the picture.
A deep cleft
A deep cleft
Rubha Càrnach
Rubha Càrnach
Grèine Sgeir With a selection of the local bird life.
Grèine Sgeir
With a selection of the local bird life.
Entering Loch Reasort into the teeth of a Gale. Mouth of Loch Reasort, view Eastwards.
Entering Loch Reasort into the teeth of a Gale.
Mouth of Loch Reasort, view Eastwards.
Mol Tealasbhaigh Even in this remote inlet on the Atlantic Western Seaboard of Harris there is much evidence of plastic litter
Mol Tealasbhaigh
Even in this remote inlet on the Atlantic Western Seaboard of Harris there is much evidence of plastic litter
Taran Mòr Taken from a boat at the mouth of Loch Reasort, this rock overlooks the natural harbour. To the left a thin green vertical line can be seen where a small stream trickles off the island into the sea.
Taran Mòr
Taken from a boat at the mouth of Loch Reasort, this rock overlooks the natural harbour. To the left a thin green vertical line can be seen where a small stream trickles off the island into the sea.
Taran Mor from Seaward A very prominent feature at the entrance to Loch Resort
Taran Mor from Seaward
A very prominent feature at the entrance to Loch Resort
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Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire is located at Grid Ref: NB0216 (Lat: 58.039968, Lng: -7.041884)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.039968,-7.041884
Aird Mhor
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.0432902/-7.0400501
Coirnis
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.0370592/-7.0474363
Tob a` Ghearraidh
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.0359453/-7.0435894
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