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Gleann Dubh Forest

Downs, Moorland in Sutherland

Scotland

Gleann Dubh Forest

Quartzite landscape, Beinn a' Bhutha The white rock is Cambrian quartzite, which here outcrops in a band E of Beinn a' Bhutha's summit. The rounded hill beyond is Ben Hee, composed of Moine series rocks. Unravelling the geology of this area has taken a long time; a simplified geological map is available with the guide 'Exploring the landscape of Assynt' published by the British Geological Survey and available at the Inchnadamph Field Centre.
Quartzite landscape, Beinn a' Bhutha Credit: Jim Barton

Gleann Dubh Forest is a remote and rugged area located in Sutherland, Scotland. The forest is characterized by its expansive stretches of dense woodland, rolling hills, and moorland terrain. The forest is home to a variety of native wildlife, including red deer, pine martens, and golden eagles.

The landscape of Gleann Dubh Forest is dominated by towering Scots pine trees, which provide shelter and nesting sites for a wide array of bird species. The forest is intersected by a network of winding streams and rivers, which are fed by the surrounding hills and moors.

The climate in Gleann Dubh Forest is typically cool and damp, with frequent rainfall and misty conditions. The area is known for its unpredictable weather patterns, which can change rapidly throughout the day.

Visitors to Gleann Dubh Forest can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife photography. The forest is also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 58.2605/-4.8905673 or Grid Reference NC3033. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Quartzite landscape, Beinn a' Bhutha The white rock is Cambrian quartzite, which here outcrops in a band E of Beinn a' Bhutha's summit. The rounded hill beyond is Ben Hee, composed of Moine series rocks. Unravelling the geology of this area has taken a long time; a simplified geological map is available with the guide 'Exploring the landscape of Assynt' published by the British Geological Survey and available at the Inchnadamph Field Centre.
Quartzite landscape, Beinn a' Bhutha
The white rock is Cambrian quartzite, which here outcrops in a band E of Beinn a' Bhutha's summit. The rounded hill beyond is Ben Hee, composed of Moine series rocks. Unravelling the geology of this area has taken a long time; a simplified geological map is available with the guide 'Exploring the landscape of Assynt' published by the British Geological Survey and available at the Inchnadamph Field Centre.
Lochans near Meall Dearg A group of lochans named as Lochain a' Mhill Dheirg in the Lewisian gneiss landscape surrounding upper Gleann Dubh.
Lochans near Meall Dearg
A group of lochans named as Lochain a' Mhill Dheirg in the Lewisian gneiss landscape surrounding upper Gleann Dubh.
Hoofprints but no bootprints Deer have been using the stalkers' or fishermen's path up from Gleann Dubh, but no sign of boots here - not a very frequented area.
Hoofprints but no bootprints
Deer have been using the stalkers' or fishermen's path up from Gleann Dubh, but no sign of boots here - not a very frequented area.
Rough country, Gleann Dubh The head of Gleann Dubh; the rough landscape showing as much rock as vegetation is characteristic of Lewisian gneiss, Britain's oldest rock. The path in view is the stalkers' track towards Beinn Leoid.
Rough country, Gleann Dubh
The head of Gleann Dubh; the rough landscape showing as much rock as vegetation is characteristic of Lewisian gneiss, Britain's oldest rock. The path in view is the stalkers' track towards Beinn Leoid.
The head of Gleann Dubh Eas Creag an Luchda on the left tumbles over a shelf of Lewisian gneiss. The bridge carries the stalkers' path towards Beinn Leoid.
The head of Gleann Dubh
Eas Creag an Luchda on the left tumbles over a shelf of Lewisian gneiss. The bridge carries the stalkers' path towards Beinn Leoid.
Paths in Gleann Dubh The path down from Lochain a' Mhill Dheirg meets the stalkers' path from Beinn Leoid, and continues through the narrow gap down to the main glen and Loch Glendhu.
Paths in Gleann Dubh
The path down from Lochain a' Mhill Dheirg meets the stalkers' path from Beinn Leoid, and continues through the narrow gap down to the main glen and Loch Glendhu.
Eas Creag an Luchda The Abhainn a' Ghlinne Dhuibh falls over a shelf of Lewisian gneiss making a very attractive scene particularly on a hot afternoon in this remote glen.
Eas Creag an Luchda
The Abhainn a' Ghlinne Dhuibh falls over a shelf of Lewisian gneiss making a very attractive scene particularly on a hot afternoon in this remote glen.
Abhainn a' Ghlinne Dhuibh The burn tumbles over Lewisian gneiss just above the footbridge, and was welcome to this thirsty photographer on a hot sunny afternoon.
Abhainn a' Ghlinne Dhuibh
The burn tumbles over Lewisian gneiss just above the footbridge, and was welcome to this thirsty photographer on a hot sunny afternoon.
Footbridge over Abhainn a' Ghlinne Dhuibh The bridge carries the stalkers' path to the N slopes of Beinn Leoid.
Footbridge over Abhainn a' Ghlinne Dhuibh
The bridge carries the stalkers' path to the N slopes of Beinn Leoid.
Gleann Dubh The upper part of the glen looking anything but dubh (black) on this bright sunny afternoon. Note the waterfall of Eas Creag an Luchda - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2972934">NC3133 : Eas Creag an Luchda</a> - L of centre.
Gleann Dubh
The upper part of the glen looking anything but dubh (black) on this bright sunny afternoon. Note the waterfall of Eas Creag an Luchda - NC3133 : Eas Creag an Luchda - L of centre.
Track in Gleann Dubh The track and the burn share the narrow gap at the lowest point of the ring of crags before a steep descent to the floor of the glen.
Track in Gleann Dubh
The track and the burn share the narrow gap at the lowest point of the ring of crags before a steep descent to the floor of the glen.
Steep descent to Gleann Dubh A steep section of the track descending from the hanging valley to the floor of the glen. The rock is Lewisian gneiss.
Steep descent to Gleann Dubh
A steep section of the track descending from the hanging valley to the floor of the glen. The rock is Lewisian gneiss.
Gleann Dubh and the loch The view of the glen opens up on the descent to sea level, with Loch Glendhu in the distance and the line of quartzite cliffs of Creag Ruadh slanting above.
Gleann Dubh and the loch
The view of the glen opens up on the descent to sea level, with Loch Glendhu in the distance and the line of quartzite cliffs of Creag Ruadh slanting above.
Boulder by the track, Gleann Dubh A boulder of about 10 cubic metres at least in size nonchalantly perched by the track.
Boulder by the track, Gleann Dubh
A boulder of about 10 cubic metres at least in size nonchalantly perched by the track.
Eas Creag an Luchda The burn flowing from Loch Srath nan Aisinnin tumbles over this shelf of rock at the head of Gleann Dubh.
Eas Creag an Luchda
The burn flowing from Loch Srath nan Aisinnin tumbles over this shelf of rock at the head of Gleann Dubh.
Looking across Allt Strath nan Caran towards Meall a' Bhuirich
Looking across Allt Strath nan Caran towards Meall a' Bhuirich
Stalkers Path The path goes from Glendhu to the plateau above Creag nan Aisinnin. A fainter spur leads E from here under the crags.
Stalkers Path
The path goes from Glendhu to the plateau above Creag nan Aisinnin. A fainter spur leads E from here under the crags.
Pools above Ruigh' a' Chnoic Bhig We saw golden plovers here.
Pools above Ruigh' a' Chnoic Bhig
We saw golden plovers here.
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Gleann Dubh Forest is located at Grid Ref: NC3033 (Lat: 58.2605, Lng: -4.8905673)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Glendhu Forest

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Lochain a' Mhill Dheirg Glendhu Forest Gleann Dubh Forest

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