Cnoc an t-seagail

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cnoc an t-seagail

Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9972/benbecula-nunton-ruin-of-st-marys-chapel" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9972/benbecula-nunton-ruin-of-st-marys-chapel">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Cnoc an t-seagail is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, a county in the Highland region of Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 528 meters (1,732 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Situated in the Scottish Highlands, Cnoc an t-seagail is part of the wider mountain range known as the Monadhliath Mountains. It is situated near the village of Newtonmore, approximately 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) southeast of the town of Kingussie.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a rounded summit and gentle slopes. It is covered in heather and grass, providing a picturesque setting for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The ascent to the summit is relatively moderate, making it accessible to a wide range of walkers.

Reaching the top of Cnoc an t-seagail rewards visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Cairngorms National Park to the northeast, the Grampian Mountains to the southeast, and the Monadhliath Mountains stretching in all directions.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hillwalking, hiking, and birdwatching. It is home to various species of birds, including red grouse and golden eagles, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Overall, Cnoc an t-seagail is a beautiful and accessible hill in Inverness-shire, offering a memorable experience for those who visit.

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Cnoc an t-seagail Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.473759/-7.3829658 or Grid Reference NF7755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9972/benbecula-nunton-ruin-of-st-marys-chapel" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9972/benbecula-nunton-ruin-of-st-marys-chapel">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
BEA Vickers Viscount at Benbecula Airfield
BEA Vickers Viscount at Benbecula Airfield
Culla Bay One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Culla Bay
One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Machair at Quirnish Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Machair at Quirnish
Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima) This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for discussion of its range.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima)
This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See LinkExternal link for discussion of its range.
Geodha Bàn A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Geodha Bàn
A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Looking towards Aird The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Looking towards Aird
The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris) A plant that always grows in water, for once conveniently close enough to the land to be photographed.
Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris)
A plant that always grows in water, for once conveniently close enough to the land to be photographed.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula
Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Coastline at Aird The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
Coastline at Aird
The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
The road through Aird
The road through Aird
Culla Bay Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year.  Spot the difference <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2902289">NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay</a> an April visit compared to this September visit.
Culla Bay
Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year. Spot the difference NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay an April visit compared to this September visit.
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
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Cnoc an t-seagail is located at Grid Ref: NF7755 (Lat: 57.473759, Lng: -7.3829658)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///importing.initial.supposes. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.473759,-7.3829658
Balivanich
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731533
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Balivanich
Naptan Indicator: MacGilverys Shop
Naptan Landmark: shop entrance
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723523
Naptan Street: MacGilverys Shop
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.4739998/-7.3863939
Balivanich
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731534
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Balivanich
Naptan Indicator: Post Office
Naptan Landmark: near post office entrance
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723496
Naptan Street: Post Office
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.4734301/-7.3783745
Toilets
Access: yes
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Toilets Disposal: flush
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4735282/-7.3880589
Balivanich
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 57.4732768/-7.377651
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.4728454/-7.3764217
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 57.4728853/-7.3770003
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Payment Coins: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4730671/-7.3769533
Atm
Brand: Halifax
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4731196/-7.3781672
Shelter
Bench: yes
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 57.4732285/-7.3776749
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 57.4733427/-7.386201
Man Made: tower
Lat/Long: 57.4736558/-7.3756289
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.4738972/-7.3781599
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 57.4745564/-7.3785243
Baile a' Mhanaich
Name En: Balivanich
Name Gd: Baile a' Mhanaich
Place: village
Population: 510
Wikidata: Q805000
Wikipedia: en:Balivanich
Lat/Long: 57.4740084/-7.3849146
Business Gateway - Western Isles
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Place: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LA
Addr Province: Isle Of Benbecula
Government: yes
Office: government
Website: https://www.bgateway.com/local-offices/western-isles
Lat/Long: 57.4724143/-7.3769063
Fast Food
The Chinese Take Away
Cuisine: chinese
Fhrs Id: 806781
Takeaway: only
Lat/Long: 57.4724387/-7.3787141
Lovats Shop
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LH
Addr Street: Slighe Winfield
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovatssupermarket/
Fhrs Id: 806463
Note: Main supplier is Costco, though shop is an independant
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Operator: SPAR
Shop: supermarket
Lat/Long: 57.4736314/-7.3879489
Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 57.4726662/-7.3882601
Recycling
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 57.4727081/-7.3882051
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4726212/-7.3893068
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4726796/-7.3891083
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4727524/-7.3887523
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4727935/-7.3886416
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.472857/-7.3884686
Post Office
Balivanich Post Office
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LH
Addr Province: Isle Of Benbecula
Addr Street: Slighe Winfield
Brand: Post Office
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Ref Pol Id: 132721
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder-search?searchString=Balivanich,%20United%20Kingdom&branchId=132721
Lat/Long: 57.4735766/-7.3878846
Macleans Cottage Bakery
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Housenumber: 31
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LH
Addr Province: Isle Of Benbecula
Addr Street: Slighe Winfield
Fhrs Id: 806731
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
Outdoor Seating: yes
Shop: bakery
Lat/Long: 57.4733228/-7.3886906
Macleod Insurance Services
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LA
Addr Province: Isle Of Benbecula
Office: insurance
Website: http://www.macleodinsurance.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 57.4725134/-7.3782655
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.473426/-7.3861492
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 57.4734555/-7.3861237
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 57.4734392/-7.3861356
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4732995/-7.3878792
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4732408/-7.3879378
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4731667/-7.3877971
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.473055/-7.3875909
Bus Stop
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010812
Naptan NaptanCode: 94726962
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4737321/-7.3893776
Advice
Citizens' Advice Bureau
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Housenumber: 45
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LH
Addr Street: Slighe Winfield
Addr Street En: Winfield Way
Opening Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10:30-12:30,14:00-16:00
Website: https://www.cas.org.uk/bureaux/uist-citizens-advice-bureau-western-isles
Lat/Long: 57.4732673/-7.3890171
Atm
Drive Through: no
Lat/Long: 57.473241/-7.3902214
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4732496/-7.3902228
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4735153/-7.3879242
Voove Technology Solutions
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Housenumber: 44
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LH
Addr Street: Slighe Winfield
Shop: computer
Website: https://www.voove.com/
Lat/Long: 57.4732846/-7.3889025
Car Wash
Automated: no
Operator: Seaview Filling Station
Self Service: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4741586/-7.3871657
Finance Agent
Encompass Financial Services
Office: accountant
Website: http://www.encompass-fs.co.uk
Lat/Long: 57.473414/-7.3793437
Uist Property
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UistProperty
Office: estate_agent
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00, 13:30-17:00
Website: https://www.uistproperty.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 57.473427/-7.3792163
Charging Station
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LA
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Ref: 50254
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW
Website: https://chargeplacescotland.org/cpmap/chargepoint/1972698/
Lat/Long: 57.4724456/-7.3767772
Pub
Low Flyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Low-Flyer/227986673989259
Fhrs Id: 806468
Lat/Long: 57.4724425/-7.3788737
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.4719592/-7.3883637
Post Box
Ref: U46 Medways
Lat/Long: 57.4724442/-7.3874535
Access: yes
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4728559/-7.3785723
Bicycle Parking
Access: customers
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 12
Lat/Long: 57.4724896/-7.3766328
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.4741679/-7.3840034
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.4731122/-7.3797105
Bank
Banca na h-Alba
Addr City: Baile a' Mhanaich
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LA
Atm: yes
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Contact Website: https://branches.bankofscotland.co.uk/isle-of-benbecula/balivanich
Name En: Bank of Scotland
Name Gd: Banca na h-Alba
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.4731403/-7.3780049
Microwave
Access: customers
Lat/Long: 57.4736383/-7.3881099
Atm
Lat/Long: 57.4735994/-7.3880971
Playground: swing
Lat/Long: 57.4727358/-7.3888595
Playground: structure
Lat/Long: 57.4728036/-7.3888756
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.4725613/-7.3894443
Vacuum Cleaner
Lat/Long: 57.4741717/-7.3869253
Compressed Air
Lat/Long: 57.474189/-7.386926
Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: HS7 68
Lat/Long: 57.4735723/-7.3781599
Charging Station
Access: yes
Addr Postcode: HS7 5LA
Capacity: 2
Fee: no
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW
Lat/Long: 57.4724604/-7.3860551
Àrd an Fheannaig
Natural: cape
Lat/Long: 57.4752304/-7.3867217
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4707728/-7.3776422
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4708215/-7.3786656
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4708668/-7.3798454
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.470926/-7.3809752
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4711702/-7.3820876
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.471554/-7.3819863
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4723147/-7.381792
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4729745/-7.3815726
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4723329/-7.3751825
Charging Station
Access: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Ref: 53509
Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW
Website: https://chargeplacescotland.org/cpmap/chargepoint/2337445/
Lat/Long: 57.4729161/-7.376826
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.473702/-7.383494
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: small_installation
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.4712162/-7.3773024
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