Cnoc na Feille

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cnoc na Feille

Jetty and boat on Loch Sgealtair Credit: Alan Pickup

Cnoc na Feille, also known as Cnoc na Féithe, is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the eastern part of the county, approximately 10 miles southeast of Inverness. The hill rises to a height of 293 meters (961 feet) and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Cnoc na Feille forms part of the larger Monadhliath Mountains, which are known for their rugged beauty and diverse wildlife. The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and grassy terrain, making it a popular destination for hillwalkers and nature enthusiasts alike.

The summit of Cnoc na Feille is marked by a cairn, providing a scenic spot for visitors to rest and take in the stunning vistas of the surrounding area. On a clear day, one can see the city of Inverness, the Moray Firth, and even the distant peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

The hill is accessible via several trails and paths, with the most common starting point being the nearby village of Daviot. The ascent is relatively moderate, making it suitable for walkers of all levels of experience. The surrounding area is rich in flora and fauna, with heather, gorse, and various species of wildflowers dotting the landscape.

Cnoc na Feille offers a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cnoc na Feille Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.605708/-7.1743149 or Grid Reference NF9169. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Jetty and boat on Loch Sgealtair

Alan Pickup

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh

Sandy Gerrard

Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier

See NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier for an earlier view.

Hugh Venables

Seaweed at Lochmaddy

At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.

Anne Burgess

Taigh Chearsabhagh

The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.

Anne Burgess

MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy

The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.

Anne Burgess

MV 'Cuma'

The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.

Anne Burgess

Lochmaddy Marina

The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.

Anne Burgess

Lochmaddy Marina

This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.

Anne Burgess

Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal

MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.

Anne Burgess

On final approach to Loch Maddy

I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!

Des Colhoun