Cnoc Leathan

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

Cnoc Leathan

Hynish Farm
Hynish Farm Credit: Richard Webb

Cnoc Leathan is a prominent hill located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is part of the stunning mountainous landscape that characterizes this region. Standing at an elevation of approximately 600 meters (1,970 feet), Cnoc Leathan offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

The hill is known for its distinctive shape, with a broad and rounded summit that gives it its name, which translates to "broad hill" in Gaelic. Its slopes are covered in heather, creating a vibrant purple hue during the summer months. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds and small mammals.

Cnoc Leathan is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. Several trails lead to its summit, catering to different levels of difficulty and offering options for both experienced climbers and casual walkers. The ascent can be challenging in some sections, but the rewarding views from the top make it well worth the effort.

The hill is also steeped in history, with ancient remnants of settlements and structures scattered throughout its slopes. It is believed that Cnoc Leathan has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and archaeological discoveries have included stone tools and pottery fragments.

Overall, Cnoc Leathan in Argyllshire is a picturesque and historically significant hill, attracting visitors from near and far who seek to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish landscape and uncover its rich cultural heritage.

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Cnoc Leathan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.447091/-6.9239311 or Grid Reference NL9639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hynish Farm
Hynish Farm
Gateway, Hynish Looks to be part of the lighthouse base, I would suspect this was an access road to a reservoir used to flush sand out of the harbour.
Gateway, Hynish
Looks to be part of the lighthouse base, I would suspect this was an access road to a reservoir used to flush sand out of the harbour.
Masonry, Hynish signal tower Ross of Mull granite with very tight mortar, presumably the same technique used on lighthouses in exposed places.  The tower was used as the pre-radio communication with Skerryvore.
Masonry, Hynish signal tower
Ross of Mull granite with very tight mortar, presumably the same technique used on lighthouses in exposed places. The tower was used as the pre-radio communication with Skerryvore.
Northern Light plaque "Hynish Signal Tower, 1843
In use from 1846 to 1937 for signalling by semaphore to Skerryvore Lighthouse 12 miles to the southwest."

12 miles is about 19km.  The lighthouse was visible today, it is famed for its elegance and is a fine sight even from here.
Northern Light plaque
"Hynish Signal Tower, 1843 In use from 1846 to 1937 for signalling by semaphore to Skerryvore Lighthouse 12 miles to the southwest." 12 miles is about 19km. The lighthouse was visible today, it is famed for its elegance and is a fine sight even from here.
Lighthouse keeper's accommodation, Hynish For families and the keepers when not on duty out on Skerryvore.  After being empty for a while the buildings have been restored for housing.
Lighthouse keeper's accommodation, Hynish
For families and the keepers when not on duty out on Skerryvore. After being empty for a while the buildings have been restored for housing.
Farmland, Hynish View towards Càrnan Mòr and the Golf Ball, an air traffic control radar.
Farmland, Hynish
View towards Càrnan Mòr and the Golf Ball, an air traffic control radar.
Hynish Harbour Built to transfer building materials, mainly Mull granite to the Skerryvore Lighthouse construction site. The build up of sand was countered by periodically emptying a reservoir into the harbour. The culvert and reservoir are still there.
Hynish Harbour
Built to transfer building materials, mainly Mull granite to the Skerryvore Lighthouse construction site. The build up of sand was countered by periodically emptying a reservoir into the harbour. The culvert and reservoir are still there.
Houses, Hynish Restored and now in residential use.
Houses, Hynish
Restored and now in residential use.
Pier, Hynish Built to service the construction and maintenance  of the Skerryvore Lighthouse.
Pier, Hynish
Built to service the construction and maintenance of the Skerryvore Lighthouse.
Rainbow at Hynish shore
Rainbow at Hynish shore
Hynish, Isle of Tiree - Pier The disused dock of the former shore station for the Skerryvore Lighthouse
Hynish, Isle of Tiree - Pier
The disused dock of the former shore station for the Skerryvore Lighthouse
Old CEL Roller at West Hynish
Old CEL Roller at West Hynish
Coast near West Hynish Nice deep layer of rather pungent seaweed washed ashore here.
Coast near West Hynish
Nice deep layer of rather pungent seaweed washed ashore here.
Dry stone dyke on Beinn Hynish A very popular location for wall is along the ridge line of hills, and in terms of Tiree this is a big as it gets.
Dry stone dyke on Beinn Hynish
A very popular location for wall is along the ridge line of hills, and in terms of Tiree this is a big as it gets.
Farm buildings near Hynish A collection of tin buildings and mobile homes complete with sheepdogs.  It did have the feeling that the whole lot would blow away when a serious wind blew.
Farm buildings near Hynish
A collection of tin buildings and mobile homes complete with sheepdogs. It did have the feeling that the whole lot would blow away when a serious wind blew.
Near the fort When I was here I was convinced that this was the location of the fort on the map.  The high ground on either sided and the parallel ridges remains of ditch systems.      Although it could be that the hill I'm standing on was the site.
Near the fort
When I was here I was convinced that this was the location of the fort on the map. The high ground on either sided and the parallel ridges remains of ditch systems. Although it could be that the hill I'm standing on was the site.
Port Snoig This is typical of this section of coastline.  Small sandy beaches and lots of rocks.
Port Snoig
This is typical of this section of coastline. Small sandy beaches and lots of rocks.
Pebble Quarry The pebbles are crushed and used as aggregate.
Pebble Quarry
The pebbles are crushed and used as aggregate.
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Cnoc Leathan is located at Grid Ref: NL9639 (Lat: 56.447091, Lng: -6.9239311)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Located within 500m of 56.447091,-6.9239311
Dùn Shiadair
Archaeological Site: tumulus
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 56.4442795/-6.9273865
Ben Hynish
Ele: 126
Name Gd: Beinn Haoidhnis
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q24641651
Lat/Long: 56.451153/-6.9244159
Cnoc Leathan
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 56.4469752/-6.9251239
Uamh nan Calman
Natural: cave_entrance
Lat/Long: 56.4432979/-6.92585
Sloc Leum an Eich
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 56.4430604/-6.92462
Port Ceit
Natural: beach
Lat/Long: 56.44312/-6.9270283
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