Huiseabhal Beag

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Huiseabhal Beag

Hùisinis beach from the west
Hùisinis beach from the west Credit: shikari

Huiseabhal Beag is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Outer Hebrides archipelago, specifically on the Isle of Harris. Standing at an impressive height of 489 meters (1,604 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the nearby North Atlantic Ocean.

The terrain of Huiseabhal Beag is predominantly rocky and rugged, with steep slopes that can provide a challenging climb for experienced hikers and mountaineers. The hill is characterized by its distinctive shape and prominent summit, which is often shrouded in mist or clouds, adding to its mystical allure.

The flora and fauna found on Huiseabhal Beag are diverse and unique to the region. The lower slopes are covered in heather, grasses, and wildflowers, while the higher elevations are home to hardy alpine plants. The hill also serves as a habitat for various bird species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red-throated divers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Huiseabhal Beag holds historical and cultural significance. It is part of the rich Gaelic heritage of the Outer Hebrides, with many local legends and stories associated with the hill. Its strategic location also made it a point of interest during ancient times, as it provided a vantage point for monitoring the surrounding area.

Whether you are an avid hiker seeking a challenge or simply a nature enthusiast looking for stunning views, Huiseabhal Beag is a must-visit destination in Inverness-shire. Its majestic presence and untouched wilderness make it a true gem of the Scottish landscape.

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Huiseabhal Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.001359/-7.0764702 or Grid Reference NB0012. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hùisinis beach from the west
Hùisinis beach from the west
Barrow or old hut foundations west of Hùisinis
Barrow or old hut foundations west of Hùisinis
Houses at Hùisinis
Houses at Hùisinis
Postbox at Hùisinis
Postbox at Hùisinis
Approaching Huisinis Fourteen miles of scenic, twisting single-track road ends at this tiny settlement and beach.
Approaching Huisinis
Fourteen miles of scenic, twisting single-track road ends at this tiny settlement and beach.
Coast of North Harris Looking south from the side of the B887 just east of Huisinis.
Coast of North Harris
Looking south from the side of the B887 just east of Huisinis.
Huisinis Seaweed on the beach had been left by a recent storm.
The calf in the road would not budge, and had to be driven round in order to get to the car park which is just beyond the cattle grid.
Huisinis
Seaweed on the beach had been left by a recent storm. The calf in the road would not budge, and had to be driven round in order to get to the car park which is just beyond the cattle grid.
Jetty and slipway at Huisinis Looking north into Caolas an Scarp.
Jetty and slipway at Huisinis
Looking north into Caolas an Scarp.
Caolas an Scarp Looking north from a small hilltop just west of Huisinis.
Caolas an Scarp
Looking north from a small hilltop just west of Huisinis.
View over Huisinis Looking east over the rooftops of the few dwellings in this remote settlement.
View over Huisinis
Looking east over the rooftops of the few dwellings in this remote settlement.
View from the Stiamar path between Huisinis and Crabhadail Caolas an Scarp from the Stiamar, the old school path from Huisinis to the shielings at Crabhadail. The island to the left is Scarp and the white sands of Meilin are on the right.
View from the Stiamar path between Huisinis and Crabhadail
Caolas an Scarp from the Stiamar, the old school path from Huisinis to the shielings at Crabhadail. The island to the left is Scarp and the white sands of Meilin are on the right.
Traigh Mheilein  beach Apparently it rains in the Hebrides.
Traigh Mheilein beach
Apparently it rains in the Hebrides.
Traigh Mheilein beach
Traigh Mheilein beach
Lost at sea One yellow wellie.  Anyone?
Lost at sea
One yellow wellie. Anyone?
Happy campers Having driven the switchback road to get to this lovely spot, most of the inhabitants in the camper vans were happy.  Except yours truly whose wife had had to endure the white knuckle ride, including bumps and encounters with aggressive "coos" along the way <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4675179">NB0109 : Whit you lookin it?</a>.  But the view was worth it!
Happy campers
Having driven the switchback road to get to this lovely spot, most of the inhabitants in the camper vans were happy. Except yours truly whose wife had had to endure the white knuckle ride, including bumps and encounters with aggressive "coos" along the way NB0109 : Whit you lookin it?. But the view was worth it!
Beitearsaig Bay and Rubh' an Tothain headland If you forgot to look the other way from Huisinis and its lovely beach from this point, here's what you would have seen.
Beitearsaig Bay and Rubh' an Tothain headland
If you forgot to look the other way from Huisinis and its lovely beach from this point, here's what you would have seen.
Panorama of Bagh Huisinis View from a vantage point above the bay.
Panorama of Bagh Huisinis
View from a vantage point above the bay.
The beach at Huisinis
The beach at Huisinis
Show me another place!

Huiseabhal Beag is located at Grid Ref: NB0012 (Lat: 58.001359, Lng: -7.0764702)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///twigs.convinces.baseless. Near Tarbert, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Located within 500m of 58.001359,-7.0764702
Huiseabhal Beag
Ele: 306
Name En: Husival Beag
Name Gd: Huiseabhal Beag
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 58.0009715/-7.0811802
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