Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt

A slipway in Loch Miabhaig Credit: Alan Reid

Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, within the Scottish Highlands. The name translates to "Hill between Two Streams" in English, which aptly describes its geographical position. This hill stands at an elevation of approximately 387 meters (1,270 feet) above sea level and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Situated near the village of Evanton, Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Cromarty Firth. Its distinct shape, with a rounded summit and steep slopes, makes it easily recognizable from a distance.

The hill is covered in a mixture of heather and grass, providing a diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. Wildflowers such as harebells and thistles can be spotted during the summer months, attracting butterflies and bees. The area is also home to several species of birds, including buzzards, kestrels, and pheasants.

Hikers can access Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt via a number of well-marked trails that lead to the summit. The ascent can be challenging due to the steepness of the slopes, but the effort is rewarded with breathtaking views at the top. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Black Isle and the distant mountains of the Cairngorms National Park.

Overall, Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt offers a picturesque and invigorating outdoor experience, showcasing the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cnoc Eadar Dhà Allt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.197896/-6.963245 or Grid Reference NB0833. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A slipway in Loch Miabhaig

Alan Reid

A slipway in Loch Miabhaig

Alan Reid

Lochan at Cragavig

An old boundary wall snakes across the moorland

Alan Reid

Cerishader: postbox № HS2 158

A small postbox on the B8011, with its back to Loch Ròg. It is emptied at 9 o'clock each morning, except Sunday.

Chris Downer

Carishader postbox

The sea inlet is part of Loch Ròg.

Alan Reid

Gleann Bhaltois (Glen Valtos) 3

Gleann Bhaltois is a spectacular example of a glacial meltwater channel. At the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago, there is thought to have been a lake where Uig Bay now lies, dammed by ice to the west. The outlet from the lake was at the head of what is now Gleann Bhaltois, and carved a deep steep-sided glen, exploiting a fault line in the rocks. A classic and diagnostic feature of a meltwater channels is that it contains a stream much too small to have carved it in the first place.

Anne Burgess

Gleann Bhaltois (Glen Valtos) 5

Gleann Bhaltois is a spectacular example of a glacial meltwater channel. At the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago, there is thought to have been a lake where Uig Bay now lies, dammed by ice to the west. The outlet from the lake was at the head of what is now Gleann Bhaltois, and carved a deep steep-sided glen, exploiting a fault line in the rocks. Following several wet days, a waterfall is draining the moor above.

Anne Burgess

Gleann Bhaltois (Glen Valtos) 6

Gleann Bhaltois is a spectacular example of a glacial meltwater channel. At the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago, there is thought to have been a lake where Uig Bay now lies, dammed by ice to the west. The outlet from the lake was at the head of what is now Gleann Bhaltois, and carved a deep steep-sided glen, exploiting a fault line in the rocks. At this point, the glen steps down from its winding upper course through a rock fall to the much straighter lower course.

Anne Burgess

Gleann Bhaltois (Glen Valtos) 7

Gleann Bhaltois is a spectacular example of a glacial meltwater channel. At the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago, there is thought to have been a lake where Uig Bay now lies, dammed by ice to the west. The outlet from the lake was at the head of what is now Gleann Bhaltois, and carved a deep steep-sided glen, exploiting a fault line in the rocks. From this point, the glen follows the straight line of the fault. The classic and diagnostic feature of a meltwater channel, well seen in this view, is that the stream it contains is too small to have carved it in the first place.

Anne Burgess

Gleann Bhaltois (Glen Valtos) 7

Anne Burgess

Name That Tune

This cheerful accordionist stands just inside a field by the cattle grid on the B8011 north of Cairisiadar. The label at his feet reads 'Name That Tune'.

Anne Burgess

Cairisiadar (Carishader)

Though the B8011 has been much improved, there are still some single-track stretches, notably where it crosses narrow bridges which have not been rebuilt, as here at Cairisiadar.

Anne Burgess

Miabhaig harbour pontoon

View from RIB afloat to pontoon at Miabhaig, Ceann A Tuath Na Hearadh (North Harris). Compare to NB0934 : Miabhaig Jetty taken by Dave Fergusson on 1 Oct 2007.

Hazel Hambidge

If you are ever up this way...

RIB moored alongside Miabhaig pontoon NB0934 : Miabhaig harbour pontoon on Ceann A Tuath Na Hearadah (North Harris) from which we enjoyed a great trip. (No financial benefit in anyway to me from posting this; simply a community service.)

Hazel Hambidge

Join the Band

Name That Tune and take a seat to have your photograph taken with the band at Carishader / Cairisiadar. Maybe it's Heather and Pete playing the field.

Colin Smith