Cnoc Fad Glas

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Fad Glas

An SÃ¹ileachan Monument A monument to the Lewis land clearances <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bhaltostrust.co.uk/suileachan-project/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bhaltostrust.co.uk/suileachan-project/">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> — An SÃ¹ileachan Monument Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Cnoc Fad Glas is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 643 meters (2,110 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, which is a Scottish hill between 2,500 and 3,000 feet in height. The hill is situated in a remote and rugged area, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Cnoc Fad Glas is characterized by its distinctive peak, which is often shrouded in mist, lending an air of mystery to the hill. The terrain is mostly rocky and uneven, with patches of heather and grass covering the lower slopes. As one ascends, the vegetation becomes sparser, giving way to exposed rock formations.

The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its challenging yet rewarding nature. Several well-marked trails lead to the summit, providing visitors with various options for exploring the area. The ascent can be demanding, particularly in adverse weather conditions, so caution is advised.

From the top of Cnoc Fad Glas, visitors are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding Scottish Highlands, including nearby lochs, glens, and other hills. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the distant peaks of the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye.

Overall, Cnoc Fad Glas offers a captivating and invigorating experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape. With its challenging terrain and stunning vistas, it is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Cnoc Fad Glas Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.198823/-6.9570016 or Grid Reference NB0834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

An SÃ¹ileachan Monument

A monument to the Lewis land clearances Link

Sandy Gerrard

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

Old black house walls, Cairisiadar

Looking up An Gleann Ruadh.

Alan Reid

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