Beinn Mocacleit

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Beinn Mocacleit

Section of abandoned road next to the B8011
Section of abandoned road next to the B8011 Credit: David Gearing

Beinn Mocacleit is a prominent hill located in the Ross-shire region of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 375 meters (1,230 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, which means it stands between 2,500 and 3,000 feet in height.

Situated in the northwest Highlands, Beinn Mocacleit is part of a range known as the Fannichs, which is renowned for its rugged and picturesque landscapes. The hill is surrounded by other notable peaks such as Sgurr Breac, Sgurr nan Clach Geala, and Meall a' Chrasgaidh, making it a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers.

The ascent to the summit of Beinn Mocacleit can be challenging, with steep slopes and rocky terrain, but the reward is breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, one can see the sweeping vistas of lochs, including Loch Fannich and Loch Glascarnoch, as well as the neighboring hills and mountains stretching as far as the eye can see.

The area surrounding Beinn Mocacleit is rich in wildlife and boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. Golden eagles, red deer, and mountain hares are some of the species that can be spotted in this region. The hill is also home to various plant species, including heather, bilberry, and mosses.

Overall, Beinn Mocacleit is a magnificent hill that offers outdoor enthusiasts a challenging and rewarding experience, with its stunning natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

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Beinn Mocacleit Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.145668/-6.8246092 or Grid Reference NB1627. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Section of abandoned road next to the B8011
Section of abandoned road next to the B8011
Old and new roads. looking west along the B8011 in West Lewis with the new twin-track road on the left and the original single track road on the right.  At the moment the old road still has a reasonable tarred surface and is used by cyclists and walkers.
Old and new roads.
looking west along the B8011 in West Lewis with the new twin-track road on the left and the original single track road on the right. At the moment the old road still has a reasonable tarred surface and is used by cyclists and walkers.
Peat cutting, West Lewis. Peat cutting near the roadside - miles from any settlement.
Peat cutting, West Lewis.
Peat cutting near the roadside - miles from any settlement.
Unnamed Lochan South of the B8011 Road. There are countless unnamed Lochs and Lochans on West Lewis.
Unnamed Lochan South of the B8011 Road.
There are countless unnamed Lochs and Lochans on West Lewis.
Old Road Part of the old B8011 road looking west.
Old Road
Part of the old B8011 road looking west.
Open Moorland West of the B8011
Open Moorland
West of the B8011
Lochan on the Moorland Unnamed on the OS map.
Lochan on the Moorland
Unnamed on the OS map.
Cairn on the Lower Slopes of Sgeun East of the Scaliscro road.
Cairn on the Lower Slopes of Sgeun
East of the Scaliscro road.
End of the double track Single track running starts again on the road to Uig.
End of the double track
Single track running starts again on the road to Uig.
Beinn Mocacleit and moorland Moorland off the road to Uig.
Beinn Mocacleit and moorland
Moorland off the road to Uig.
Ruins of a sheiling, Cnoc Gorm Lonely ruin on a hillside a few hundred metres from the B8011 across cleg infested bog and rock.
Ruins of a sheiling, Cnoc Gorm
Lonely ruin on a hillside a few hundred metres from the B8011 across cleg infested bog and rock.
Druim Mor Long stretches of the B8011 have been realigned, as here. The old single-track road is off to the left of this photo. Older maps, showing the previous alignment, may confuse.
Druim Mor
Long stretches of the B8011 have been realigned, as here. The old single-track road is off to the left of this photo. Older maps, showing the previous alignment, may confuse.
Druim Mor These twin cairns are conspicuous from the B8011, indeed there is a parking space nearby, but they do not mark a summit or other feature and I have not established the reason for their presence.
Recently the B8011 has been realigned and upgraded to a two-lane road.  The original, single-track route is clearly seen above the right-hand cairn.  The modern road can just be seen to the right of the base of that cairn.
Druim Mor
These twin cairns are conspicuous from the B8011, indeed there is a parking space nearby, but they do not mark a summit or other feature and I have not established the reason for their presence. Recently the B8011 has been realigned and upgraded to a two-lane road. The original, single-track route is clearly seen above the right-hand cairn. The modern road can just be seen to the right of the base of that cairn.
Show me another place!

Beinn Mocacleit is located at Grid Ref: NB1627 (Lat: 58.145668, Lng: -6.8246092)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///trickling.smoke.inclined. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Located within 500m of 58.145668,-6.8246092
Airighean Beinn Mocacleit
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.1427359/-6.8209441
Beinn Mocacleit
Ele: 175
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 58.1454313/-6.8246885
Cnoc Gearraidh Beinn Mocacleit
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.1480032/-6.8242727
Gearraidh Beinn Mocacleit
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.1484619/-6.8292281
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