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Beinn nan Corrafidheag

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

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Beinn nan Corrafidheag

Loch Eishort A beautiful isolated loch in a remote corner of Duirinish. The outflow river flows 1/2 km before tumbling some 200 metres over the perpendicular cliffs into Moonen Bay. This sensational drop of water can only be viewed from a distance, unless approaching by boat.
Loch Eishort Credit: Glen Breaden

Beinn nan Corrafidheag is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the stunning Highland region, approximately 8 miles southeast of the town of Fort Augustus. With an elevation of 1,066 meters (3,497 feet), it is considered a Corbett, a term used in Scotland to classify hills between 2,500 and 3,000 feet.

The hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Loch Ness, which is famous for its legendary monster, Nessie. Beinn nan Corrafidheag boasts a rugged and rocky terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a challenging adventure.

The ascent to the summit of Beinn nan Corrafidheag can be approached from several routes, with the most common starting point being the hamlet of Whitebridge. The hike typically takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete, with the final stretch requiring some scrambling over boulders.

Once at the top, hikers are rewarded with panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, lochs, and glens. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Beinn nan Corrafidheag.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and various bird species. It provides a habitat for wildlife such as red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles.

Overall, Beinn nan Corrafidheag offers a challenging yet rewarding outdoor experience, showcasing the natural beauty and ruggedness of the Scottish Highlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.422713/-6.7148204 or Grid Reference NG1746. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Eishort A beautiful isolated loch in a remote corner of Duirinish. The outflow river flows 1/2 km before tumbling some 200 metres over the perpendicular cliffs into Moonen Bay. This sensational drop of water can only be viewed from a distance, unless approaching by boat.
Loch Eishort
A beautiful isolated loch in a remote corner of Duirinish. The outflow river flows 1/2 km before tumbling some 200 metres over the perpendicular cliffs into Moonen Bay. This sensational drop of water can only be viewed from a distance, unless approaching by boat.
Gate in the deer fence A very large area of the hillside on the west side of the Hamara River south of Glendale has been planted with deciduous trees. The OS map shows parts of the hillside as woodland, but the trees are only about 2 feet tall at the moment. To keep the trees from being nibbled by deer, miles of fence has been erected. This was the only gate I found in the fence.
Gate in the deer fence
A very large area of the hillside on the west side of the Hamara River south of Glendale has been planted with deciduous trees. The OS map shows parts of the hillside as woodland, but the trees are only about 2 feet tall at the moment. To keep the trees from being nibbled by deer, miles of fence has been erected. This was the only gate I found in the fence.
Allt Dearg gorge The small burn flows through a deep and very narrow gorge just here. The burn is a tributary of the Hamara River which flows through Glen Dale.
Allt Dearg gorge
The small burn flows through a deep and very narrow gorge just here. The burn is a tributary of the Hamara River which flows through Glen Dale.
Shielings above the gorge The patch of green grass and scattering of stones on the moor, centrally in this picture, is certainly the ruins of a building, probably shielings. Unfortunately, the deep Allt Dearg gorge lies between the photographer and the ruins, so without a long detour, I couldn't get any closer.
Shielings above the gorge
The patch of green grass and scattering of stones on the moor, centrally in this picture, is certainly the ruins of a building, probably shielings. Unfortunately, the deep Allt Dearg gorge lies between the photographer and the ruins, so without a long detour, I couldn't get any closer.
Allt Dearg gorge This view is upstream. The impressive gorge is narrow, straight and vertically-sided
Allt Dearg gorge
This view is upstream. The impressive gorge is narrow, straight and vertically-sided
Allt Dearg gorge This view is downstream. The impressive gorge is very deep, straight and narrow, and has virtually sheer sides.
Allt Dearg gorge
This view is downstream. The impressive gorge is very deep, straight and narrow, and has virtually sheer sides.
Allt Dearg gorge, crossing point Towards the top of the gorge, it is possible to scramble down one side and up the other, shortening the detour required to get across the small river.
Allt Dearg gorge, crossing point
Towards the top of the gorge, it is possible to scramble down one side and up the other, shortening the detour required to get across the small river.
Allt Dearg gorge, upstream from a crossing point It is possible to scramble down one side of the gorge and up the other at this point. The alternative way across the small river is to walk a lot further upstream. The water level is very low at the moment, after several weeks with very little rainfall on Skye. It could be that at times of higher flow, the river would not be safe to cross here.
Allt Dearg gorge, upstream from a crossing point
It is possible to scramble down one side of the gorge and up the other at this point. The alternative way across the small river is to walk a lot further upstream. The water level is very low at the moment, after several weeks with very little rainfall on Skye. It could be that at times of higher flow, the river would not be safe to cross here.
Rock outcrop on Beinn nan Corrafidheag The eastern slopes of the hill are largely featureless heather moorland. The heather and moss has grown very deep here, and in spite of dry conditions, it was tough walking.
Rock outcrop on Beinn nan Corrafidheag
The eastern slopes of the hill are largely featureless heather moorland. The heather and moss has grown very deep here, and in spite of dry conditions, it was tough walking.
Duirinish moorland No roads, houses or people here, just birds and red deer, and acres and acres of moorland. Here the view is from the eastern slope of Beinn nan Corrafidheag across Bràigh na Cloiche to Ben Corkeval.
Duirinish moorland
No roads, houses or people here, just birds and red deer, and acres and acres of moorland. Here the view is from the eastern slope of Beinn nan Corrafidheag across Bràigh na Cloiche to Ben Corkeval.
Summit plateau of Beinn nan Corrafidheag Being clad in a thick layer of peat, and exposed to the blasts of wind and rain from the south west, the flattish tops of most of the hills here are usually soggy and riven with often impassible bogs between the peat hags. Just now, all is dry, as there has been no worthwhile rain on Skye for a couple of months. This view is north, with Biod an Athair being the high point in the distance, and the Outer Hebridean Isle of Harris on the horizon.
Summit plateau of Beinn nan Corrafidheag
Being clad in a thick layer of peat, and exposed to the blasts of wind and rain from the south west, the flattish tops of most of the hills here are usually soggy and riven with often impassible bogs between the peat hags. Just now, all is dry, as there has been no worthwhile rain on Skye for a couple of months. This view is north, with Biod an Athair being the high point in the distance, and the Outer Hebridean Isle of Harris on the horizon.
On the summit of Beinn nan Corrafidheag This is the flattish top of Beinn nan Corrafidheag. The actual summit is in the next grid square, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG1646">NG1646</a>, a couple of metres higher than the point where this photograph was taken. The distant high point is Waterstein Head, while on the horizon, Eabhal on North Uist is prominent.
On the summit of Beinn nan Corrafidheag
This is the flattish top of Beinn nan Corrafidheag. The actual summit is in the next grid square, NG1646, a couple of metres higher than the point where this photograph was taken. The distant high point is Waterstein Head, while on the horizon, Eabhal on North Uist is prominent.
Summit view from Beinn nan Corrafidheag This picture is taken looking north east from the summit plateau of the hill. Buildings in Glendale are visible in the middle distance. Further away, the Waternish Peninsula stretches north beyond Loch Dunvegan.
Summit view from Beinn nan Corrafidheag
This picture is taken looking north east from the summit plateau of the hill. Buildings in Glendale are visible in the middle distance. Further away, the Waternish Peninsula stretches north beyond Loch Dunvegan.
Allt Airigh Mhurchaidh The burn flows ENE from Ben Vratabreck.
Allt Airigh Mhurchaidh
The burn flows ENE from Ben Vratabreck.
An odd rock This outcrop, about the size of a Transit van, stands out from quite a distance away, as it lies within a flattish and otherwise largely featureless bealach.
An odd rock
This outcrop, about the size of a Transit van, stands out from quite a distance away, as it lies within a flattish and otherwise largely featureless bealach.
View over the rock Looking down Bràigh na Cloiche from on top of the hillock that lies behind an unusual rock outcrop. (See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3000816">NG1745 : An odd rock</a>). The entire feature has the look of being a burial mound, but its origin is actually quite natural.
View over the rock
Looking down Bràigh na Cloiche from on top of the hillock that lies behind an unusual rock outcrop. (See also NG1745 : An odd rock). The entire feature has the look of being a burial mound, but its origin is actually quite natural.
Fence junction in Bràigh na Cloiche Miles of fences cross the moorland here. The metal fence posts of an earlier fence can also be seen, so the boundary they mark must be deemed important. The hill is Ben Corkeval.
Fence junction in Bràigh na Cloiche
Miles of fences cross the moorland here. The metal fence posts of an earlier fence can also be seen, so the boundary they mark must be deemed important. The hill is Ben Corkeval.
Bràigh na Cloiche A largely featureless grassy bealach between Ben Corkeval and Beinn nan Corrafidheag.
Bràigh na Cloiche
A largely featureless grassy bealach between Ben Corkeval and Beinn nan Corrafidheag.
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Beinn nan Corrafidheag is located at Grid Ref: NG1746 (Lat: 57.422713, Lng: -6.7148204)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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