Sìthean Beag

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sìthean Beag

Great Bernera bridges The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge. — Great Bernera bridges Credit: Catherine Morgan

Sìthean Beag, also known as Little Fairy Hill, is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It forms a part of the stunning landscape of the Scottish Highlands and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Rising to a height of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet), Sìthean Beag is characterized by its gentle slopes and lush vegetation. The hill is covered with heather, grasses, and scattered birch trees, providing a picturesque setting for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The summit of Sìthean Beag offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding area, including the nearby Loch Rosque and the towering peaks of the Torridon mountains in the distance. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Isle of Skye.

Hikers and walkers can access Sìthean Beag via a well-maintained trail that leads to the top. The path is relatively easy to navigate, making it suitable for people of various fitness levels. Along the way, visitors may encounter various wildlife species such as red deer, eagles, and other birdlife.

The hill is steeped in folklore and legend, with local tales often referring to fairies and mythical creatures inhabiting the area. The name "Sìthean Beag" itself refers to the belief that the hill was once a meeting place for fairies.

Overall, Sìthean Beag is a captivating natural landmark in Ross-shire, offering both physical and visual delights to those who venture to its summit.

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Sìthean Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.194273/-6.8043613 or Grid Reference NB1732. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Bernera bridges

The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.

Catherine Morgan

"The Bridge Across the Atlantic"

Bernera Bridge is one of several bridges which claim to span the Atlantic Ocean. This one connects the Lewis mainland with the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Note the standing stones on the far side of the bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Bernera Bridge

Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Link

Colin Smith

Sea Kayakers by Port a Chruidh

Kayakers who have come from Miavaig / Miabhaig and are heading eastwards, having just passed below Bernera Bridge. The mainland of Lewis is on the far side of the 1953 bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Lewisian Gneiss

Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. Link

Colin Smith

Stone Circle by Bernera Bridge

Ancient stone circle on a mound above the north end of the bridge. the stones are part of the famous Callanish complex of standing stones.

Colin Smith

Cleitir Stone Circle

Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.

Colin Smith

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?

Jo and Steve Turner

Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Standing stones by Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Great Bernera: postbox № HS2 82 and a ruined croft house

This postbox stands at the southern end of the island, a few hundred yards from the Bernera Bridge. Behind it, we see a ruined croft house, so common in the Scottish islands.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: the telephone box

Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91

This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.

Chris Downer

Great Bernera Road Bridge

Great Bernera lies in Loch Roag on the north-west coast of Lewis and is linked to it by a road bridge. Built in 1953, the bridge was the first pre-stressed concrete bridge in Europe. The main settlement on the island is Breaclete (Gaelic: Breacleit). I was here bagging the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill.

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