Cnoc Seasgair

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Seasgair

Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond. — Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Credit: Gus Macdonald

Cnoc Seasgair is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the larger mountain range known as the Northwest Highlands, which stretches across the western part of Scotland.

Standing at an elevation of approximately 776 meters (2,546 feet), Cnoc Seasgair offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its strategic position allows hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to admire the rugged beauty of the Highlands, with its vast moorlands, deep valleys, and sparkling lochs. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant Isle of Skye.

The hill is characterized by its steep slopes, particularly on its eastern and northern sides, which provide a challenging ascent for experienced climbers. The terrain is mainly composed of heather and grass, interspersed with rocky outcrops, making it a haven for wildlife such as red deer, grouse, and eagles.

Access to Cnoc Seasgair is relatively straightforward, as there are well-defined trails leading to its summit. The most popular route starts from the nearby village of Achnasheen, where hikers can follow a path that gradually ascends through the surrounding forest before reaching the open moorland. The hike typically takes around 3-4 hours round trip, depending on fitness levels and weather conditions.

Cnoc Seasgair offers a rewarding and memorable experience for outdoor enthusiasts, providing them with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cnoc Seasgair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.222316/-6.8009125 or Grid Reference NB1836. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha

Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.

Gus Macdonald

Craft workshop in Kirkibost

One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.

Gus Macdonald

Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost

Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour

Gus Macdonald

View towards Circebost Pier

David Martin

Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view

Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.

Chris Downer

Croftland, Circebost, Great Bernera

Looking across Loch Ròg an Ear (East Loch Roag) towards Eilean Chearstaigh.

Claire Pegrum

Lazy beds below Cnoc Righseodh, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

Claire Pegrum

Shieling above Tob ChÃ¨urabhagh, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

Tob Chèurabhagh is a bay at the southern end of Loch Riosaigh.

Claire Pegrum

Stepping stones across Loch nan Geadraisean, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

The OS 1:25,000 map shows the body of water to be called Loch na Muilne this side of the stepping stones and Loch nan Geadraisean beyond. On the OS 1:50,000 map it is all called Loch nan Geadraisean.

Claire Pegrum

Mill lade, Breacleit Norse mill, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

The lade carried water to the mill from Loch na Muilne. See Link

for information about the mill.

Claire Pegrum

Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

From Discovery and Excavation in Scotland, 1976: "On grassy ridge 100m N of road, 25m E of track through Croft 24, Kirkibost. A large prone slab approx. 3.55m x 1.35m, thickness varying from 0.25-0.45m, lying in peat on a grassy ridge. The lower end appears to be surrounded by packing stones and there is a void under the centre of the stone. This stone was brought to our notice by Mr Norman MacDonald of Kirkibost."

Claire Pegrum

Possible fallen standing stone, Circebost, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

This stone lies approximately 80m ESE of NB1734 : Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh. The croft owner, who is the grandson of Norman MacDonald who originally brought Callanish XV to archaeologists' attention, believes it to be fallen standing stone.

Claire Pegrum

Looking down at Circebost

Circebost or Kirkibost is a tiny settlement on Great Bernera. This island is now connected to Lewis by a short pre-stressed concrete bridge. In 1953 when it was built it was and remains the first bridge of such material in Europe. The settlemenr is also important as it is the first planned crofting township in the Outer Hebrides, though I think town is a lofty description for such a small group of houses.

Malcolm Neal