Cnoc Maothaig

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Maothaig

Postbox at Crulivig HS2 91. Royal Mail list this box as &#039;Crulivig&#039;. — Postbox at Crulivig Credit: David Bremner

Cnoc Maothaig, also known as Knock Moy, is a prominent hill located in the county of Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Northwest Highlands, near the village of Achnasheen. With an elevation of approximately 551 meters (1,808 feet), Cnoc Maothaig offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rocky terrain and heather-covered slopes, which are common features of the Scottish Highlands. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, thanks to its relatively easy accessibility and the rewarding vistas it provides.

Cnoc Maothaig is part of the larger mountain range known as the Strathfarrar Munros, which encompasses a collection of peaks in the area. The hill itself is not classified as a Munro, which is a Scottish term for a mountain over 3,000 feet (914 meters) in height, but it still attracts many visitors who are eager to explore the region's natural beauty.

The surrounding area of Ross-shire is known for its rich wildlife and diverse flora. The hill is home to various bird species, including golden eagles and ptarmigans, while the lower slopes are populated by red deer and mountain hares. During the spring and summer months, the hill is adorned with vibrant wildflowers, adding to its picturesque charm.

Overall, Cnoc Maothaig provides visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, offering breathtaking views, wildlife encounters, and a tranquil escape into nature.

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Cnoc Maothaig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.209534/-6.7927581 or Grid Reference NB1834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Postbox at Crulivig

HS2 91. Royal Mail list this box as 'Crulivig'.

David Bremner

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

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

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

Jo and Steve Turner

View towards Circebost Pier

David Martin

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

Mussel farm at Iarsiadar

To the east of the Bernara Bridge between Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh and the Isle of Lewis.

M J Richardson

Low cloud over Great Bernera

A thin bank of cloud over the sea. Looking northeast from the B8059 near Lundale.

M J Richardson

Rough pasture near Lundale

Looking east towards Callanish, across Loch Ròg.

M J Richardson

Croftland, Circebost, Great Bernera

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

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