Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh

Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh is a hill located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Scottish Highlands and is situated near the village of Garve. The hill has an elevation of 526 meters (1,726 feet) and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh is covered in heather and grass, providing a picturesque setting for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The terrain is relatively steep in some areas, but there are well-defined paths and trails that make it accessible for visitors of different fitness levels.

The hill is also abundant in wildlife, with various species of birds, including golden eagles and peregrine falcons, often seen soaring above. Red deer and mountain hares are common sightings on the slopes, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

At the summit of Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh, on a clear day, one can enjoy breathtaking views of the nearby Loch Garve and the surrounding mountains, such as Ben Wyvis and the Torridon Hills. The peaceful and serene atmosphere at the top makes it a perfect spot for picnics or simply taking in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh is a popular destination for hillwalkers and climbers who seek to challenge themselves and explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish countryside. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner looking for a scenic adventure, Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of Ross-shire.

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Cnoc Buaile Dhonnachaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.223223/-6.7459473 or Grid Reference NB2135. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch na Muilne

David Dixon

Croft near Breasclete

David Dixon

House on a hill near Breasclete

David Dixon

Farm Track at Breascleit

David Dixon

Sheep grazing at Breascleit

David Dixon

Polythene tunnel greenhouse on the shore of Loch RÃ²g an Ear

David Dixon

Derelict Mill near Breasclete

David Dixon

View towards Loch Gealava

David Dixon

Abandoned Croft at Breascleit

Peter Moore

Pentland Road

Better grazing as the road nears Breasclete.

Alan Reid

Calanais/Callanish XIII, Calanais, Isle of Lewis

This stone setting lies on a small island in Tòb na Faodhail and is described in the 1976 edition of Discovery and Excavation in Scotland as, "Four low piles of rounded stones; a hollow between them; a prostrate slab lying on the NW pile; all within an area 4m square. The rectangular slab, 1.30m x 0.55m x 0.09m (average), appears to have been worked".

Claire Pegrum

Breasclete Park cairn

A cairn found, excavated and partly removed during road improvement works. Link

Sandy Gerrard

Stonefield standing stone

Despite appearances this standing stone is in its original position and was found following peat cutting in this area around 1923. The stone is also known as Callanish XII. Link

Sandy Gerrard

Beannan Beag

The low hill to the left here is composed of distinctive and unusual rocks known (ungrammatically) as the Cleitichean Beag dykes. They belong to the Palaeoproterozoic Younger Basic suite which was intruded into the Lewisian gneiss about 2800 to 2700 million years ago.

Anne Burgess

Boat at Rubha Arspaig

Upturned boat by the fish oil factory at Tob Bhreascleit, an inlet off the sea loch, Loch Rog an Ear.

Colin Smith

Crofting strip

Lush grass, much favoured by migrating geese, on a crofting strip in the village of Breascleit. The water in the distance is Loch Roag.

James Allan

Largest house in Breascleit

Architecturally a complete contrast to the other houses in the small village of Breascleit, this building has a history. Currently it forms flats owned by the local council but it was originally built in 1895 for the Northern Lighthouse Board as residences for families of the keepers working on the Flannan Isles lighthouse (NA7247) about 25 miles offshore from Breascleit. It must have been a sad place just five years after it was built when in December 1900 all three keepers vanished without trace from the island. Many are the rumours that have grown up concerning their mysterious disappearance (including some involving sea monsters and abduction by aliens) but it seems most probable that they were swept to their deaths by a huge Atlantic wave. Two of them left widows who lived in this house, one with four and the other with two young children.

James Allan