Cnoc a' Chlachain

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cnoc a' Chlachain

Path from Rubha Hunish
Path from Rubha Hunish Credit: Clive Nicholson

Cnoc a' Chlachain is a prominent hill located in the stunning region of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 277 meters (909 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is situated near the village of Invermoriston, making it easily accessible for visitors looking to explore the area's natural beauty.

The name Cnoc a' Chlachain translates to "hill of the stony place" in Gaelic, reflecting the rocky terrain that characterizes its slopes. The hill features a diverse range of vegetation, including heather, grasses, and scattered trees, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere.

As visitors ascend Cnoc a' Chlachain, they are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of Loch Ness, the world-famous freshwater loch located just a short distance away. The hill's strategic position allows for an unobstructed view of the loch's shimmering waters, surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests.

Nature enthusiasts flock to Cnoc a' Chlachain to take advantage of the numerous walking trails that crisscross its slopes. These trails provide an opportunity for hikers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking scenery while enjoying a peaceful and invigorating experience. Birdwatchers will also find the hill to be a haven, as it attracts a variety of bird species that can be observed and appreciated.

In summary, Cnoc a' Chlachain in Inverness-shire is a captivating hill that offers visitors an opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy magnificent vistas of Loch Ness and the surrounding landscape. Whether exploring its trails or simply taking in the panoramic views, a visit to this hill is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Cnoc a' Chlachain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.694038/-6.3097227 or Grid Reference NG4375. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path from Rubha Hunish
Path from Rubha Hunish
Port Gobhlaig
Port Gobhlaig
St Moluag's Church
St Moluag's Church
Loch Cleat, near Duntulm
Loch Cleat, near Duntulm
A855, Shulista The A855 is approximately 33 miles long, encircling the Trotternish Peninsula at the north end of Skye. It is single-track for much of its length, undergoing fairly frequent repair as it is mostly built on top of a peat moor. Despite nominally being a coast road, the route is more often than not inland, with only glimpses of the sea available, particularly on the east coast of Trotternish. Despite this, however, it is a spectacular drive, and reveals some of Skye's finer features <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (SABRE).
A855, Shulista
The A855 is approximately 33 miles long, encircling the Trotternish Peninsula at the north end of Skye. It is single-track for much of its length, undergoing fairly frequent repair as it is mostly built on top of a peat moor. Despite nominally being a coast road, the route is more often than not inland, with only glimpses of the sea available, particularly on the east coast of Trotternish. Despite this, however, it is a spectacular drive, and reveals some of Skye's finer features LinkExternal link (SABRE).
Kilmaluag, Innlands
Kilmaluag, Innlands
Huts beside River Kilmaluag
Huts beside River Kilmaluag
Greenhill Cottage, Kendram
Greenhill Cottage, Kendram
Kendram, Balmacqueen Road
Kendram, Balmacqueen Road
Entering Kilmaluag, A855 The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin.
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Entering Kilmaluag, A855
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
Road to Balmaqueen
Road to Balmaqueen
Lower Aird
Lower Aird
Port Gobhlaig
Port Gobhlaig
Rocky beach, Port Gobhlaig
Rocky beach, Port Gobhlaig
Lone cow
Lone cow
The Byre
The Byre
St Moluag's Church In the United Kingdom, a scheduled monument is a 'nationally important' archaeological site or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change.
There are about 20,000 scheduled monuments in England representing about 37,000 heritage assets. Of the tens of thousands of scheduled monuments in the UK, most are inconspicuous archaeological sites, but some are large ruins.
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St Moluag's Church
In the United Kingdom, a scheduled monument is a 'nationally important' archaeological site or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change. There are about 20,000 scheduled monuments in England representing about 37,000 heritage assets. Of the tens of thousands of scheduled monuments in the UK, most are inconspicuous archaeological sites, but some are large ruins. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Kilmaluag Cemetery
Kilmaluag Cemetery
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Cnoc a' Chlachain is located at Grid Ref: NG4375 (Lat: 57.694038, Lng: -6.3097227)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 57.694038,-6.3097227
Turning Circle
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.6942893/-6.3044255
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 57.694848/-6.3120305
Turning Circle
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Port Gobhlaig
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 57.6924793/-6.3034838
Clifeag
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 57.6933961/-6.3041675
Lower Aird
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 57.6944698/-6.3023034
Aird House
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 57.6954101/-6.30413
Cnoc a' Chlachain
Ele: 80
Natural: peak
Peak: hill
Lat/Long: 57.6940684/-6.3098323
Cnoc Riasal
Ele: 47
Natural: peak
Peak: hill
Lat/Long: 57.6921475/-6.3134158
Natural: saddle
Note: position estimated
Lat/Long: 57.6949858/-6.314663
Man Made: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6971105/-6.3066076
Historic: memorial
Inscription: In memory of the men who lost their lives in the great war 1914 - 1918
Memorial: war_memorial
Memorial Conflict: WW1
Lat/Long: 57.6907344/-6.3045001
Ele: 50
Hiking: yes
Information: route_marker
Support: post
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.6943984/-6.3143714
Ele: 53
Hiking: yes
Information: route_marker
Support: post
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.6949518/-6.3148253
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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