Cnoc an Uird

Hill, Mountain in Buteshire

Scotland

Cnoc an Uird

Old boat winch at Catacol This would have been used to help haul fishing vessels up the beach - there is no harbour here in Catacol.
Old boat winch at Catacol Credit: Gordon Brown

Cnoc an Uird, also known as Uird Hill, is located in the county of Buteshire, Scotland. It is situated in the western part of the county, near the village of Kilchattan Bay, on the Isle of Bute. The hill stands at an elevation of approximately 228 meters (748 feet) above sea level.

Cnoc an Uird is a prominent landmark in the area and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. On a clear day, visitors to the hill can enjoy stunning vistas of the Firth of Clyde and the nearby islands of Arran and Cumbrae.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers, as it provides various walking trails and paths leading to its summit. The routes cater to different levels of fitness and offer a range of challenges, making it suitable for both experienced hikers and casual walkers.

The hill is rich in biodiversity and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Its slopes are covered in heather, grasses, and wildflowers, providing a habitat for numerous species of birds, insects, and small mammals.

Cnoc an Uird holds historical significance as well, with ancient burial cairns and stone circles dotting the surrounding landscape. These archaeological sites offer a glimpse into the area's past and attract history enthusiasts and researchers.

Overall, Cnoc an Uird is a picturesque and culturally significant hill in Buteshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the region.

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Cnoc an Uird Images

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Old boat winch at Catacol This would have been used to help haul fishing vessels up the beach - there is no harbour here in Catacol.
Old boat winch at Catacol
This would have been used to help haul fishing vessels up the beach - there is no harbour here in Catacol.
The foreshore at Catacol A low morning mist has not yet cleared, leaving distance views hazy.  The Mull of Kintyre is in the distance.
The foreshore at Catacol
A low morning mist has not yet cleared, leaving distance views hazy. The Mull of Kintyre is in the distance.
Glen Catacol
Glen Catacol
Pebbles and dried kelp
Pebbles and dried kelp
Abhainn Bheag
Abhainn Bheag
Barking House Where sails, ropes and nets were preserved by immersion in the two metal vessels in a solution known as 'cutch'.

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Barking House
Where sails, ropes and nets were preserved by immersion in the two metal vessels in a solution known as 'cutch'. LinkExternal link
Catacol Bay
Catacol Bay
Raised beach A magnificent raised beach developed in abundant glacial deposits from the catchment of Glen Catacol.
Raised beach
A magnificent raised beach developed in abundant glacial deposits from the catchment of Glen Catacol.
Loch Ranza Shoreline
Loch Ranza Shoreline
Bench, Loch Ranza
Bench, Loch Ranza
Toposcope, Newton Point
Toposcope, Newton Point
Coast below Creag nan Cadhag
Coast below Creag nan Cadhag
House on the coast road Auchnamara.
House on the coast road
Auchnamara.
Hawser at the pier end
Hawser at the pier end
Loch Ranza
Loch Ranza
CalMac ferry Catriona at Lochranza For details see; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.calmac.co.uk/on-board/fleet/mv-catriona" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.calmac.co.uk/on-board/fleet/mv-catriona">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>
CalMac ferry Catriona at Lochranza
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Lochranza Castle
Lochranza Castle
Lochranza
Lochranza
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Cnoc an Uird is located at Grid Ref: NR9250 (Lat: 55.70187, Lng: -5.311681)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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Choc Leacainn Duibhe
Ele: 230
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.6977045/-5.3141644
Sailor's Grave
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 55.7058061/-5.3144988
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