Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe

Hill, Mountain in Sutherland

Scotland

Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe

B869 around Cnoc an Aodainn
B869 around Cnoc an Aodainn Credit: Jo and Steve Turner

Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe, also known as Cnoc Pollain Bhuidhe, is a hill located in the county of Sutherland, Scotland. It is part of the larger range known as the Ben Hee group, which is composed of several peaks in the area. Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe stands at an elevation of approximately 669 meters (2,195 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its distinct shape, with a rounded summit and steep slopes covered in heather and grass. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby lochs, moorland, and the rugged peaks of the Scottish Highlands.

Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe is a popular destination for hillwalkers and hikers due to its accessibility and relatively straightforward ascent. There are several routes that can be taken to reach the summit, with the most common approach starting from the village of Inchnadamph to the northeast.

The hill is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species inhabiting its slopes. Rare bird species, such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons, can often be spotted soaring above the hill.

Overall, Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe offers outdoor enthusiasts a chance to experience the stunning natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish Highlands, with its picturesque views and diverse wildlife making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers.

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Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe Images

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B869 around Cnoc an Aodainn
B869 around Cnoc an Aodainn
Loch Eileanach
Loch Eileanach
Estate deer fence
Estate deer fence
Gate to Lòn Ruadh, boggy flats at Oldany
Gate to Lòn Ruadh, boggy flats at Oldany
B869, Loch na Bruthaich An unusually straight bit of the road, but as always a gradient.
B869, Loch na Bruthaich
An unusually straight bit of the road, but as always a gradient.
Cnoc na Ciste Gneiss crags by Strathcroy.
Cnoc na Ciste
Gneiss crags by Strathcroy.
Loading platform, Strathcroy Beside the B869
Loading platform, Strathcroy
Beside the B869
Rough grazing, Strathcroy Gneiss scenery, North Assynt.
Rough grazing, Strathcroy
Gneiss scenery, North Assynt.
Lochan Fearna, North Assynt
Lochan Fearna, North Assynt
Moorland, Strathcroy Gneiss scenery north of the B869, North Assynt. The sharp hill here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7489716">NC0831 : Rough grazing, Strathcroy</a>, seen from the side.
Moorland, Strathcroy
Gneiss scenery north of the B869, North Assynt. The sharp hill here NC0831 : Rough grazing, Strathcroy, seen from the side.
A peat track A break from the sometimes hard going on the moors, a little used track to a bog.
A peat track
A break from the sometimes hard going on the moors, a little used track to a bog.
Summit near Strathcroy 106m high hill in the North Assynt gneiss country. An easy walk from the road thanks to a peat road. As usual with these rocky and heathery hills the quality of view is out of proportion to their height.
Summit near Strathcroy
106m high hill in the North Assynt gneiss country. An easy walk from the road thanks to a peat road. As usual with these rocky and heathery hills the quality of view is out of proportion to their height.
Loch an Achaidh Bhig View north from about 100m above sea level. A typical North Assynt loch.
Loch an Achaidh Bhig
View north from about 100m above sea level. A typical North Assynt loch.
Loch an Achaidh Bhig The tiny island is a refuge from grazing.
Loch an Achaidh Bhig
The tiny island is a refuge from grazing.
Fish farm by Oldany Island
Fish farm by Oldany Island
North Assynt moorland Between Loch an Achaidh Bhig and the coast.
North Assynt moorland
Between Loch an Achaidh Bhig and the coast.
North Assynt moorland Low but rough gneiss hills.
North Assynt moorland
Low but rough gneiss hills.
B869, North Assynt
B869, North Assynt
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Cnoc à' Phollain Bheithe is located at Grid Ref: NC0932 (Lat: 58.237341, Lng: -5.2518103)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Cnoc a' Phollain Bheith
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Ele Ft: 420
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