Cnoc an Aodainn

Hill, Mountain in Sutherland

Scotland

Cnoc an Aodainn

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

Cnoc an Aodainn, also known as Cnoc na h-Odharain, is a prominent hill located in the county of Sutherland, in the northern part of the Scottish Highlands. Standing at an elevation of 691 meters (2,267 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, a term used to describe a Scottish hill between 2,500 and 3,000 feet in height.

Situated in a remote and rugged area, Cnoc an Aodainn offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From its summit, one can admire the vast expanse of the Scottish Highlands, with its rolling hills, deep valleys, and pristine lochs. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the distant coast.

The hill itself is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky terrain, making it a challenging but rewarding climb for experienced hikers and mountaineers. The ascent can be approached from various directions, with the most common route starting from the small village of Invershin, to the northeast.

Cnoc an Aodainn is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife. The hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and a variety of bird species, such as ptarmigans and golden eagles.

Overall, Cnoc an Aodainn offers adventurers and nature enthusiasts an opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning scenery and tranquility of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cnoc an Aodainn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.238409/-5.2480053 or Grid Reference NC0932. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B869 around Cnoc an Aodainn
B869 around Cnoc an Aodainn
Loch Eileanach
Loch Eileanach
Gate to Lòn Ruadh, boggy flats at Oldany
Gate to Lòn Ruadh, boggy flats at Oldany
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
Rough grazing near Oldany Beside the B869 above Oldany.
Rough grazing near Oldany
Beside the B869 above Oldany.
Lòn Ruadh Wetland by Oldany, North Assynt. Looks like a former loch which has undergone succession.
Lòn Ruadh
Wetland by Oldany, North Assynt. Looks like a former loch which has undergone succession.
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Cnoc an Aodainn is located at Grid Ref: NC0932 (Lat: 58.238409, Lng: -5.2480053)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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