Cnoc Tarsin

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cnoc Tarsin

Minor road by Strathy Credit: Peter Moore

Cnoc Tarsin is a prominent hill located in Ross-shire, a county in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the small village of Evanton. With an elevation of approximately 1,000 feet (305 meters), Cnoc Tarsin is classified as a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is known for its distinctive rounded shape and is a prominent feature in the local landscape. It is composed mainly of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and limestone, which give it a unique geological character. The vegetation on Cnoc Tarsin is mostly heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland, providing a habitat for various species of birds and small mammals.

Cnoc Tarsin offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the distant mountains of the West Highlands.

The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering several walking trails that lead to the summit. The ascent is moderate and can be completed in a couple of hours. At the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas, making it a great spot for photography and picnics.

Overall, Cnoc Tarsin is a picturesque hill in Ross-shire, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and immerse oneself in nature.

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Cnoc Tarsin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.745314/-4.3035435 or Grid Reference NH6275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road by Strathy

Peter Moore

Looking towards Nover

Peter Moore

Bales at Easter Ardross

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More bales at Easter Ardross

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Towards the west from the road from Ardross to Strathy

A good view into the remote glens to the north of Glen Glass.

Julian Paren

Ploughed field at Easter Ardross

Alan Reid

Stubble at Easter Ardross

Alan Reid

Loch Dubh

There are three small islands in Loch Dubh, only the nearest one being within NH6175. The Scots Pine would make a fine nest site for an Osprey but the only occupant on the island was a single Greylag Goose.

Greg Fitchett

Dublin - Ross-shire

Dublin, Ross-shire viewed from Cnoc Duaig. According to Stan Link Dublin was built to house Irish workers brought in to upgrade Ardross Castle.

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Trig Pillar Cnoc Duaig

Looking NE through the fire break.

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Trig Pillar Cnoc Duaig

Looking SW, the OS maps suggest there is a footpath over the summit of Cnoc Duag down to the Ardross road. In effect, it's just a fire break, and the path becomes ill-defined at the base of the hill where the forest has been clear felled some years ago.

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Cnoc Duaig

The OS maps show a path here, but it's become ill-defined and just a series of faint deer tracks below this point down to the Ardross road where the forest has been clear felled some considerable time ago

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No Footbridge Here

All that remains of the footbridge over the Toillie Burn are the support girders. They appear to have been made out of old bullhead rails, on the central support on the big rock the rails have been bolted together in the same manner as railway track with fishplates and bolts. The Ordnance Survey can't have been up here for some time as the bridge looks like it disappeared years ago. The boardwalk path leads up to a waterfall on the Toillie Burn NH6174 : Waterfall on the Toillie Burn

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Waterfall on the Toillie Burn

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No Footbridge Here

Just like the footbridge further upstream on the Toillie Burn, this one has long since fallen out of use. Again it appears to have been made from old bullhead railway track, joined in the middle by railway fishplates.

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Central support for former footbridge

Ornate wrought iron support for the former footbridge over the Toillie Burn. General view of the bridge here NH6174 : No Footbridge Here

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Electrical supply box, Ardross Church

The church was built on 1899 by the estate owner of Ardross Castle and he was an enthusiast for electricity - even running an electric car. He generated his own electricity on the estate and gave Ardross Church the state-of-the-art electrical supply. This has been preserved despite renovation of the church.

Julian Paren