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Creag a' Bhòcaidh

Hill, Mountain in Sutherland

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Creag a' Bhòcaidh

Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland Strath Fleet is a valley in the northern Scottish Highlands. The road in the bottom is the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland Credit: Andrew Tryon

Creag a' Bhòcaidh is a prominent hill located in Sutherland, a county in the northern part of the Scottish Highlands. Standing at an elevation of 561 meters (1,841 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Situated in close proximity to the village of Rogart, Creag a' Bhòcaidh is part of the larger Ben Armine Forest, which covers a vast area of the region. The hill is characterized by its distinct conical shape, with a gentle slope on one side and steep cliffs on the other. These cliffs provide a challenging terrain for experienced rock climbers.

The hill is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species thriving in its diverse habitats. The lower slopes are covered in heather and grasses, while the higher elevations are blanketed by shrubs and hardy mountain vegetation, such as mosses and lichens. Birdwatchers can often spot several species, including golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and red grouse.

Access to Creag a' Bhòcaidh is relatively straightforward, with a well-marked trail leading to the summit. The hike offers stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Kyle of Sutherland and the distant peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

Overall, Creag a' Bhòcaidh is a picturesque hill in Sutherland, offering a memorable outdoor experience for those seeking natural beauty and adventure in the Scottish Highlands.

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Creag a' Bhòcaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.016662/-4.2686993 or Grid Reference NC6605. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland Strath Fleet is a valley in the northern Scottish Highlands. The road in the bottom is the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Strath Fleet at Acheilidh, Sutherland
Strath Fleet is a valley in the northern Scottish Highlands. The road in the bottom is the A839 Mound to Lairg road.
Mobile phone mast above Acheilidh
Mobile phone mast above Acheilidh
Rail Bridge and Hillside
Rail Bridge and Hillside
A peaceful scene at Strath Fleet Looking over Achielidh.
A peaceful scene at Strath Fleet
Looking over Achielidh.
Croft at Muie
Croft at Muie
Loch Muidhe
Loch Muidhe
Kerb cairn, Caolas township, Sutherland From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/130149/details/caolas/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/130149/details/caolas/">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> : "This cairn stands on the E tip of a spur close to the centre of the township of Caolas, a prominent position which affords a wide outlook across the valley of the Abhainn Leataidh. It measures 4.8m in diameter over a kerb of edge-set boulders up to 0.8m high and 1.5m long, some of which have slumped forward or fallen away, although four appear to be in position. The cairn material within the kerb stands about 0.3m high."
Kerb cairn, Caolas township, Sutherland
From LinkExternal link : "This cairn stands on the E tip of a spur close to the centre of the township of Caolas, a prominent position which affords a wide outlook across the valley of the Abhainn Leataidh. It measures 4.8m in diameter over a kerb of edge-set boulders up to 0.8m high and 1.5m long, some of which have slumped forward or fallen away, although four appear to be in position. The cairn material within the kerb stands about 0.3m high."
Footings,Tosc-airigh township, Sutherland From <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/75077/details/tosc+airigh/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/75077/details/tosc+airigh/">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> : "The remains of this township are spread across a hillside on the SW side of the Abhainn Leataidh, just below its confluence with the Allt Achadh na Teanga. A head-dyke encloses about 10ha of ground, partly grass-grown but with large areas of heather and bracken, within which there are the remains of eight buildings, four huts, a corn-drying kiln and areas of rig cultivation."
Footings,Tosc-airigh township, Sutherland
From LinkExternal link : "The remains of this township are spread across a hillside on the SW side of the Abhainn Leataidh, just below its confluence with the Allt Achadh na Teanga. A head-dyke encloses about 10ha of ground, partly grass-grown but with large areas of heather and bracken, within which there are the remains of eight buildings, four huts, a corn-drying kiln and areas of rig cultivation."
Lochan, Muie Grazings, Sutherland Looking towards An Stoc-bheinn in the far distance.
Lochan, Muie Grazings, Sutherland
Looking towards An Stoc-bheinn in the far distance.
Loch a' Ghiubhais, Muie Grazings, Sutherland Looking towards the Kilbraur wind farm.
Loch a' Ghiubhais, Muie Grazings, Sutherland
Looking towards the Kilbraur wind farm.
Towards Rhaoine A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing near Rhaoine, taken from a train headed for Rogart. The A839 is shown on the other side of the valley.
Towards Rhaoine
A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing near Rhaoine, taken from a train headed for Rogart. The A839 is shown on the other side of the valley.
Sheep Pens Near Rhaoine A late-March view of upper Strath Fleet showing improved land and rough grazing near Rhaoine, with sheep pens in the valley floor. Viewed from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Sheep Pens Near Rhaoine
A late-March view of upper Strath Fleet showing improved land and rough grazing near Rhaoine, with sheep pens in the valley floor. Viewed from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Strath Fleet View A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing in upper Strath Fleet, taken from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Strath Fleet View
A late-March view of upland ground showing moorland and rough grazing in upper Strath Fleet, taken from a train between Lairg and Rogart.
Strath Fleet A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed near Acheilidh from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The hills are in the next square.
Strath Fleet
A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed near Acheilidh from a train between Lairg and Rogart. The hills are in the next square.
Towards Muie A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed looking towards Muie from a train headed for Rogart. The buildings are in the next square.
Towards Muie
A late-March view of Strath Fleet showing cultivated fields in the valley floor and moorland on the hills. Viewed looking towards Muie from a train headed for Rogart. The buildings are in the next square.
A839 westbound
A839 westbound
A839 westbound
A839 westbound
Looking east along the A839 at Rhaonie
Looking east along the A839 at Rhaonie
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Creag a' Bhòcaidh is located at Grid Ref: NC6605 (Lat: 58.016662, Lng: -4.2686993)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Loch Muidhe Creag a' Bhòcaidh Lochan Breac

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