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Aberscross Hill

Hill, Mountain in Sutherland

Scotland

Aberscross Hill

Northern shore of Loch Lunndaidh
Northern shore of Loch Lunndaidh Credit: Peter Moore

Aberscross Hill is a prominent landmark located in the county of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. Situated near the small village of Rogart, this hill is part of a larger range known as the Ben Armine Forest. Although it is not classified as a mountain, Aberscross Hill stands at an impressive height of 639 meters (2,096 feet), making it a significant feature in the surrounding landscape.

The hill offers mesmerizing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Strath Fleet and the Dornoch Firth. Its position provides visitors with a unique vantage point to observe the diverse terrain that characterizes this part of Scotland.

Aberscross Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who are drawn to its natural beauty and the challenging ascent it offers. The hill is accessible via a network of footpaths and trails that wind through the Ben Armine Forest, allowing visitors to explore the area's rich flora and fauna.

The hill's slopes are covered in heather and grasses, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors in the summer months. The area is also known for its wildlife, with red deer and various bird species frequently spotted by those who venture to its summit. The hill provides an ideal habitat for these creatures, offering both protection and sustenance.

Overall, Aberscross Hill is a captivating natural landmark in Sutherland, Scotland. Its impressive height, stunning views, and diverse ecosystem make it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Aberscross Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.977459/-4.0725265 or Grid Reference NC7700. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northern shore of Loch Lunndaidh
Northern shore of Loch Lunndaidh
Track through the grouse moors A really pleasant walk, easy going, not steep, no navigational problems and not far from the main road. How come no one else had been here Geographing?
Track through the grouse moors
A really pleasant walk, easy going, not steep, no navigational problems and not far from the main road. How come no one else had been here Geographing?
Grouse Moors near Cnoc an t-Salachaidh Really easy going and a breeze was keeping the midges away.... bliss.
Grouse Moors near Cnoc an t-Salachaidh
Really easy going and a breeze was keeping the midges away.... bliss.
Uphill track Well used by motor vehicles accessing the grouse moors.
Uphill track
Well used by motor vehicles accessing the grouse moors.
Automatic Feeder The nozzle at the bottom is a spring, which when touched sprinkles feed onto the ground..... for grouse?
Automatic Feeder
The nozzle at the bottom is a spring, which when touched sprinkles feed onto the ground..... for grouse?
Track to Morvich Lodge Looking back downhill.
Track to Morvich Lodge
Looking back downhill.
Track to the grouse moors Heading up to open moorland.
Track to the grouse moors
Heading up to open moorland.
By the deer fence A dark and uninviting pool.
By the deer fence
A dark and uninviting pool.
Uphill Track Judging by the tyre marks the track is followed on quad-bikes. The surface is really loose and looks vulnerable to erosion.
Uphill Track
Judging by the tyre marks the track is followed on quad-bikes. The surface is really loose and looks vulnerable to erosion.
Moorland plateau With what looks to be a field of erratics.
Moorland plateau
With what looks to be a field of erratics.
So where are these shops then? Walkers on a track across the grouse moor, with the far side of Strath Fleet in the background.
So where are these shops then?
Walkers on a track across the grouse moor, with the far side of Strath Fleet in the background.
Fork in the track Onwards to the left for us.
Fork in the track
Onwards to the left for us.
Looking towards the deer fence Actually, I don't know how much it cost.
Looking towards the deer fence
Actually, I don't know how much it cost.
Heather moorland Not that many sheep around, surprisingly.
Heather moorland
Not that many sheep around, surprisingly.
Spot the track The rough track used by motor vehicles simply vanished and the path shown on the map wasn't identifiable.
Spot the track
The rough track used by motor vehicles simply vanished and the path shown on the map wasn't identifiable.
Patchy heather This reminded me of being back on Kinder Scout, in the Peak District. Grouse like different lengths of heather, for a variety of reasons, so rectangular patches are burned and left to recover (on the left).
Patchy heather
This reminded me of being back on Kinder Scout, in the Peak District. Grouse like different lengths of heather, for a variety of reasons, so rectangular patches are burned and left to recover (on the left).
Grouse Moor Looking across the moor towards Strath Fleet.
Grouse Moor
Looking across the moor towards Strath Fleet.
Aberscross Plateau above Strath Fleet, seen from Creag an Amalaidh.
Aberscross
Plateau above Strath Fleet, seen from Creag an Amalaidh.
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Aberscross Hill is located at Grid Ref: NC7700 (Lat: 57.977459, Lng: -4.0725265)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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