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Mid Hill

Hill, Mountain in Caithness

Scotland

Mid Hill

Shieling Hut in Helshetter Strath The remains of a shieling hut in the area known as The Glens at the head of Helshetter Strath.
Shieling Hut in Helshetter Strath Credit: david glass

Mid Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Caithness, in the northern part of Scotland. It is part of the broader landscape of the Scottish Highlands, characterized by rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered moors. Mid Hill stands at an elevation of approximately 234 meters (768 feet) above sea level, making it a relatively modest peak compared to some of the higher mountains in the region.

Despite its moderate height, Mid Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby towns of Thurso and Wick, as well as the rugged coastline of the North Sea. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to explore its network of walking trails and enjoy the peaceful serenity of the Scottish countryside.

Mid Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and a diverse array of bird species. The hill's diverse ecosystem and unique geological features make it a valuable natural resource and an important part of the local ecosystem in Caithness.

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Mid Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.495605/-3.7565667 or Grid Reference NC9757. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shieling Hut in Helshetter Strath The remains of a shieling hut in the area known as The Glens at the head of Helshetter Strath.
Shieling Hut in Helshetter Strath
The remains of a shieling hut in the area known as The Glens at the head of Helshetter Strath.
Boundary Fence of Broubster Forest In an area of rather featureless moorland - grass, heather and moss.
Boundary Fence of Broubster Forest
In an area of rather featureless moorland - grass, heather and moss.
Pools and Trench in the Peat Rather featureless moorland - heather, short grass and moss.
Pools and Trench in the Peat
Rather featureless moorland - heather, short grass and moss.
Forest Track The track runs south from New Reay and peters out just to the S of here. For this part of the route, it goes parallel to the Achvarasdal Burn.
Forest Track
The track runs south from New Reay and peters out just to the S of here. For this part of the route, it goes parallel to the Achvarasdal Burn.
Small Building by Glendu Burn The building is just to the outside of the Broubster Forest fence. Also visible is a gate/stile through the fence and an old bridge. The track peters out to the right of here. On the left, it improves and continues to New Reay.
Small Building by Glendu Burn
The building is just to the outside of the Broubster Forest fence. Also visible is a gate/stile through the fence and an old bridge. The track peters out to the right of here. On the left, it improves and continues to New Reay.
Top of the Allt Cnoc an Fhraoich This is where the stream starts, on the slopes of Cnoc an Fhraoich (hill of the heather). Flows into the Achvarasdal Burn. The slopes here are featureless heather, short grass and moss.
Top of the Allt Cnoc an Fhraoich
This is where the stream starts, on the slopes of Cnoc an Fhraoich (hill of the heather). Flows into the Achvarasdal Burn. The slopes here are featureless heather, short grass and moss.
Gash in the Peat SE of Gleann Chorcaill There are a number of burns around here which drain into the Gleann.
Gash in the Peat SE of Gleann Chorcaill
There are a number of burns around here which drain into the Gleann.
Ancient Tree Root in Peaty Gash The gash is quite deep, similar to some of the burns nearby.
Ancient Tree Root in Peaty Gash
The gash is quite deep, similar to some of the burns nearby.
Helshetter Strath Helshetter Strath on Sandside Estate, looking towards the headwaters of the Sandside Burn.
Helshetter Strath
Helshetter Strath on Sandside Estate, looking towards the headwaters of the Sandside Burn.
Helshetter Strath Helshetter Strath, looking towards the upper reaches of the Sandside Burn.
Helshetter Strath
Helshetter Strath, looking towards the upper reaches of the Sandside Burn.
Native Woodland in Helshetter Strath A surviving fragment of native woodland, including Hazel and Rowan, on the banks of the Sandside Burn.
Native Woodland in Helshetter Strath
A surviving fragment of native woodland, including Hazel and Rowan, on the banks of the Sandside Burn.
Sheiling in Helshetter Strath The remains of a building, probably a sheiling. Unmarked on the OS map.
Sheiling in Helshetter Strath
The remains of a building, probably a sheiling. Unmarked on the OS map.
Aspens in Gleann Chorcaill A small group of Aspens, very scarce in this area, survive on a rocky outcrop where they cannot be grazed by deer.
Aspens in Gleann Chorcaill
A small group of Aspens, very scarce in this area, survive on a rocky outcrop where they cannot be grazed by deer.
Gleann Chorcaill The Sandside Burn flows through this narrow glen.
Gleann Chorcaill
The Sandside Burn flows through this narrow glen.
Lochan a' Ghlinne The lochan at the head of the Sandside Burn.
Lochan a' Ghlinne
The lochan at the head of the Sandside Burn.
Gleann Chorcaill The upper reaches of the Sandside Burn before the glen narrows to a ravine.
Gleann Chorcaill
The upper reaches of the Sandside Burn before the glen narrows to a ravine.
Dubh Lochan A dubh lochan in the peatlands close to the source of the Achvarasdal Burn.
Dubh Lochan
A dubh lochan in the peatlands close to the source of the Achvarasdal Burn.
Moorland on Sandside Estate Blanket bog in the upper catchment of the Sandside Burn.
Moorland on Sandside Estate
Blanket bog in the upper catchment of the Sandside Burn.
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Mid Hill is located at Grid Ref: NC9757 (Lat: 58.495605, Lng: -3.7565667)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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