Scotland
Cnoc Uadhall North Top
510M
1673FT
About Cnoc Uadhall North Top
Rising from the rugged Lewisian gneiss of Wester Ross, this 510-metre summit offers a wild, lochan-studded landscape characteristic of the Flowerdale Forest. It provides a quiet alternative to the nearby Torridon giants, rewarding those who navigate its complex, pathless terrain with intimate views across the rocky wilderness toward the Minch.
Key Statistics
Rank
220th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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29
Nearest Town
Balnacra
Geology
You are walking on hardened sandstone from the Morar Group. Known as psammite, this durable rock forms the solid foundation of the hill beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG996419
Latitude
57.4236°N
Longitude
5.3383°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, where 'Cnoc' means hill and 'Uadhall' is likely a variation of 'uabhall', which can refer to pride or hubris, perhaps reflecting the surprisingly stout effort required to cross its broken ground.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the spectacular, jagged silhouette of Baosbheinn, while the serrated peaks of the Torridon hills, including Beinn Eighe, are visible on the horizon.
- •This area is a prime example of 'knock-and-lochan' topography, where ancient glacial action has scoured the Lewisian gneiss into a chaotic maze of rocky hummocks and small, deep pools.
- •The complex terrain of the North Top ensures that any straight line drawn on a map remains a purely theoretical concept once you actually step onto its craggy slopes.