Scotland
Cnoc an Leathaid Bhig
378M
1240FT
About Cnoc an Leathaid Bhig
Rising above the rugged gneiss landscape of the North West Highlands, this modest summit offers a prime vantage point over the chaotic terrain of Sutherland. As a Hump, it provides a short but trackless ascent through heather and rock, rewarding walkers with an intimate perspective of the nearby coastal fringes.
Key Statistics
Rank
304th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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120m
Nearest Town
Lyne
Geology
You are walking on layers of tough, quartz-rich sandstone. These durable rocks, including the famous Pipe Rock, form the solid foundation of this fell.
Nearby Fells
Cnoc an Leathaid Bhuidhe
Cnoc an Ruadhlaich
Cnoc Breac
Cnoc na Stroine [Cnoc na Sroine]
Cnoc Bad na h-Achlaise
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC228142
Latitude
58.0821°N
Longitude
5.0067°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, translating as 'Hill of the Little Slope' (Cnoc an Leathaid Bhig), a modest title that reflects its position among the more dramatic peaks of the Far North.
- •From the summit, the view to the north-east is dominated by the stark, scree-covered profiles of Arkle and Foinaven, two of the most distinctive quartzite mountains in Scotland.
- •The hill sits within the Lewisian Gneiss complex, meaning the rock beneath your boots is some of the oldest in the world, dating back over three billion years.
- •Despite its stature, it qualifies as a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres), ensuring it stands with enough independence to offer a true sense of isolation.