Scotland
Cnoc Muigh-bhlaraidh
546M
1791FT
About Cnoc Muigh-bhlaraidh
Rising above the Dornoch Firth and the Kyle of Sutherland, this rounded Hump offers an accessible foray into the south Sutherland landscape. Its slopes are a mix of heather and plantation, leading to a summit that provides an expansive perspective over the lower reaches of the River Oykel and the Easter Ross hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
137th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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119m
Nearest Town
Aultnamain
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Fearn Pluton, a massive body of granite that formed deep underground before being revealed at the surface.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH637825
Latitude
57.8113°N
Longitude
4.2948°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Cnoc meaning hill and Bhlaraidh derived from blàr, meaning a field or plain. It effectively marks the transition from the low-lying coastal straths to the more rugged interior of Sutherland.
- •From the summit, the eye is drawn south across the Dornoch Firth to the bulky silhouette of Ben Wyvis, which dominates the horizon beyond the bridges of the A9.
- •The hill overlooks the historic confluence where the rivers Oykel, Shin, and Cassley meet to form the Kyle of Sutherland, a major crossroads in the Highland landscape.
- •While its height is modest, the thick heather and occasional boggy sections ensure you work for every one of its 546 metres, proving that 'small' in the Highlands rarely means 'easy'.