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Scotland
Leaba Bhruic [Diebidale Ridge]
686M
2251FT
About Leaba Bhruic [Diebidale Ridge]
Tucked deep within the remote Diebidale Forest, this sprawling heather-clad ridge offers a true sense of Northern Highland isolation. Though technically modest in height, its position provides a commanding perspective over the rugged Glencalvie estate and the nearby granite towers of Carn Chuinneag, rewarding those who navigate its peat-hags and trackless slopes.
Key Statistics
Rank
62nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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117m
Nearest Town
Croick
Geology
This ridge is formed from hardened mudstones and sandstones. You will also encounter crystalline granite that was squashed and reshaped by intense natural pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH431836
Latitude
57.8150°N
Longitude
4.6411°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Leaba Bhruic', which translates as the 'Badger’s Bed' or 'Badger’s Lair', suggesting the presence of setts or rocky dens in the surrounding landscape.
- •Located in a quiet corner of Easter Ross, the hill is most commonly approached via the long private tracks of the Glencalvie estate, making it a popular target for mountain bikers looking to reach the more remote interiors.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an unusual perspective of the Fannichs to the west and the prominent, craggy skyline of the nearby Corbett, Carn Chuinneag.
- •Given the translation of the name, one might expect to find a badger's bed at the top, though at 686 metres, any resident badger would need to be remarkably fond of a climb and indifferent to the wind.