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Last updated:
09/01/13
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Hill: Cnoc Mor Date: Sunday 3rd October 2010 Company: Just me I parked at the sewage works where there is limited parking. Click here to see a map of the route undertaken The walk didn't get off to that great a start - my foot slipped a little on the broken stile below the gate and my hand went into the nettles. Couldn't find any nearby dock leaves. Start of walk: 
Once over the gate, I traversed through fields towards Knockfarrel. Was glad I didn't have Beinn with me today as there were sheep and cattle in the fields. Heading towards Knockfarrel: 
Path leading towards small car park on ridge: 
Ascending Knockfarrel provided a view towards Dingwall and the Cromarty Firth. Looking towards Cnoc Mor from Knockfarrel: 
View towards Dingwall and Cromarty Firth from Knockfarrel: 
RATS won the day (Ross-shire Against Tollie Superdump): 
I didn't realise until a car drove up and parked that there is a small car park on the ridge. Parking there would make an ascent of Cnoc Mor really easy. Looking back towards Knockfarrel: 
As I walked along the ridge towards Cnoc Mor, I passed a monument - don't know what it commemorates. Monument: 
Strathpeffer from monument: 
Loch Ussie: 
The final stretch of the ridge, up the Cat's back, is through woods. The path started off quite good but soon deteriorated to mud and slippy tree roots. ½ mile through the woods to the summit: 
Ascent through the wood: 
The summit area was a bit disappointing – no views because of surrounding trees. Summit cairn: 
Saw quite a number of people walking along the ridge, seems a popular ridge for dog walking. Busiest Sub2000 Marilyn I have been on since Arthur's Seat. |
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