Carn An MacAskill

Nearest town:
Uig (47km E)
OS reference:
NF99568907
OS sheet:
18
Latitude:
57° 47' 25.41 N
Longitude:
7° 3' 23.89 W
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Image of Carn An MacAskill (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Ceapabhal, the hill, the Sound of Taransay and the village of Northton all in view.

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drewbhoy
drewbhoy Aug 8, 2017
Image of Carn An MacAskill (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

cairn material lies scattered but a few kerbs remain in place.

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drewbhoy
drewbhoy Aug 8, 2017
Image of Carn An MacAskill (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Add mist to the moody morning, this looking west.

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drewbhoy
drewbhoy Aug 8, 2017
Image of Carn An MacAskill (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

Just to the north west of Northton on a very moody morning.

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drewbhoy
drewbhoy Aug 8, 2017

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Carn An MacAskill

drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 4, 2017

About a mile up the road, on the A859 heading north from Kyle’s Lodge, is Carn An MacAskill. The morning was still very moody but it didn’t rain which ensured truly fantastic views towards the Sound Of Taransay, Ceapabhal (home to Toehead Broch) and the village of Northton could all be seen. Cloudy weather seems to add to the atmosphere especially when it starts to clear so different countryside colours can be seen, including the colour of the sea.

About 200 meters (south) before the road to Northton jump the fence and head to the top of the wee hill to the east. A small walkers cairn will led me to the site.

Some kerbs can be seen in the 6m wide cairn which has a height of about 0.5m. As usual there appears to be some houking damage. An impressive and scenic site.

Time to head to Croft 36 for a tremendous hot pie, a small diversion on the way to Toehead :-)

Visited 4/8/2017.

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