Struie Hill, near Edderton

Summary

Struie Hill - a craggy hill topped by a radio transmitter - is a prominent feature in the landscape around the Dornoch Firth. The climb to its summit may be muddy at times, but it rewards with spectacular views over the firth, out of all proportion to the effort involved. Struie - at the opposite end of the ridge above the B9176 road - is a sub 2000 summit but is not visited on this route to the mast, which is the finer viewpoint.

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Terrain

Tarred track at first, then hill track and path, sometimes with very muddy sections.

Public Transport

None to start.

Start

Rheguile, near Edderton. Open in Google Maps.

Walk Statistics

Distance: 6.5km / 4 miles
Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Ascent: 285m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NH692854

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Walk Description

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Stage 1

There is a public road as far as the farmhouse at Rheguile, near Edderton, and it is possible to park here with care. Begin the walk by following the track which forks right here. The objective of the walk - the mast atop the craggy hill - is in full view.

Stage 2

The track crosses the Lochvie Burn and then passes the first of two houses labelled Leachonich on OS maps. Continue to the second house which is at the end of the hard track; fork right here through a gate to follow the rougher track which leads on up the hill. The area above the house is often very muddy from grazing cattle. There are views back over the firth, with the Balblair distillery visible.

Stage 3

The going improves as more height is gained, passing a few scattered Scots pines. The track ends but a path continues the climb up to the ridge.

Stage 4

Once the ridge is gained the path curves right to continue on up to the mast. There are superb views looking west up to the head of the Dornoch Firth and the mountains beyond.

Stage 5

At the top of the hill it is worth passing to the left of transmitter to reveal a spectucular aerial view over the mouth of the Firth, with the A9 causeway prominent and Portmahomack and Tarbet Ness lighthouse visible beyond.

Stage 6

The return is the same way, giving plenty of opportunity to take in the views.

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