Rubha na Cruachaig

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Rubha na Cruachaig

A865 road by Traigh Athmor And another of those square &quot;Passing Place&quot; signs; I much prefer the diamond shaped ones! — A865 road by Traigh Athmor Credit: Gordon Brown

Rubha na Cruachaig is a prominent headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. This coastal feature is situated on the northwest coast of the Scottish Highlands, overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean. The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Rubha na Cruachaig is known for its diverse wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The headland is also home to a variety of plant species, adding to its natural beauty. Visitors to the area can enjoy hiking along the coastal paths, exploring the rocky shoreline, and taking in the breathtaking scenery.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rubha na Cruachaig has historical significance as well. The headland has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of ancient settlements and structures dating back to prehistoric times. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of old buildings and learn about the area's rich history.

Overall, Rubha na Cruachaig is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Rubha na Cruachaig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.64206/-7.2890765 or Grid Reference NF8473. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A865 road by Traigh Athmor And another of those square &quot;Passing Place&quot; signs; I much prefer the diamond shaped ones!

A865 road by Traigh Athmor

And another of those square "Passing Place" signs; I much prefer the diamond shaped ones!

Traigh Athmor A typical scattering of Outer Hebrides houses above the shore.

Traigh Athmor

A typical scattering of Outer Hebrides houses above the shore.

Sea pinks, North Uist If you&#039;re lucky enough to be there at the right time, it&#039;s an amazing display.

Sea pinks, North Uist

If you're lucky enough to be there at the right time, it's an amazing display.

Loch nan Geireann

Loch nan Geireann

Low tide, Traigh Athmor The tide runs out a long way here, exposing many hectares of sand.

Low tide, Traigh Athmor

The tide runs out a long way here, exposing many hectares of sand.

View towards Loch nan Geireann A view across rough grassland and bog towards a corner of this irregularly shaped freshwater loch.

View towards Loch nan Geireann

A view across rough grassland and bog towards a corner of this irregularly shaped freshwater loch.

Dun Aonghuis The dun covers the whole of a small island in Loch Aonghais. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10366/north-uist-loch-aonghais-dun-aonais" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10366/north-uist-loch-aonghais-dun-aonais">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Dun Aonghuis

The dun covers the whole of a small island in Loch Aonghais. Link

Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn View of the chamber at the eastern end of the mound <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn

View of the chamber at the eastern end of the mound Link

Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn The hill beyond the cairn is Sgealtrabhal <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn

The hill beyond the cairn is Sgealtrabhal Link

North from CrÃ²gearraidh MÃ²r This picture shows much of the square, moorland sloping up to the sharp summit of Crògearraidh Mòr (180m). Beyond are the beaches and lagoons of the north coast. North Uist is an island, barely above the water and land and water are very much mixed up.

North from CrÃ²gearraidh MÃ²r

This picture shows much of the square, moorland sloping up to the sharp summit of Crògearraidh Mòr (180m). Beyond are the beaches and lagoons of the north coast. North Uist is an island, barely above the water and land and water are very much mixed up.

Dun in Loch Aonghais A common sight on North Uist; an Iron Age Dun in an island in the middle of a Loch

Dun in Loch Aonghais

A common sight on North Uist; an Iron Age Dun in an island in the middle of a Loch

Old and New Old crofthouse and fairly new agricultural building.

Old and New

Old crofthouse and fairly new agricultural building.

The A865 Looking West. Tràigh Athmòr is on the right of picture.

The A865 Looking West.

Tràigh Athmòr is on the right of picture.

Loch nan Geirneann. Looking towards Machair Leathann.

Loch nan Geirneann.

Looking towards Machair Leathann.

Grazing Land Loch nan Geireann beyond.

Grazing Land

Loch nan Geireann beyond.

Road to Greintobht Looks like someone&#039;s had to make an emergency stop in the passing place.

Road to Greintobht

Looks like someone's had to make an emergency stop in the passing place.

Loch Aonghais Reedy loch at the roadside. The craggy top in the background is Crogearraidh at 180m.

Loch Aonghais

Reedy loch at the roadside. The craggy top in the background is Crogearraidh at 180m.

Traigh Athmor, North Uist Looking northwards over one of the several large expanses of sand on Uist&#039;s north coast which disappear beneath water at high tide.

Traigh Athmor, North Uist

Looking northwards over one of the several large expanses of sand on Uist's north coast which disappear beneath water at high tide.

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Rubha na Cruachaig is located at Grid Ref: NF8473 (Lat: 57.64206, Lng: -7.2890765)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Passing Place

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Loch nan Geireann

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Passing Place

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