Àird Dhughaill

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Àird Dhughaill

Beinn a'Chaol-airigh Walked along the track through the organic farm with the Highland cows and Hebridean sheep on a wet day with Jim Bloomer. Summit is just rather flat and featureless moorland.
Name: Beinn a&#039;Chaol-airigh
Hill number: 4813
Height: 127m / 417ft
Area: 17E: Mull and Nearby Islands
Class: Hu,1
Grid ref: NM 35511 18443
Summit feature: no feature
Drop: 103m
Col: 24m NM406197 — Beinn a'Chaol-airigh Credit: Rude Health

Àird Dhughaill is a prominent coastal feature located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is classified as a headland, stretching out into the sea and forming a distinct point along the coastline. The headland is situated in a picturesque area, known for its rugged beauty and stunning views.

The geography of Àird Dhughaill is characterized by steep cliffs that drop dramatically into the sea. These cliffs are made up of a mix of sedimentary rocks, creating a unique and diverse landscape. The headland itself is covered in lush vegetation, with patches of heather, grasses, and wildflowers adding to its natural charm.

The surrounding waters of Àird Dhughaill are teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and wildlife enthusiasts. The area is known for its diverse range of seabirds, including gannets, fulmars, and puffins, which can often be seen nesting on the cliffs. Dolphins and seals are also frequently spotted in the waters, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Access to Àird Dhughaill is relatively easy, with a well-maintained path that leads visitors to the headland. From there, one can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the distant mountains. The headland is also a great spot for hiking, offering a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels.

Overall, Àird Dhughaill is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty and biodiversity of Argyllshire. Whether it's exploring the cliffs, observing the wildlife, or simply enjoying the breathtaking views, this headland offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Àird Dhughaill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.272709/-6.2884662 or Grid Reference NM3417. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beinn a'Chaol-airigh

Walked along the track through the organic farm with the Highland cows and Hebridean sheep on a wet day with Jim Bloomer. Summit is just rather flat and featureless moorland. Name: Beinn a'Chaol-airigh Hill number: 4813 Height: 127m / 417ft Area: 17E: Mull and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NM 35511 18443 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 103m Col: 24m NM406197

Rude Health

Ruined building by the Allt na TrÃ ighe Gile, Isle of Mull

The RCAHMS record for this building ( Link

) describes it as a cruck framed cottage. However, there is also a suggestion that it might have been a mill (page 5, Link

Claire Pegrum

Lochan below Ãird MÃ²r, Isle of Mull

The lochan lies on a burn that flows down to the beach at Port na Luing on the western coast of the Ross of Mull.

Claire Pegrum

Ruined building, An Cholarich, Isle of Mull

The 1st edition OS six map, which was surveyed in 1878, shows an unroofed building here and also a nearby field wall, which can still be identified on the ground.

Claire Pegrum

View towards Eilean MÃ²r, Isle of Mull

Claire Pegrum

Breac-achadh

The settlement at Breac-achadh was deserted during the nineteenth century as a result of the Highland Clearances. Sheep farming was more profitable to the landlords than small collections of subsistence farmers ekeing a living on marginal land.

Judith Cutler

Traigh Gheal

The path to the beach leads down through birch and scrub willow woodland.

Judith Cutler

Traigh Gheal

A view taken at the eastern end of this beautiful, remote beach.

Judith Cutler

The anchorage at Rubh Ardalanish

A wild, remote spot on the Ross of Mull. The rock here is all granite but nearby there is metamorphic rock where garnets can be found on the beach. A lonely place now but there is much of evidence of former habitation around the bay.

Ben Dallimore

Rubh' Ardalanish

Some interesting geology here - this part of the Headland of Rubh' Ardalanish is in the contact zone between the Ross of Mull granite to the west and an area of schist to the east. The landscape is rugged and spectacular. Remote now, there is much evidence of former habitation.

Ben Dallimore

Xenoliths

The patches of darker rock set into the pinkish Ross of Mull granite are 'Xenoliths' - lumps of the surrounding rock which broke off and fell into the molten granite while it was deep underground. It has since solidified and been exposed on the surface by erosion.

Ben Dallimore

Ruined Cottage

A sad reminder that people once lived and worked in this beautiful place. There are piles of stones cleared from the ground to show that the land was cultivated and several other cottages in the vicinity saying that it was a good place to make a living.

Ben Dallimore