Rubh a' Bhad Choill

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Sutherland

Scotland

Rubh a' Bhad Choill

Rubh a' Bhad Choill is a prominent coastal feature located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean. The name Rubh a' Bhad Choill translates to "Point of the Hazel Wood" in English.

This headland is characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscape. It is composed of steep cliffs that rise from the sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline. The cliffs are made of sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and limestone, which have been shaped by erosion over millions of years.

The area surrounding Rubh a' Bhad Choill is known for its diverse wildlife. Seabird colonies can be found nesting on the cliffs, including species like gannets, puffins, and guillemots. The coastal waters are also home to a variety of marine life, including seals and dolphins, which can often be spotted swimming or playing offshore.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rubh a' Bhad Choill has historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of human habitation in ancient times. Archaeological remains, such as a burial cairn and the foundations of a structure, have been discovered in the vicinity.

Visitors to Rubh a' Bhad Choill can enjoy walking along the headland, taking in the stunning views and observing the abundant wildlife. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Rubh a' Bhad Choill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.321178/-5.1517899 or Grid Reference NC1541. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Badcall Bay

Peter Jeffery

South view above Upper Badcall over Badcall Bay in late mid-summer evening, 1994

On the horizon are Canisp (2779ft/846m) and Suilven (2399ft/731m). It was after 10 p.m.

Ben Brooksbank

Late evening view to Quinag and Assynt mountains from above Badcall

Taken on same road and direction as NC1542 : South view above Upper Badcall over Badcall Bay in late mid-summer evening, 1994, but about 1/2 mile ahead; possibly zoomed in this case, with Badcall Bay hidden by the hillock on the right. (Cf. also NC1642 : A894 heads south, west of Loch a' Chreagain Theth).

Ben Brooksbank

Southward from Badcall in evening (21.30), 1994

Across Badcall Bay and its islets, over the Rubha Gisgil and then across Loch Cairnbawn (Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin) is the dramatic double peak of Quinag (2,550-2,653 ft.); beyond Quinag and south of Loch Assynt, can be seen Canisp (2779 ft.) and the double peak of Suilven (2399 ft.).

Ben Brooksbank

Typical Highland minor road: northward towards Scourie from Upper Badcall

NE view about a mile above Badcall. (There were/are millions of those 'Passing Place' signs in Scotland.)

Ben Brooksbank

Islands in Badcall Bay

Seen from the side of the A894.

Richard Sutcliffe

Rocky shore at Liobhadh

Looking out over the islands in Badcall Bay. The rocks here are Lewisian gneiss.

Richard Sutcliffe

Badcall Bay

thejackrustles

Loch an Obain and the Minch Autumn

Road to Duartbeg

Alan Reid

Loch an Obain

Small sea loch which looks out into Eddrachillis Bay with various islands in the distance.

Gordon Hatton

Towards Ceannamhor

Fin'n'Liz

Loch an Obain

Tom Pennington

The A894 at Lower Badcall

The islands and waters of Badcall Bay ahead.

Gordon Brown

Waymarker to Loch nan Uidh

After many years of the route from the road to Scourie Hotel's Loch nan Uidh beat being marked by oars pushed into the peat, these have now been replaced with a series of posts topped with white or red cylinders. Surely there's no excuse for being late for dinner now.

AlastairG

Foreshore with folded layers in Lewisian Gneiss

The peninsula of Rubha na Faraid is made of Lewisian Gneiss, cut by a Laxfordian age shear zone. The shoals have a curved shape, caused by the flat early layering being bent into the later shear zone.

Simon Wellings

Geisgeil hill path access, Assynt

Anyone hoping to reach the waymarked hill path NC1741 : Waymarker to Loch nan Uidh from the bothy at Geisgill must not be tempted by what seems to be an obvious track through the scrub immediately to the south of the bothy. This leads you into a thicket of alder, willow and briar with no clear way through. Heading 100 yards or so south on the grass verge of the roadside will bring you to a grass path which heads off east through this cleared route through the vegetation. This saves you torn clothing and frayed nerves.

AlastairG