An Dainnire

Cliff, Slope in Inverness-shire

Scotland

An Dainnire

Cliffline south of Ollisdal Looking along the southern part of the Duirinish coast, with Macleod&#039;s Maidens sea stacks <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG2436">NG2436</a> in view. — Cliffline south of Ollisdal Credit: John Allan

An Dainnire is a stunning cliff located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated on the coast overlooking the North Sea, offering breathtaking views of the water and surrounding landscape. The cliff rises steeply from the shoreline, creating a dramatic and impressive natural feature.

The slope of An Dainnire is rugged and rocky, with layers of sedimentary rock visible along its face. The cliff is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including seabirds such as gulls and puffins that nest in the crevices of the rocks. Visitors to An Dainnire can often spot these birds soaring overhead or perched on the cliff face.

The location of An Dainnire makes it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts looking to explore the Scottish coastline. The cliff offers challenging terrain for those seeking a more adventurous hike, with opportunities to climb and scramble along its rocky surface. The views from the top of An Dainnire are truly spectacular, providing a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape and the vast expanse of the North Sea.

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An Dainnire Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.345954/-6.6143264 or Grid Reference NG2237. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cliffline south of Ollisdal

Looking along the southern part of the Duirinish coast, with Macleod's Maidens sea stacks NG2436 in view.

John Allan

Sea Cliffs at Duirinish, Isle of Skye

View looking south near Idrigill Point.

Andrew Tryon

Sea Cliffs on the West Coast of Skye, British Isles

Andrew Tryon

Coast near Glen Ollisdal, Isle of Skye

All of the cliffs visible in this photograph are on the west coast of the Isle of Skye.

Andrew Tryon

Sea cliffs north of Macleod's Maidens

dave peck

Cuillin view

Taken at the end of a wonderful walk in Lorgill. Macleod's Maidens are just visible beyond Geodha Mor. The Cuillin dominates the skyline.

Patrick De Jode

Sea Arch - Skye

A fabulous sea arch, only really visible from the sea

Anthony Sinton

View across to the waterfall of the Lorgasdal River

Macleod's Maidens are in the far distance.

Mick Borroff

Cliffs south of Flossnan

The basalt cliffs here are some 200m high.

John Allan

Shallow cave below Flossnan

There are many caves and sea arches along this section of the coast of west Skye. Here is what seems to be another cave in the early stages of its formation.

John Allan

Gob an Dainnire

A minor headland on the line of cliffs west of Loch Bracadale.

John Allan

Sea arch at the foot of Glen Lorgasdal

Cathedral cliffs above the Little Minch. The Lorgasdal River drops to the sea in the background.

John Allan

Biod a' Mhurain

A 100m tall sea cliff above the Minch. There was a Sea Eagle circling, probably looking for new-born lambs in the flock of sheep on the summit.

John Allan

West from Beinn na Boineid

Viewed from close to the summit, over the grass and heather moorland. On this clear, calm day, the Outer Isles were clear on the horizon.

Richard Dorrell

Lorgasdal River

A small burn, but named a river. The burn collects water from the western slopes of Beinn na Boineid and Ben Idrigill and makes its way through some rocky gorges before entering the sea via a spectacular waterfall.

Richard Dorrell

Lorgasdal River

The burn is little more than a trickle after several days with no rainfall. Just as it disappears from this picture it falls spectacularly over the cliffs into the sea. Also in this picture, the small islands on the left are An Dubh Sgier, while the mountains of South Uist are on the horizon.

Richard Dorrell

North from the summit of Ben Cuidad

The unremarkable summit of this hill is not marked by a cairn. To the north, and central in this picture is Beinn Bhac-ghlais, with Healabhal Bheag to its left.

Richard Dorrell