Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal

Cliff, Slope in Argyllshire

Scotland

Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal

Aoineadh Traigh Gheal A cliff edge on the south east coast of Mull.
Viewed from the Oban to Colonsay ferry while looking for eagles! — Aoineadh Traigh Gheal Credit: Russel Wills

Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal, located in Argyllshire, Scotland, is a mesmerizing cliff and slope formation that exhibits stunning natural beauty. This geographical feature is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and unique geological characteristics.

Situated along the western coast of Scotland, Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The cliff, rising several meters above sea level, provides an awe-inspiring vantage point to observe the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Its rugged and dramatic structure is a testament to the forces of erosion that have shaped it over thousands of years.

The slope of Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal, covered in lush vegetation, descends gradually towards the shoreline. This slope is home to a diverse ecosystem, supporting a wide array of plant and animal species. The flora found here includes hardy grasses, heather, and gorse, while seabirds such as gannets and puffins are commonly spotted soaring above the cliff face.

The area surrounding Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal is rich in cultural heritage, with ancient ruins and historical sites scattered throughout. Visitors can explore nearby castles, burial mounds, and archaeological remains, providing a glimpse into the region's past.

Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are captivated by its natural beauty and tranquility. With its breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and historical significance, this cliff and slope formation in Argyllshire continues to be a cherished gem in Scotland's natural landscape.

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Aoineadh Tràigh Gheal Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.343336/-5.7462263 or Grid Reference NM6823. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aoineadh Traigh Gheal

A cliff edge on the south east coast of Mull. Viewed from the Oban to Colonsay ferry while looking for eagles!

Russel Wills

Cliffs on south east coast of Mull

Near Leum na Muice Duibhe. Viewed from the Oban to Colonsay ferry.

Russel Wills

Sea cliffs of Beinn na Sroine, Mull

Tony Page

Maol Ban Summit

The trig point on the high point of Maol Ban, with Creach Beinn in the background.

Colin Kinnear

Boat at Loch

A fishing boat on Loch an t-sidhein.

Colin Kinnear

Port na Muice Duibhe

A tiny and steep shingle beach, which offers a landing for a sea kayak only in a sea with little or no swell, but is probably the best chance of getting off the water for a couple of kilometres either side. There might be room to camp, but really you wouldn't want to get trapped here by a deterioration in the conditions.

Andy Waddington

Cliffs at Lag a' Chomhaich

The cliffs at this point rise about 190m above the fossil wave-cut platform which stands just above current sea level, making any landing from the sea difficult for a long stretch of this coast, even in calm conditions. This is a remote and committing bit of coast to paddle by sea kayak, offering few landings and no easy escape on foot. The rocks are cut by intrusions such as the prominent dike seen on the left of this view, standing proud from the cliffs because it is a harder and less easily eroded rock.

Andy Waddington

Stream cuts through dike, below Maol BÃ n

One of many small streams falling from the cliffs of this stretch of coast on the south of Mull, this one is interesting in that it cuts through a basalt dike (turned reddish by weathering). The dike, being of a harder rock than its surroundings, is less easily eroded, and stands out on the hillside to the left of the stream, but can also be seen in the foreground right of centre. In between the two outcrops, it is buried beneath the alluvial fan of the small stream.

Andy Waddington

Allt a' ChrÃ dh-leathaid

The Allt a' Chràdh-leathaid flows into the Firth of Lorn, like many streams on this inaccessible stretch of coast, over a waterfall and through deep fissures in the fossil wave-cut platform. The cliffs here are not high, and the stream flows through a valley wooded with birch, but the coast offers very few landings for a boat, not even a small one such as a sea kayak, so this is a committing piece of coast to paddle.

Andy Waddington

Aoineadh Beinn na Sroine

The cliffs of Beinn na Sroine fall 150m to the coast with a narrow wave-cut platform and some scree below. The crags fall back a little in the middle distance, but a buttress reasserts itself this side of the big gap formed by the NM6822 : Allt a' Chràdh-leathaid. Beyond, the furthest cliffs are Aoineadh Traigh Gheal with the small headland of Rubha Tràigh Gheal formed by a widening of the wave-cut platform.

Andy Waddington

Lochan na ClÃ²idheig

This small lochan lies just SW of the broad col between Allt a'Chorrain and Allt na Muice Duibhe on the main ridge of the Lagan peninsula. The photo looks towards Maol Ban.

Andy Waddington

Gullies in Aoineadh Beinn na Sroine

The cliffs of Aoineadh Beinn na Sroine rise 220m above the sea, and are riven by gullies, offering no escape route for the sea kayaker, even if he could effect a landing. There is a narrow wave-cut platform between the cliffs and the sea and, though very rough, this could provide an avenue of escape to one of the small number of valleys that cut to the coast at a climbable gradient. The shore is much used by feral goats, but they laugh in the face of rough terrain.... For the sea kayaker it is a committing stretch of coast with no real alternative but to paddle the full distance along the coast of the Laggan peninsula.

Andy Waddington