Beinn Cracabhaig

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn Cracabhaig

Sheisinis A rocky beach and tidal island at the mouth of Acairseid Mhòr, a sea loch on the east side of Eriskay. — Sheisinis Credit: Richard Webb

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Beinn Cracabhaig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.06956/-7.3042838 or Grid Reference NF7810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheisinis A rocky beach and tidal island at the mouth of Acairseid Mhòr, a sea loch on the east side of Eriskay.

Sheisinis

A rocky beach and tidal island at the mouth of Acairseid Mhòr, a sea loch on the east side of Eriskay.

Rubha Liath A headland to the south of the entrance to Big Harbour (Acairseid Mhòr) on Eriskay.

Rubha Liath

A headland to the south of the entrance to Big Harbour (Acairseid Mhòr) on Eriskay.

Small pool on Rubha Liath The peninsula was characterised by short grass with rocky outcrops ending in a rocky point.

Small pool on Rubha Liath

The peninsula was characterised by short grass with rocky outcrops ending in a rocky point.

Roger McLachlan

Rubha Liath The rocky end of the point.

Rubha Liath

The rocky end of the point.

Roger McLachlan

Acairseid MhÃ²r Taken from Rubha Liath this loch cuts deep into Eriskay.

Acairseid MhÃ²r

Taken from Rubha Liath this loch cuts deep into Eriskay.

Roger McLachlan

Rubha Liath and looking into Acairseid MhÃ²r

Rubha Liath and looking into Acairseid MhÃ²r

Beinn Sciathan on Eriskay/Eiriosgaigh View from South Uist.

Beinn Sciathan on Eriskay/Eiriosgaigh

View from South Uist.

Tide turning on an Eriskay beach The tide is just lapping at the outer rocks on the beach.

Tide turning on an Eriskay beach

The tide is just lapping at the outer rocks on the beach.

Tide creeping up on an Eriskay shoreline The same rocky gully as in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7246878">NF7811 : Tide turning on an Eriskay beach</a> two hours later, after an outdoor meal at the local restaurant. Just enough breeze to keep the midges away.

Tide creeping up on an Eriskay shoreline

The same rocky gully as in NF7811 : Tide turning on an Eriskay beach two hours later, after an outdoor meal at the local restaurant. Just enough breeze to keep the midges away.

Rubha Chlaidh on Eriskay Translating as &#039;the headland of the graveyard&#039; it&#039;s easy to see why as the graveyard is on the top of the grassy rise. This beach is the one Peter May, in his book &quot;The Lewis Man&quot;, calls Charlie&#039;s Beach. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4543351">NF7811 : Rubha Chlaidh</a> for another view of the beach.

Rubha Chlaidh on Eriskay

Translating as 'the headland of the graveyard' it's easy to see why as the graveyard is on the top of the grassy rise. This beach is the one Peter May, in his book "The Lewis Man", calls Charlie's Beach. See also NF7811 : Rubha Chlaidh for another view of the beach.

Beach at Rubha Chlaidh

Beach at Rubha Chlaidh

Slipway for Barra ferry

Slipway for Barra ferry

Beinn Sciathan from Rubha Basadearn

Beinn Sciathan from Rubha Basadearn

Jetty at Acairseid Giving access to Acairseid Mhòr and the Sound of Barra.

Jetty at Acairseid

Giving access to Acairseid Mhòr and the Sound of Barra.

Jetty and boats at Acairseid At Acairseid Mhòr.

Jetty and boats at Acairseid

At Acairseid Mhòr.

The jetty at Acairseid The three-storey cages are used as &#039;keep nets&#039;, for storing catches until required.

The jetty at Acairseid

The three-storey cages are used as 'keep nets', for storing catches until required.

The ferry from Barra arriving at Eriskay The ferry terminal at Ceann a&#039; Ghàraidh on Eriskay was opened in 2001 when the Eriskay causeway was opened. The service is currently operated by the MV &#039;Loch Alainn&#039;.

The ferry from Barra arriving at Eriskay

The ferry terminal at Ceann a' Ghàraidh on Eriskay was opened in 2001 when the Eriskay causeway was opened. The service is currently operated by the MV 'Loch Alainn'.

Waiting to board the Barra ferry on Eriskay

Waiting to board the Barra ferry on Eriskay

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Beinn Cracabhaig is located at Grid Ref: NF7810 (Lat: 57.06956, Lng: -7.3042838)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 57.06956,-7.3042838

Created By: dmgroom_coastlines

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Passing Place

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Passing Place

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Turning Circle

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Toilets

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Shower

Fee: yes

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Drinking Water

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Bus Stop

Ceann a' Ghàraidh (Eriskay)

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731880

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan CommonName: Ceann a Gharaidh (Eriskay)

Naptan Indicator: Pier Ferry

Naptan Landmark: Pier Ferry

Naptan NaptanCode: 94723275

Naptan Street: Pier Ferry

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Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

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Ferry Terminal

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Passing Place

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Barrier: cattle_grid

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Turning Circle

Turning Circle: knuckle

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Turning Circle

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Na Pàirceannan

Name En: Parks

Name Gd: Na Pàirceannan

Place: hamlet

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Charging Station

Access: yes

Capacity: 2

Fee: yes

Operator: ChargePlace Scotland

Operator Wikidata: Q105359316

Postal Code: HS8 5JN

Ref: 50905

Socket Type2: 2

Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

Transformer: distribution

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Passing Place

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Passing Place

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Eilean na Coilleig

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 57.0726803/-7.3052002

Beinn Cracabhaig

Ele: 73

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 57.069461/-7.3042346

Sloc Ruadh

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 57.0669024/-7.3102106

Na Pàirceanan

Name En: Parks

Name Gd: Na Pàirceanan

Traffic Sign: city_limit

Traffic Sign Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 57.073063/-7.2993978

Coilleag

Traffic Sign: city_limit

Traffic Sign Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 57.0730532/-7.29939

Port a' St Patrick

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 57.0680052/-7.2966738

An Càrn

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 57.0699903/-7.3074143

A' Bhuaile Ghlas

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 57.065862/-7.3031149

Tobar na Rèilig

Natural: spring

Lat/Long: 57.0666119/-7.3083731

Barrier: cattle_grid

Lat/Long: 57.0666582/-7.2994615

Passing Place

Lat/Long: 57.0720356/-7.3044803

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 57.0688161/-7.2969732

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