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Cleit Charmaig

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cleit Charmaig

Cormorants on An Dubh-sgeir a Deas
Cormorants on An Dubh-sgeir a Deas Credit: Toby Speight

Cleit Charmaig is a small island located off the coast of Inverness-shire, Scotland. The island is known for its rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Cleit Charmaig is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and otters.

The island is uninhabited and is primarily used for recreational purposes, such as hiking, bird watching, and wildlife photography. Visitors can access the island by boat or kayak, and camping is allowed on the island with prior permission from the local authorities.

Cleit Charmaig offers a peaceful and remote escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The island's isolated location and pristine natural beauty make it a perfect spot for those looking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Scottish wilderness.

Overall, Cleit Charmaig is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cleit Charmaig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.389095/-7.2347447 or Grid Reference NF8545. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cormorants on An Dubh-sgeir a Deas
Cormorants on An Dubh-sgeir a Deas
Sheep on Reagam Even islands as small as this each support a handful of sheep for summer grazing.
Sheep on Reagam
Even islands as small as this each support a handful of sheep for summer grazing.
Tidal rock near Cleit Steiseigh
Tidal rock near Cleit Steiseigh
Cràraigh Mhor
Cràraigh Mhor
Steiseigh and nearby rocks This is a wide, shallow sea, with a big difference in what's visible at high and low tide. Here, we're somewhere between the two, and a few rocks are already showing.
Steiseigh and nearby rocks
This is a wide, shallow sea, with a big difference in what's visible at high and low tide. Here, we're somewhere between the two, and a few rocks are already showing.
Loch Carnan no. 1 port-side channel buoy This is the most seaward of the marker buoys for Loch Carnan (excepting <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4974591">NF8843 : Loch nan Carnan Landfall Buoy</a>). There are 4 port buoys and 2 starboard, with Port no. 2 and Starboard no. 1 paired.
Loch Carnan no. 1 port-side channel buoy
This is the most seaward of the marker buoys for Loch Carnan (excepting NF8843 : Loch nan Carnan Landfall Buoy). There are 4 port buoys and 2 starboard, with Port no. 2 and Starboard no. 1 paired.
Loch an Droma bho Deas, Benbecula The colour of the water is misleading. Unlike nearby lochs, this one has a fringe of unpleasant filamentous algae and the water itself is quite turbid. This reason for this could be the presence of a large number of geese and swans with their resultant deposits. This would be made worse by the lack of meaningful rain for about two months. A pity as it's in a lovely setting.
Loch an Droma bho Deas, Benbecula
The colour of the water is misleading. Unlike nearby lochs, this one has a fringe of unpleasant filamentous algae and the water itself is quite turbid. This reason for this could be the presence of a large number of geese and swans with their resultant deposits. This would be made worse by the lack of meaningful rain for about two months. A pity as it's in a lovely setting.
Causeway by Loch Chill Eireabhaigh Compare with this similar view in 2008 [<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/855856" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/855856">Link</a>].
Causeway by Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
Compare with this similar view in 2008 [Link].
Small boats at rest, Port Pheadair Small boats at anchor in the channel between Eilean na Cille and Fodragaigh. Would I be able to add the latter island to my growing list of island 'bags'? Not with the tide coming in and areas of exposed slippery rocks covered in weed.
Small boats at rest, Port Pheadair
Small boats at anchor in the channel between Eilean na Cille and Fodragaigh. Would I be able to add the latter island to my growing list of island 'bags'? Not with the tide coming in and areas of exposed slippery rocks covered in weed.
Port Pheadair Fodragaigh and sheltered moorings at the end of the B891, south-east Benbecula.
Port Pheadair
Fodragaigh and sheltered moorings at the end of the B891, south-east Benbecula.
Causeway on Loch Chill Eireabhaigh One of a number of causeways on the road to Port Pheadair.
Causeway on Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
One of a number of causeways on the road to Port Pheadair.
Loch Chill Eireabhaigh From the causeway
Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
From the causeway
Loch Chill Eireabhaigh Looking northeast from the southeastern end of the causeway.
Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
Looking northeast from the southeastern end of the causeway.
Port Pheadair At Fodragaigh.
Port Pheadair
At Fodragaigh.
Pier Port Pheadair.
Pier
Port Pheadair.
Islands off Port Pheadair From Eilean na Cille.
Islands off Port Pheadair
From Eilean na Cille.
Port Pheadair Looking down the small inlet that runs by Port Pheadair
Port Pheadair
Looking down the small inlet that runs by Port Pheadair
Causeway by Loch Chill Eireabhaigh This is the road that leads down to Port Pheadair
Causeway by Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
This is the road that leads down to Port Pheadair
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Cleit Charmaig is located at Grid Ref: NF8545 (Lat: 57.389095, Lng: -7.2347447)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Rubha Sruth a' Chomhraig Cleit Charmaig Port Pheadair

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Located within 500m of 57.389095,-7.2347447
Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: starboard
Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: green
Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: conical
Seamark Type: buoy_lateral
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.3884026/-7.2369926
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