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Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach

Crystal clear seas off North West coast of Na h-Eileanan an Iar View to about 3 metres depth from RIB floating in lagoon between Pabaigh Mor and Pabaigh Beag. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1120209">NB1038 : Lagoon on Pabbay Mor</a>
Crystal clear seas off North West coast of Na h-Eileanan an Iar Credit: Hazel Hambidge

Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. It is a rocky island, consisting mainly of rugged cliffs and grassy slopes. The island is approximately 150 meters in length and 50 meters in width, with a total area of around 0.3 hectares.

Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach is a popular spot for seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes, who nest on the cliffs and use the island as a resting place during their migrations. The surrounding waters are also home to a variety of marine life, such as seals and dolphins, which can often be seen swimming around the island.

Access to Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach is limited due to its remote location and challenging terrain. The island can only be reached by boat, and visitors should exercise caution when approaching the rocky shores. There are no facilities or amenities on the island, making it necessary for visitors to bring their own supplies and take any waste with them when they leave.

The natural beauty and wildlife of Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Its isolation and untouched landscape provide a peaceful and serene environment for those seeking a unique and remote experience.

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Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.231698/-6.9139942 or Grid Reference NB1137. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crystal clear seas off North West coast of Na h-Eileanan an Iar View to about 3 metres depth from RIB floating in lagoon between Pabaigh Mor and Pabaigh Beag. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1120209">NB1038 : Lagoon on Pabbay Mor</a>
Crystal clear seas off North West coast of Na h-Eileanan an Iar
View to about 3 metres depth from RIB floating in lagoon between Pabaigh Mor and Pabaigh Beag. See also NB1038 : Lagoon on Pabbay Mor
Tràigh na Beirigh A perfect crescent beach
Tràigh na Beirigh
A perfect crescent beach
A rocky buttress contains Tràigh na Beirigh
A rocky buttress contains Tràigh na Beirigh
Traigh na Berie
Traigh na Berie
Tràigh na Beirigh from the east
Tràigh na Beirigh from the east
Sunrise, Gridig
Sunrise, Gridig
Tràigh Teinish
Tràigh Teinish
Stung
Stung
Beach at Pabaigh Mor
Beach at Pabaigh Mor
Geodh'an Tuill penetrates Pabaigh Mor Pabaigh More has a tidally flooded low-lying area in the middle of the island (at one time used for buffering lobsters) which connects to the open sea over a reef to the northwest, and through a couple of rocky channels heading northeast. It's clear that those channels must have started the same way as this cave, which has penetrated right to the lagoon (from which it is separated only by a storm beach thrown up by waves entering the cave) and, on a geological timescale, is just about at the end of its life. Although one of our group walked over the arch, and once we'd paddled round the island several of us entered the cave from the sea, it is not the most confidence-inspiring roof, especially at this landward end.
Geodh'an Tuill penetrates Pabaigh Mor
Pabaigh More has a tidally flooded low-lying area in the middle of the island (at one time used for buffering lobsters) which connects to the open sea over a reef to the northwest, and through a couple of rocky channels heading northeast. It's clear that those channels must have started the same way as this cave, which has penetrated right to the lagoon (from which it is separated only by a storm beach thrown up by waves entering the cave) and, on a geological timescale, is just about at the end of its life. Although one of our group walked over the arch, and once we'd paddled round the island several of us entered the cave from the sea, it is not the most confidence-inspiring roof, especially at this landward end.
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh
Traigh na Beirigh beach Lewis Looking out from the beach just in front of the Caravan site towards the headland at Kneep on the left and Pabaigh Mor on the right.
Traigh na Beirigh beach Lewis
Looking out from the beach just in front of the Caravan site towards the headland at Kneep on the left and Pabaigh Mor on the right.
Traigh na Beirigh The beautiful sandy beach at Beirigh, Isle of lewis.
Traigh na Beirigh
The beautiful sandy beach at Beirigh, Isle of lewis.
St Peter’s Church, Pabaigh Mor The ruin of St Peter’s Church stands above Traigh na Cille on the isle of Pabaigh Mor in Loch Rog.
St Peter’s Church, Pabaigh Mor
The ruin of St Peter’s Church stands above Traigh na Cille on the isle of Pabaigh Mor in Loch Rog.
Lobster Ponds on Pabbay Mor Tidal lagoon on the island of Pabay Mor, previously used as a lobster holding tank; lobsters caught in creels at sea were held here until the market price in England merited shipping them south. A small secondary one can be seen at the upper left. Construction date unknown but there is a similar pond in Loch Risay on the nearby island of Bernera which was built c1860 and which is thought to have been one of the first of its type.
Lobster Ponds on Pabbay Mor
Tidal lagoon on the island of Pabay Mor, previously used as a lobster holding tank; lobsters caught in creels at sea were held here until the market price in England merited shipping them south. A small secondary one can be seen at the upper left. Construction date unknown but there is a similar pond in Loch Risay on the nearby island of Bernera which was built c1860 and which is thought to have been one of the first of its type.
Wheelhouse on Traigh na Berie Emerged temporarily from the sand after disruption on the beach; now covered over again.
Wheelhouse on Traigh na Berie
Emerged temporarily from the sand after disruption on the beach; now covered over again.
Dunes at Traigh na Berie
Dunes at Traigh na Berie
Enclosure on Sioram Sioram lies in Loch Roag, just off Traigh na Berie and Pabbay.
Enclosure on Sioram
Sioram lies in Loch Roag, just off Traigh na Berie and Pabbay.
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Sgeir na h-Aon Chaorach is located at Grid Ref: NB1137 (Lat: 58.231698, Lng: -6.9139942)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///newlyweds.scraper.bangle. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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