Camas na Crìche

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Camas na Crìche

Loch Fada na Gearrachun Small thin loch linked to its larger neighbour by a small channel. — Loch Fada na Gearrachun Credit: Gordon Hatton

Camas na Crìche, also known as the Bay of Crich, is a picturesque coastal area located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the country, this bay is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

The bay is nestled between rocky cliffs and rolling hills, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Its pristine sandy beach stretches for approximately 1.5 kilometers, providing ample space for leisurely walks or relaxing picnics. The crystal-clear waters of the bay are ideal for swimming, kayaking, and other water activities, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Camas na Crìche is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Seals can often be spotted lounging on the rocks, while seabirds soar overhead. The bay's surrounding vegetation, including wildflowers and grasses, adds to its natural charm.

The bay is easily accessible, with a nearby car park and a well-maintained footpath leading down to the beach. Facilities such as toilets and picnic areas are available to ensure visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

For those looking to explore further, Camas na Crìche is conveniently located near other attractions in Inverness-shire, including hiking trails, historic sites, and charming coastal villages.

Overall, Camas na Crìche is a hidden gem on Scotland's west coast, offering a tranquil and picturesque escape for nature lovers and beachgoers alike.

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Camas na Crìche Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.661604/-7.4310258 or Grid Reference NF7676. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Fada na Gearrachun

Small thin loch linked to its larger neighbour by a small channel.

Gordon Hatton

Erskine Beveridge's house on Bhalaigh

The abandoned house of the historian Erskine Beveridge.

Tom Pullman

Traigh Bhalaigh

The island of Vallay (Bhalaigh), is only accessible by foot at low tide. It is situated on the North of North Uist. The island itself has standing stones and remnants of ancient settlements and the crumbling ruins of Vallay House. This, once grand, building and several outhouses was owned by Erskine Beveridge, who contributed greatly to the archaeology of North Uist and wrote a weighty book on the subject.

Scot Tares

Callernish House

Callernish House was built in 1961 by the 5th Earl Granville. Designed by Sir Martyn Beckett, it has 14 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. It is listed as a folly in Headley and Meulenkamp's Follies, the standard guide to follies in Britain

Paul Store

View from Calarnais

View from Calarnais over bay to the West

Paul Store

Dun in Loch an Eilean

Picture taken from East side of the Loch

Paul Store

Pier with Bhalaigh in the background

Paul Store

Machair

Looking towards Tràigh Bhàlaigh.

Dave Fergusson

Fence running to Loch Olabhat

Houses at Griminis in the distance.

Dave Fergusson

Teampull Orain

The surf scattered ruin of Teampull Orain on Isle Oronsay

Marc Calhoun

Settlement ruins, Griminish

Evening view of ruined buildings in a former settlement at Griminish.

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Reedbed, Loch an Eilean

Looking westwards across a reedbed occupying a large part of Loch an Eilean. The hill in the background is Beinn Scolpaig.

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Grazing land at Griminis, North Uist

View looking north west of grazing land to the east of Loch an Eilean. The grazers here are horses and ponies of a riding centre.

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Bhalaigh House

Bhalaigh viewed across Traigh Bhalaigh. This vast expanse of sand dries to such an extent that at low tide cars can drive across to the island.

Calum McRoberts

Navigation Beacon, Caolas Bhalaigh

I think this beacon is used to aid navigation into the narrow and shallow Caolas Bhalaigh.

Calum McRoberts

Vallay Machair

The machair is such a fine sight, no many how many times you see it. A mass of wild flowers as far as the eye can see and buzzing with bumblebees and butterflies everywhere.

Calum McRoberts