Seilearoth

Bay in Ross-shire

Scotland

Seilearoth

Radio masts at Mangastra/Mhangarstaidh, Lewis, 1989 Compared to more recent images, it would appear a number of these buildings and one mast have been demolished in the intervening years. — Radio masts at Mangastra/Mhangarstaidh, Lewis, 1989 Credit: Nigel Thompson

Seilearoth is a picturesque bay located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated along the scenic coastline of the North Highlands, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea. The bay is known for its natural beauty, tranquility, and diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The bay itself is characterized by a sandy beach, which stretches for approximately half a mile. The beach is ideal for leisurely walks, picnics, and sunbathing during the warmer months. The crystal-clear waters of the bay are also perfect for swimming and various water sports activities, such as kayaking and paddleboarding.

Surrounding the bay are rolling hills and cliffs, providing a dramatic backdrop to the coastal scenery. The area is rich in flora and fauna, with several bird species, including gulls and seabirds, frequently spotted along the shore. It is also not uncommon to see seals and dolphins swimming near the bay, adding to the area's natural charm.

Seilearoth is well-served by amenities and facilities, including car parking, public toilets, and nearby accommodation options. The bay is easily accessible by road, with a well-maintained coastal path offering stunning views for walkers and hikers.

Overall, Seilearoth, Ross-shire (Bay) offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish coast, providing a serene and idyllic setting for relaxation and exploration.

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Seilearoth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.183242/-7.0714373 or Grid Reference NB0232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Radio masts at Mangastra/Mhangarstaidh, Lewis, 1989

Compared to more recent images, it would appear a number of these buildings and one mast have been demolished in the intervening years.

Nigel Thompson

Cappadale Sands

Sandy Gerrard

Beach and headland at Carnais

Sandy Gerrard

Beach at Carnais

Sandy Gerrard

Wooden sculpture of a Lewis Knight Chess Piece at the Abhainn Dearg Distillery car park

Sandy Gerrard

Tom

A small tidal island near Carnais.

Sandy Gerrard

The Gravel Pits at Carnais, on the Red River, Uig, Lewis

The Abhainn Dearg Distillery lies to the left of the picture. The Red River - Ahbainn Dearg flows to the sea at the foot of the scree slope, but is shown on the OS Sheet as Abhainn Caslabhat.

Richard Kay

Cappadale Sands

The map names this arm of Tràigh Uige as Cappadale Sands. As the tide is in, the sand is only visible through the water, giving it that characteristic Hebridean turquoise colour. It would have been even better in sunshine. The hill on the skyline is Forsnabhal (205 metres), and the houses at the far side of the bay are at Timsgearraidh.

Anne Burgess

CÃ rnais (Carinish)

Two cottages overlooking Tràigh Lèire at the head of Cappadale Sands in Uig Bay.

Anne Burgess

Spring Squill (Scilla verna)

Surprisingly, given how exposed the headland at Mangarstadh is, and how scarce the soil, there was a carpet of stunted wildflowers including this Spring Squill.

Anne Burgess

Thrift (Armeria maritima)

A cushion of thrift provides a splash of colour on the bleak and windswept clifftop. The flower stalks are taller in more benign conditions, but here they are stunted by the wind and weather. I wonder whether any insects brave the wind to pollinate the flowers>

Anne Burgess

Gneiss Rocks

This headland is mostly composed of striped grey Lewisian gneiss. The sloping rock face behind the foreground rock is a thrust plane which dips towards the east.

Anne Burgess

Thrift in a Cleft

This Thrift plant has found a less exposed spot than NB0033 : Thrift (Armeria maritima), so has been able to grow into a more 'normal' shape. It is exploiting a crack in the inhospitable Lewisian gneiss, probably created by movement on the adjacent thrust.

Anne Burgess

Mangarstadh Head

Contrast the glassy surface of the rock pool, sheltered from the wind, with the surf crashing on the cliffs beyond. The rock surfaces sloping from lower left to upper right are the faces of thrust planes generated by tectonic movements some 430 million years ago.

Anne Burgess

Mangarstadh Head

Looking out from the cliffs at Mangarsatdh Head, the offshore rocks are whipping up surf in a strong westerly wind.

Anne Burgess

Sgeir an Tamna

This is the name given to the long offshore rock south-west of Mangurstadh Head. The pronounced slopes to landward are thrust planes created as rocks were pushed from left to right by tectonic movements.

Anne Burgess

Aird Mhangarstadh

Aird Mhangarstadh means 'the high point of Mangarstadh' and this view shows the disused telecommunications mast on the top of the Aird. If only the military were required to remove all traces of their ugly structures once they are no longer required!

Anne Burgess

Geo at Mangarstadh Head

The geo is formed along the line of one of the thrust planes in evidence here. The thrusts were the result of tectonic movements some 400 million years ago. Somewhere deep in the crust of the Earth, the sloping surface in the foreground was planed by other layers of rock which were pushed inexorably from left to right, grinding up the rocks in the thrust place to form a characteristic rock named mylonite.

Anne Burgess

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Seilearoth is located at Grid Ref: NB0232 (Lat: 58.183242, Lng: -7.0714373)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands