Tòb nan Cuileag

Bay in Ross-shire

Scotland

Tòb nan Cuileag

Great Bernera bridges The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge. — Great Bernera bridges Credit: Catherine Morgan

Tòb nan Cuileag, also known as Bay of Cuileag, is a picturesque bay located in Ross-shire, a historic county in the Highlands of Scotland. Situated on the northwest coast of Scotland, Tòb nan Cuileag offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the North Atlantic Ocean.

The bay is characterized by its pristine sandy beach, which stretches for approximately 1.5 kilometers and is backed by rolling sand dunes. The crystal-clear turquoise waters of the bay are perfect for swimming and water sports during the warmer months. The beach is also a popular spot for sunbathing and picnicking, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Tòb nan Cuileag is surrounded by rugged cliffs, providing a dramatic backdrop to the bay. These cliffs are home to a variety of bird species, making it an excellent location for birdwatching enthusiasts. Visitors may catch sight of seabirds such as fulmars, gannets, and kittiwakes, as well as the occasional sighting of dolphins or seals in the bay.

Access to Tòb nan Cuileag is straightforward, with a car park and public toilets available nearby. The bay is well-maintained, and there are designated paths and walkways for visitors to explore the area. The tranquility and natural beauty of Tòb nan Cuileag make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful coastal retreat in the Scottish Highlands.

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Tòb nan Cuileag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.205238/-6.8312374 or Grid Reference NB1634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Bernera bridges

The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.

Catherine Morgan

"The Bridge Across the Atlantic"

Bernera Bridge is one of several bridges which claim to span the Atlantic Ocean. This one connects the Lewis mainland with the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Note the standing stones on the far side of the bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Bernera Bridge

Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Link

Colin Smith

Sea Kayakers by Port a Chruidh

Kayakers who have come from Miavaig / Miabhaig and are heading eastwards, having just passed below Bernera Bridge. The mainland of Lewis is on the far side of the 1953 bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Lewisian Gneiss

Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. Link

Colin Smith

Stone Circle by Bernera Bridge

Ancient stone circle on a mound above the north end of the bridge. the stones are part of the famous Callanish complex of standing stones.

Colin Smith

Cleitir Stone Circle

Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.

Colin Smith

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?

Jo and Steve Turner

Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Standing stones by Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Great Bernera: postbox № HS2 82 and a ruined croft house

This postbox stands at the southern end of the island, a few hundred yards from the Bernera Bridge. Behind it, we see a ruined croft house, so common in the Scottish islands.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: the telephone box

Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91

This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.

Chris Downer

Great Bernera Road Bridge

Great Bernera lies in Loch Roag on the north-west coast of Lewis and is linked to it by a road bridge. Built in 1953, the bridge was the first pre-stressed concrete bridge in Europe. The main settlement on the island is Breaclete (Gaelic: Breacleit). I was here bagging the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill.

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