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Tòb a' Chuilinn

Bay in Ross-shire

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Tòb a' Chuilinn

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

Tòb a' Chuilinn is a picturesque bay located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The bay is characterized by its pristine sandy beach, which stretches for approximately a mile. The golden sand is soft and inviting, making it a perfect spot for sunbathing or picnicking. The crystal-clear turquoise waters of the bay are also enticing for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts.

One of the highlights of Tòb a' Chuilinn is its diverse wildlife. The bay is home to a variety of bird species, including oystercatchers, herons, and cormorants. Visitors may also be lucky enough to spot seals and dolphins swimming in the bay.

The surrounding area offers plenty of walking opportunities, with several scenic trails leading to panoramic viewpoints. The nearby headland provides a spectacular vantage point, allowing visitors to admire the bay from above.

Facilities at Tòb a' Chuilinn are limited, with no cafes or restaurants on-site. However, there are parking spaces available for visitors, and public toilets are situated nearby.

Overall, Tòb a' Chuilinn is a hidden gem on the Ross-shire coast, offering natural beauty and tranquility to those who visit. It is an ideal destination for individuals seeking a peaceful beach experience or wanting to explore the wonders of Scotland's rugged coastline.

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Tòb a' Chuilinn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.199824/-6.8069527 or Grid Reference NB1733. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Bernera bridges The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.
Great Bernera bridges
The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.
"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. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.uigandbernera.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.uigandbernera.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
"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. LinkExternal link
Bernera Bridge Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.uigandbernera.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.uigandbernera.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bernera Bridge
Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
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. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.uigandbernera.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.uigandbernera.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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. LinkExternal link
Lewisian Gneiss Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.uigandbernera.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.uigandbernera.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Lewisian Gneiss
Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. LinkExternal link
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.
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.
Cleitir Stone Circle Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.
Cleitir Stone Circle
Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.
Telephone Box at Crulabhig Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?
Telephone Box at Crulabhig
Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?
Bernera Bridge
Bernera Bridge
Standing stones by Bernera Bridge
Standing stones by Bernera Bridge
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.
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.
Crulivig: the telephone box Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.
Crulivig: the telephone box
Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.
Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91 This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3286743">NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box</a>. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.
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.
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.
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.
Callanish X
Callanish X
Abandoned croft house near Lundal
Abandoned croft house near Lundal
Great Bernera Road Bridge The road south hugged the shore in 1975. Now it blasts straight ahead.
Great Bernera Road Bridge
The road south hugged the shore in 1975. Now it blasts straight ahead.
Standing Stones look over Sruth Iarsiadar The name in this case means the current at Iarsiadar. It's a narrow tidal channel between Great Bernera and the rest of Lewis.
Standing Stones look over Sruth Iarsiadar
The name in this case means the current at Iarsiadar. It's a narrow tidal channel between Great Bernera and the rest of Lewis.
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Tòb a' Chuilinn is located at Grid Ref: NB1733 (Lat: 58.199824, Lng: -6.8069527)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///estimated.answer.mute. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Crulivig
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731627
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Crulivig
Naptan Indicator: Village
Naptan Landmark: Village
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723846
Naptan Street: Village
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 58.1979058/-6.8105197
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 08:45; Sa 08:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HS2 91
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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Lat/Long: 58.1980404/-6.8102639
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
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Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1851 612223
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Lat/Long: 58.197977/-6.8102899
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Crùlabhig
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Name Gd: Crùlabhig
Place: hamlet
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Turning Circle
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Loch Barraglom
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.2037482/-6.809767
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.1984693/-6.8085105
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