Port Mòr

Bay in Argyllshire

Scotland

Port Mòr

Phone box and postbox near Uisken Credit: Steven Brown

Port Mòr is a picturesque bay located in Argyllshire, on the western coast of Scotland. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, this bay is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The bay is nestled between rolling green hills and rugged cliffs, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The pristine sandy beach stretches for miles, providing ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, and enjoying various water activities. The crystal-clear waters of the bay are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.

Port Mòr is also known for its rich biodiversity. The bay is home to a variety of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and a wide array of fish species. Birdwatchers will delight in the diverse bird population, with sightings of gannets, puffins, and oystercatchers being common.

The nearby village of Port Mòr offers all the necessary amenities for visitors, including accommodation options, restaurants, and shops. The village maintains a charming, traditional Scottish atmosphere, with colorful houses and friendly locals.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Port Mòr serves as a gateway to the surrounding natural wonders. Hiking trails crisscross the surrounding hills, offering stunning panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding countryside. The bay is also a starting point for boat trips to nearby islands, such as the Isle of Mull and the Inner Hebrides.

In summary, Port Mòr is a picturesque bay in Argyllshire, Scotland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in stunning natural beauty, enjoy various water activities, and explore the surrounding countryside.

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Port Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.281675/-6.2530927 or Grid Reference NM3618. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Phone box and postbox near Uisken

Steven Brown

Road to Ardachy

Steven Brown

Road to Ardalanish

A dull day for going to one of the finest beaches in Mull... The houses down the road are the small village of Ardalanish, the beach is in the cove on the left, the headland beyond is Rubh' Ardalanish.

David Wyatt

Ardalanish Bay

A beautiful beach, even on a grey day! Looking east towards Aird Dubh

David Wyatt

Hebridean woolcraft

Isle of Mull weavers are based on a farm at Ardalanish. Well worth a visit (though our Hebridean teddy - made from local brown Hebridean wool - still smells a bit of machine oil !)

David Wyatt

Ardachy

Farm with damp grazing.

Richard Webb

Ardachy

Cattle grazing on wetland near Ardachy.

Richard Webb

Phone box, Uisken

Richard Webb

Ardalanish Bay

Brian Cooper

The anchorage at Rubh Ardalanish

A wild, remote spot on the Ross of Mull. The rock here is all granite but nearby there is metamorphic rock where garnets can be found on the beach. A lonely place now but there is much of evidence of former habitation around the bay.

Ben Dallimore

Rubh' Ardalanish

Some interesting geology here - this part of the Headland of Rubh' Ardalanish is in the contact zone between the Ross of Mull granite to the west and an area of schist to the east. The landscape is rugged and spectacular. Remote now, there is much evidence of former habitation.

Ben Dallimore

Xenoliths

The patches of darker rock set into the pinkish Ross of Mull granite are 'Xenoliths' - lumps of the surrounding rock which broke off and fell into the molten granite while it was deep underground. It has since solidified and been exposed on the surface by erosion.

Ben Dallimore

Ruined Cottage

A sad reminder that people once lived and worked in this beautiful place. There are piles of stones cleared from the ground to show that the land was cultivated and several other cottages in the vicinity saying that it was a good place to make a living.

Ben Dallimore