Camas an Lochain

Bay in Ross-shire

Scotland

Camas an Lochain

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag Credit: David Brown

Camas an Lochain, also known as Bay of Lochan, is a picturesque bay located in the county of Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated on the northwestern coast of the country, near the village of Ullapool.

This bay is characterized by its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and mountains, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Camas an Lochain is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of marine and bird species inhabiting the area. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance as a breeding ground for several bird species, including common terns and Arctic skuas. The bay is also home to a diverse range of marine life, such as seals, otters, and various species of fish.

Visitors to Camas an Lochain can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and kayaking. The bay is a starting point for several walking trails, offering opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape and discover hidden gems. Fishing is also a popular activity in the area, with anglers drawn to the bay's abundant fish stocks.

In summary, Camas an Lochain is a stunning bay in Ross-shire, Scotland, known for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking an escape into the Scottish wilderness.

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Camas an Lochain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.865944/-5.6865075 or Grid Reference NG8192. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag

David Brown

The car park at Cove

Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove

This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

New house near Cove

Gordon Brown

Beach with rusting lifeboats

David Brown

Bouldery beach with wrecked lifeboats

The beach is at a bay south of Eilean Furadh Mòr near to where, on 26 Feb 1944, the US 'Liberty Ship', William H. Welch foundered and was lost with most of her crew. The rusting remains of several of the ship's lifeboats lie on the beach

Trevor Littlewood

Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Typical narrow Hydro pillar design. Neatly lettered cap "HMS COOK 1951" Landed off RIB onto rocks and scrambled easy slabs to pillar which is at summit. Very nice little island. Alan Holmes group charter out of Ullapool with only 5 out of 12 in the group bagging the island and the trig.

Rude Health

Wrecked lifeboats from the William H Welch

The Liberty ship the William H Welch ran aground with loss of 72 lives. The lifeboats washed ashore but had not been used.

Roger McLachlan

Eilean Furadh Mor over Caolas an Fhuraidh

Taken from the headland adjacent to Stac Rhuadh. I was actually 60m outside the grid square when I took the picture. Getting onto the stack would prove an interesting challenge.

Roger McLachlan

Rocky coast of Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Eilean Furadh Beag in the background. Lots of the daisy like flowers on the island.

Roger McLachlan

Hydrographic survey pillar on Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

One of several hydrographic survey pillars in and around Loch Ewe. This one is dated 1951 and seems to be called HMS Cook!

Roger McLachlan

Sgeir Gorma

The coastline at Caolas an Fhuraidh with the reef of Sgeir Gorma in the foreground and the islet of Eilean Furadh Beag further out. Along the horizon are an array of diatant mountains, including [l-r] Arkle, Quinag, Suilven, canisp, Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor and Ben Mor Coigach.

Gordon Hatton

Reminder of a tragedy

A quiet beach on a remote stretch of coast. Here are the rusting remains of two lifeboats from the Liberty Ship USS William H Welch which struck nearby rocks in 1944. [see other photos in this square]

Gordon Hatton

Shipwreck memorial

A memorial to the crew of the USS William H Welch which foundered on nearby rocks in the early hours of Saturday 26th February 1944. The ship was caught in a fierce northerly gale and blizzard, missed the entrance to Loch Ewe and hit rocks on Eilean Furadh Mor [the island seen offshore]. Of a crew of 74, only 12 survived, the lucky ones being swept ashore by huge seas. The memorial also list those who came to help, including local people who walked across open boggy moorland with blankets, hot drinks etc for the survivors.

Gordon Hatton