Asgog Bay

Bay in Argyllshire

Scotland

Asgog Bay

Stillaig Farm This is the view down to the shore if you stop and look over the tall bracken on the roadside west of Portavadie. — Stillaig Farm Credit: Anne Burgess

Asgog Bay is a picturesque bay located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the country, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The bay is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green landscapes, providing a perfect backdrop for visitors to relax and unwind.

Asgog Bay is characterized by its sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. The bay offers a range of activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural surroundings.

The bay is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of seabirds, including gannets, puffins, and cormorants. In addition, seals and otters can often be seen lounging on the rocks or swimming in the bay.

Asgog Bay is easily accessible by road and is located just a short distance from the nearby town of Oban. The town offers a range of amenities, including accommodation options, restaurants, and shops, making it a convenient base for exploring the bay and its surrounding areas.

Overall, Asgog Bay is a hidden gem in Argyllshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Scotland's west coast.

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Asgog Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.852449/-5.2947461 or Grid Reference NR9367. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stillaig Farm This is the view down to the shore if you stop and look over the tall bracken on the roadside west of Portavadie.

Stillaig Farm

This is the view down to the shore if you stop and look over the tall bracken on the roadside west of Portavadie.

Alignment Standing Stones of Stillaig The main stone is c.3 metres tall and is visible from its alignment stone which is approximately 700 metres to the south-east. Although described on the map as &#039;Standing Stones&#039; the second stone is a stump. There is a marked but indistinct path from Pollphail Village and the football field at Port Leathan.
See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1650175">NR9367 : Standing Stone near Low Stillaig</a>. Heath Spotted Orchids add colour to the moorland grass.

Alignment Standing Stones of Stillaig

The main stone is c.3 metres tall and is visible from its alignment stone which is approximately 700 metres to the south-east. Although described on the map as 'Standing Stones' the second stone is a stump. There is a marked but indistinct path from Pollphail Village and the football field at Port Leathan. See NR9367 : Standing Stone near Low Stillaig. Heath Spotted Orchids add colour to the moorland grass.

Kilbride Bay

Kilbride Bay

Stillaig Farm

Stillaig Farm

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A view from the footbridge over the Allt Osda at Kilbride Bay Kilbride Bay is the best beach on the Cowal Peninsula.

A view from the footbridge over the Allt Osda at Kilbride Bay

Kilbride Bay is the best beach on the Cowal Peninsula.

The river meets the sea at Kilbride Bay This always looks different, depending on the state of the tide, and what the action of the wind and sea have done to the beach in the preceding days.

The river meets the sea at Kilbride Bay

This always looks different, depending on the state of the tide, and what the action of the wind and sea have done to the beach in the preceding days.

Track to Asgog Bay

Track to Asgog Bay

Eilean Aoidhe Although island by name, it is joined to the mainland by an isthmus.

Eilean Aoidhe

Although island by name, it is joined to the mainland by an isthmus.

Across Port Leathan to Rubha Stillaig At the Southwest tip of the Cowal peninsula

Across Port Leathan to Rubha Stillaig

At the Southwest tip of the Cowal peninsula

Stillaig Farm

Stillaig Farm

Boysterous 5545 off Sgat MÃ²r light Cruising past the lighthouse on the small island. At night, the light emits a white flash every three seconds.

Boysterous 5545 off Sgat MÃ²r light

Cruising past the lighthouse on the small island. At night, the light emits a white flash every three seconds.

Low Stillaig The second ruin that straddles this and the next square can be seen amongst the trees to the left

Low Stillaig

The second ruin that straddles this and the next square can be seen amongst the trees to the left

Low Stillaig Second Ruin This ruin straddles this square and the one to the left

Low Stillaig Second Ruin

This ruin straddles this square and the one to the left

Standing Stone This is the western stone of the two, the other is only about 18 inches high.

Standing Stone

This is the western stone of the two, the other is only about 18 inches high.

Island of Sgat Mor off the southern end of the Cowal Peninsula, Loch Fyne Uninhabited island with beacon viewed from PS Waverley

Island of Sgat Mor off the southern end of the Cowal Peninsula, Loch Fyne

Uninhabited island with beacon viewed from PS Waverley

Asgog Bay and Arran from near Stillaig Farm of the Portavadie Road.

Asgog Bay and Arran

from near Stillaig Farm of the Portavadie Road.

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Standing Stone near Stillaig with Loch Fyne in the background.

Standing Stone near Stillaig

with Loch Fyne in the background.

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Standing Stone near Low Stillaig

Standing Stone near Low Stillaig

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Asgog Bay is located at Grid Ref: NR9367 (Lat: 55.852449, Lng: -5.2947461)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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