Tràigh Hogh

Beach in Argyllshire

Scotland

Tràigh Hogh

Traigh Hogh — Traigh Hogh Credit: Euan Nelson

Tràigh Hogh is a stunning beach located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the Scottish mainland, it offers visitors a picturesque and unspoiled coastal experience. With a length of approximately 2 miles, this sandy beach is known for its pristine beauty and breathtaking views.

The beach is surrounded by rolling hills and rugged cliffs, providing a dramatic backdrop to the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Its remote location ensures a sense of tranquility and seclusion, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Tràigh Hogh boasts a wide expanse of golden sand that stretches out to meet the sparkling sea. At low tide, the beach reveals fascinating rock pools teeming with marine life, making it a great spot for exploring and discovering small creatures. The beach is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to various seabirds and seals that can often be seen bobbing in the water or sunbathing on the rocks.

The beach is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby, and it offers various facilities including public toilets and picnic areas. It is a popular destination for families, couples, and nature lovers, who can enjoy long walks along the shore, picnics on the sand, or simply basking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Tràigh Hogh, with its rugged coastline, pristine sands, and stunning views, is undoubtedly a hidden gem in the Argyllshire region, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.621882/-6.6189279 or Grid Reference NM1657. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Traigh Hogh

Traigh Hogh

Hogh Bay

Hogh Bay

Traigh Hogh In the distance a herd of cows can be seen on the beach.

Traigh Hogh

In the distance a herd of cows can be seen on the beach.

Township remains, Ben Hogh

Township remains, Ben Hogh

Township remains, Ben Hogh

Township remains, Ben Hogh

The approach to Hogh Bay Yet another of Coll&#039;s glorious beaches.

The approach to Hogh Bay

Yet another of Coll's glorious beaches.

The glorious beach at Traigh Hogh Sadly, the flotsam of modern plastic-ridden life is always with us.

The glorious beach at Traigh Hogh

Sadly, the flotsam of modern plastic-ridden life is always with us.

Burn and dune at Traigh Hogh Set on Coll&#039;s west coast, Traigh Hogh (Hogh Shore/Beach) is just one of the many beautiful, deserted beaches on this island.

Burn and dune at Traigh Hogh

Set on Coll's west coast, Traigh Hogh (Hogh Shore/Beach) is just one of the many beautiful, deserted beaches on this island.

Bloody cranesbill at Traigh Hogh This beautiful relative of the geranium family blooms widely on the Coll machair in June - whole banks are stained purple with the flowers.

Bloody cranesbill at Traigh Hogh

This beautiful relative of the geranium family blooms widely on the Coll machair in June - whole banks are stained purple with the flowers.

The track from Ballyhaugh to Totronald The purple blossoms of bloody cranesbill in banks by the track.

The track from Ballyhaugh to Totronald

The purple blossoms of bloody cranesbill in banks by the track.

Flowers of the Coll machair The purple of bloody cranesbill to the fore.

Flowers of the Coll machair

The purple of bloody cranesbill to the fore.

Ben Hogh Bagged trig and then the real top with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson before a circuit of 3 more TuMPs on an improving afternoon.

Name: Ben Hogh
Hill number: 4817
Height: 106m / 348ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree
Class: Hu,1
Grid ref: NM 18357 57709
Summit feature: cairn on SE top
Drop: 106m
Col: Sea

Ben Hogh

Bagged trig and then the real top with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson before a circuit of 3 more TuMPs on an improving afternoon. Name: Ben Hogh Hill number: 4817 Height: 106m / 348ft Parent (Ma/M): none Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NM 18357 57709 Summit feature: cairn on SE top Drop: 106m Col: Sea

Ben Hogh Trig Ben Hogh trig point on the Isle of Coll which is some way from the actual summit of Ben Hogh.

Ben Hogh Trig

Ben Hogh trig point on the Isle of Coll which is some way from the actual summit of Ben Hogh.

Beinn Tioraidh Fourth TuMP of circuit of four with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson.
Name: Beinn Tioraidh
Hill number: 10498
Height: 60m / 197ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree
Class: 0
Grid ref: NM 17544 58432
Summit feature: rock outcrop
Drop: 32m
Col: 28m NM180584

Beinn Tioraidh

Fourth TuMP of circuit of four with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson. Name: Beinn Tioraidh Hill number: 10498 Height: 60m / 197ft Parent (Ma/M): none Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree Class: 0 Grid ref: NM 17544 58432 Summit feature: rock outcrop Drop: 32m Col: 28m NM180584

Cnoc Mor A short walk on short sheep pasture to a lovely summit view with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson.
Name: Cnoc Mor
Hill number: 10504
Height: 57m / 187ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree
Class: 0
Grid ref: NM 16633 56618
Summit feature: grassy outcrop
Drop: 44m
Col: 13m NM170567

Cnoc Mor

A short walk on short sheep pasture to a lovely summit view with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson. Name: Cnoc Mor Hill number: 10504 Height: 57m / 187ft Parent (Ma/M): none Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree Class: 0 Grid ref: NM 16633 56618 Summit feature: grassy outcrop Drop: 44m Col: 13m NM170567

Isle of Coll: stepping stones to Hogh Bay The wonderful beach is accessed by crossing an unnamed stream, this being probably the easiest crossing place.

Isle of Coll: stepping stones to Hogh Bay

The wonderful beach is accessed by crossing an unnamed stream, this being probably the easiest crossing place.

Isle of Coll: sheep and dunes near Hogh Bay Sheep and dunes are typical features of the Isle of Coll, although this patch of dunes is a bit more separated from the coast than the majority, which back the sandy beaches of the island.

Isle of Coll: sheep and dunes near Hogh Bay

Sheep and dunes are typical features of the Isle of Coll, although this patch of dunes is a bit more separated from the coast than the majority, which back the sandy beaches of the island.

Isle of Coll: waves at Hogh Bay Big waves come in on Hogh Bay beach, but deceptively far off - the beach itself includes a wide flattish section which was barely underwater at this evening&#039;s low tide.

Isle of Coll: waves at Hogh Bay

Big waves come in on Hogh Bay beach, but deceptively far off - the beach itself includes a wide flattish section which was barely underwater at this evening's low tide.

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Tràigh Hogh is located at Grid Ref: NM1657 (Lat: 56.621882, Lng: -6.6189279)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Hogh Bay

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 56.6239478/-6.6206441

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.617947/-6.6162589

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.6187188/-6.6158217

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.6195025/-6.6153872

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.6201724/-6.6149929

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.6209162/-6.614561

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.621533/-6.614207

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.6222812/-6.6137617

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.6230337/-6.613346

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.623925/-6.6125923

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