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Cidhe Spònais

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cidhe Spònais

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Cidhe Spònais is a small coastal inlet located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Also known as the Spònais Bay, it is a picturesque spot that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The bay is situated along the coastline, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Cidhe Spònais is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for activities such as fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. The bay is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds and marine life, making it a great place for nature lovers to explore.

The calm waters of the bay make it an ideal spot for boating and sailing, with many visitors taking to the water to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The surrounding area is also rich in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites dotting the landscape.

Overall, Cidhe Spònais is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering visitors a peaceful retreat in a beautiful coastal setting. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or explore the natural surroundings, this bay has something to offer for everyone.

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Cidhe Spònais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.612455/-7.151284 or Grid Reference NF9269. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2897842">NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier</a> for an earlier view.
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier
See NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier for an earlier view.
Hamarsaigh From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Hamarsaigh
From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy
At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Taigh Chearsabhagh The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
Taigh Chearsabhagh
The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy
The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Cuma' The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
MV 'Cuma'
The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
Lochmaddy Marina The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal
MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
On final approach to Loch Maddy I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
On final approach to Loch Maddy
I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
Go on, read it for yourself...
Go on, read it for yourself...
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach
Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy
The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Pontoons at Lochmaddy And just look at the clarity of the water!
Pontoons at Lochmaddy
And just look at the clarity of the water!
Fish quay, Lochmaddy
Fish quay, Lochmaddy
Bay on Loch Houram, North Uist
Bay on Loch Houram, North Uist
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Cidhe Spònais is located at Grid Ref: NF9269 (Lat: 57.612455, Lng: -7.151284)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///hers.sketches.reporters. Near Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Nearby Locations

Bruareim Rubha nan Gall Eilean nan Radan Loch nam Madadh Rubh' an Fhiodha Cidhe Spònais

Related Wikis

Lochmaddy
Lochmaddy

Lochmaddy (Scottish Gaelic: Loch nam Madadh [l̪ˠɔx nə ˈmat̪əɣ], "Loch of the Hounds") is the administrative centre of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides...

Taigh Chearsabhagh
Taigh Chearsabhagh

Taigh Chearsabhagh is an arts centre and museum in Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist, Scotland.Taigh Chearsabhagh was built in 1741 and originally...

Ceallasaigh Beag
Ceallasaigh Beag

Ceallasaigh Beag (or Keallasay Beg) is a low-lying island in Loch Maddy off North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This an area of shallow lagoons...

Ceallasaigh Mòr
Ceallasaigh Mòr

Ceallasaigh Mòr (or Keallasay More) is a low-lying island in Loch Maddy off North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This an area of shallow lagoons...

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