Sloc na Crìche

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Argyllshire

Scotland

Sloc na Crìche

Trig point at Calgary Point
Trig point at Calgary Point Credit: Peter Edwards

Sloc na Crìche is a picturesque sea inlet located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Also known as a sea, estuary, or creek, it is situated along the western coast of the country and is a prominent feature of the landscape. The name "Sloc na Crìche" is derived from Scottish Gaelic, with "sloc" meaning a narrow, winding waterway, and "crìche" referring to a boundary or limit.

The Sloc na Crìche inlet stretches for approximately 3 kilometers and offers stunning views of the surrounding rugged cliffs and rolling hills. The water within the inlet is influenced by the tides, resulting in a mix of saltwater and freshwater. This dynamic environment supports a diverse range of marine and plant life, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife observers.

The inlet is also a popular destination for boating and fishing, with its calm waters providing a tranquil setting for leisure activities. Fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines in search of a variety of fish species, including cod, haddock, and mackerel, among others.

Sloc na Crìche is not just a natural wonder, but it also holds historical significance. The area has been inhabited for centuries, and remnants of ancient settlements can still be found along its shores. These archaeological sites are a testament to the area's rich cultural heritage and provide valuable insights into the lives of past civilizations.

Overall, Sloc na Crìche in Argyllshire offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical intrigue. Whether one seeks to immerse themselves in the stunning scenery, engage in outdoor activities, or explore the area's past, Sloc na Crìche is a destination that captivates both locals and tourists alike.

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Sloc na Crìche Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.584352/-6.6942648 or Grid Reference NM1153. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig point at Calgary Point
Trig point at Calgary Point
Calgary Point Looking over to Gunna
Calgary Point
Looking over to Gunna
Rock outcrops near Calgary Point
Rock outcrops near Calgary Point
Low tide at the west end of Crossapol Bay Crossapol Bay is yet another of Coll's lovely sandy bays - about 2Km wide and there will probably only be you on it!
Low tide at the west end of Crossapol Bay
Crossapol Bay is yet another of Coll's lovely sandy bays - about 2Km wide and there will probably only be you on it!
Traigh Feall
Traigh Feall
Unfriendly fence We had walked from Calgary Point round to Feall Bay but got on the wrong side of this fence - not simple to cross with its wire-netting and two strands of barbed wire!
Unfriendly fence
We had walked from Calgary Point round to Feall Bay but got on the wrong side of this fence - not simple to cross with its wire-netting and two strands of barbed wire!
Trio of orchids All part of the joy of the Coll machairs.
Trio of orchids
All part of the joy of the Coll machairs.
Machair blossoms near Port Mine
Machair blossoms near Port Mine
The path to Calgary Point There is a faint waymarked (occasionally!) path all the way from the car park at Crossapol, via Feall Bay, to Calgary Point.
The path to Calgary Point
There is a faint waymarked (occasionally!) path all the way from the car park at Crossapol, via Feall Bay, to Calgary Point.
Footpath sign on Coll Left to Crossapol Beach, right to Calgary Point and behind the photographer to Feall Beach.  There is waymarking on the path to Calgary Point but it is a little spasmodic (June 2011).
Footpath sign on Coll
Left to Crossapol Beach, right to Calgary Point and behind the photographer to Feall Beach. There is waymarking on the path to Calgary Point but it is a little spasmodic (June 2011).
The machair in bloom at Traigh Halum
The machair in bloom at Traigh Halum
Rocky inlet at Traigh Halum Bloody cranesbill, daisies and buttercups in bloom in the machair.
Rocky inlet at Traigh Halum
Bloody cranesbill, daisies and buttercups in bloom in the machair.
Weedy tide-pool near Calgary Point
Weedy tide-pool near Calgary Point
Exposed rock at Calgary Point The hills of Rum just visible in the distance.
Exposed rock at Calgary Point
The hills of Rum just visible in the distance.
The trig at Calgary Point The hills of Rum visible in the distance.
The trig at Calgary Point
The hills of Rum visible in the distance.
Calgary Point Looking over to the island of Gunna and, beyond that, Tiree.
Calgary Point
Looking over to the island of Gunna and, beyond that, Tiree.
Bloody cranesbill and dunes at Traigh nan Siolag Tiree in the distance.
Bloody cranesbill and dunes at Traigh nan Siolag
Tiree in the distance.
Lochan a' Chuirn
Lochan a' Chuirn
Show me another place!

Sloc na Crìche is located at Grid Ref: NM1153 (Lat: 56.584352, Lng: -6.6942648)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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