Port an Fharaidh

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Argyllshire

Scotland

Port an Fharaidh

Old milepost One of the remaining mileposts on the B8035 road from Salen southwards to join the A849 for the 38 miles from Salen to Fionnphort and the Iona Ferry jetty. These posts on Mull made by Smith, Patterson of Blaydon are the only ones known to have been cast at that foundry that have a date, 1897. This post is on the west side of the road north of Balnahard. — Old milepost Credit: John Hicks

Port an Fharaidh is a picturesque coastal village located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the shores of a sea loch, this quaint settlement offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and rugged coastline. The village is known for its natural beauty, with crystal clear waters and abundant marine life.

The sea loch at Port an Fharaidh is a popular spot for water activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. The calm waters of the loch provide a peaceful setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the serenity of the Scottish countryside.

In addition to its scenic beauty, Port an Fharaidh is home to a small community of residents who make a living from fishing and tourism. The village has a charming harbor where fishing boats can be seen coming and going throughout the day. Local cafes and shops offer visitors a taste of the local cuisine and a chance to purchase unique souvenirs.

Overall, Port an Fharaidh is a hidden gem in Argyllshire, offering visitors a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty and traditional Scottish charm.

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Port an Fharaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.447001/-6.1589637 or Grid Reference NM4336. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milepost

One of the remaining mileposts on the B8035 road from Salen southwards to join the A849 for the 38 miles from Salen to Fionnphort and the Iona Ferry jetty. These posts on Mull made by Smith, Patterson of Blaydon are the only ones known to have been cast at that foundry that have a date, 1897. This post is on the west side of the road north of Balnahard.

John Hicks

Rocks on the shore of Loch na Keal at Rubha a'Ghearrain

The low-lying island in the centre of the photo is Samalan Island.

Rod Allday

Inch Kenneth from Gribun

Field gate and track leading from the B8035 at Gribun, Mull, down to the Loch opposite Inch Kenneth island

Peter Evans

Gribun sheep

Very inquisitive and/or hungry sheep along the B8035 at Gribun, Mull - February 2016

Peter Evans

Road near Clachandhu

Peter Moore

Benchmark and lichen

The lichen is doing a good job of very slowly obscuring the accompanying arrow of this rivet benchmark (OS description: RIVET E PARA BR 1.3M N END). The bridge parapet is shown in NM4535 : Marvellous scenery on the Mull coast.

Neville Goodman

View to Inch Kenneth

Beyond the parapet of this bridge over an unnamed stream is a narrow strip of coast and a view to Inch Kenneth two squares to the west. There is a rivet benchmark NM4535 : Benchmark on bridge parapet on the central stone of the parapet.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark on bridge parapet

The OS description is: RIVET NW PARA BR 1.6M N END. The bridge is shown in NM4535 : View to Inch Kenneth.

Neville Goodman

Clachandhu from Rubha Baile na h-Airde

This is the point where the "Wilderness coast" of Mull becomes a little more subdued and is accessible to road building - the B8035 cuts across the Ardmeanach peninsula from Loch Scridain, and here drops down to a wide enough coastal plain on the shore of Loch na Keal. The flat area is at its most extensive just at this point, where a reef extends out into Loch na Keal towards Inch Kenneth and has provided enough shelter from the sea for a wide grassy area to form and provide some grazing, hence the habitation.

Andy Waddington

Setting sun over Inch Kenneth and Ulva

Looking across the mouth of Loch na Keal to Ulva. The southern part of Inch Kenneth is nearest the camera.

Ian Taylor

Shore of Loch na Keal alongside B8035

The B8035 below steep ground. Inch Kenneth is just offshore, out of view.

Trevor Littlewood

Samalan Island

Samalan Island lying out in the waters of, or adjacent to, Loch na Keal with another island, Ulva, in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Samalan Island

A small island in Loch na Keal with Ulva in the distance.

Andrew Wood

Loch na Keal

Loch na Keal by Clachandhu with Inch Kenneth behind.

Andrew Wood

Coastal Road to the Bungalow

A long straight leading to the bungalow, which is all the name given, and the frowning brow of Aoineadh Mor.

Andrew Wood

Coastal pastures at Gribun, 1988

We stopped here as we drove south along the coastal road because I'd spotted an otter lolloping across the fields. It was the first otter I'd ever seen, but in the next few days we saw a good few more - along the shores of Loch na Keal, by smaller tidal inlets, and by inland lochans. At Gribun there were also peregrines on the cliffs (behind the camera) - in days before they became a common sight in built-up areas. In geomorphological terms (or so I was told at the time) the strip of land between the road and the sea is a raised beach - a relic of a higher sea level. The low-lying but rocky off-shore island is Inch Kenneth. The tilting mesa-like slabs of rock are highly characteristic of the islands around here.

Stefan Czapski

Old Milepost by the B8035, Balnahard

Blaydon casting by the B8035, in parish of Kilfinichen & Kilvickeon (Mull District), North of Balnahard, on verge. Inscription reads:- : SALEN / 11 / MILES : : IONA FERRY / 27 / MILES : Maker:- : SMITH PATTERSON / BLAYDON : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: AB_MLSAIF11

Milestone Society