Port na Mairt

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Argyllshire

Scotland

Port na Mairt

Maiden Island The northern end seen from the Lismore ferry. — Maiden Island Credit: Richard Webb

Port na Mairt is a picturesque coastal inlet located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated along the rugged coastline and is approximately 1 mile in length. The area is characterized by its stunning natural beauty, with rocky cliffs and lush greenery surrounding the tranquil waters of the inlet.

The waters of Port na Mairt are a mix of saltwater from the sea and freshwater from nearby streams and rivers, creating a unique estuarine environment. This blend of salt and freshwater creates a rich ecosystem that supports a diverse range of marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds.

The inlet is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. Visitors can often be seen exploring the rocky shoreline, soaking in the natural beauty of the area, or enjoying a peaceful picnic by the water's edge.

Overall, Port na Mairt is a hidden gem in Argyllshire, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of Scotland's coastal landscape.

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Port na Mairt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.435913/-5.4752752 or Grid Reference NM8532. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Maiden Island The northern end seen from the Lismore ferry.

Maiden Island

The northern end seen from the Lismore ferry.

St Columba's Cathedral, Oban Category A listed. Listing number LB38820. Architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, 1935-52.

St Columba's Cathedral, Oban

Category A listed. Listing number LB38820. Architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, 1935-52.

Maiden Island From the MV Isle of Mull.

Maiden Island

From the MV Isle of Mull.

Alexandra Hotel, Oban On Corran Esplanade.

Alexandra Hotel, Oban

On Corran Esplanade.

Field near Ganavan

Field near Ganavan

Cnoc Carnach

Cnoc Carnach

Croft Road, Oban

Croft Road, Oban

Oban Youth Hostel, 1983

Oban Youth Hostel, 1983

Oban - Corran Esplanade from the sea Taken from a CalMac ferry approaching Oban with the houses along Corran Esplanade lining the coast. The large building in the distance is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7256430">NM8530 : Oban - St Columba's Cathedral</a>

Oban - Corran Esplanade from the sea

Taken from a CalMac ferry approaching Oban with the houses along Corran Esplanade lining the coast. The large building in the distance is NM8530 : Oban - St Columba's Cathedral

Oban - St Columba's Cathedral - from incoming ferry St Columba&#039;s Cathedral was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and built between 1935 and 1952.
See HES Category &#039;A&#039; listing here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB38820" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB38820">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7256430">NM8530 : Oban - St Columba's Cathedral</a>

Oban - St Columba's Cathedral - from incoming ferry

St Columba's Cathedral was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and built between 1935 and 1952. See HES Category 'A' listing here: Link

See also NM8530 : Oban - St Columba's Cathedral

Oban - St Columba's Cathedral St Columba&#039;s Cathedral was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and built between 1935 and 1952.
See HES Category &#039;A&#039; listing here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB38820" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB38820">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7256423">NM8530 : Oban - St Columba's Cathedral - from incoming ferry</a>

Oban - St Columba's Cathedral

St Columba's Cathedral was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and built between 1935 and 1952. See HES Category 'A' listing here: Link

See also NM8530 : Oban - St Columba's Cathedral - from incoming ferry

Oban - View northwards out of the bay On the right can be seen the northernmost houses of Corran Esplanade while the little island on the left is Maiden Island (c.3ha (7 acres) with highest elevation 28m (92&#039;))
Two of the green North Channel starboard buoys can be seen, probably numbers 1 &amp; 3.

Oban - View northwards out of the bay

On the right can be seen the northernmost houses of Corran Esplanade while the little island on the left is Maiden Island (c.3ha (7 acres) with highest elevation 28m (92')) Two of the green North Channel starboard buoys can be seen, probably numbers 1 & 3.

Ganavan Sands

Ganavan Sands

Maiden Island View from Barra to Oban Ferry.

Maiden Island

View from Barra to Oban Ferry.

Camas BÃ n View from the Barra to Oban Ferry.

Camas BÃ n

View from the Barra to Oban Ferry.

Ganavan Sands

Ganavan Sands

Maiden Island From the ferry into Oban.

Maiden Island

From the ferry into Oban.

Beacon off Kerrera From the ferry into Oban.

Beacon off Kerrera

From the ferry into Oban.

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Port na Mairt is located at Grid Ref: NM8532 (Lat: 56.435913, Lng: -5.4752752)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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///sentences.wager.declining. Near Oban, Argyll & Bute

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Camas Bàn Rubha na h-Earba Sgeir an Eitich Port na Mairt Ganavan Bay

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.435913,-5.4752752

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 56.4368131/-5.4731018

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 56.4352471/-5.4789043

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 56.4350981/-5.4792962

Addr Housename: Ganavan Cottage

Building: house

Source: OS Opendata StreetView

Source Name: OS Opendata StreetView

Lat/Long: 56.432912/-5.4790336

Ganavan Slip

Leisure: slipway

Lat/Long: 56.4377668/-5.4696223

Ganavan Bay

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 56.4377063/-5.4752697

Bus Stop

Ganavan at Ganavan Sands

Bench: yes

Bus: yes

Departures Board: yes

Lit: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 56.4374025/-5.4698073

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking: stands

Capacity: 10

Covered: no

Lat/Long: 56.4374961/-5.4689167

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: On outside of public toilets. Available 24/7.

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Opening Hours: 24/7

Ref GB The Circuit: 1794F01F-C085-4D9C-AB42-1265A6C7F7F2

Lat/Long: 56.4375752/-5.468933

Traffic Calming: hump

Lat/Long: 56.4370368/-5.4699814

Traffic Calming: hump

Lat/Long: 56.4366192/-5.4703158

Traffic Calming: hump

Lat/Long: 56.4362634/-5.4705628

Life Ring

Emergency: life_ring

Lat/Long: 56.4377599/-5.4694834

Life Ring

Emergency: life_ring

Lat/Long: 56.4381032/-5.4690784

Life Ring

Emergency: life_ring

Lat/Long: 56.4373944/-5.4698797

Maxspeed: 30 mph

Traffic Sign: maxspeed

Lat/Long: 56.4358292/-5.4706555

Man Made: street_cabinet

Lat/Long: 56.435927/-5.4706202

Ganavan

Alt Name Gd: Gaineamhan

Name Gd: A' Ghaineamh Bhàn

Place: suburb

Lat/Long: 56.4346606/-5.4733949

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 56.4321542/-5.4721613

Rubha na h-Earba

Natural: cape

Lat/Long: 56.4369642/-5.4823503

The Story of the Appin Murder

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 56.4377044/-5.4689658

Board Type: history

Direction: 330

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 56.4372647/-5.47187

Bench

Backrest: yes

Direction: 345

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 56.4372892/-5.4717848

Direction: 100

Historic: memorial

Material: stone

Memorial: war_memorial

Lat/Long: 56.4372456/-5.4720317

Direction: 30;210

Information: map

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 56.4376558/-5.4695714

Waste Basket

Colour: gray

Material: metal

Lat/Long: 56.4377588/-5.4694279

Waste Basket

Colour: gray

Material: metal

Lat/Long: 56.4376788/-5.4695191

Leisure: slipway

Lat/Long: 56.4376489/-5.4711991

Life Ring

Emergency: life_ring

Lat/Long: 56.4374514/-5.4710641

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Lat/Long: 56.4346205/-5.4722532

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: lamp

Lat/Long: 56.4344812/-5.472634

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Lat/Long: 56.4343447/-5.4735058

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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