Geodha a' Reithe

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Geodha a' Reithe

Road, Peat Cuttings and Moorland Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Geodha a' Reithe is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinctive point along the coastline. The name "Geodha a' Reithe" originates from the Scottish Gaelic language and translates to "Sandy Cove" in English, which accurately reflects the nature of this coastal formation.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with towering cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The cliffs are composed of various rock types, including sandstone and granite, which have been shaped by the erosive forces of wind and waves over thousands of years.

Geodha a' Reithe is renowned for its rich biodiversity. The coastal area surrounding the headland supports a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it an important habitat for wildlife. Visitors to the area may spot various seabirds such as gannets and puffins, as well as seals and occasionally dolphins swimming offshore.

The headland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers due to its stunning natural beauty. It offers numerous walking trails that wind along the cliffs, providing opportunities to explore the coastal landscape and observe its unique flora and fauna.

Geodha a' Reithe is also of historical significance. The headland has been inhabited by humans for centuries, and remnants of ancient settlements, including stone structures and burial sites, can still be found in the vicinity.

Overall, Geodha a' Reithe is a captivating coastal feature in Ross-shire, combining stunning natural scenery, diverse wildlife, and a rich historical heritage.

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Geodha a' Reithe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.140624/-7.1145479 or Grid Reference NA9928. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road, Peat Cuttings and Moorland

Sandy Gerrard

Houses at Islibhig

An interesting juxtaposition of old and new.

Sandy Gerrard

Small pond beside the road to Islibhig

This probably represents the site of a small quarry cut for stone when the road was being constructed.

Sandy Gerrard

Geodh' an Fhithich Sea Stacks

Sandy Gerrard

Not Much of a View

In clear weather there would be a view across the square towards Mealaisbhal. It might even be worth walking another couple of hundred metres to get Loch Sanndabhat in view. As it is, cloud base is not much higher than 150 metres above sea level, and all that is visible is a swathe of wet bog interspersed with glaciated outcrops of Lewisian gneiss.

Anne Burgess

Rubh' an Taroin headland

John Lucas

Rubh' an Taroin

Mick Garratt

Coastal moor at Mullach an TÃ roin

Alan Reid

Aird Feinis

A deep rock pool in a cleft on the top of Aird Feinis.

Anne Burgess

Cairn on Aird Feinis

A cairn marks the highest point on the relatively level summit of Aird Feinis, with Aird Mangarstadh in the background.

Anne Burgess

Boulder-strewn Hillside

These strange rounded boulders lie on the hill slope above the road opposite Aird Feinis. They have been rounded and polished by the movement of ice during the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago.

Anne Burgess

Geodha an Fhithich

Several ridges of rock have been eroded to form a series of jagged rock stacks north of Aird Feinis.

Anne Burgess

Geodha an Fhithich

Several ridges of rock have been eroded to form a series of jagged rock stacks north of Aird Feinis.

Anne Burgess

Geodha an Fhithich

The sea north of Aird Feinis is studded with jagged sea stacks formed from granite intruded into the local Lewisian gneiss.

Anne Burgess

Roseroot (Sedum rosea)

This plant needs the shelter of the crevices between the stones on the clifftop at Aird Feinis.

Anne Burgess

Aird Feinis

The vegetation on this patch on the clifftop has been blown clean away by storms. Thrift (Armeria maritima) is recolonising the sand, and will eventually form a new sward.

Anne Burgess

Geological Conundrum

This feature on Aird Feinis is significant, because the dark vein can be shown to cut across the gneiss, therefore proving the relative ages of the different rocks. The whole formation is a shear zone. Geologist for scale.

Anne Burgess