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Coirnis

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

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Coirnis

Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor Credit: Simon Bonney

Coirnis is a stunning coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a prominent point along the coastline. With its rugged cliffs and breathtaking views, Coirnis has become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.

The headland of Coirnis is characterized by its rocky terrain, which has been shaped by years of erosion from the crashing waves. The cliffs that line the edges of the headland are composed of various layers of sedimentary rock, creating a visually striking landscape. From the top of the cliffs, visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding sea, with its deep blue waters extending as far as the eye can see.

Coirnis is also known for its rich biodiversity. The headland provides a habitat for a wide variety of bird species, including puffins, gannets, and fulmars. These birds can often be seen nesting on the cliffs, adding to the charm of the area. Seal colonies can also be spotted on the nearby rocky outcrops, sunning themselves on the exposed rocks during low tide.

Access to Coirnis is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors from a nearby parking area to the headland. The path offers stunning views along the way, providing ample opportunities to capture the beauty of the surroundings with a camera. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the serenity of the sea, Coirnis offers a truly enchanting experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 58.037432/-7.0477349 or Grid Reference NB0216. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Across Braigh Mor to Loch Reasort entrance guarded by Taran Mor
Erratic Boulder above Loch nan Uidhean An erratic boulder between Loch nan Uidhean and Loch na Creage Lionta in the Aird Mhor.
Erratic Boulder above Loch nan Uidhean
An erratic boulder between Loch nan Uidhean and Loch na Creage Lionta in the Aird Mhor.
Unnamed Lochan From Lag Mor The peak in the right middle distance is Tarran Mor, with Loch nan Uidheam immediately behind the subject.
Unnamed Lochan From Lag Mor
The peak in the right middle distance is Tarran Mor, with Loch nan Uidheam immediately behind the subject.
Taran Mòr Taran Mòr, 303 metres, with its rarely visited remote trig point. This hill is a subMarilyn and HuMP with a prominence of 146 metres. This was the chosen location for Martin Richardson's 2000th HuMP with Alan Holmes, George Morl, Iain Brown, Jim Bloomer, Michael Earnshaw and Douglas Law on a mixed weather day but what a wonderful summit to be on. A total HuMP count for the seven walkers was 14,145 HuMPs ie an average of over 2,000. Leosaval, Ceartaval, Sgianait and finally Taran Mòr, just under 22 KM and 1588 metres of ascent for 3 subMarilyns and a subHuMP
Taran Mòr
Taran Mòr, 303 metres, with its rarely visited remote trig point. This hill is a subMarilyn and HuMP with a prominence of 146 metres. This was the chosen location for Martin Richardson's 2000th HuMP with Alan Holmes, George Morl, Iain Brown, Jim Bloomer, Michael Earnshaw and Douglas Law on a mixed weather day but what a wonderful summit to be on. A total HuMP count for the seven walkers was 14,145 HuMPs ie an average of over 2,000. Leosaval, Ceartaval, Sgianait and finally Taran Mòr, just under 22 KM and 1588 metres of ascent for 3 subMarilyns and a subHuMP
Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean] Last of four HuMPs around the north of Loch Resort on an Alan Holmes RIB trip. What a brilliant day. The summit is one of 3 tops in a line with the middle rocky top being lower than the tops on either side. Name: Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean] Hill number: 4948 Height: 177m / 581ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB024175 (est) Drop: 122m Col: 55m NB039176
Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean]
Last of four HuMPs around the north of Loch Resort on an Alan Holmes RIB trip. What a brilliant day. The summit is one of 3 tops in a line with the middle rocky top being lower than the tops on either side. Name: Meall nan Sidhean [Meall nan Sithean] Hill number: 4948 Height: 177m / 581ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB024175 (est) Drop: 122m Col: 55m NB039176
View Across To Coirnis View across to Coirnis, 77 metres and a P30 hill. This is close to the spot that the RIB tender boat collected us after climbing Meall nan Sidhean.
View Across To Coirnis
View across to Coirnis, 77 metres and a P30 hill. This is close to the spot that the RIB tender boat collected us after climbing Meall nan Sidhean.
East coast of Loch Crabhadail Sheep/deer tracks contour around the coast from Haranais towards mouth of Loch Reasort.
East coast of Loch Crabhadail
Sheep/deer tracks contour around the coast from Haranais towards mouth of Loch Reasort.
South coast of Loch Reasort from Grobadh na h-Uinneag Looking east along south side of Loch Reasort. Sheep/deer track leads up around the south of the buttress in centre of photo to upper stretch of Allt na Sgail burn.
South coast of Loch Reasort from Grobadh na h-Uinneag
Looking east along south side of Loch Reasort. Sheep/deer track leads up around the south of the buttress in centre of photo to upper stretch of Allt na Sgail burn.
Loch Reasort from north shore Looking down Loch Reasort from the north shore after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig
Loch Reasort from north shore
Looking down Loch Reasort from the north shore after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig
Rubha Geodha nan Sgarbh The entrance to Loch Tealasvay is well concealed close to the right of the picture.
Rubha Geodha nan Sgarbh
The entrance to Loch Tealasvay is well concealed close to the right of the picture.
A deep cleft
A deep cleft
Rubha Càrnach
Rubha Càrnach
Grèine Sgeir With a selection of the local bird life.
Grèine Sgeir
With a selection of the local bird life.
Grèine Sgeir The west of Grèine Sgeir is barren rock.
Grèine Sgeir
The west of Grèine Sgeir is barren rock.
Entering Loch Reasort into the teeth of a Gale. Mouth of Loch Reasort, view Eastwards.
Entering Loch Reasort into the teeth of a Gale.
Mouth of Loch Reasort, view Eastwards.
Taran Mòr Taken from a boat at the mouth of Loch Reasort, this rock overlooks the natural harbour. To the left a thin green vertical line can be seen where a small stream trickles off the island into the sea.
Taran Mòr
Taken from a boat at the mouth of Loch Reasort, this rock overlooks the natural harbour. To the left a thin green vertical line can be seen where a small stream trickles off the island into the sea.
Taran Mor from Seaward A very prominent feature at the entrance to Loch Resort
Taran Mor from Seaward
A very prominent feature at the entrance to Loch Resort
Gearraidh na h-Airde Moire The bay of Tob a' Ghearraidh seen from the hillside below Loch na Coirnish. The bay lies at the foot of Gearraidh na h-Airde Moire (the pasture of the big headland). In the near distance is Rubha nan Uan (point of the lambs), and in the far distance rocky Taran Mor rises 1,000 feet above the shores of Loch Resort.
Gearraidh na h-Airde Moire
The bay of Tob a' Ghearraidh seen from the hillside below Loch na Coirnish. The bay lies at the foot of Gearraidh na h-Airde Moire (the pasture of the big headland). In the near distance is Rubha nan Uan (point of the lambs), and in the far distance rocky Taran Mor rises 1,000 feet above the shores of Loch Resort.
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Coirnis is located at Grid Ref: NB0216 (Lat: 58.037432, Lng: -7.0477349)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Gearraidh na h-Àirde Mòire Geodha nan Sgarbh Coirnis Gleann na h-Àirde Mòire Sgeir Liath Rubha nan Uan

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