Cleite nan Uan

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Cleite nan Uan

Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit This footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit is a welcome sight to a weary hiker. The stream is often difficult to ford, and the bridge can be the only safe way across.
Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit Credit: Marc Calhoun

Cleite nan Uan is a picturesque coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a prominent headland that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. With its rocky cliffs and rugged terrain, Cleite nan Uan is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The headland is known for its unique geological formations, including sea stacks and caves that have been carved out by the relentless waves. These formations provide a habitat for a diverse range of marine life, making Cleite nan Uan an ideal spot for birdwatching and seal spotting.

Access to Cleite nan Uan is relatively easy, with a well-maintained coastal path that leads visitors to the headland. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the sight of wildflowers and grasses that thrive in this coastal environment.

At the tip of the headland, there is a small point that offers panoramic views of the ocean. Visitors can often see dolphins and porpoises frolicking in the waves, adding to the allure of this natural wonder.

Cleite nan Uan is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. These remnants provide insight into the lives of early settlers and their connection to the land.

Overall, Cleite nan Uan is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline. Its combination of stunning views, unique geological formations, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for those exploring Ross-shire.

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Cleite nan Uan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.075874/-7.025323 or Grid Reference NB0320. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit This footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit is a welcome sight to a weary hiker. The stream is often difficult to ford, and the bridge can be the only safe way across.
Footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit
This footbridge over the Abhainn Ghascleit is a welcome sight to a weary hiker. The stream is often difficult to ford, and the bridge can be the only safe way across.
Eoranish More Bagged on a RIB trip with 8 others to the HuMPs north of Loch Resort. Looking west towards Mullach na h-Airde Bige.
Name: Eoranish More
Hill number: 104363
Height: 158m / 518ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: 1
Grid ref: NB032188 (est)
Drop: 79m
Col: 79m
Eoranish More
Bagged on a RIB trip with 8 others to the HuMPs north of Loch Resort. Looking west towards Mullach na h-Airde Bige. Name: Eoranish More Hill number: 104363 Height: 158m / 518ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: NB032188 (est) Drop: 79m Col: 79m
Aineabhal Summit Cairn Bagged with Jim Bloomer, Colin Crawford and George Morl. on a lovely day for September. Only 4 out of 9 of Alan Holmes RIB trip bagged this P98 today.
Name: Aineabhal
Hill number: 7098
Height: 166m / 545ft
Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands
Class: 1,sHu
Grid ref: NB053197 (est)
Drop: 98m
Col: 68m  NB063198
Aineabhal Summit Cairn
Bagged with Jim Bloomer, Colin Crawford and George Morl. on a lovely day for September. Only 4 out of 9 of Alan Holmes RIB trip bagged this P98 today. Name: Aineabhal Hill number: 7098 Height: 166m / 545ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: 1,sHu Grid ref: NB053197 (est) Drop: 98m Col: 68m NB063198
View Across Loch Gruineabhat View across Loch Gruineabhat and beyond to the subHuMP Aineabhal which is the next hill on our bagging list today.
View Across Loch Gruineabhat
View across Loch Gruineabhat and beyond to the subHuMP Aineabhal which is the next hill on our bagging list today.
Crossing Damp Moorland Crossing damp moorland after descending from Eoranish More and heading towards Aineabhal.
Crossing Damp Moorland
Crossing damp moorland after descending from Eoranish More and heading towards Aineabhal.
House and Outbuildings at Tamnabhaigh
House and Outbuildings at Tamnabhaigh
Loch Tamnabhaigh Aird Bheag to left of image and Tamana Sear to right
Loch Tamnabhaigh
Aird Bheag to left of image and Tamana Sear to right
Loch Cheann Chuisil This sheltered loch offers anchorage during stormy weather
Loch Cheann Chuisil
This sheltered loch offers anchorage during stormy weather
Sgaladal on the east ridge of Griomabhal
Sgaladal
on the east ridge of Griomabhal
The road down to Loch Cheann Chuisil The standard access roads on the island of Lewis are graded gravel. Though they may appear straight on an OS map, local rocky outcrops mean that they meander for short distances. The road can be seen descending down to the loch, and continuing around the bay to the left.
The road down to Loch Cheann Chuisil
The standard access roads on the island of Lewis are graded gravel. Though they may appear straight on an OS map, local rocky outcrops mean that they meander for short distances. The road can be seen descending down to the loch, and continuing around the bay to the left.
Abhainn Cheann Chuisil stream The rocky curve is the stream running down from the mountains on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The surrounding vegetation is soft peat and bog amongst the rocks. In the distance the hills can be seen to be misty due to rainfall.
Abhainn Cheann Chuisil stream
The rocky curve is the stream running down from the mountains on the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The surrounding vegetation is soft peat and bog amongst the rocks. In the distance the hills can be seen to be misty due to rainfall.
South end of Tamanasbhal towards Aird Bheag
South end of Tamanasbhal towards Aird Bheag
Burn flowing into Gleann Sgaladail
Burn flowing into Gleann Sgaladail
The head of Gleann Sgaladail The lower picture shows ruined shielings with a burn running through.
The head of Gleann Sgaladail
The lower picture shows ruined shielings with a burn running through.
Ruined shielings in Gleann Sgaladail
Ruined shielings in Gleann Sgaladail
Gleann Sgaladail burn meets Loch Tamnabhaigh
Gleann Sgaladail burn meets Loch Tamnabhaigh
Bridge over Abhainn Tamnabhaig
Bridge over Abhainn Tamnabhaig
The large expanse of moorland north of Aireabhal
The large expanse of moorland north of Aireabhal
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Cleite nan Uan is located at Grid Ref: NB0320 (Lat: 58.075874, Lng: -7.025323)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.075874,-7.025323
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 58.0725434/-7.0215941
Loch Ceann Chuisil
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.0770296/-7.0317303
Camas na Crotha
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.0717759/-7.0266448
Tamnabhagh
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.0724924/-7.0224836
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