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Leathad Rèidh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Leathad Rèidh

Loch Brunabhal and Loch na Gillean
Loch Brunabhal and Loch na Gillean Credit: Alan Reid

Leathad Rèidh is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the sea, forming a distinctive point along the rugged coastline. Situated in the picturesque area of Wester Ross, Leathad Rèidh offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

The headland is characterized by its dramatic cliffs and rocky terrain, which provide a habitat for various seabirds and marine life. It is a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts, who can observe species such as gannets, puffins, and guillemots nesting on the cliffs.

Leathad Rèidh is also known for its picturesque lighthouse, which stands proudly at the tip of the headland. The lighthouse was built in 1912 and served as a crucial navigational aid for ships navigating the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. Today, it is fully automated and no longer requires a resident keeper.

The headland offers visitors a chance to explore its rugged beauty through walking trails that wind along the cliffs. These trails provide stunning views of the surrounding coastline and offer a glimpse into the area's rich natural history.

In addition to its natural beauty, Leathad Rèidh is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as rock climbing and fishing. The surrounding waters are home to a variety of fish species, making it a favored spot for anglers.

Overall, Leathad Rèidh is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of the Ross-shire region. Whether it's exploring the cliffs, observing seabirds, or simply enjoying the breathtaking views, visitors to Leathad Rèidh are sure to be enchanted by its charm.

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Leathad Rèidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.046616/-6.9965846 or Grid Reference NB0517. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Brunabhal and Loch na Gillean
Loch Brunabhal and Loch na Gillean
Old Shielings at Dirascal Abandoned shielings at Dirascal between Cravadale and Loch Reasort (water in background).
Old Shielings at Dirascal
Abandoned shielings at Dirascal between Cravadale and Loch Reasort (water in background).
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.
Creag an Fhithich The coastline of Loch Resort becomes less rugged on its northern side as you venture further up the loch, and beyond this point evidence appears sporadically of shielings, lazybeds and once used buildings.
Creag an Fhithich
The coastline of Loch Resort becomes less rugged on its northern side as you venture further up the loch, and beyond this point evidence appears sporadically of shielings, lazybeds and once used buildings.
The derelict houses at Dirascal This would have been a very harsh environment to make a living.
The derelict houses at Dirascal
This would have been a very harsh environment to make a living.
Sneathabhal Mor Third HuMP around the north of Loch Resort via an Alan Holmes RIB trip. Just a brilliant trip. Name: Sneathabhal Mor Hill number: 4949 Height: 175m / 574ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB043177 (est) Drop: 114m Col: 61m NB054178
Sneathabhal Mor
Third HuMP around the north of Loch Resort via an Alan Holmes RIB trip. Just a brilliant trip. Name: Sneathabhal Mor Hill number: 4949 Height: 175m / 574ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,1 Grid ref: NB043177 (est) Drop: 114m Col: 61m NB054178
Abhainn Bhearraraigh Meanders in the middle stretch of a river on Harris that flows north into Loch Reasort.
Abhainn Bhearraraigh
Meanders in the middle stretch of a river on Harris that flows north into Loch Reasort.
Loch na Gillean Western corner of Loch na Gillean on Harris.
Loch na Gillean
Western corner of Loch na Gillean on Harris.
Across the lower valley of the Abhainn Bhearraraigh This rocky valley contains the Abhainn Bhearraraigh that flows north into Loch Reasort between the photographer and the crags in the middle ground.
Across the lower valley of the Abhainn Bhearraraigh
This rocky valley contains the Abhainn Bhearraraigh that flows north into Loch Reasort between the photographer and the crags in the middle ground.
Southwest slopes of Corcasmol Rocky outcrops and wet peat on the slopes of Corcasmol. (The photograph also shows some of the adjacent square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NB0518">NB0518</a> - the loch in the western corner is the southern corner of Loch Bodabhat where the Abhainn Sgianuillt flows out)
Southwest slopes of Corcasmol
Rocky outcrops and wet peat on the slopes of Corcasmol. (The photograph also shows some of the adjacent square NB0518 - the loch in the western corner is the southern corner of Loch Bodabhat where the Abhainn Sgianuillt flows out)
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
Boulder on North Shore of Loch Reasort Reached this point after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig. While sitting here the bay was circled by a golden eagle.
Boulder on North Shore of Loch Reasort
Reached this point after a 13 mile cycle/walk from Uig. While sitting here the bay was circled by a golden eagle.
South side of Loch Resort Very rough terrain. We had hoped to walk to Taran Mor, the symmetrical hill in the distance, but gave up at Taran Beag. We had started from Kinlochresort.
South side of Loch Resort
Very rough terrain. We had hoped to walk to Taran Mor, the symmetrical hill in the distance, but gave up at Taran Beag. We had started from Kinlochresort.
Mol Tealasbhaigh Even in this remote inlet on the Atlantic Western Seaboard of Harris there is much evidence of plastic litter
Mol Tealasbhaigh
Even in this remote inlet on the Atlantic Western Seaboard of Harris there is much evidence of plastic litter
Loch Bodabhat
Loch Bodabhat
Beehive cairn at NB 06572 17806 This cairn is similar but smaller to the ones on the Airigh a' Chlair Mhoir <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NB120160">NB120160</a>, and is likely to be associated with the nearby shielings. Might they be smokehouses or drying houses for fish meat or grain?
Beehive cairn at NB 06572 17806
This cairn is similar but smaller to the ones on the Airigh a' Chlair Mhoir NB120160, and is likely to be associated with the nearby shielings. Might they be smokehouses or drying houses for fish meat or grain?
Dirascal on shore of Loch Reasort How isolated can you get!
Dirascal on shore of Loch Reasort
How isolated can you get!
Makeshift jetty on south side of Loch Reasort One of the few places where we could land without using the inflatable.
Makeshift jetty on south side of Loch Reasort
One of the few places where we could land without using the inflatable.
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Leathad Rèidh is located at Grid Ref: NB0517 (Lat: 58.046616, Lng: -6.9965846)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///apes.nursery.collect. Near Tarbert, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Nearby Locations

Cnoc Thatorail Creag an Fhithich Càrn Buidhe na Creig Iasgaich Loch Sneathabhal Beag Cleiteichean Sgianuillt Leathad Rèidh

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