Flodabay Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Flodabay Point

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Flodabay Point is a picturesque headland located in Inverness-shire, a region in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the western coast of Scotland, this coastal feature juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views and a rugged, natural beauty.

The headland is characterized by its towering cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, providing a habitat for various seabirds such as kittiwakes and fulmars. The cliffs display layers of sedimentary rock, showcasing the geological history of the area.

At the tip of Flodabay Point, there is a small, pebbly beach that is accessible during low tides. This beach is a popular spot for visitors to relax, enjoy picnics, and explore the rock pools teeming with marine life. The crystal-clear waters surrounding the point are also ideal for activities like swimming and snorkeling.

Flodabay Point is enveloped by a diverse ecosystem, with heather-covered moorland and grassy fields stretching out from the cliffs. This natural landscape is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and seals. Visitors to the area may also spot dolphins and whales swimming offshore.

The headland benefits from several well-maintained walking trails that provide access to the stunning coastal views. Hikers can follow these paths to explore the cliffs and enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding coastline and the nearby islands.

Overall, Flodabay Point is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. With its dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and stunning views, it is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility in a picturesque setting.

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Flodabay Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.791955/-6.8770899 or Grid Reference NG1088. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Solitary White house Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Solitary White house
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Flodabay postbox Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Flodabay postbox
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Loch Huamabhat One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.
Loch Huamabhat
One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.
Fishing Station? It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Fishing Station?
It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography
The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh
This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Church welcome sign A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland
Church welcome sign
A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Rudha Quidnish trig
Rudha Quidnish trig
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot
Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point
Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais
Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
Old school at Manais
Old school at Manais
Shed at Manais The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Shed at Manais
The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Ob Leasaid At Manais
Ob Leasaid
At Manais
Show me another place!

Flodabay Point is located at Grid Ref: NG1088 (Lat: 57.791955, Lng: -6.8770899)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///bumps.briskly.swoop. Near Leverburgh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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