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Bogha Creag na Leum

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Bogha Creag na Leum

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

Bogha Creag na Leum is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastal landscape. The name "Bogha Creag na Leum" translates to "arch of the jumping rock" in Gaelic, which reflects the unique geological formations found in this area.

This headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which are composed of various types of rock including sandstone and shale. These cliffs provide a habitat for a diverse range of seabirds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Visitors can often spot species such as puffins, gannets, and kittiwakes nesting and feeding in the area.

Bogha Creag na Leum is also known for its picturesque coastal walks, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Scottish coastline. The headland provides a vantage point from which visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the sea, nearby cliffs, and surrounding countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bogha Creag na Leum is steeped in history. The area is home to several archaeological sites, including ancient burial mounds and Iron Age forts, which provide insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Overall, Bogha Creag na Leum is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful escape in the beautiful coastal landscape of Inverness-shire.

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Bogha Creag na Leum Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.789342/-6.8678592 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
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
Cairn above Manais
Cairn above Manais
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Bogha Creag na Leum is located at Grid Ref: NG1088 (Lat: 57.789342, Lng: -6.8678592)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///airtime.breakaway.massing. Near Leverburgh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Eilean Dubh Flodabay Point Bogha Creag na Leum Aird Fhleoideabhaigh Glas Sgeir Sruth Òb Scalla

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