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Neiba Sgeir

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Neiba Sgeir

Coastline, Goile Chròic, Isle of Lewis The only land within the grid square is a small tip of foreshore.
Coastline, Goile Chròic, Isle of Lewis Credit: Claire Pegrum

Neiba Sgeir is a small coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a rocky headland that juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline. Neiba Sgeir is known for its rugged terrain and dramatic cliffs, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The headland is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, making it a prime location for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

Neiba Sgeir is accessible via a coastal path that winds its way along the cliffs, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the area on foot. The headland is also a popular spot for fishing and diving, with many visitors coming to the area to take advantage of the abundant marine life.

Overall, Neiba Sgeir is a beautiful and diverse coastal feature that offers a unique glimpse into the natural beauty of the Scottish coastline. Whether you're looking to hike, birdwatch, or simply enjoy the stunning views, Neiba Sgeir has something to offer for everyone.

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Neiba Sgeir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.374018/-6.5463156 or Grid Reference NB3451. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastline, Goile Chròic, Isle of Lewis The only land within the grid square is a small tip of foreshore.
Coastline, Goile Chròic, Isle of Lewis
The only land within the grid square is a small tip of foreshore.
Standing stones near Loch Mòr Bharabhais, Isle of Lewis The stones lie between Loch Mòr Bharabhais and the coast and encircle the area of flooded land. There is a description of the site at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=24007" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=24007">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Standing stones near Loch Mòr Bharabhais, Isle of Lewis
The stones lie between Loch Mòr Bharabhais and the coast and encircle the area of flooded land. There is a description of the site at LinkExternal link .
Corncrake by Loch Mòr Bharabhais, Isle of Lewis Corncrakes are generally considered to be shy and retiring. Not this one! I spent over an hour watching and photographing him as he moved from perch to perch.
Corncrake by Loch Mòr Bharabhais, Isle of Lewis
Corncrakes are generally considered to be shy and retiring. Not this one! I spent over an hour watching and photographing him as he moved from perch to perch.
Barabhas machair View across the machair from Cladh Mhuire Cemetery at Barvas to Loch Mòr Bharabhais, the abandoned green bus & Goile Chròic
Barabhas machair
View across the machair from Cladh Mhuire Cemetery at Barvas to Loch Mòr Bharabhais, the abandoned green bus & Goile Chròic
Barabhas machair Abandoned bus on the machair near the outflow of Loch Mòr Bharabhais.
Barabhas machair
Abandoned bus on the machair near the outflow of Loch Mòr Bharabhais.
Loch Mòr Bharabhais Sluices on the outflow of Loch Mòr Bharabhais.
Loch Mòr Bharabhais
Sluices on the outflow of Loch Mòr Bharabhais.
Loch Mòr Bharabhais Footbridge across the outflow of Loch Mòr Bharabhais.
Loch Mòr Bharabhais
Footbridge across the outflow of Loch Mòr Bharabhais.
Barvas Cemetery View of Cladh Mhuire Cemetery from the south corner. The Cemetery Office on the right.
Barvas Cemetery
View of Cladh Mhuire Cemetery from the south corner. The Cemetery Office on the right.
Dune grassland at Barabhas Looking out to a grey stormy sea.
Dune grassland at Barabhas
Looking out to a grey stormy sea.
Bay at Barabhas Looking across the dunes to Brù, obscured by wind-driven rain.
Bay at Barabhas
Looking across the dunes to Brù, obscured by wind-driven rain.
Waves breaking on Geodhachan Beaga 3100km due west from here and one would be in Newfoundland, with only the southern tip of Greenland in the way at 2100km.
Waves breaking on Geodhachan Beaga
3100km due west from here and one would be in Newfoundland, with only the southern tip of Greenland in the way at 2100km.
Rocks and cliffs at Barabhas Looking north to Stac na Faoileig from Tòl Mòr.
Rocks and cliffs at Barabhas
Looking north to Stac na Faoileig from Tòl Mòr.
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Isle of Lewis At Barabhas - a sea driven by strong, wet wind.
The Atlantic Ocean meets the Isle of Lewis
At Barabhas - a sea driven by strong, wet wind.
Cemetery at Barvas In the dunes, at the site of Cladh Mhuire, St Mary's Church.
Cemetery at Barvas
In the dunes, at the site of Cladh Mhuire, St Mary's Church.
Farm buildings at Tòl Mòr In the sand dunes behind Rubh' a' Bhiogair.
Farm buildings at Tòl Mòr
In the sand dunes behind Rubh' a' Bhiogair.
Pasture on Tòl Mòr The wet and windswept western seaboard of the Isle of Lewis
Pasture on Tòl Mòr
The wet and windswept western seaboard of the Isle of Lewis
Fields on the sand dunes at Tòl Mòr
Fields on the sand dunes at Tòl Mòr
Brù Looking out towards the Atlantic.
Brù
Looking out towards the Atlantic.
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Neiba Sgeir is located at Grid Ref: NB3451 (Lat: 58.374018, Lng: -6.5463156)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Goile Chròic Rubh' a' Bhiogair Neiba Sgeir

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