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Geodh'an Fheòir

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Geodh'an Fheòir

Stormy Waves hit Arnish Point Lighthouse Stormy waves batter Arnish Point Lighthouse, Isle of Lewis
Stormy Waves hit Arnish Point Lighthouse Credit: Adam Forsyth

Geodh'an Fheòir is a stunning coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a prominent headland that stretches out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This majestic point is known for its rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops, and picturesque scenery.

Situated on the western coast of Scotland, Geodh'an Fheòir is characterized by its dramatic coastline. The headland is formed by layers of ancient rock, which have been eroded by the crashing waves over centuries, creating a unique and captivating landscape. The area is also home to a diverse range of marine and birdlife, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Visitors to Geodh'an Fheòir can enjoy exploring the headland on foot, taking in the fresh sea breeze and admiring the panoramic views. The coastal path offers opportunities for hiking and photography, allowing visitors to capture the beauty of the rugged cliffs and the vast expanse of the ocean.

The location of Geodh'an Fheòir also makes it an ideal spot for various outdoor activities. The surrounding waters provide excellent opportunities for fishing, sailing, and even surfing for the more adventurous. Additionally, the nearby sandy beaches offer a tranquil setting for sunbathing and picnicking during the warmer months.

Geodh'an Fheòir is a true gem on the Scottish coastline, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's the stunning cliffs, abundant wildlife, or the tranquility of the ocean, this headland is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an unforgettable coastal experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 58.193277/-6.3554322 or Grid Reference NB4430. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stormy Waves hit Arnish Point Lighthouse Stormy waves batter Arnish Point Lighthouse, Isle of Lewis
Stormy Waves hit Arnish Point Lighthouse
Stormy waves batter Arnish Point Lighthouse, Isle of Lewis
Stornoway Town Stornoway, Isle of Lewis seen from Sandwick with Caledonian MacBrayne's MV Loch Seaforth departing for Ullapool
Stornoway Town
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis seen from Sandwick with Caledonian MacBrayne's MV Loch Seaforth departing for Ullapool
Iolaire memorial In the early hours of New Year's Day 1919 the biggest tragedy ever to affect the Western Isles occurred when H.M.Y. Iolaire carrying soldiers and sailors returning home from the First World War struck rocks within sight of Stornoway harbour. 205 men lost their lives and almost every community in Lewis and Harris was affected with the loss of a father, husband, brother or son. What should have been a joyful celebration at the end of the war turned into years of mourning for these islands and the beginning of the population decline which is still felt in the islands today.
Iolaire memorial
In the early hours of New Year's Day 1919 the biggest tragedy ever to affect the Western Isles occurred when H.M.Y. Iolaire carrying soldiers and sailors returning home from the First World War struck rocks within sight of Stornoway harbour. 205 men lost their lives and almost every community in Lewis and Harris was affected with the loss of a father, husband, brother or son. What should have been a joyful celebration at the end of the war turned into years of mourning for these islands and the beginning of the population decline which is still felt in the islands today.
Path to the shore
Path to the shore
A Lewis Rainbow
A Lewis Rainbow
Sewage Windmills "blowing the smell away" 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
Sewage Windmills "blowing the smell away"
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
Memorial Cairn
Memorial Cairn
Iolaire Monument The curving strips on the right are the names of the islanders who died in the 'Iolaire' disaster, arranged by the locality where they lived. The longest strips are those communities who lost the largest number of their men. The original monument is in the background.
Iolaire Monument
The curving strips on the right are the names of the islanders who died in the 'Iolaire' disaster, arranged by the locality where they lived. The longest strips are those communities who lost the largest number of their men. The original monument is in the background.
Iolaire Monument This is the plaque on the monument to the men lost in the 'Iolaire' disaster.
Iolaire Monument
This is the plaque on the monument to the men lost in the 'Iolaire' disaster.
Eilean Thuilm Eilean Thuilm lies just offshore, close to the 'Beasts of Holm', the rocks on which HMY 'Iolaire' was wrecked.
Eilean Thuilm
Eilean Thuilm lies just offshore, close to the 'Beasts of Holm', the rocks on which HMY 'Iolaire' was wrecked.
Iolaire Monument This is the original monument commemorating the 'Iolaire' disaster of 1 January 1919.
Iolaire Monument
This is the original monument commemorating the 'Iolaire' disaster of 1 January 1919.
Iolaire Monument The curving strips on the left are the names of the islanders who died in the 'Iolaire' disaster, arranged by the locality where they lived. The longest strips are those communities who lost the largest number of their men. The original monument is in the background.
Iolaire Monument
The curving strips on the left are the names of the islanders who died in the 'Iolaire' disaster, arranged by the locality where they lived. The longest strips are those communities who lost the largest number of their men. The original monument is in the background.
Old Red Sandstone Conglomerate Most of Na h-Eileanan an Iar (The Western Isles) is composed of Lewisian Gneiss, apart from a relatively small area of Old Red Sandstone at Stornoway and the Eye Peninsula. This is some of that sandstone, laid down by intermittent floods in a desert environment over 400 million years ago.
Old Red Sandstone Conglomerate
Most of Na h-Eileanan an Iar (The Western Isles) is composed of Lewisian Gneiss, apart from a relatively small area of Old Red Sandstone at Stornoway and the Eye Peninsula. This is some of that sandstone, laid down by intermittent floods in a desert environment over 400 million years ago.
Arnish Point Lighthouse, Stornoway Harbour Arnish Point Lighthouse marks the entrance to Stornoway Harbour. As such, it is often referred to as Stornoway Lighthouse. Designed by Alan Stevenson of the famous Stevenson family of lighthouse engineers, it is located on a headland on the west side of the entrance to Stornoway Harbour, about 3 miles south of the town. The lighthouse is unusual in that it is made of iron, rather than stone, and was the Northern Lighthouse Board’s first prefabricated lighthouse. The light was continuously manned from 1852 until it was automated in 1963 and the cottages that housed the keepers were subsequently sold.
Arnish Point Lighthouse, Stornoway Harbour
Arnish Point Lighthouse marks the entrance to Stornoway Harbour. As such, it is often referred to as Stornoway Lighthouse. Designed by Alan Stevenson of the famous Stevenson family of lighthouse engineers, it is located on a headland on the west side of the entrance to Stornoway Harbour, about 3 miles south of the town. The lighthouse is unusual in that it is made of iron, rather than stone, and was the Northern Lighthouse Board’s first prefabricated lighthouse. The light was continuously manned from 1852 until it was automated in 1963 and the cottages that housed the keepers were subsequently sold.
Arnish Point Lateral Marker Buoy Lateral Marks are used generally to mark the sides of well-defined, navigable channels. They are coloured red (port hand marks) and green (starboard hand marks) and indicate the port and starboard hand sides of the route to be followed.
Arnish Point Lateral Marker Buoy
Lateral Marks are used generally to mark the sides of well-defined, navigable channels. They are coloured red (port hand marks) and green (starboard hand marks) and indicate the port and starboard hand sides of the route to be followed.
Cala Ghlumaig -Arnish Point Industrial Estate
Cala Ghlumaig -Arnish Point Industrial Estate
Isle of Lewis, Holm Point, Iolaire Monument The obelisk on top of the cliff is the Iolaire Monument, a memorial to those who died on the Admiralty yacht HMY Iolaire which was carrying 280 Island servicemen returning home from the Great War when it sank at the entrance to Stornoway harbour on New Year’s Day 1919. 205 of the passengers, of whom 181 were islanders, were lost in the tragedy. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8718">NB4430 : The Iolaire Plaque</a>
Isle of Lewis, Holm Point, Iolaire Monument
The obelisk on top of the cliff is the Iolaire Monument, a memorial to those who died on the Admiralty yacht HMY Iolaire which was carrying 280 Island servicemen returning home from the Great War when it sank at the entrance to Stornoway harbour on New Year’s Day 1919. 205 of the passengers, of whom 181 were islanders, were lost in the tragedy. NB4430 : The Iolaire Plaque
Beasts of Holm (Biastan Thuilm) The Beasts of Holm are dangerous rocks lying just offshore at the entrance to Stornoway Harbour. On New Year’s Day in 1919, the Admiralty yacht HMY Iolaire which was carrying 280 servicemen returning home from the Great War sank here with the loss of 205 passengers, of whom 181 were islanders. A yellow buoy marks the site of the wreckage and a memorial on Holm Point (behind) commemorates the disaster. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8718">NB4430 : The Iolaire Plaque</a>
Beasts of Holm (Biastan Thuilm)
The Beasts of Holm are dangerous rocks lying just offshore at the entrance to Stornoway Harbour. On New Year’s Day in 1919, the Admiralty yacht HMY Iolaire which was carrying 280 servicemen returning home from the Great War sank here with the loss of 205 passengers, of whom 181 were islanders. A yellow buoy marks the site of the wreckage and a memorial on Holm Point (behind) commemorates the disaster. NB4430 : The Iolaire Plaque
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Geodh'an Fheòir is located at Grid Ref: NB4430 (Lat: 58.193277, Lng: -6.3554322)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///retrain.thing.unafraid. Near Stornoway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Nearby Locations

Eilean Thuilm Cnoc nam Poll Ura Beasts of Holm Rubha Thuilm Geodh'an Fheòir Biastan Thuilm

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