Creag nan Caorann

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Creag nan Caorann

Beach, Isle of Mull Beach House has been inhabited for at least 300 years. Restored in the early 1990s, it had been a working farmhouse which had fallen into disrepair. Now there is just one main building with a few barns and a forest to the west with a small river. It is about 1 mile up the hill from the single track main road which, going east, leads on to Bunessan, Fionnphort and the Island of Iona at the southwestern tip of the Island of Mull. More pictures of Beach House can be found here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://bit.ly/Beach_Mull" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://bit.ly/Beach_Mull">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> — Beach, Isle of Mull Credit: Ralph Averbuch

Creag nan Caorann is a coastal headland located in Argyllshire, Scotland. This rugged and picturesque point juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the surrounding sea and coastline. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, and a variety of native flora and fauna.

The name Creag nan Caorann translates to "rock of the rowans" in Gaelic, a reference to the rowan trees that grow on the headland. These trees provide a burst of color against the dramatic backdrop of the cliffs and sea.

Creag nan Caorann is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching, with many species of seabirds nesting on the cliffs and offshore rocks. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, picnicking, and taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Creag nan Caorann is a beautiful and peaceful coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty of Argyllshire. Its unique geology, diverse wildlife, and stunning vistas make it a must-see destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Creag nan Caorann Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.343204/-6.1247302 or Grid Reference NM4524. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach, Isle of Mull

Beach House has been inhabited for at least 300 years. Restored in the early 1990s, it had been a working farmhouse which had fallen into disrepair. Now there is just one main building with a few barns and a forest to the west with a small river. It is about 1 mile up the hill from the single track main road which, going east, leads on to Bunessan, Fionnphort and the Island of Iona at the southwestern tip of the Island of Mull. More pictures of Beach House can be found here: Link

Ralph Averbuch

The shore of Loch Scridain, Ross of Mull

The single track road, the A849 hugs the shore of this sea loch for much of its length across the Ross of Mull.

JaneMcArtney

Cnoc na coinnich

The rock "step" at the top of the hill is the remains of ancient lava eruptions. Erosion has cleared the rock face showing on a small scale the typical stepped landscape seen on the south of Mull.

Alan Stewart

Aird Fada

Small rocky outcrop on the south bank of Loch Scridain

Alan Stewart

Bridges over the Beach river

Alan Stewart

Outcrop above Port Mor

On the south shore of Loch Scridain.

John Allan

Wall by Loch Scridain

Almost hidden in deep bracken.

John Allan

Old bridge on Beach River

John Allan

Allt MÃ²r

Deep ravine where a burn has worn away weaker dyke rock. The trees can survive on the crags away from the sheep and deer.

Richard Webb

Cnoc na Coinnich

Crags caused by lava flows during Mull's volcanic era. Each flood of lava has left a step on the landscape, hence the term trap landscape - supposedly from Swedish, but "trap" is also an English word for step.

Richard Webb

Ormsaig

A collection of buildings, some self catering cottages. The hill behind the houses has been replanted with trees.

Richard Webb

A849 Isle of Mull near Port An Aird Fhada

A849 looking east from the start of the track that leads down to the mussel farm at Port An Aird Fhada.

pennyghael2

Old bridge over Beach River

I submit this image, taken in November, to contrast with John Allan's view from the same spot taken in summer NM4624 : Old bridge on Beach River.

Richard Dorrell

Same bridge, different viewpoint

The old bridge over Beach River seen from the track into Gleann Airigh.

Richard Dorrell

Beach River

Viewed from the road bridge, the river is entering Loch Scridain.

Richard Dorrell

Track approaching Eas Mor

Above the hamlet of Beach.

Richard Dorrell

New(er) bridge over Beach River

The view beyond is over Loch Scridain towards Ben More - the highest mountain on Mull. The character holding Basil-the-dog is ME - the picture is taken by my wife, Sue.

Sue Zarod