Geodha Beag

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Geodha Beag

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse The Butt of Lewis is the northernmost point of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. There is a lighthouse designed and built by David &amp; Thomas Stevenson (sons of Robert and brother of Alan - all lighthouse engineers) and constructed in 1862. It is 37m (121ft) tall at an elevation of 52m (170ft) with a nominal range of 25 nautical miles. It flashes a white light every five seconds, and since 1998 is fully automated, being one of the last four Scottish lighthouses to dispense with the services of their keepers. It is looked after by the Northern Lighthouse Board (the Scottish equivalent to Trinity House) and is monitored remotely from Edinburgh.
The Butt of Lewis has appeared in the Guinness Book of Records as the windiest place in the United Kingdom, sticking out as it does into the North Atlantic. — Butt of Lewis Lighthouse Credit: Ralph Greig

Geodha Beag is a prominent coastal feature located in the region of Ross-shire, Scotland. This stunning formation is classified as a headland or point due to its distinctive shape and position along the coastline. Geodha Beag is situated on the western coast of Ross-shire, overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean.

Rising up from the surrounding landscape, Geodha Beag offers breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged coastline and the vast expanse of the ocean. Its cliffs, which reach impressive heights, are composed of ancient rock formations that have been shaped by the constant battering of the waves over thousands of years.

The headland is characterized by its jagged edges and the presence of several small caves and crevices that have been carved out by the erosive action of the sea. These caves provide shelter for a variety of marine wildlife, including seabirds and seals, making Geodha Beag an important habitat for these species.

The headland is also known for its diverse flora, with hardy vegetation clinging to the rocky slopes. Wildflowers, such as sea pinks and thrift, add a splash of color to the otherwise rugged and barren landscape.

Geodha Beag is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, photography, and birdwatching. Its dramatic cliffs and unspoiled beauty make it a must-visit location for those seeking a true coastal experience in the heart of Ross-shire.

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Geodha Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.514362/-6.2672172 or Grid Reference NB5166. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

The Butt of Lewis is the northernmost point of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. There is a lighthouse designed and built by David & Thomas Stevenson (sons of Robert and brother of Alan - all lighthouse engineers) and constructed in 1862. It is 37m (121ft) tall at an elevation of 52m (170ft) with a nominal range of 25 nautical miles. It flashes a white light every five seconds, and since 1998 is fully automated, being one of the last four Scottish lighthouses to dispense with the services of their keepers. It is looked after by the Northern Lighthouse Board (the Scottish equivalent to Trinity House) and is monitored remotely from Edinburgh. The Butt of Lewis has appeared in the Guinness Book of Records as the windiest place in the United Kingdom, sticking out as it does into the North Atlantic.

Ralph Greig

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Ralph Greig

Road to the lighthouse

Ralph Greig

Port Stoth

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Ralph Greig

St Molveg's Church, Eoropie

Colin Park

Trig point at Butt of Lewis

Colin Park

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Colin Park

Sea thrift on islet at Geodha nan Each, Butt of Lewis

Colin Park

Beach at Cunndal, Eoropie

Colin Park

Cunndal Drownings Memorial, Eoropie

This is a memorial to the men lost here on 5th March 1885, when the local fishing fleet was caught in a terrible gale. Two boats attempted to seek shelter at Cunndal, just north of this point. Both boats and twelve men – all from Eoropie - were lost.

Colin Park

Traigh Shanndaigh, Eoropie

Colin Park

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

I did consider correcting the converging verticals in this shot but then I got an attack of acrophobia so could no longer look at it!

John Lucas

Cleite Gile

Rocks at the Butt of Lewis.

John Lucas

Butt of Lewis lighthouse

John Lucas

Port Stoth

Port Stoth is the most northerly beach on the Western Isles. All the materials for the construction of the Butt of Lewis lighthouse were landed here between 1851 and 1862. As it was a sheltered spot the beach continued to be used to bring supplies to the lighthouse until the 1960s. On 22nd January 1901 a wooden lugsail (Lugger) in ballast was stranded at Port Stoth. Surprisingly, no name is recorded of the unregistered vessel but its date of building was known to be 1893 and the master was a Captain Gunn.

Douglas Nelson

Cleite Gile, Rubha Robhanais

Cliffs at Butt of Lewis

Douglas Nelson

Butt of Lewis lighthouse with Transocean Winner offshore

The ineptly-named oilrig slowly rounds the Butt at a safe distance, having been refloated from Dalmore beach the previous evening. See NB5268 : Transocean Winner rounds the Butt.

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