Geodh' Mòr

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Geodh' Mòr

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag Credit: David Brown

Geodh' Mòr is a coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This headland juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and sea. Geodh' Mòr is known for its rugged cliffs and rocky shoreline, which provide habitat for a variety of seabirds and marine life.

The headland is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the dramatic landscape and observe the wildlife that calls Geodh' Mòr home. Visitors can enjoy walking along the coastal path that runs along the edge of the headland, taking in the panoramic views of the sea and nearby islands.

Geodh' Mòr is also a great spot for birdwatching, with species such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills commonly seen in the area. The headland is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognizing its importance for biodiversity and conservation.

Overall, Geodh' Mòr is a picturesque and ecologically rich coastal feature that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Geodh' Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.864752/-5.6839057 or Grid Reference NG8192. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag

David Brown

The car park at Cove

Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove

This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

New house near Cove

Gordon Brown

Beach with rusting lifeboats

David Brown

Bouldery beach with wrecked lifeboats

The beach is at a bay south of Eilean Furadh Mòr near to where, on 26 Feb 1944, the US 'Liberty Ship', William H. Welch foundered and was lost with most of her crew. The rusting remains of several of the ship's lifeboats lie on the beach

Trevor Littlewood

Rocky coast of Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Eilean Furadh Beag in the background. Lots of the daisy like flowers on the island.

Roger McLachlan

Sgeir Gorma

The coastline at Caolas an Fhuraidh with the reef of Sgeir Gorma in the foreground and the islet of Eilean Furadh Beag further out. Along the horizon are an array of diatant mountains, including [l-r] Arkle, Quinag, Suilven, canisp, Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor and Ben Mor Coigach.

Gordon Hatton

Shipwreck memorial

A memorial to the crew of the USS William H Welch which foundered on nearby rocks in the early hours of Saturday 26th February 1944. The ship was caught in a fierce northerly gale and blizzard, missed the entrance to Loch Ewe and hit rocks on Eilean Furadh Mor [the island seen offshore]. Of a crew of 74, only 12 survived, the lucky ones being swept ashore by huge seas. The memorial also list those who came to help, including local people who walked across open boggy moorland with blankets, hot drinks etc for the survivors.

Gordon Hatton

Lochan on Meall na h-Uamhaidh

David Brown

Command post at Rubha nan Sasan

Peter Moore

Boats at Cove

Peter Moore

Loch Ewe and the road to Cove

Peter Jeffery

Loch Ewe

Peter Jeffery

Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty

The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery which was part of the Second World War defences of Loch Ewe from where Russian Arctic Convoys sailed.

Claire Pegrum

Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty

The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery.

Claire Pegrum

Memorial stone for over 3000 men lost on Russian Convoys

Erected on the headland of Rubha nan Sasan by the Russian Arctic Convoy Club. Loch Ewe was the heavily fortified base for the convoys to assemble prior to departure. Link

is the museum at Aultbea on the A832 which is well worth a visit