Bendoo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Bendoo

The west shore of The Rhins Bay House in view, just right of centre. — The west shore of The Rhins Credit: David Purchase

Bendoo is a prominent headland located in Wigtownshire, a coastal region in southwest Scotland. Situated on the western coast, Bendoo juts out into the North Channel of the Irish Sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

This headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, providing nesting sites for various seabird species such as gulls, razorbills, and guillemots. The cliffs also showcase stunning geological formations, displaying layers of sedimentary rocks that have been shaped by erosion over thousands of years.

Covered in lush vegetation, Bendoo is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and sea thrift, which add vibrant colors to the landscape. The headland is also frequented by small mammals such as rabbits and voles, as well as larger mammals like deer and foxes.

Bendoo serves as a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The headland offers numerous walking trails that allow visitors to explore its rugged terrain and enjoy panoramic views of the sea and surrounding coastline. It is also a favored spot for birdwatching, as the cliffs provide a vantage point to observe the diverse avian population.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bendoo holds historical significance. The headland was once used as a lookout point during World War II, and remnants of old military structures can still be found scattered across the area.

Overall, Bendoo is a stunning coastal feature that showcases the diverse flora, fauna, and geological formations of Wigtownshire. Its breathtaking views and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the region.

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Bendoo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.691983/-4.9683783 or Grid Reference NX0837. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The west shore of The Rhins

Bay House in view, just right of centre.

David Purchase

Bay House

The bay is Portencorkrie. The west side of the Rhins is wild and there is a gale blowing out to sea.

Richard Webb

Bay House, Portencorkrie

An idyllic traditional Galloway cottage above Portencorkrie Bay.

Jeff Wells

Southbound on the Rhins of Galloway

Rockhopping on the way into the mouth of Clanyard bay

Tony Page

North End Portencorkrie Bay

The beach side house is now boarded up and abandoned.

Barry Boxer

Towards Barncorkrie Moor

The gorse on the hillside glows brightly against the new spring grass in the sheep pasture.

Barry Boxer

Barncorkrie Farm

With Barncorkrie Moor behind and the minor road to Inshanks Fell in front.

Barry Boxer

Fields towards Cairn Fell

With Barncorkrie Moor to left.

Barry Boxer

Laggantalluch Head

Laggantalluch Head from the south, taken on a sea kayak trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan round the Mull of Galloway.

Douglas Wilcox

Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head

Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.

Douglas Wilcox

Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head

Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.

Douglas Wilcox

Breddock Bay

Breddock Bay taken on a sea kayak trip from East Tarbet to port Logan

Douglas Wilcox

Craig of Dolt

Craig of Dolt is composed of vertical and folded strata of greywacke, a sedimentary rock. The photo was taken in the vicinity of a delightfully named Gobawhilkin, while on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.

Douglas Wilcox

Cairn, Barncorkrie Moor

A rather neat cairn on the summit of the moor overlooking Barncorkrie. Another, nearby, is named the Cairn of Dolt, but I didn't go there.

Jonathan Wilkins

$Granite scenery Portencorkrie gives its name to the intrusion of granodiorite whose outcrops are centred on the bay and nearby headlands. The weathering profile of the granitic rock which is highly jointed and fractured makes a very different local topography. In the background are Bay House and Knockencule.$

Granite scenery

Portencorkrie gives its name to the intrusion of granodiorite whose outcrops are centred on the bay and nearby headlands. The weathering profile of the granitic rock which is highly jointed and fractured makes a very different local topography. In the background are Bay House and Knockencule.

Jonathan Wilkins

Carlin House Bay

A small bay eroded along the strike of the rather deformed rocks of the turbiditic greywackes of the Clanyard Bay Formation (Gala Group, Silurian). Much interest attaches to the deformation style and stratigraphy of this area, but I did not climb down from the grassy col between the larger and smaller bays.

Jonathan Wilkins