Creag na Griosaich

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Sutherland

Scotland

Creag na Griosaich

Telephone box near Portnancon Beinn Spionnaidh is just peeping over the skyline. — Telephone box near Portnancon Credit: Russel Wills

Creag na Griosaich is a prominent coastal feature located in Sutherland, a historic county in the northernmost part of mainland Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point and is situated along the rugged and breathtaking coastline of the North Atlantic Ocean.

This striking formation is characterized by its towering cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The cliffs are composed of rugged sandstone and are known for their impressive geological formations, including sea caves, natural arches, and stacks. These features have been shaped over millions of years by the relentless force of the ocean waves crashing against the rock.

Creag na Griosaich is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The coastal grasslands and heathland surrounding the headland provide a habitat for various plant species, including sea thrift, heather, and grasses. The area is also a haven for birdlife, with seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and guillemots nesting on the cliffs.

Visitors to Creag na Griosaich can enjoy a picturesque coastal walk along the headland, taking in the dramatic scenery and experiencing the powerful forces of nature at play. The site offers a unique opportunity to witness the raw beauty of the Scottish coastline and immerse oneself in its natural wonders.

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Creag na Griosaich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.505691/-4.6997711 or Grid Reference NC4260. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Telephone box near Portnancon

Beinn Spionnaidh is just peeping over the skyline.

Russel Wills

Erratic Phone Booth

Fabio Sassi

Access to Laid waterworks

A rather pointless deer gate bars the way to vehicles

Alan Reid

Track to Laid Waterworks

Seen in the first snow of the year. Beinn Spionnaidh is in the distance.

Chris and Meg Mellish

Portnancon pier

Jutting out into Loch Eriboll. Ben Hope in the distance.

Russel Wills

The road down to Port Chamuill cuts through emerging bracken

Alan Reid

A838 running southwest above Loch Eriboll

Alan Reid

Moorland slopes above Loch Eriboll

Alan Reid

Portnancon - Ben Hope beyond

Peter Moore

Lochan below Meall Meadhonach

Boulder debris has blocked the glen here, damming the last in the series of lochans shown in NC4061 : High level lochans below Meall Meadhonach. This image might be a first for this square but we can expect many more as a waymarked route has been set up, contouring across this side of Meall Meadhonach.

AlastairG

Route of new signposted trail

The trail mentioned in NC4161 : Lochan below Meall Meadhonach crosses the boulder-blocked mouth of the lochan before heading off to the right below the rocky slope in the background. At present the path is very indistinct with little sign of having been used. In many areas it disappears only to reappear as another waymarker is approached. No doubt this will change once a line of choice becomes established.

AlastairG

Durness path network route

This view from the lochan in NC4161 : Lochan below Meall Meadhonach shows the line of a new addition to the Durness path network. Having crossed the outlet burn from the lochan, the route traverses the slope in the background, crossing the shoulder below the gentle swelling on the line of the sea horizon.

AlastairG

A838 above Loch Eriboll

Alan Reid

A838, Laid

The North Coast 500 is a 516 mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. The route is also known as the NC500 and was launched in 2015, linking many features in the north Highlands of Scotland in one touring route. The route has increased visitor numbers to parts of the north of Scotland, which has brought economic benefits to some areas. The increase in traffic has also led to more instances of bad and dangerous driving, as well as damage to the roads and concerns about the environmental impact. Apparently the route was amended in 2022 with detours etc being removed. Wikipedia: Link

Original route map: Link

Latest route map: Link

N Chadwick

Laid

A view looking to the northeast along the A838 at Laid on the shores of Loch Eriboll.

Phil Williams

Laid telephone kiosk

A view looking to the southwest across the A838 towards the telephone kiosk and post box at Laid.

Phil Williams

Rough grazing by Loch Eriboll

RH Dengate

Loch Eriboll

View south-west from the A838 across Ard Neackie, with Beinn Spionnaidh on the other side of the loch. This is Britain's deepest sea loch and during World War II it was an assembly point for North Atlantic convoys, whose crews dubbed it Loch 'Orrible’. The small island in the background was used as target practice by bombers assigned to destroy the German battleship Tirpitz in a Norwegian fiord. The pier was used as the terminus of the Heilam Ferry to the west bank, which ceased operation in the 1890s when the road was built.

Trevor Rickard

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Creag na Griosaich is located at Grid Ref: NC4260 (Lat: 58.505691, Lng: -4.6997711)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands