Keaw Cove

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Keaw Cove

Military training area, access point No red flag and no sentry on duty at the little hut, so one could venture into the danger area. — Military training area, access point Credit: Gordon Hatton

Keaw Cove is a stunning coastal feature located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the Irish Sea, forming a picturesque point that offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.

The cove is characterized by its rugged and rocky coastline, with towering cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop to the crashing waves below. The cliffs are made up of a mix of sedimentary rock, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped over thousands of years by the relentless action of the sea.

The area surrounding Keaw Cove is rich in biodiversity, with various species of seabirds nesting on the cliffs and marine life thriving in the waters below. Visitors to the cove can often spot gannets, puffins, and guillemots, among other bird species, soaring through the air or perched on the rocky ledges.

Access to Keaw Cove is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading from a nearby car park. The path winds its way along the cliff edge, providing stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the open sea. It is important for visitors to exercise caution and stay on the designated path, as the cliffs can be unstable in places.

Keaw Cove is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who flock to the area to capture its raw beauty. Its remote location and unspoiled natural surroundings make it a peaceful and tranquil spot, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Keaw Cove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.779011/-4.0597689 or Grid Reference NX6744. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Military training area, access point

No red flag and no sentry on duty at the little hut, so one could venture into the danger area.

Gordon Hatton

Edge of the danger area

A short stroll down the track from the road [no red flag flying] and one could photograph the track that leads towards the coast near Torrs Point.

Gordon Hatton

Farmland near Torrs

Green pastures between the coast and Castle Hill.

Gordon Hatton

Long Robin, Dee Estuary

Rocky foreshore at Long Robin on the River Dee Estuary, looking NNW towards St Mary's Isle and Kirkcudbright.

Dave Durie

Kirkcudbright Lifeboat Station

Looking SW across the Dee Estuary.

Dave Durie

Coastline at Balmae Ha'en

The view over the Solway Firth, southwest of Torrs Point on the coastal path.

Dave Durie

Gypsy Point

Byron wrote about a wild and breaker beaten coast.Perhaps this is it.

Malcolm Morris

Balmae Gardens

The Head Gardener's cottage, hence its being situated in the wall of the walled gardens. This house in its beautiful location, now owned by the MOD was built in the eighteenth century by people with vision and style. It now stands open to the elements and its huge walled garden is overgrown with mature trees. To let a fine building like this to rot should be a crime.

Malcolm Morris

Gypsy point

Interesting rock formation in vertical layers

Malcolm Morris

Gypsy point

Looking over to Little Ross,a tiny island with two lighthouses

Malcolm Morris

Verdant Galloway in February

No wonder the Galloway steaks are good what with cattle feeding on grass like this all day and every day.

Malcolm Morris

Little Ross - both lighthouses can be seen

Viewed from Balmae. The larger lighthouse is in grid square NX6543. Link

The smaller lighthouse sits in grid square NX6643.

Phil Catterall

Rights of access notice board

Some parts of the MoD ranges around the Kirkcudbright Training Area are open access for walkers when the red flags are not flying. This is for the majority of the time.

Phil Catterall