Bogle Hole

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bogle Hole

Shell beach Lines of stranded seaweed make a contrast with the brightly-coloured shells on the east side of Rough Island. — Shell beach Credit: Jonathan Wilkins

Bogle Hole is a prominent coastal feature located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline. The name "Bogle Hole" is derived from the Scottish word "bogle," meaning ghost or spirit, which adds an element of intrigue to this natural wonder.

Situated on the Solway Firth, Bogle Hole boasts rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops that have been shaped by the relentless power of the ocean over time. The headland is known for its dramatic landscape, with towering cliffs that provide nesting sites for seabirds like puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The area is also home to a diverse range of marine life, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Bogle Hole can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, with the Isle of Man visible on clear days. The headland is easily accessible by foot, with a well-maintained coastal path that leads to the site. It is a perfect location for hiking and exploring the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline.

Additionally, Bogle Hole holds a place in local folklore, with tales of mysterious sightings and ghostly apparitions adding to its allure. Legends and stories of supernatural occurrences have been passed down through generations, further enhancing the intrigue surrounding this coastal feature.

Overall, Bogle Hole in Kirkcudbrightshire is a captivating and picturesque coastal point, offering stunning views, diverse wildlife, and a touch of mystique that adds to its appeal.

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Bogle Hole Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.856331/-3.7714209 or Grid Reference NX8652. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shell beach

Lines of stranded seaweed make a contrast with the brightly-coloured shells on the east side of Rough Island.

Jonathan Wilkins

Granite outcrop

An isolated rock outcrop on the shell beach is a fine example of a pink, granitic vein. Many such veins appear to be associated with the intrusion of the nearby Criffel-Dalbeattie pluton, with fingers reaching out into the greywackes of Silurian age. Prominent exposures of such rocks can also be found nearby on the mainland at Rockcliffe. Wave action and abrasion has kept the lower part clear of encrustation, but the top has a delightfully thick growth of lichens.

Jonathan Wilkins

Rough Island shore

This is rough terrain, with chaotic exposures of fractured and deformed rock. Is it the origin of the name Rough Island?

Jonathan Wilkins

Intertidal rocks

Rocks exposed in the intertidal zone at the south end of Rough Island.

Jonathan Wilkins

Island mudscape

A view against the light of the expanse of water, mud and sand that makes up the outer end of Rough Firth. The Spring Stones are to the left, while Hestan Island is on the right of the river running out to clear water.

Jonathan Wilkins

Drainage channel

Water draining from the area to the east of the causeway runs across the sand, but swings in to the southern end of Rough Island before dispersing towards the river channel. My assistants were encouraged to splash around in the relatively clean water after their muddy trek around the west side of the island.

Jonathan Wilkins

Looking across the bay at Rockcliffe

To the houses at Port Donnel.

Russel Wills

Challenging site with development potential!

Solid foundations and close to the sea.

Russel Wills

View from Rockcliffe

Past Rough Island to Hestan Island on the horizon.

Russel Wills

In Rockliffe

Heading for Castlehill Point.

Russel Wills

Colvend Parish Church

An Early Christian church by P MacGregor Chalmers 1911, of granite with red sandstone dressings and set on a rise overlooking the Solway Firth. Its bell-tower is topped by a steep pyramid roof.

Russel Wills

Colvend House

Just to the left of the house, through a gap between the trees, is White Loch.

Russel Wills

Whinney Knowe, Rockcliffe

A smart sea front house on the shore road, overlooking Port Donnell. I stayed there about 40+ years ago, with another family; it is the daughter of that family who took this photo and remembered it well! Apparently it is still available to let, according to an undated website, but with no details.

Julie Sayer