Shaltiegeo Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Caithness

Scotland

Shaltiegeo Rock

Shaltiegeo Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in the county of Caithness, in the northernmost part of mainland Scotland. It is situated on the eastern coast of Caithness, near the village of Dunbeath. This magnificent headland juts out into the North Sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.

The rock itself is a massive geological formation, composed mainly of sandstone and conglomerate rocks. It stands tall at an impressive height of around 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level and stretches out into the ocean, forming a distinctive point that is visible from miles away.

Shaltiegeo Rock is known for its rugged beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. The area surrounding the rock is rich in biodiversity, with an abundance of marine and bird life. Seals can often be spotted lounging on the rocky shore, and various seabirds, including puffins, gannets, and guillemots, nest on the cliffs.

Visitors to Shaltiegeo Rock can enjoy stunning coastal walks along the headland, taking in the dramatic scenery and the crashing waves of the North Sea. The rock is also an excellent spot for fishing, with anglers frequently casting their lines from its shores.

Overall, Shaltiegeo Rock is a captivating and picturesque coastal feature, well worth a visit for those seeking natural beauty and a glimpse into Caithness's stunning coastline.

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Shaltiegeo Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.437503/-3.0804776 or Grid Reference ND3750. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Castle of Old Wick

The ruined remains of possibly the oldest castle in Scotland. It was reputed to have been built by the half Norse, Earl of Caithness, Harald Maddadson, in the 1160's. It is now under the protection of Historic Scotland.

Glen Breaden

Sea Inlets

The coastal scenery around the Old Castle of Wick is amazing with vertiginous cliffs, geos, arches, stacks and rocks that when there is a high sea with an accompanying wind the sea is tumultuous.

Glen Breaden

MOD Rifle Range

A rifle range with all the accoutrements including the sentry boxes when in use.

Glen Breaden

Headland View

The high cliffs to the south of the headland supporting much pretty thrift or pinks as they are also known.

Glen Breaden

Farm Track

Track to Harden the closest farm to the rifle range.

Glen Breaden

Coastal Scene

Fractured and shattered pavements of slanting rock make this piece of coastline most attractive.

Glen Breaden

Wild weather

Peter Moore

Cliff Face

Cliff face at South Head, below the old Coastguard Station

John MacKenzie

Wick Business Park

Town planners should pay heed to what out of town developments have done to Wick town centre. This retail park and the Tescos on the north side of town have all but killed a once prosperous town centre.

Peter Moore

Preparing to climb at the base of the stack

As can be seen in ND3648 : Sea Stack and Arch there's only a narrow gap between the cliff opposite the stack and the stack itself. Here we can see that we can get to the base of the stack by abseiling down the landward cliff and then jumping/swinging across to the stack. Having climbed the stack the return can then be achieved by tyrolean traverse as in ND3648 : Returning from the stack or by abseiling down the stack and then climbing up the cliff on the landward side. Here the team are preparing to climb the southern face of the stack which, whilst not particularly difficult, is a tad loose.

Doug Lee

Returning from the stack

As can be seen in ND3648 : Preparing to climb at the base of the stack it is possible to abseil down the cliff opposite the stack and then jump/swing across onto the stack itself. Having climbed the stack the easiest way back is bring up the abseil rope, set up a tyrolean traverse and to return on that.

Doug Lee