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Hang Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Hang Geo

Eastward House, A961 near Barswick, South Ronaldsay Built in 1873 by local residents for the Church of Scotland, it is now (2014) a home offering B & B.
Eastward House, A961 near Barswick, South Ronaldsay Credit: Jo and Steve Turner

Hang Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in Orkney, an archipelago situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point due to its distinct geographical characteristics. Hang Geo is positioned on the west coast of the main island, known as the Mainland, specifically in the parish of Sandwick.

This coastal feature is characterized by steep cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, forming a rugged and awe-inspiring landscape. The cliffs at Hang Geo are composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, primarily sandstone and shale, which showcase a variety of earthy hues. Erosion has shaped the cliffs over time, creating several caves and rock formations along the coastline.

Hang Geo is renowned for its significant bird population, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Various species, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, can be spotted nesting and diving in the area. The site is of particular importance for seabirds during breeding season, as they utilize the cliffs and caves as safe havens for raising their young.

Access to Hang Geo can be challenging, as it requires traversing uneven terrain and steep pathways. However, the effort is well worth it for those seeking breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and coastline. From the cliff tops, visitors can also catch glimpses of neighboring islands and witness the powerful forces of nature at work, as waves crash against the cliffs below.

Hang Geo exemplifies the rugged beauty and natural diversity found in Orkney's coastal landscapes, attracting both nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

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Hang Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.756999/-2.9910586 or Grid Reference ND4285. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eastward House, A961 near Barswick, South Ronaldsay Built in 1873 by local residents for the Church of Scotland, it is now (2014) a home offering B & B.
Eastward House, A961 near Barswick, South Ronaldsay
Built in 1873 by local residents for the Church of Scotland, it is now (2014) a home offering B & B.
Farmland, Mossetter
Farmland, Mossetter
Loch of Lythe Small loch near Ossquoy, the farm on the right
Loch of Lythe
Small loch near Ossquoy, the farm on the right
Tomison's Academy Founded under the will of William Tomison (1739-1829) of the Hudson's Bay Company. This former school is now empty and the adjacent buildings falling into dereliction
Tomison's Academy
Founded under the will of William Tomison (1739-1829) of the Hudson's Bay Company. This former school is now empty and the adjacent buildings falling into dereliction
Aerial view of southern South Ronaldsay Taken from a flight to Shetland via Orkney this is the southern end of the southernmost of the main islands of Orkney, South Ronaldsay. Obviously aerial photos such as this cover many squares, so I have taken the subject reference as Barth Head, which is the little sticky-out point nearest the camera.
Aerial view of southern South Ronaldsay
Taken from a flight to Shetland via Orkney this is the southern end of the southernmost of the main islands of Orkney, South Ronaldsay. Obviously aerial photos such as this cover many squares, so I have taken the subject reference as Barth Head, which is the little sticky-out point nearest the camera.
Castle Skerry Another small headland by Bur Wick
Castle Skerry
Another small headland by Bur Wick
Castle Skerry Castle Skerry seems to be the rocky area at the centre right of the photograph. The flowers are "sea pink", or alternatively "thrift", and add a touch of warm colour to the greys and greens of the photograph.
Castle Skerry
Castle Skerry seems to be the rocky area at the centre right of the photograph. The flowers are "sea pink", or alternatively "thrift", and add a touch of warm colour to the greys and greens of the photograph.
Cattle at Burwick As is usual on Orkney, young and old, male and female, are all in together, though there is usually only one bull.
Cattle at Burwick
As is usual on Orkney, young and old, male and female, are all in together, though there is usually only one bull.
Castle Skerry
Castle Skerry
The deserted croft of Greenvale Deserted and derelict.
The deserted croft of Greenvale
Deserted and derelict.
Inside Greenvale Looking into one of the rooms. A very similar atmosphere as in those on Swona, which Greenvale overlooks.
Inside Greenvale
Looking into one of the rooms. A very similar atmosphere as in those on Swona, which Greenvale overlooks.
Greenvale Possibly the original dwelling. Swona on the horizon in the background.
Greenvale
Possibly the original dwelling. Swona on the horizon in the background.
The Haven, Barswick On Sundays, the inhabitants of Swona used to cross to South Ronaldsay in an open boat and would land here. This building is where they would then change into "Sunday Best" before walking across the fields to the kirk (ND441856). After the service, the process was reversed. What people!
The Haven, Barswick
On Sundays, the inhabitants of Swona used to cross to South Ronaldsay in an open boat and would land here. This building is where they would then change into "Sunday Best" before walking across the fields to the kirk (ND441856). After the service, the process was reversed. What people!
Dunda House
Dunda House
Osquoy Farm on South Ronaldsay.
Osquoy
Farm on South Ronaldsay.
Old school, Cleat A former school building on South Ronaldsay.
Old school, Cleat
A former school building on South Ronaldsay.
Hay field, Lythe The deep muddy ruts illustrate what an appalling Summer it was in 2015. Orkney had a particularly hard time and hay and straw had to be bought in for the Winter.
Hay field, Lythe
The deep muddy ruts illustrate what an appalling Summer it was in 2015. Orkney had a particularly hard time and hay and straw had to be bought in for the Winter.
Greenquoy
Greenquoy
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Hang Geo is located at Grid Ref: ND4285 (Lat: 58.756999, Lng: -2.9910586)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///tangible.newly.permanent. Near St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

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