Castni Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Castni Geo

Brough Ness Southern tip of South Ronaldsay overlooking the Pentland Firth.
Brough Ness Credit: Eirian Evans

Castni Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in Orkney, an archipelago in Scotland. It is specifically situated on the western coast of the mainland, near the village of Birsay. Castni Geo is a headland that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinctive and visually striking point along the coastline.

This coastal feature is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea to a height of approximately 50 meters. The cliffs are composed of sedimentary rocks, displaying layers of sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by years of erosion from the relentless ocean waves. The dramatic vertical drop of the cliffs creates a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur as they overlook the vast expanse of the ocean.

Castni Geo offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From this vantage point, visitors can witness the wild beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, with its crashing waves and occasional sea spray. On clear days, the views extend far out to sea, allowing for sightings of seabirds, such as gannets and fulmars, swooping and gliding above the water.

Due to its exposed location, Castni Geo can be subject to strong winds and rough seas, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers seeking to capture the raw power of the ocean. The headland is accessible via a coastal path, which allows visitors to explore the area safely while enjoying the stunning natural beauty that Castni Geo has to offer.

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Castni Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.733837/-2.9380791 or Grid Reference ND4583. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brough Ness Southern tip of South Ronaldsay overlooking the Pentland Firth.
Brough Ness
Southern tip of South Ronaldsay overlooking the Pentland Firth.
Fishing boat, by the Tomb of the Eagles
Fishing boat, by the Tomb of the Eagles
View of Hamm geo, from the path away from the Tomb of the Eagles
View of Hamm geo, from the path away from the Tomb of the Eagles
Tomb of the Eagles, South Ronaldsay
Tomb of the Eagles, South Ronaldsay
Sunset
Sunset
Cloudy
Cloudy
Coastguard lookout Brough Ness
Coastguard lookout Brough Ness
Sky on fire
Sky on fire
Bronze Age House at Liddel Farm
Bronze Age House at Liddel Farm
Looking out to sea from the Tomb of the Eagles, South Ronaldsay
Looking out to sea from the Tomb of the Eagles, South Ronaldsay
Cold day
Cold day
Old Ambulance An old World War Two German ambulance subsequently used as a caravan and abandoned near the Bronze Age burnt mound
Old Ambulance
An old World War Two German ambulance subsequently used as a caravan and abandoned near the Bronze Age burnt mound
Bronze Age House The remains of a bronze age house
Bronze Age House
The remains of a bronze age house
Cliffs at Ham Geo The cliffs at Ham Geo
Cliffs at Ham Geo
The cliffs at Ham Geo
Skerries of Skaigram More of the cliffs and Skerries to the southern tip of South Ronaldsay.
Skerries of Skaigram
More of the cliffs and Skerries to the southern tip of South Ronaldsay.
Bronze Age house, Liddel Farm
Bronze Age house, Liddel Farm
Liddel Farm View west from the farm, now home to a Museum for the Tomb of the Eagles.
Liddel Farm
View west from the farm, now home to a Museum for the Tomb of the Eagles.
South Liddel View from Liddel Farm towards the Pentland Firth.
South Liddel
View from Liddel Farm towards the Pentland Firth.
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Castni Geo is located at Grid Ref: ND4583 (Lat: 58.733837, Lng: -2.9380791)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///loaf.covertly.flips. Near St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.733837,-2.9380791
Parking
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 58.7347475/-2.937649
Cafe
Skerries Bistro
Toilets: yes
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 58.7346103/-2.9377323
Liddle
Not Name: Liddel
Note Name: OS has Liddel, but locals apparently use Liddle
Place: hamlet
Source Name: http://www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 58.7375398/-2.9359743
Banks Head
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 58.7327109/-2.9341065
Tomb of the Otters
Historic: archaeological_site
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 58.7348076/-2.9379061
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7347314/-2.938446
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7351577/-2.9376724
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7358069/-2.9379085
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7363896/-2.9381044
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7369501/-2.9383054
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7375549/-2.9385139
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7379225/-2.9391343
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7376879/-2.9372027
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7378065/-2.9359745
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7379212/-2.9348165
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