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Fessibar

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Fessibar

Ferry approaching the pier in Rapness, Westray
Ferry approaching the pier in Rapness, Westray Credit: stalked

Fessibar is a prominent coastal feature located on the Orkney Islands, situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinctive point along the rugged coastline. Fessibar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding seascape and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The headland is characterized by its towering cliffs, reaching heights of up to 100 meters (330 feet) above sea level. The cliffs are composed of layered sandstone and have been eroded over centuries by the relentless force of the ocean waves. This erosion has created stunning geological formations, such as sea stacks and caves, adding to the allure of Fessibar.

The headland is also known for its diverse wildlife. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, including seals, dolphins, and various species of seabirds. Visitors to Fessibar may be lucky enough to spot puffins, gannets, or even the majestic white-tailed sea eagle.

Access to Fessibar is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading to the headland. This path offers hikers and walkers the opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty at their own pace. The headland is also equipped with viewing platforms and benches, providing visitors with ideal vantage points to appreciate the stunning coastal scenery.

Fessibar is a must-visit destination for those seeking a captivating coastal experience in Orkney. Its dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views make it a truly remarkable place to explore.

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Fessibar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.256007/-2.8882613 or Grid Reference HY4941. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ferry approaching the pier in Rapness, Westray
Ferry approaching the pier in Rapness, Westray
Rapness Pier This is where the vehicle ferry from Kirkwall lands, at the south end of the island of Westray.
Rapness Pier
This is where the vehicle ferry from Kirkwall lands, at the south end of the island of Westray.
Craw Nev Having got accustomed to all the rocks in Orkney being in fairly orderly strata with a gentle dip, I was astonished to see this headland of extensively deformed rock.
Craw Nev
Having got accustomed to all the rocks in Orkney being in fairly orderly strata with a gentle dip, I was astonished to see this headland of extensively deformed rock.
Boardwalk For the convenience of those walking to and from the cliff path, a boardwalk has been provided to get across a rough or wet patch.
Boardwalk
For the convenience of those walking to and from the cliff path, a boardwalk has been provided to get across a rough or wet patch.
Pink Campion Red Campion and White Campion, both of which occur here, are known to hybridise. This pale-flowered plant is probably such a hybrid.
Pink Campion
Red Campion and White Campion, both of which occur here, are known to hybridise. This pale-flowered plant is probably such a hybrid.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Although we were assured by several people that there were hundreds of Puffins at the Castle of Burrian, we saw only a few, of which this one posed obligingly for several minutes for us.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Although we were assured by several people that there were hundreds of Puffins at the Castle of Burrian, we saw only a few, of which this one posed obligingly for several minutes for us.
Cove at Saaclay The old six-inch map suggests that Saaclay is the name of the promontory from which this view was taken, but none of the maps names the cove itself.
Cove at Saaclay
The old six-inch map suggests that Saaclay is the name of the promontory from which this view was taken, but none of the maps names the cove itself.
Castle o' Burrian The name seems to be applied to the sea stack rather than just to the prehistoric site on its summit. It is supposed to be one of the best places to see Puffins, but we saw even fewer here than we had seen at the Brough of Birsay or the Brough of Bigging the previous day.
Castle o' Burrian
The name seems to be applied to the sea stack rather than just to the prehistoric site on its summit. It is supposed to be one of the best places to see Puffins, but we saw even fewer here than we had seen at the Brough of Birsay or the Brough of Bigging the previous day.
Castle o' Burrian From here you can clearly see that this is a rock stack, cut off from the land at high tide.
Castle o' Burrian
From here you can clearly see that this is a rock stack, cut off from the land at high tide.
Bare Rowa Bare Rowa seems to be the name of the bay or cove enclosed by the headland here.
Bare Rowa
Bare Rowa seems to be the name of the bay or cove enclosed by the headland here.
White Campion (Silene latifolia) The cliffs were thick with both White Campion and Red Campion, and a range of hybrids of all shades of pink.
White Campion (Silene latifolia)
The cliffs were thick with both White Campion and Red Campion, and a range of hybrids of all shades of pink.
Sea Campion (Silene uniflora) This campion is fairly common alongside the clifftop path.
Sea Campion (Silene uniflora)
This campion is fairly common alongside the clifftop path.
Thrift (Armeria maritima) A particularly fine clump of Thrift or Sea Pink.
Thrift (Armeria maritima)
A particularly fine clump of Thrift or Sea Pink.
Sands of Helzie Another of the string of little sandy beaches along the south coast of Westray. At the far side of the bay is Rapness Pier, where the vehicle ferry from Kirkwall comes in.
Sands of Helzie
Another of the string of little sandy beaches along the south coast of Westray. At the far side of the bay is Rapness Pier, where the vehicle ferry from Kirkwall comes in.
Rack Wick A bay which penetrates towards the central spine of Westray.
Rack Wick
A bay which penetrates towards the central spine of Westray.
Helzie Farm The barns are still in use, but the farmhouse is roofless.
Helzie Farm
The barns are still in use, but the farmhouse is roofless.
Sands of Helzie Fine white sand.
Sands of Helzie
Fine white sand.
The Sands of Helzie and a ferry The ferry from Kirkwall is about to arrive at Rapness.
The Sands of Helzie and a ferry
The ferry from Kirkwall is about to arrive at Rapness.
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Fessibar is located at Grid Ref: HY4941 (Lat: 59.256007, Lng: -2.8882613)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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