Ramni Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Ramni Geo

Ramni Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in Orkney, an archipelago in northern Scotland. It is classified as a headland, also known as a point, and stands as a striking landmark in the region. Ramni Geo is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Mainland, near the village of St. Margaret's Hope.

This headland is characterized by its rugged and dramatic cliffs, which jut out into the North Sea. The cliffs at Ramni Geo are composed of sandstone, creating a distinctive reddish-brown hue that contrasts with the surrounding landscape. The height of the cliffs varies, reaching up to 30 meters in some areas, and they are often battered by the powerful waves of the sea.

The headland offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, with its steep cliffs and rocky outcrops. It serves as an ideal vantage point for observing the diverse marine wildlife that inhabits the waters of Orkney, including seals, seabirds, and occasionally whales.

Ramni Geo is easily accessible to visitors, with a footpath leading from the nearby village to the headland. This footpath allows visitors to explore the area and take in the stunning natural beauty of the cliffs and the sea. Additionally, there are informational signs along the path providing details about the geological and ecological significance of the headland.

Overall, Ramni Geo is an impressive coastal feature, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of Orkney's coastline and witness its diverse marine life.

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Ramni Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.351743/-2.8663346 or Grid Reference HY5052. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Walking on Papa Westray

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Swans on the Shore

Usually you see swans on fresh water, but these ones were exploring the shore. These are dipping strata of the Middle Old Red Sandstone that makes up most of Orkney, even though they are not at all red in colour. Most of the land in this square is on the Holm of Papa, a small offshore island, the tip of which can be seen at upper right in this view.

Anne Burgess

Remains of a Fence

The stile for crossing the fence is still standing, but the fence it used to cross has gone.

Anne Burgess

Zigzag Rocks

I assume that the sea, having detached parts of the bedrock, has flipped the loose slabs over so that they are lying at an angle to the bedrock. I could have examined them more closely to test this hypothesis, but we were anxious to get to the pier in good time for our ferry, and my walking companion is not interested in geology and would have demurred.

Anne Burgess

Bay of Burland

The farm in the distance is called Blossom. At the far side of the bay is Redcraig Geo.

Anne Burgess

Two Ponies

Two ponies in a field above the beach with a distant view towards Hundland.

Rude Health

Pits, Bull Flag, Papa Westray, Orkney

From Link

: "A series of oval/amorphous scooped areas or pits may be kelp pits or quarry hollows. They measure 8m by 4m by 1m deep. They are filled with loose stone and are partially covered with grass."

Claire Pegrum

Loch of Ness

The Loch of Ness and the bay of North Wick beyond, on Papay (Papa Westray), Orkney.

Shirley Grant

Bay of Burland, Papa Westray

Looking south to the abandoned buildings at Blossom.

Rob Burke

Mill Point, Papa Westray

There is the remains of a lade flowing past this ruin, so perhaps this is the mill that gives the point its name.

Rob Burke

Canoes at the roadside

Overlooking the tidal Loch of the Taing and North Wick on Papa Westray

Lis Burke

House at Hundland

A traditional Papa Westray house, long and low.

Lis Burke

Chambered Cairn Remains

Remains of chambered cairn at the north end of Holm of Papa. In the distance you can just see the impressive Chambered Cairn at the south end of this tiny island and I think the longest chambered cairn in Orkney. There were Fulmars nesting in the stalls of the chambered cairn in the foreground.

Adam Ward