Muller Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Muller Geo

Shapinsay: the B9058 heads north Looking along the last dead-straight mile of the main road across the island.
Shapinsay: the B9058 heads north Credit: Chris Downer

Muller Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Orkney Islands, an archipelago situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is specifically found on the island of Mainland, near the village of Stromness. Muller Geo is classified as a headland, or a narrow strip of land that extends into the sea, forming a distinct point.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscape, with steep cliffs that rise up to 30 meters above sea level. The cliffs are composed of layers of sandstone and shale, displaying a variety of colors ranging from earthy browns to vibrant reds. These sedimentary rock formations offer a glimpse into the geological history of the area, dating back millions of years.

Muller Geo is renowned for its picturesque views, attracting visitors and nature enthusiasts alike. The headland offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding coastline, including the sparkling waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and the neighboring islands. The area is also home to a diverse range of seabirds, such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, which nest within the cliffs.

Access to Muller Geo is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to the headland. The path winds through heather-covered moorland, providing an opportunity to appreciate the local flora and fauna. Additionally, there are informative signposts along the route, offering insights into the geological and ecological significance of the area.

Overall, Muller Geo stands as a remarkable coastal feature, combining stunning natural beauty with rich geological heritage. Its accessible location and breathtaking views make it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Orkney Islands.

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Muller Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.056011/-2.8167185 or Grid Reference HY5319. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shapinsay: the B9058 heads north Looking along the last dead-straight mile of the main road across the island.
Shapinsay: the B9058 heads north
Looking along the last dead-straight mile of the main road across the island.
Shapinsay: hay bales and a sea view Looking across one of the square patchwork fields of the island, with Rothiesholm Head on Stronsay in the distance.
Shapinsay: hay bales and a sea view
Looking across one of the square patchwork fields of the island, with Rothiesholm Head on Stronsay in the distance.
Shapinsay: postbox № KW17 57 A standard lamp box dating from post-1994, mounted on an unusually short metal pole. Serving the northern part of the island, it is one of four postboxes on Shapinsay.
Shapinsay: postbox № KW17 57
A standard lamp box dating from post-1994, mounted on an unusually short metal pole. Serving the northern part of the island, it is one of four postboxes on Shapinsay.
Shapinsay: the road to Quholm A road runs at right-angles from the main B9058, and the regular angularity is no accident: David Balfour, who owned the island in the mid-1800s, divided most of the land into fields of 4 hectares - and it is particularly evident from aerial photography or large-scale mapping that this was done in a patchwork of squares. It is therefore natural that the roads will be straight and at right-angles to one another.
Shapinsay: the road to Quholm
A road runs at right-angles from the main B9058, and the regular angularity is no accident: David Balfour, who owned the island in the mid-1800s, divided most of the land into fields of 4 hectares - and it is particularly evident from aerial photography or large-scale mapping that this was done in a patchwork of squares. It is therefore natural that the roads will be straight and at right-angles to one another.
Shapinsay: red phone box on the B9058 The phone box stands alongside the road but far enough onto someone's garden that it is probably the location of the former North Shapinsay post office, which existed from 1935 until closure on 30 June 1975.
Shapinsay: red phone box on the B9058
The phone box stands alongside the road but far enough onto someone's garden that it is probably the location of the former North Shapinsay post office, which existed from 1935 until closure on 30 June 1975.
Ruined Buildings The map says that these ruins are beside Venezuela Cottage.
Ruined Buildings
The map says that these ruins are beside Venezuela Cottage.
Baled Hay at North Hill Mainland Orkney in the distance.
Baled Hay at North Hill
Mainland Orkney in the distance.
Track at North Hill Looking northwest.
Track at North Hill
Looking northwest.
Fields at North Hill I think that is Mull Head on Mainland (Orkney) to the right. The white speck towards the left horizon is the lighthouse on Auskerry.
Fields at North Hill
I think that is Mull Head on Mainland (Orkney) to the right. The white speck towards the left horizon is the lighthouse on Auskerry.
Inkerman House Shapinsay looking Northward
Inkerman House Shapinsay looking Northward
Close up of Inkerman
Close up of Inkerman
Lucknow Farm Shapinsay
Lucknow Farm Shapinsay
Lucknow Farm Shapinsay Looking southwards
Lucknow Farm Shapinsay Looking southwards
Collapsed Building - coastal erosion This was at one time a substantial small holding. Now vanishing after many years of coastal erosion.
Collapsed Building - coastal erosion
This was at one time a substantial small holding. Now vanishing after many years of coastal erosion.
Lochend Area from Ventro Bay, Shapinsay
Lochend Area from Ventro Bay, Shapinsay
Proper Red GPO Phonebox You wait all day for something red to photo, then two come at once!
Proper Red GPO Phonebox
You wait all day for something red to photo, then two come at once!
Downhill to Girnigoe Vertically challenged signpost.
Downhill to Girnigoe
Vertically challenged signpost.
Lane to Girnigoe and Quholm Great freewheeling down........
Lane to Girnigoe and Quholm
Great freewheeling down........
Show me another place!

Muller Geo is located at Grid Ref: HY5319 (Lat: 59.056011, Lng: -2.8167185)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///burden.sues.mysteries. Near Balfour, Orkney Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.056011,-2.8167185
Linton Chapel
Historic: ruins
Wikidata: Q6554900
Wikipedia: en:Linton Chapel
Lat/Long: 59.0522646/-2.8195659
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.0546989/-2.8210777
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.0551775/-2.8219441
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.0565567/-2.8244975
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.0560547/-2.8235856
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.0556313/-2.822789
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 59.0549072/-2.8235105
Kirkhill farmstead (remains)
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 59.0526499/-2.8211094
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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