Grey Bear

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Grey Bear

Looking down into Trollochy Trollochy is a short, cliff girt inlet below Crawton.
Looking down into Trollochy Credit: Gordon Hatton

Grey Bear is a prominent coastal feature located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinct point along the coastline. This natural formation is characterized by its rugged cliffs and rocky shoreline, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The headland is named Grey Bear due to its appearance, which resembles the shape of a bear when viewed from certain angles. It is composed of hard, sedimentary rocks, primarily made up of sandstone and shale, which have been shaped over millions of years by the relentless force of the waves crashing against its base.

The cliffs of Grey Bear rise to an impressive height, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. The area is also home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including seabirds, such as gulls and fulmars, which nest on the cliffs.

Visitors to Grey Bear can explore its rugged coastline by following a network of footpaths that wind along the cliff edges. These paths offer stunning vistas of the surrounding area and provide access to secluded coves and small sandy beaches that can be discovered at low tide.

Grey Bear is not only a picturesque coastal feature but also an important geological site, offering a glimpse into the ancient history of the region. Its dramatic cliffs and unique rock formations make it a must-visit destination for both nature lovers and geology enthusiasts alike.

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Grey Bear Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.926228/-2.1975343 or Grid Reference NO8881. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down into Trollochy Trollochy is a short, cliff girt inlet below Crawton.
Looking down into Trollochy
Trollochy is a short, cliff girt inlet below Crawton.
Waterfall into the sea at Crawton A wee burn makes a dramatic plunge into the cliff bound inlet of Trollochy at Crawton.
Waterfall into the sea at Crawton
A wee burn makes a dramatic plunge into the cliff bound inlet of Trollochy at Crawton.
Inside Wallace Bridge North Cave Looking towards the entrance with the tide level about 1.1 m above chart datum. The cave is quite wide at this tide level, but narrows when it is higher. The tunnel goes on at least another 50 m inward from this point. It is used by seals.
Inside Wallace Bridge North Cave
Looking towards the entrance with the tide level about 1.1 m above chart datum. The cave is quite wide at this tide level, but narrows when it is higher. The tunnel goes on at least another 50 m inward from this point. It is used by seals.
Baler at work Tractor with baler working a harvested field near Cowieswells Farm.
Baler at work
Tractor with baler working a harvested field near Cowieswells Farm.
Razorbills and Guillemots Lives most of the year at sea, coming to land to breed. Both birds depends on the health of the marine environment. Fishing nets, pollution at sea and declining fish stocks all threaten these birds.
Razorbills and Guillemots
Lives most of the year at sea, coming to land to breed. Both birds depends on the health of the marine environment. Fishing nets, pollution at sea and declining fish stocks all threaten these birds.
Cliffs at Crawley Bird Sanctuary Not so many birds to be seen on the cliff face due to the devastation of Bird flu on the bird population.
Cliffs at Crawley Bird Sanctuary
Not so many birds to be seen on the cliff face due to the devastation of Bird flu on the bird population.
Waterfall in Tremuda Bay The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.
Waterfall in Tremuda Bay
The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.
Trollochy
Trollochy
Stream into Trollochy
Stream into Trollochy
Parking for Fowlsheugh A large seabird colony and RSPB reserve.
Parking for Fowlsheugh
A large seabird colony and RSPB reserve.
Path to the cliffs, Fowlsheugh
Path to the cliffs, Fowlsheugh
New house in Crawton
New house in Crawton
Trollochy Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Trollochy
Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Waterfall in Trollochy Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Waterfall in Trollochy
Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Kittiwakes in Trollochy Part of the Fowlsheugh RSPB nature reserve.
Kittiwakes in Trollochy
Part of the Fowlsheugh RSPB nature reserve.
Trollochy A fascinating name for this inlet in the cliffs near the fishing village of Crawton.
Trollochy
A fascinating name for this inlet in the cliffs near the fishing village of Crawton.
Crawton Ness
Crawton Ness
Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve
Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve
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Grey Bear is located at Grid Ref: NO8881 (Lat: 56.926228, Lng: -2.1975343)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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