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Bight of Ramna Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Bight of Ramna Geo

Egilsay From the head of Mangaster Voe.
Egilsay Credit: Mike Pennington

The Bight of Ramna Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point due to its geographical characteristics and prominence in the surrounding area.

Situated on the eastern coast of Shetland, the Bight of Ramna Geo stretches out into the North Sea, forming a distinctive curve along the coastline. It is characterized by steep cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, creating a visually striking landscape. These cliffs are composed of rugged rock formations, including sandstone and basalt, which have been shaped by erosion over thousands of years.

The Bight of Ramna Geo offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. The area is a haven for wildlife, with numerous seabirds nesting on the cliffs, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. It is also a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Access to the Bight of Ramna Geo is possible via a coastal path that winds along the cliffs, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area and take in the stunning scenery. However, caution is advised near the cliff edges due to the steep drops and unpredictable weather conditions.

Overall, the Bight of Ramna Geo is a significant coastal feature in Shetland, renowned for its striking cliffs, abundant wildlife, and captivating natural beauty.

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Bight of Ramna Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.415668/-1.4413955 or Grid Reference HU3070. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Egilsay From the head of Mangaster Voe.
Egilsay
From the head of Mangaster Voe.
Moo Stack, Nibon There's some great climbing on the crags where the photographer is climbing.
Moo Stack, Nibon
There's some great climbing on the crags where the photographer is climbing.
Above Mangaster The tumbled remains of a chambered cairn (marked as 'Homestead' on the map) with the southern tip of Punds Water beyond.
Above Mangaster
The tumbled remains of a chambered cairn (marked as 'Homestead' on the map) with the southern tip of Punds Water beyond.
Outer Scarvie
Outer Scarvie
Black Shun of Heodale Small lochan, view SE to Heodale.
Black Shun of Heodale
Small lochan, view SE to Heodale.
Brei Water Brei Water, view from Fellsa Moors.
Brei Water
Brei Water, view from Fellsa Moors.
Heo Dale Valley between Heodale hills and Stane Timna.
Heo Dale
Valley between Heodale hills and Stane Timna.
Gill Water Small weedy loch with wild brown trout.
Gill Water
Small weedy loch with wild brown trout.
Coast near Mangaster
Coast near Mangaster
Mill Geos The cliffs here are up to 90 metres sheer drop. Atlantic grey seals are common on the flat granite rocks in the shelter of the geo.
Mill Geos
The cliffs here are up to 90 metres sheer drop. Atlantic grey seals are common on the flat granite rocks in the shelter of the geo.
Eina Stack and Lang Head
Eina Stack and Lang Head
The Gill Burn Looking down the Gill Burn.
The Gill Burn
Looking down the Gill Burn.
Brei Water of Nibon Looking down from the Fellsa Moors onto Brei Water of Nibon with Lunga Water of Nibon further away. Confusingly, if you turned and looked south from here you would see another Brei Water and Lunga Water but without the "of Nibon" suffix.
Brei Water of Nibon
Looking down from the Fellsa Moors onto Brei Water of Nibon with Lunga Water of Nibon further away. Confusingly, if you turned and looked south from here you would see another Brei Water and Lunga Water but without the "of Nibon" suffix.
Skipta Field Bagged with Tricky Speirs to find park of a sheep's skull on the summit cairn. Name: Skipta Field Hill number: 103907 Height: 106m / 348ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: HU326711 (est) Drop: 46m Col: 60m
Skipta Field
Bagged with Tricky Speirs to find park of a sheep's skull on the summit cairn. Name: Skipta Field Hill number: 103907 Height: 106m / 348ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: HU326711 (est) Drop: 46m Col: 60m
Mangaster Voe, Northmavine
Mangaster Voe, Northmavine
Egilsay Island, Mangaster Voe A view across Mangaster Voe, looking from the A970. The shellfish farm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU322697">HU322697</a> in the South Sound can be seen between the island and mainland Shetland.
Egilsay Island, Mangaster Voe
A view across Mangaster Voe, looking from the A970. The shellfish farm HU322697 in the South Sound can be seen between the island and mainland Shetland.
Finfish Farm, South Sound, Mangaster Voe Fishery in South Sound, between Egilsay <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU3169">HU3169</a> and the mainland of Shetland.
Finfish Farm, South Sound, Mangaster Voe
Fishery in South Sound, between Egilsay HU3169 and the mainland of Shetland.
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Bight of Ramna Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU3070 (Lat: 60.415668, Lng: -1.4413955)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///estuaries.fortress.lifeboats. Near Brae, Shetland Islands

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Stivva Ramna Geo Eina Stack Bight of Ramna Geo Drengie Lang Head

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