Salthouse Point

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Argyllshire

Scotland

Salthouse Point

All terrain vehicle track below Creag Maoile
All terrain vehicle track below Creag Maoile Credit: Alan Reid

Salthouse Point is a coastal marsh located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The area is known for its unique ecosystem, characterized by salt marshes and saltings. These marshes are formed by the deposition of sediment and salt from tidal waters, creating a habitat that is rich in biodiversity.

The marshes of Salthouse Point are home to a variety of plant and animal species that have adapted to the harsh conditions of the coastal environment. Common plant species found in the area include salt marsh grasses, sea lavender, and samphire. These plants provide food and shelter for a range of bird species, including wading birds such as oystercatchers and curlews.

The salt marshes at Salthouse Point also play an important role in protecting the coastline from erosion, as the dense vegetation helps to stabilize the soil and reduce the impact of waves and tides. The area is popular with birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who come to observe the diverse wildlife that inhabits the marshes.

Overall, Salthouse Point is a valuable natural habitat that contributes to the ecological health and diversity of the Argyllshire coastline.

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Salthouse Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.956976/-5.1925101 or Grid Reference NS0078. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All terrain vehicle track below Creag Maoile
All terrain vehicle track below Creag Maoile
East face of Creag Mheadhonach A broad shelf of rough pasture leads into the wooded slopes. Buzzard country.
East face of Creag Mheadhonach
A broad shelf of rough pasture leads into the wooded slopes. Buzzard country.
A8003 heading to Tighnabruaich
A8003 heading to Tighnabruaich
A886 heading for Conintraive
A886 heading for Conintraive
Shattered rock on An Creagan
Shattered rock on An Creagan
The entrance to Loch Riddon House
The entrance to Loch Riddon House
The A8003 road out of Tighnabruaich Looking north from the lay-by at the Loch Riddon viewpoint, where the road peaks and starts to descend again..
The A8003 road out of Tighnabruaich
Looking north from the lay-by at the Loch Riddon viewpoint, where the road peaks and starts to descend again..
The A8003 road Descending northwards towards Shellfield.
The A8003 road
Descending northwards towards Shellfield.
The B866 road at Loch Riddon A patch of Skunk Cabbage can be seen on the left. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6978368">NS0177 : Skunk Cabbage by the B866 road at Loch Riddon</a>.
The B866 road at Loch Riddon
A patch of Skunk Cabbage can be seen on the left. See also NS0177 : Skunk Cabbage by the B866 road at Loch Riddon.
Skunk Cabbage by the B866 road at Loch Riddon By the roadside near Eilean Dearg, see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6978366">NS0177 : The B866 road at Loch Riddon</a>.
Skunk Cabbage by the B866 road at Loch Riddon
By the roadside near Eilean Dearg, see also NS0177 : The B866 road at Loch Riddon.
Boulder above Loch Riddon Is the boulder a glacial erratic, or is it an exposure of country rock? It commands a fine view over Loch Riddon.
Boulder above Loch Riddon
Is the boulder a glacial erratic, or is it an exposure of country rock? It commands a fine view over Loch Riddon.
Loch Riddon and Kyles of Bute A fine view in 'panorama' format from the viewpoint above Loch Riddon, which is to the left, and includes the Kyles of Bute to the right.
Loch Riddon and Kyles of Bute
A fine view in 'panorama' format from the viewpoint above Loch Riddon, which is to the left, and includes the Kyles of Bute to the right.
Tighnabruaich Viewpoint Also known as Loch Ruel viewpoint, by the side of the A8003 road, around three miles from Tighnabruaich. Looking down the east side of the Kyles of Bute.
Tighnabruaich Viewpoint
Also known as Loch Ruel viewpoint, by the side of the A8003 road, around three miles from Tighnabruaich. Looking down the east side of the Kyles of Bute.
Loch Riddon and the Kyles of Bute As seen from the viewpoint by the A8003 road <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6997204">NS0077 : Tighnabruaich Viewpoint</a>.
Loch Riddon and the Kyles of Bute
As seen from the viewpoint by the A8003 road NS0077 : Tighnabruaich Viewpoint.
A886 towards Colintraive
A886 towards Colintraive
Lay by near Craig Lodge Near the end of the metalled road from the A8003. Loch Riddon is on the right.
Lay by near Craig Lodge
Near the end of the metalled road from the A8003. Loch Riddon is on the right.
The A886 road Dropping down to Loch Riddon, with the 297m high Creagan Dubh in the distance.
The A886 road
Dropping down to Loch Riddon, with the 297m high Creagan Dubh in the distance.
Forestry road off the A886 Near the top of the hill above Loch Riddon.
Forestry road off the A886
Near the top of the hill above Loch Riddon.
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Salthouse Point is located at Grid Ref: NS0078 (Lat: 55.956976, Lng: -5.1925101)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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