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Am Bi-bogha Mòr

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Am Bi-bogha Mòr

Cliffs west of Glen Dibidal Part of an imposing wall of basalt on the west coast of Skye.
Cliffs west of Glen Dibidal Credit: John Allan

Am Bi-bogha Mòr, also known as the Great Glen, is a prominent geographical feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Stretching approximately 100 kilometers, it is a long and narrow glen that runs southwest to northeast, cutting through the Scottish Highlands. The glen follows a natural fault line formed by ancient tectonic activity.

Am Bi-bogha Mòr is renowned for its stunning scenery and geological significance. It is flanked by towering mountains, including Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles. The glen is home to several lochs, including Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and the famous Loch Ness, which attracts tourists from around the world due to its mythical monster, Nessie.

The Great Glen is of immense historical importance, serving as a natural transportation route for centuries. It was once a vital thoroughfare for the Celts and later the Picts, connecting the east and west coasts of Scotland. In the early 19th century, the Caledonian Canal was constructed, following the path of the glen, providing an essential link between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Today, Am Bi-bogha Mòr is a popular tourist destination, offering a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and boating. The glen is also part of the Great Glen Way, a long-distance walking route that allows visitors to explore its picturesque landscapes and historic sites.

In summary, Am Bi-bogha Mòr, Inverness-shire, is a remarkable glen in the Scottish Highlands, renowned for its natural beauty, geological significance, and historical importance. It is a must-visit location for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of Scotland.

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Am Bi-bogha Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.346503/-6.6729467 or Grid Reference NG1838. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cliffs west of Glen Dibidal Part of an imposing wall of basalt on the west coast of Skye.
Cliffs west of Glen Dibidal
Part of an imposing wall of basalt on the west coast of Skye.
Am Bi-bogha Beag Even at mid-tide there is not a lot to be seen of this very small skerry above the water. The rock near the centre of the picture was the only visible land in the square.
Am Bi-bogha Beag
Even at mid-tide there is not a lot to be seen of this very small skerry above the water. The rock near the centre of the picture was the only visible land in the square.
Sea caves on the Duirinish coast The entrances to a pair of large caves in the cliffline east of Lorgill.
Sea caves on the Duirinish coast
The entrances to a pair of large caves in the cliffline east of Lorgill.
An Dubh Sgeir A yacht makes its way beyond the skerry off the coast of the Durinish Peninsula.
An Dubh Sgeir
A yacht makes its way beyond the skerry off the coast of the Durinish Peninsula.
Above the cliff edge Exposure to the wind and a gentle slope for drainage means that the walking is good on the ground above the cliff edge on the south west facing coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. There are few boggy patches, and only occasional gorges to negotiate where a burn has carved its way into the rock. The views are wonderful.
Above the cliff edge
Exposure to the wind and a gentle slope for drainage means that the walking is good on the ground above the cliff edge on the south west facing coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. There are few boggy patches, and only occasional gorges to negotiate where a burn has carved its way into the rock. The views are wonderful.
Natural arch (1) My camera struggled with the light to capture this photograph, so I took a couple of zoomed-in shots as well - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1999672">NG1839 : Natural arch (2)</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1999679">NG1839 : Natural arch (3)</a>. This is a massive lump of rock, with an almost cathedral-sized arch in it, and caves too. It is one of several arches along this south west facing coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. It would be amazing to see it in a rough sea.
Natural arch (1)
My camera struggled with the light to capture this photograph, so I took a couple of zoomed-in shots as well - NG1839 : Natural arch (2) NG1839 : Natural arch (3). This is a massive lump of rock, with an almost cathedral-sized arch in it, and caves too. It is one of several arches along this south west facing coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. It would be amazing to see it in a rough sea.
Natural arch (2) A slightly zoomed shot of a wonderful natural arch on the south west coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1999665">NG1839 : Natural arch (1)</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1999679">NG1839 : Natural arch (3)</a>.
Natural arch (2)
A slightly zoomed shot of a wonderful natural arch on the south west coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. See also NG1839 : Natural arch (1) and NG1839 : Natural arch (3).
Natural arch (3) A close-up (telephoto) shot of the arch and caves in the cliffs on the south west facing coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1999665">NG1839 : Natural arch (1)</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1999672">NG1839 : Natural arch (2)</a>.
Natural arch (3)
A close-up (telephoto) shot of the arch and caves in the cliffs on the south west facing coast of the Duirinish Peninsula. See also NG1839 : Natural arch (1) and NG1839 : Natural arch (2).
Old fence on the clifftop There was a time when a local farmer worried enough about his sheep falling over the cliffs here east of Lorgill, that the trouble was taken to put up a fence. There are very few sheep to be seen here these days (maybe they all fell over...) and the fence is reduced to tangles of wire and a few posts.
Old fence on the clifftop
There was a time when a local farmer worried enough about his sheep falling over the cliffs here east of Lorgill, that the trouble was taken to put up a fence. There are very few sheep to be seen here these days (maybe they all fell over...) and the fence is reduced to tangles of wire and a few posts.
Clifftop view Rocks and skerries just below the water make these dangerous waters for boats. The patch of rocks out to sea will be An Dubh Sgier, mostly in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG1936">NG1936</a>. The islands on the horizon are Canna and a part of Rum.
Clifftop view
Rocks and skerries just below the water make these dangerous waters for boats. The patch of rocks out to sea will be An Dubh Sgier, mostly in NG1936. The islands on the horizon are Canna and a part of Rum.
Bay among the cliffs What looks at first to be a continuous line of cliffs along the south west facing coast of the Diuirinsh Peninsula, is in fact interrupted by gorges cut by burns, and even the occasional small bay. This bay seems not to be named, and access to it from above would be a steep descent. The high water line is littered with flotsam - much of it being timber.
Bay among the cliffs
What looks at first to be a continuous line of cliffs along the south west facing coast of the Diuirinsh Peninsula, is in fact interrupted by gorges cut by burns, and even the occasional small bay. This bay seems not to be named, and access to it from above would be a steep descent. The high water line is littered with flotsam - much of it being timber.
A burn enters the sea A small un-named burn flows from Loch nan Fhridhein (in this grid square) and over the cliffs into a small bay just here.
A burn enters the sea
A small un-named burn flows from Loch nan Fhridhein (in this grid square) and over the cliffs into a small bay just here.
Natural arch This is one of several natural arches in the south west facing coastline of the Duirinish peninsula. What appears to be a recent and substantial rock fall has partially blocked the arch, and takes the feature a step nearer to becoming a stack. Closer view - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2001815">NG1939 : Rockfall in natural arch</a>.
Natural arch
This is one of several natural arches in the south west facing coastline of the Duirinish peninsula. What appears to be a recent and substantial rock fall has partially blocked the arch, and takes the feature a step nearer to becoming a stack. Closer view - NG1939 : Rockfall in natural arch.
Rockfall in natural arch A closer view of the rockfall in this natural arch which is close to the southern end of Glen Dibidal. Wider view - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2001814">NG1939 : Natural arch</a>.
Rockfall in natural arch
A closer view of the rockfall in this natural arch which is close to the southern end of Glen Dibidal. Wider view - NG1939 : Natural arch.
Cliffs west of Glen Dibidal Looking west, with South Uist on the horizon. A natural arch exists behind the lump of rock just left of in this picture. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2001814">NG1939 : Natural arch</a>.
Cliffs west of Glen Dibidal
Looking west, with South Uist on the horizon. A natural arch exists behind the lump of rock just left of in this picture. See NG1939 : Natural arch.
Inland from the cliff edge When taking a walk along the spectacular cliffs of the south west coast of the Duirinish Peninsula, it is all too east to forget to look inland! This view is looking north, with the craggy Ben Connan to the left (summit in grid square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG1940">NG1940</a>) and Healabhal Bheag in the distance to the right (Summit in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG2242">NG2242</a>).
Inland from the cliff edge
When taking a walk along the spectacular cliffs of the south west coast of the Duirinish Peninsula, it is all too east to forget to look inland! This view is looking north, with the craggy Ben Connan to the left (summit in grid square NG1940) and Healabhal Bheag in the distance to the right (Summit in NG2242).
Cliff top walk There are no roads near to here, but there is a traceable path along most of the cliff top from Ramasaig, (grid square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG1644">NG1644</a>) south east to Idrigill Point (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG2436">NG2436</a>), and then north to Orbost (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NG2543">NG2543</a>). In many places, the going is as seen here - grass kept naturally short by the exposure to salt spray and onshore winds. There are a number of gorges to negotiate, which can mean a detour inland, but the effort is worthwhile - the views are spectacular.
Cliff top walk
There are no roads near to here, but there is a traceable path along most of the cliff top from Ramasaig, (grid square NG1644) south east to Idrigill Point (NG2436), and then north to Orbost (NG2543). In many places, the going is as seen here - grass kept naturally short by the exposure to salt spray and onshore winds. There are a number of gorges to negotiate, which can mean a detour inland, but the effort is worthwhile - the views are spectacular.
Gorge of an un-named burn Gorges such as this are one of the little obstacles which are faced when walking the cliff top between Idrigill Point and Ramasaig. It can be a long walk inland to go round them. Invariably, deer or sheep have left a followable path down and up the steep slopes.
Gorge of an un-named burn
Gorges such as this are one of the little obstacles which are faced when walking the cliff top between Idrigill Point and Ramasaig. It can be a long walk inland to go round them. Invariably, deer or sheep have left a followable path down and up the steep slopes.
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Am Bi-bogha Mòr is located at Grid Ref: NG1838 (Lat: 57.346503, Lng: -6.6729467)

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