Eilean a' Chràbhaiche

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean a' Chràbhaiche

Track to Glenbyre West of the area dedicated by Loch Buie community for use by camper vans, the track becomes a little rougher as it heads towards the old farm of Glenbyre. It is still used by vehicles that far, though not for the public. At Rubha na h-Airde Glaise, it sticks close to the cliffs with their wave-cut notch and is surrounded on both sides by Flag Iris. The track is guarded by signs requiring dogs to be on leads at all times, &quot;no excuses&quot;, as there are sheep with lambs and ample evidence that they occasionally manage to fall over crags to their deaths (one or two looked likely to be goats who are usually more skilled on rocks, but gravity affects everyone...) Signs also warn of adders which do indeed seem to be quite common on this stretch of the south coast of Mull. — Track to Glenbyre Credit: Andy Waddington

Eilean a' Chràbhaiche is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The island is approximately 0.3 square kilometers in size and is situated in the Sound of Jura, near the Isle of Jura. Eilean a' Chràbhaiche is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with cliffs and sea caves along its coastline.

The island is uninhabited and is mainly frequented by wildlife and nature enthusiasts. It is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds nesting on the cliffs and shores of the island. Visitors to Eilean a' Chràbhaiche can also spot seals and otters in the surrounding waters.

Access to the island is by boat, as there are no bridges or causeways connecting it to the mainland. The waters around the island are known for their strong currents and tides, making navigation challenging for inexperienced sailors.

Overall, Eilean a' Chràbhaiche is a remote and wild island, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Its rugged beauty and abundant wildlife make it a hidden gem in the Argyllshire region of Scotland.

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Eilean a' Chràbhaiche Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.348853/-5.8946297 or Grid Reference NM5924. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Glenbyre

West of the area dedicated by Loch Buie community for use by camper vans, the track becomes a little rougher as it heads towards the old farm of Glenbyre. It is still used by vehicles that far, though not for the public. At Rubha na h-Airde Glaise, it sticks close to the cliffs with their wave-cut notch and is surrounded on both sides by Flag Iris. The track is guarded by signs requiring dogs to be on leads at all times, "no excuses", as there are sheep with lambs and ample evidence that they occasionally manage to fall over crags to their deaths (one or two looked likely to be goats who are usually more skilled on rocks, but gravity affects everyone...) Signs also warn of adders which do indeed seem to be quite common on this stretch of the south coast of Mull.

Andy Waddington

Onward from TÃ²rr a'Chrabhaiche

About one and a half kilometres beyond the public road at Loch Buie, the track to Glenbyre (now a little over halfway there) winds through Flag Iris below wooded slopes southeast of Beinn nan Gobhar. It's about half tide or a little over, precluding any chance of getting into the tiny area of foreshore in the next square to the south - I'll have to come back at low tide in a boat.

Andy Waddington

Glenbyre Burn meets the beach

The Allt nan Fiadh falls steeply in a rocky gorge to pick up numerous equally steep tributaries to form the Glebyre Burn. The gradient eases for the last couple of kilometres to the sea where it spreads onto the beach just west of the old farm of Glebyre and is an easy crossing in dry weather such as this. Although the map shows Stepping Stones, it looks as though it could be a bit challenging in spate.

Andy Waddington

Rowan at Glenbyre

The coast is the haunt not only of sheep, but also feral goats, so a tree is lucky to become tall enough to grow tasty leaves beyond their reach. This Rowan is thus particularly spindly but with a good crop of both flowers and foliage at height. It's curve neatly frames the view to Beinn nan Gobhar.

Andy Waddington

Glenbyre

Looking across the beach at the outflow of Glenbyre Burn, the old farmhouse of Glenbyre marks the end of the track accessible to vehicles from Loch Buie. Signage indicates environmental work supported financially by the European Union, so that will be a bit out of date now that the perfidious English have voted to drag Scotland out of the EU against the expressed will of its population...

Andy Waddington

Path SW from Glenbyre

Beyond the end of the driveable track at Glenbyre, the route from Loch Buie to Carsaig takes a turn to the rough side with both spiny vegetation and scrambly rocks offering some alternative to the boggier stretches underfoot. This is not a bit of path where one can cheerfully apply Naismith's Rule, and we've met various people who have turned back deterred. Being "that sort of parents" I have fond memories of dragging our kids along this stretch a couple of decades ago, amid a certain amount of whinge. At least that time we were only doing it one way...

Andy Waddington

Ash tree at Glenbyre

A solitary Ash tree sits above the reach of the tide (mostly) at the old farm of Glenbyre. Whilst apparently not occupied, the farm is definitely still in use and it looks as though someone has been taking time out to use an old mooring buoy as a swing from one of the lower branches.

Andy Waddington

Shoreline at Lochbuie

Steven Brown

Minor road at Lochbuie

Steven Brown

Crag near Rubha na h-Ãirde Glaise

An impressive crag overlooking the rocky point. Surprisingly the Ordnance Survey doesn't seem to have given it a name.

Mick Garratt

Crag near Rubha na h-Ãirde Glaise

An impressive crag overlooking the rocky point. Surprisingly the Ordnance Survey doesn't seem to have given it a name.

Mick Garratt

Lochbuie

Following in the footsteps of David Balfour, the hero of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, as he makes his way back to Edinburgh to confront his wicked uncle. Stage 1, June 2016 from Erraid to Fishnish on the Isle of Mull. See Link

Mick Garratt

The Old Post Office Lochbuie

We came across this old wooden shed, which is the old Post Office at Lochbuie. It is a self serve shop with a small range of goods but surprisingly there was a freezer with venison and other meat at very low prices. There was an honesty box in which you put the money to pay for the goods you wanted. We saw this in 2013 and it may not be the same now.

Malcolm Neal