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Cafuam

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cafuam

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peaty pool by the roadside Credit: Gordon Hatton

Cafuam is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Sound of Mull. The island covers an area of approximately 3.5 square miles and has a population of around 100 residents. Access to the island is mainly by boat, with regular ferry services operating from nearby ports.

The landscape of Cafuam is characterized by rugged coastlines, rocky cliffs, and rolling hills. The island is rich in natural beauty, with stunning views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands. It is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various seabirds, seals, and occasionally dolphins.

The main settlement on Cafuam is a small village called An Tobar. The village has a few amenities such as a post office, a community hall, and a local pub. There are also a handful of traditional stone cottages scattered across the island, offering a glimpse into its historical past.

Cafuam is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. The island's tranquil atmosphere and untouched landscapes make it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of mainland life.

Visitors to Cafuam can enjoy the peacefulness of the island, take in the breathtaking scenery, and immerse themselves in the rich natural and cultural heritage that this remote island has to offer.

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Cafuam Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.655366/-7.1813838 or Grid Reference NF9174. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peaty pool by the roadside
Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peat stacks at Stolie Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.
Peat stacks at Stolie
Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.
Tidal channels and mud flats Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.
Tidal channels and mud flats
Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.
A maze of muddy channels Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.
A maze of muddy channels
Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.
Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.
Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh
There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh
Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh
Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
On the summit of Beinn Mhòr, North Uist The easterly view shows the very faint outline of Skye.
On the summit of Beinn Mhòr, North Uist
The easterly view shows the very faint outline of Skye.
Beinn Mhor Trig Point North Uist A view from the Beinn Mhor trig point looking South East in the direction of Lochmaddy in the far distance
Beinn Mhor Trig Point North Uist
A view from the Beinn Mhor trig point looking South East in the direction of Lochmaddy in the far distance
Cama Lochan Beinn Mhor in the background.
Cama Lochan
Beinn Mhor in the background.
Peat Bank By the Lochportain road.
Peat Bank
By the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir From the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir
From the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Electricity Pole Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Electricity Pole
Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Tidal rapid draining Loch Dheoir Behind Lochmaddy is an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Where the tide runs between the rocks, tidal rapids are formed like this one in a narrows which drains Loch Dheoir towards Loch Blathaisbhal during the ebb.
Tidal rapid draining Loch Dheoir
Behind Lochmaddy is an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Where the tide runs between the rocks, tidal rapids are formed like this one in a narrows which drains Loch Dheoir towards Loch Blathaisbhal during the ebb.
Loch Dheoir In the distance are Li a Tuath (North Less), Li a Deas (South Lee) and Eabhal (Eaval), all in the south-east of North Uist.
Loch Dheoir
In the distance are Li a Tuath (North Less), Li a Deas (South Lee) and Eabhal (Eaval), all in the south-east of North Uist.
Loch Dubh na Moine Taken from the east slopes of Beinn Mhor. What was presumably an old enclosure boundary leads down to the loch.
Loch Dubh na Moine
Taken from the east slopes of Beinn Mhor. What was presumably an old enclosure boundary leads down to the loch.
South-east slopes of Beinn Mhor, North Uist
South-east slopes of Beinn Mhor, North Uist
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Cafuam is located at Grid Ref: NF9174 (Lat: 57.655366, Lng: -7.1813838)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///inefficient.sectors.incoming. Near Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Fuam Raonaid Cafuam Aird Mòr Eilean Fhionnlaidh Loch a' Vearal Bàgh Teileam

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