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Basalt Columns, The Giant's Causeway
by David Dixon
for square C9444
Most of the columns are hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five,... (more)
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Causeway Coast, The Giant's Causeway
by David Dixon
geograph for square C9444
Visitors are able to walk over the basalt columns which are at the edge of the... (more)
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The Giant's Causeway
by David Dixon
geograph for square C9444
Visitors can walk over the basalt columns which are at the edge of the sea,... (more)
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Causeway Coast, Port Reostan
by David Dixon
geograph for square C9545
A view looking east from the end of the cliff path at the port Reostan... (more)
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Giant's Causeway, The Organ Pipes
by David Dixon
geograph for square C9544
The Pipe Organ is a similar rock formation on the side of a cliff above Port... (more)
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Giant's Causeway, Port Noffer and Port Granny
by David Dixon
for square C9444
A view from the Port Reostan viewpoint, looking west towards the Giant's... (more)
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Port Noffer and The Giant's Causeway
by David Dixon
for square C9444
A view of the Causeway from the opposite side of Port Noffer.
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Causeway Coast, Port Noffer and Sea Gull Isle
by David Dixon
geograph for square C9544
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Basalt Columns and Causeway, Staffa
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
Staffa (Stafa) is an uninhabited island of the Inner Hebrides lying about 10... (more)
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Cliff at the Southeastern end of Staffa
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
Staffa (Stafa) is an uninhabited island of the Inner Hebrides lying about 10... (more)
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Causeway at the Southern Tip of Staffa
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3234
The island of Staffa is made from three layers of rock covered with a surface of... (more)
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Staffa, Caves and Cliffs
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
The island of Staffa is made from three layers of rock covered with a surface of... (more)
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The Chimney Stack
by Mick Garratt
geograph for square NG5066
One of them there must-see spots on Skye is that famous Kilt Rock, named after... (more)
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Staffa, Clamshell Cave and Am Buachaille
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
Staffa (Stafa) is an uninhabited island of the Inner Hebrides lying about 10... (more)
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Basalt Columns at the Giant's Causeway
by Russel Wills
geograph for square C9444
The columns are not all regular hexagons!
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Basalt Columns at Campa, Islay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR2065
I think these are similar to the basalt pillars on Staffa, but I'm not a geologist!
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Cliff at the Southern end of Staffa
by David Dixon
for square NM3235
The island of Staffa is made from three layers of rock covered with a surface of... (more)
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Am Buachaille and Clamshell Cave, Staffa
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
The island lacks a genuine anchorage. Clamshell Cave, on the east coast of the... (more)
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Basalt formations, Tarbert Bay, Canna
by Donald MacDonald
geograph for square NG2405
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Am Buachaille
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
An amazing basalt column formation on the east coast of Staffa.
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The Chimney Tops
by Ian Taylor
geograph for square C9545
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The path passing basalt columns east of the Giant's Causeway
by Humphrey Bolton
geograph for square C9544
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Basalt columns next to the path eastwards from the Giant's Causeway
by Humphrey Bolton
for square C9544
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Basalt columns. Giant's Causeway
by Humphrey Bolton
geograph for square C9444
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Tourists at the Entrance to Fingal's Cave
by David Dixon
for square NM3235
Fingal's Cave is probably Staffa’s best-known feature. The cave is formed... (more)
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Staffa, The Causeway and Fingal's Cave
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3234
Fingal's Cave is a sea cave on the island of Staffa, known for its natural... (more)
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Am Buachaille (The Herdsman), Staffa
by David Dixon
for square NM3235
Am Buachaille (The Herdsman) is one of two islets at Staffa which are named on... (more)
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Columnar rock formation
by Oliver Dixon
for square NY3512
This outcrop of volcanic rock (basalt?) below Tarn Crag on the path up to... (more)
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Samson's Ribs
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NT2772
An exposure of basalt columns between the Queen's Drive and Old Church Lane... (more)
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Disused quarry, Calton Hill
by Chris Allen
geograph for square SK1171
There is a volcanic plug on the right with a sill to the left composed of... (more)
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Am Buachaille
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
Amazing basalt column formation at the southern end of Staffa.
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Walkway to Fingal's Cave
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
It is possible to walk right into the entrance of the world-famous Fingal's... (more)
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Southern end of Staffa
by Oliver Dixon
for square NM3235
The Isle of Staffa is characterised by basalt columns. Boat Cave is in the... (more)
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Skerries to the west of Staffa
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NM3135
Basalt columns characterise the southern end of Staffa which is seen beyond. The... (more)
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Tarbert Bay, Canna
by Donald MacDonald
geograph for square NG2405
This is a very atmospheric but rarely used anchorage that gives shelter in... (more)
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Looking up at the Hexagonal Basalt Pillars at Giant's Causeway
by Rod Grealish
for square D0044
The pillars were formed about 50 to 60 million years ago when molten lava cooled... (more)
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On the basalt platform, Giant's Causeway
by Humphrey Bolton
geograph for square C9444
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Staffa
by David Dixon
for square NM3235
Staffa (Stafa) is an uninhabited island of the Inner Hebrides lying about 10... (more)
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Conservation piece
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square NT2772
The isolated outcropping rock in the foreground is said to have been rescued... (more)
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Basalt Cliffs on Ulva
by Les Hull
geograph for square NM4337
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Eilean a' Bhuic
by Hugh Venables
geograph for square NM4340
On the way back from a trip to Lunga.
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Flight of steps on Staffa
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
A steep flight of steps leads from the jetty up to the cliff top. The walkway to... (more)
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Thrilling Summit Litter
by Mick Garratt
geograph for square NG5066
Climbers' Discarded Gear Adds Charm to 'The Chimney Stack'.
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Rocky isle at Giant's Causeway
by Humphrey Bolton
geograph for square C9444
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Tour Boat Landing at Staffa
by David Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
Staffa (Stafa) is an uninhabited island of the Inner Hebrides lying about 10... (more)
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Path to Carsaig Arches
by Mick Garratt
geograph for square NM4918
The path shown on the map seems to be just above the high water mark.... (more)
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Introduction to the walk
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square NT2773
Dr Stephenson outlines to Geograph members the basics of the Arthur's Seat... (more)
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Landing on Staffa
by Oliver Dixon
geograph for square NM3235
A fraught landing by inflatable from a larger boat standing off-shore.
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