North entrance, the weather had been kind, on a slightly rougher day no chance. Very exciting end to the hiking around Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay.
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The north end of the arch, daylight and clear sea suddenly appears.
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The view from the front of the boat
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A gap in the arch, if you could climb up there and walk a short distance Dun Mingulay would be reached.
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A closer look at the entrance before overhead is dark.
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It almost takes all sense of reality away being in here, it’s like a huge cathedral but silent.
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Nearing the entrance to the natural arch.
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Gunamuil is a stunning natural arch on the west coast of Mingulay and in many ways is similar to the natural arch at St Kilda, both have forts situated above them.
It is like sailing into a cathedral, the sermon being given by our superb captain whose skill allowed us to skill right through.
It is at least 70 feet high and a curved 150 feet in length, you get the feeling that it is just as deep below. Echoes of numerous birds, waves, on this day gently colliding with rocks and various noises from the boat can be heard. Passengers on the boat made no sound, I think we were all astounded by nature’s power and beauty.
Once out on the north side, Dun Mhiughlaigh is on your right (south), the promontory to the north is called Arnamuil.
A stunning experience!
Sailed under – 15/07/2022.
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