Cliff, Lewis

Cliff (Scottish Gaelic: Cliobh) is a small settlement on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Cliff is within the parish of Uig.[1] The settlement is situated on a minor road, off the B8011.[2] The picturesque beach is unsafe for swimming. At low to mid tide holds an excellent barrelling beach break wave. Breaks up to 12 ft+ for experienced surfers and bodyboarders[2]

Cliff

Traigh na Clibhe, just north of the settlement
Cliff
Location within the Outer Hebrides
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNB082358
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSTORNOWAY
Postcode districtHS2
Dialling code01851
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

References

  1. "Details of Cliff". Scottish Places. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  2. "Uig Peninsula". Travel Scotland. Retrieved 24 December 2014.


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