Cliff, Lewis

Cliff

Traigh na Clibhe, just north of the settlement
Cliff
Cliff shown within the Outer Hebrides
Language Scottish Gaelic
English
OS grid reference NB082358
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town STORNOWAY
Postcode district HS2
Dialling code 01851
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

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]

References

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


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