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Applecross, Torridon and Glenelg

by Christine   

Loch Duich

Loch Duich
A beautiful sea loch that flows into Loch Alsh, just east of southern Skye.

5 Sisters of Kintail.

5 Sisters of Kintail.
A very picturesque mountain range at the southern end of Loch Duich.

Locgh Carron.

Locgh Carron.
The next sea loch northwards from Duich,over a splendid mountain road.

Torridon.

Torridon.
On a walk from the car park for various mountain walks on the north...

Same Place.

Same Place.
Just tried to capture some of the reflections in this very still water!

Lower Diabaig.

Lower Diabaig.
The end of the line on the northern shores of Loch Torridon. A real...

Lower Diabaig.

Lower Diabaig.
Perfection!!

On The Approach To Diabaig....

On The Approach To Diabaig....
Looking down onto this remote community.

Inver Alligin.

Inver Alligin.
Another remote, tranquil spot. This was the green grocer's shop. Loved it!!

Comminication Station, Inver Alligin.

Comminication Station, Inver Alligin.
Technology through the ages; phone box, mobile phone, post box, notice...

Wild Camping, Loch Torridon

Wild Camping, Loch Torridon
Unbelievably, this was about the only place to park next to the loch on Loch...

Views From Loch Torridon.

Views From Loch Torridon.
Could anyone fail to be impressed by these views?

On The Loch.

On The Loch.
Taken from our boat on Loch Torridon around 6am.

From Loch Torridon.

From Loch Torridon.
You can just see our van on the shore.

Result!

Result!
I think we caught a few mackerel on this morning which we later smoked.

Head Of Loch Torridon.

Head Of Loch Torridon.
Taken from Torridon village.

Loch Torridon

Loch Torridon
From the village, again.

Loch Torridon.

Loch Torridon.
After Torridon, we headed for Applecross, travelling the coastal route. This...

Views Of Sheildaig.

Views Of Sheildaig.
Just turned onto the coastal route to Applecross after Sheildaig.Not a bad...

Ard Dhubh

Ard Dhubh
Heading south from Applecross to Toscaig.

Applecross House

Applecross House
Wouldn't mind living there!! The etate is open to the public...

Ard Dhubh

Ard Dhubh
The water was so calm here. It was also very midgey!!

Ard Dhubh

Ard Dhubh
We watched a few boating activities here.Between Applecross and Toscaig.

Applecross Views.

Applecross Views.
Looking across to Raasay and Skye from Applecross.

Shells!

Shells!
Mostly cockle and mussel.

Loch Duich

Loch Duich
From Applecross, we headed over the Bealach na Ba, the highest pass in...

Loch Duich.

Loch Duich.
Looking northwards up Loch Duich. You can just see Eilean Donan castle on the...

The Five Sisters of Kintail.

The Five Sisters of Kintail.
Splendid morning views from Loch Duich.

Heading Over The Ratagan Pass

Heading Over The Ratagan Pass
From the pass, looking to the head of Loch Duich and the Five Sisters.

Glenelg.

Glenelg.
Glenelg Bay from the Glenelg Inn.

Glenelg

Glenelg
From the hotel garden.

Loch Hourn.

Loch Hourn.
Travelling by motorbike south of Glenelg. Looking down towards Arnisdale.

Arnisdale, South of Glenelg.

Arnisdale, South of Glenelg.
Pretty as a picture, Arnisdale looks across to the wilderness of Knoydart.

Arnisdale.

Arnisdale.
Boats leave here for Knoydart.

Corran.

Corran.
Another end of the line place. Beautifully spectacular, we loved the place.

Distant Views of Skye.

Distant Views of Skye.
Taken from Corran.

Corran.

Corran.
A real gem of a place. Sheila's Tea Room is a must. Sit in the garden and...

Corran Residents.

Corran Residents.
Where else in UK would you find a stag wandering the village streets?...

Sheila's Tea Room Garden.

Sheila's Tea Room Garden.
Sheila feeds the stags with practically anything, curry is one of their...

Loch Hourn, Near Sandaig.

Loch Hourn, Near Sandaig.
A very spectacular sea loch. Gavin Maxwell, author of Ring of Bright Water,...

Glenelg Bay.

Glenelg Bay.
Glenelg looks across to south eastern Skye and a small ferry crosses...

Camped On The Beach.

Camped On The Beach.
Just north of Glenelg, the local landowner al;lows camping on the...

Waiting For The Tide.

Waiting For The Tide.
From where we were camped.

Glenelg.

Glenelg.
Loved the early evening light here.

Kyle Rhea Ferry.

Kyle Rhea Ferry.
This little ferry makes the crossing across the treacherous Sound Of Sleat to...

Sandaig.

Sandaig.
We finally managed to walk down to Sandaig, a beautiful series of...
article published 9/20/2010

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Wonderful photos of an enchanting area!
— Lorraine Brecht, October 10, 2010
Terry H.
Enchanting pictures of an enchanting land. Loved the phone box, mail box etc. Splendid stuff !! Cheers Terry Heaps
— Terry Heaps, September 24, 2010
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