Sealoch and village of Loch Carron. - a photo on Flickriver

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South-facing and sheltered by the northern slopes,
turbulent storms broken by numerous headlands,
islands and sandbanks, Lochcarron is well situated.
Essential services are amply provided in this
strung-out, linear settlement.
Main road and rail services are readily accessible
north and then east to Inverness.
In shot, the A.896 snakes westwards and then
northwards to Shieldaig and Loch Torridon.
The mountains of the Applecross peninsula
shape the upper horizon (top right.)
The massive cup-shaped corries between these hills
cradle the third highest mountain pass in the U.K.
Originally a drovers’ road it reaches 2,200 feet (626m.)
with extensive views north, south and west.
“Bealach na Ba” or “Pass of the cattle” rises the full height
in under eight miles, via a series of Alpine switchback hairpins.
In winter, with no snow at Kishorn, I have seen four foot drifts at the summit.
The ascent is grand, awesome and memorable.
Once down to Applecross the scene transformed again,
back to mild, balmy, green and pleasant, but always remote.
The prospect of golden eagles, wild goats, otters, red deer, red squirrel, Arctic hare, pine marten and other raptors over land and humpbacks, basking sharks and other Cetacea out to sea makes this a wildlife and scenic adventure.
Lochcarron village makes a superb base for so many remarkable excursions.

   

Taken in: United Kingdom / Scotland / Attadale (show map)

Taken on: August 4, 2016

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