The Three Sisters
Gencoe, Scotland – visited september 2010.
As we walked up the Pap of Glencoe , we could see very beautiful views of the Three Sisters of Glencoe far away in the distance. Sometimes fully covered in clouds, sometimes bathing in the sun. The Three sisters as seen from the Pap of Glencoe.
The Black Cuillins
Isle of Skye, Scotland – visited september 2010
Most of the time the Black Cuillins were hiding in the mist when I was in Portree. Luckily on the last evening we could still enjoy them and take some pictures. Highest hills of Skye, pretty difficult , remote and sometimes dangerous hikes possible into this mountains.
Also have seen the Red Cuillins during the ferry boat trip from Armadale to Maillaig, a shortish half an hour trip, but truly amazing and worth every minute of it ! From Maillaig we have taken the train to Fort William, the train station is next to the ferry port.
Mc Leod's Tables
Ile of Skye, Scotland – visited september 2010
The view on the Mc Leod’s Tables from the Dunvegan castle is just so great.
Would like to hike them once upon a time. See this link for a route.
Ben Nevis
Fort William, Scotland, 1344 m – visited september 2010.
Ben Nevis is covered 355 days in the clouds, that is , the top of it. The days I was there, it was totally covered in mist.
The ‘tourist’ walk up to the top is a long one but not difficult, but beware of all kinds of weather including snow in summer.
Must go back to climb it one day…
Isle of Skye, Scotland – visited september 2010
The Hill of the Red Fox
Isle of Skye, Scotland – visited september 2010
Great walk from the Leallt Falls parking place towards the Diatomite Loch, following the old railway.
Also visit the falls and the ruins of the old factory.
Title of a famous book. site also played a historic role during the first WW.
Pap of Glencoe
Glencoe, Scotland, 742 m , visited september 2010.
When ariving in Gencoe village, the Pap (‘woman breast’) is prominent. The top is often covered in clouds. Nice but boggy and muddy hike from Glencoe village to the top.
Splendid views , even at lower altitudes.
Look here for he route to the top.
The Alps in Austria, where my interest for the mountains really began….
Read more about it in this story.
