Thursday 21 July 2016

Loch Arkaig


I often study the map to look for an interesting route or somewhere I've never been and found Loch Arkaig. It's located north of Fort William in the West Highlands. A bit off the beaten track it has a single track road along its north shore. The road is a dead end so I expected it to be quiet. I tend to avoid this area in high summer because its usually clogged with tourists (though I suppose that's what I am)

I wasn't expecting too much but found some superb Highland scenery. And quiet it was. In an hour and I half I met two other vehicles. Very unusual in our crowded island.

The road marked in red

Just before the loch is a waterfall called Eas Chia-aig












The road ends at this gate

The loch is said to be the hiding place for a stash of gold provided by the Spanish to Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Legend is that the loch is home to mythical water horses or kelpies

2 comments:

  1. Gorgeous scenery. I can see why someone would want to live in the Highlands.

    A nice bonus there was little traffic. Those are the perfect roads. You can ride along, stop for pictures, and chat with the squirrels.

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    1. The road is narrow, winding and covered in gravel & grass so I had to take it easy. But all the better to see the scenery. It's amazing that there is such solitude close to a busy tourist area. Total silence as well, and no midges (today anyway)

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