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.
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| The road marked in red |
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| Just before the loch is a waterfall called Eas Chia-aig |
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| 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
Gorgeous scenery. I can see why someone would want to live in the Highlands.
ReplyDeleteA nice bonus there was little traffic. Those are the perfect roads. You can ride along, stop for pictures, and chat with the squirrels.
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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