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Lochcarron is situated on the West Coast of Scotland, 63 miles
due west of Inverness, and lies amidst magnificent Highland scenery, some of the
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To the right is a
view of the village from the south shore of
Lochcarron, with the snow-capped mountains of Applecross in the background.
Lochcarron is an excellent centre for touring. To the immediate north
and west lies the Applecross peninsula which is approached via the
Bealach na Ba, the Pass of the Cattle, one of the highest roads in
Britain. This road climbs from sea level to a height of 2,053 feet, and
provides some spectacular views along the way.
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A 20-minute walk from the car park at the summit affords some
even more magnificent views in all directions, especially
towards the Isles of Skye and Raasay to the west. The photo to
the left shows the view down towards Kishorn from the Applecross
tops.
A little further to the north and west are the Torridon Hills,
always a favourite area for walkers and climbers, and the Beinn Eighe National
Nature Reserve; also, beautiful Loch Maree, and Gairloch with its lovely white
sandy beaches and links' golf course. Further north up the coast from Gairloch
are Inverewe Gardens which, despite being on a latitude more northerly than
Moscow, contain exotic plants from all over the world, courtesy of the Gulf
Stream.
To the south and west are Loch Alsh and the new Skye Bridge,
and the magnificent scenery of Glenelg (with its Pictish brochs) and Kintail.
The road over to Glenelg via Mam Ratagan provides, once again, some very
spectacular views -
this photo
shows a view of the Five Sisters of Kintail.
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Nearer to Lochcarron are the
pretty villages of Shieldaig and Plockton, and the gardens at Attadale just
across the loch. Lochcarron is surrounded by excellent walking country with many
magnificent views.
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