One of Gail's favourite walks, starting directly from our cottage, is the path leading to a wee peninsula jutting out into Loch Torridon.
On the Ordnance Survey map this is given as Rubha na h-Àirde Glaise, which I'm told is Gaelic* for the green-grey promontary. (I must say a lot of these place names sound rather less exotic when rendered into everyday standard English.)
The footpath is described by humans as 'tricky'.
Not so, of course, if you are an agile fox terrier!
Remains of buildings and animal enclosures are scattered about the peninsula. Apparently there once was an inn where folk from settlements around the loch, arriving by boat, gathered to exchange news. I wonder if they brought their dogs too?
On Saturday we had the place to ourselves.
I guess I am lucky to have an owner with such excellent taste in walks. (I'm hoping I get a treat for writing that.)
And perhaps, if I claim that the November weather in NW Scotland is always as favourable as pictured above, then our tourism bosses would also present me with a special award.
I can at least honestly claim there are no midgies around at this time of year.
*Gail says: Gaelic has all but died out as a means of communication in the Torridon area, as it has in most of Scotland, but the language lives on in names for places and features of the landscape, as lovingly recorded on this website: Loch Torridon Placenames
What a splendid walk on such a perfect day, Nobby. You are a lucky boy to have beautiful surroundings.
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Paca xx
no doubts... with 4 wd every way is your way ;O)
ReplyDeleteIt may be a tricky footpath but the rewards are magnificent. The water looks so calm, so cold. I guess it shows a very different face when the gales howl and the rains lash.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a fantastic view you have there, Nobby!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWell Nobby, I might translate that more as the High Green Point... and it is just gawjuss!!! Thank you for taking Gail and her lens there and then sharing it with us. This is the idyllic look that makes this the truly Bonny Land! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
the view is wonderful, and tricky is a good word for the path, my word would be dangerous and I do not do dangersous. you are blessed to have Gail because if you were living with me, we would not be following that path. it is gorgeous. enjoy your walks oh brave people
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful scenery you have all around you, Nobby. You are so lucky to be able to visit whenever you want. Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteNobby absolutely stunning views and vistas of you and your lovely country side.
ReplyDeleteI am heading over to the link you provided. Please tell Gail the red trees are indeed maples.
Hugs Cecilia
Such a magical place Nobby, and makes us long for our old trails in California!
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Rosy & Sunny
PeeEss from Mama...I love the sound of Gaelic, it's almost musical!
That is one of the most heavenly walks I have seen.
ReplyDeleteNobby i do believe Gail takes you walking in the second most beautiful place in the world (i have to say that because i come from fjordland in nz, and as 'compensation' for being the most beautiful place in the world (I'm not at all parochial) we have sandflies which are midgies on steroids, and it rains about 6 metres of rain every year). Quid pro quo....you are probably fortunate not to have busloads of tourists flooding your place every day.
ReplyDeleteYour area is profoundly beautiful, amazing and a treat that you share with us. We'll even give you a treat from our stash, if you want to wait that long for the post, BOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat splendid views, Nobby, made even more so by your sparkling presence!
ReplyDeleteThose views are just stunning, what a wonderful walk you both had! And thanks for the history lesson too!
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