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Strathcarron is situated on the West Coast of Scotland, 63 miles due
west of Inverness, and lies amidst magnificent Highland scenery, some of
the finest in the British Isles.
Strathcarron is an excellent base for touring, with
many places to see, both in the near locality and further afield.
To the right is a view of Strome Castle, some 6 miles
west of Strathcarron, with the Cuillins on Skye in the
background.
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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.
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.
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After negotiating the rugged high-level countryside on the approach,
one's arrival back at sea level gives the feeling of reaching a haven of
peace and tranquillity.
Applecross
village is a very pretty little place, and there are some
superb views across the Inner Sound to Raasay and Skye.
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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.
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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
view to the right shows this area of the mainland as seen from Isleornsay
on Skye.
Nearer to Strathcarron are the pretty villages of Shieldaig and
Plockton,
the latter being the location for the "Hamish MacBeth" TV
series. To the surprise of many people, palm trees can be seen growing on
the water front in Plockton -
click
here if you don't believe us!
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Strathcarron is surrounded
by superb countryside with magnificent views - an ideal spot for
walkers, photographers, artists, and anyone who appreciates beautiful
mountain scenery.
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All photos on this page Copyright © 2004
James Mould
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