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The Highlands

suilven17.jpg (259962 bytes) Suilven 17
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A more classic view of Suilven, as seen from the same footpath as in the previous photo, but closer to Lochinver. The rocky surface is Lewisian gneiss, ancient rocks formed three billion years ago. Suilven is Torridonian sandstone created by giant rivers. This layer (up to seven kilometres thick) was eroded to leave mountains such as Suilven and Slioch.
torridon05.jpg (116246 bytes) Torridon 05
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A general view showing numerous distant peaks. 
ullapool_from_rhue.jpg (119476 bytes) Ullapool from Rhue
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Clouds are gathering in the evening sky but the sun is shining here and there, particularly on Ullapool and the snowy plateau in the distance.
ullapool_from_rhue2.jpg (150039 bytes) Ullapool from Rhue 2
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The same photograph but cropped to achieve a tighter composition for a more dramatic effect.
Liathach02.jpg (104482 bytes) Liathach 2
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Looking west across Loch Clair. The eastern end of the Liathach ridge, Stuc a Choire Dhuibh Bhig towers into the clouds. A shaft of evening sunlight shines down on the loch. To the east of Liathach is Beinn Eighe, separated from it by Coire Dubh.
Coire_Dubh03.jpg (316683 bytes) Coire Dubh 03
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This path starts next to the car park on the A896 (a single track road with passing places from Kinlochewe to Torridon). It leads to Coire Mhic Nobuil and Beinn Alligin, or if you fork right at the cairn, to Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair. In this picture Liathach is on the left and Beinn Eighe is on the right.
Coire_Dubh13.jpg (306260 bytes) Coire Dubh 13
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Further along the path and Beinn Dearg appears in the distance. The path is part of the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve which, in turn, is part of the Torridon area in care of the National Trust for Scotland. 
Coire_Dubh16.jpg (316682 bytes) Coire Dubh 16
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This part of the path is about 200 metres higher than the start and 3 or 4 kilometres further on. This area is the watershed for the burn called Allt a Choire Dhuibh Mhoir which flows through the glen called Coire Dubh, through which the path also passes.

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