Ben More is tricky at the top even in summer if visibility's down. There's been a few casualties there. The cross on Ben Ledi is a memorial to a member of Killin mountain rescue (Harry Lawrie) who was killed on a rescue on Ben More in 1987. It was the 30th anniversary in February. It was pretty horrific.
Easy to get that feeling of security after putting the hardware away on reaching the 'safer' bits, isn't it. I'm usually ok on trickier sections, and it's when I'm on an ordinary bit of path- usually nearly back at the car - when I go over!
I stick to familiar hills or the lower ones in winter generally, although this time of year can be just as wintery.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We took advantage of the lovely weather to have an amble along the beach. It isn't a huge stretch of golden sand as some of the beaches here are, nor a pretty cove either - just a beach with huge character where hobby fishermen keep their boats, divers jump off the pier at high tide and families picnic or bbq in the early evening.
I love beaches with rocks, GD. Rock pools are full of such interesting things... stretches of uninterrupted golden sand are a bit boring for exploring, unless there are lots of shells or something, in my opinion. It was a lovely day for a walk!
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
You are right Liriodendron, rocks are far more interesting than miles of sands and this beach is full of character. Great for fishing (with a line off the pier) - our daughthers loved doing that when young. Some fishermen dig for bait on the low tide sands. There are about half a dozen piers of varying sizes here.
It's in Kelvingrove isn't it Peter? I always think it's a bit creepy!
I haven't been in years. Used to take my girls when they were little.
I will get my Sunday photos on later, now that I've uploaded them and tweaked and cropped. Took ages. I'll give you this one for starters though. The first crossing of the river right at the start of the walk, with Ben Starav at the back. Not too shabby
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We have not yet really explored the coast here but when we do go to Olonne for the market (great fish and veg) or lunch or both we always drive along the corniche which gives us views of the very long sweep of sandy beach with just a few rocks at les Sables d'Olonne. This view is the most excited we've seen the Atlantic yet and shows full tide just to the north of the harbour from where the Vendée Globe solo yacht race leaves. We'll have to wait for a good storm to see some real waves.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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Love your Ben Starav photo, Fairy. I'm a sucker for reflections.
I'm used to the Atlantic from the coast of Galway, Obelixx, where it tends to be rather more sploshy. I guess it's a bit tired by the time it reaches Olonne...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
I think the difference is the lack of cliffs and also generally calmer air currents. 7 years ago storm Xynthia flattened parts of the coast near here and killed 47 people but there were winds up to 200kph. Nothing remotely like that this winter thank goodness.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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Bad enough being stuck behind a car!
Steephill - glad it didn't put you off
Ben More is tricky at the top even in summer if visibility's down. There's been a few casualties there. The cross on Ben Ledi is a memorial to a member of Killin mountain rescue (Harry Lawrie) who was killed on a rescue on Ben More in 1987. It was the 30th anniversary in February. It was pretty horrific.
Easy to get that feeling of security after putting the hardware away on reaching the 'safer' bits, isn't it. I'm usually ok on trickier sections, and it's when I'm on an ordinary bit of path- usually nearly back at the car - when I go over!
I stick to familiar hills or the lower ones in winter generally, although this time of year can be just as wintery.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We took advantage of the lovely weather to have an amble along the beach. It isn't a huge stretch of golden sand as some of the beaches here are, nor a pretty cove either - just a beach with huge character where hobby fishermen keep their boats, divers jump off the pier at high tide and families picnic or bbq in the early evening.
I love beaches with rocks, GD. Rock pools are full of such interesting things... stretches of uninterrupted golden sand are a bit boring for exploring, unless there are lots of shells or something, in my opinion. It was a lovely day for a walk!
You are right Liriodendron, rocks are far more interesting than miles of sands and this beach is full of character. Great for fishing (with a line off the pier) - our daughthers loved doing that when young. Some fishermen dig for bait on the low tide sands. There are about half a dozen piers of varying sizes here.
just a random one for you all
bit different
It's in Kelvingrove isn't it Peter? I always think it's a bit creepy!
I haven't been in years. Used to take my girls when they were little.
I will get my Sunday photos on later, now that I've uploaded them and tweaked and cropped. Took ages. I'll give you this one for starters though. The first crossing of the river right at the start of the walk, with Ben Starav at the back. Not too shabby
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
That is beautiful FG.
We have not yet really explored the coast here but when we do go to Olonne for the market (great fish and veg) or lunch or both we always drive along the corniche which gives us views of the very long sweep of sandy beach with just a few rocks at les Sables d'Olonne. This view is the most excited we've seen the Atlantic yet and shows full tide just to the north of the harbour from where the Vendée Globe solo yacht race leaves. We'll have to wait for a good storm to see some real waves.
Love your Ben Starav photo, Fairy. I'm a sucker for reflections.
I'm used to the Atlantic from the coast of Galway, Obelixx, where it tends to be rather more sploshy. I guess it's a bit tired by the time it reaches Olonne...
yes FG
Lovely pic, reflection is lovely
Would love to shoot that !!
I think the difference is the lack of cliffs and also generally calmer air currents. 7 years ago storm Xynthia flattened parts of the coast near here and killed 47 people but there were winds up to 200kph. Nothing remotely like that this winter thank goodness.