Post by Tringa on Oct 6, 2015 15:20:33 GMT
A bit of background
My son and I had a walk last week. The distance was so short that it was hardly walk at all but we agreed it had given great views for very little effort.
I'm not encouraging people to only do very short walks, quite the opposite – walk as much as possible, but some might not be able to manage many miles or large ascents and others may not want to. I have friends who cannot understand why I want to climb a hill or go far into open country where the next nearest person is several miles away.
However, I thought there must be quite a few areas in the UK where a short walk gives a great view.
Here is a good one, IMO.
Between Applecross and Loch Kishorn in NW Scotland is the Pass of the Cattle
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bealach_na_Bà
If you are doing a driving tour in this part of the north west then I suggest trying to fit the Pass into your route. It is a excellent drive and if all you do is stop at the viewpoint you will be rewarded by a great view.
Just south of the viewpoint is a good track which goes east, up hill, towards a radio/TV/internet mast on a nearby top.
The distance to the mast is less than one mile and the ascent is a little under 500 feet, but the view was great; here are a couple of shots.
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Does anyone else have short walks they know that give great views?
Dave
Nftm by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
Nftm by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
My son and I had a walk last week. The distance was so short that it was hardly walk at all but we agreed it had given great views for very little effort.
I'm not encouraging people to only do very short walks, quite the opposite – walk as much as possible, but some might not be able to manage many miles or large ascents and others may not want to. I have friends who cannot understand why I want to climb a hill or go far into open country where the next nearest person is several miles away.
However, I thought there must be quite a few areas in the UK where a short walk gives a great view.
Here is a good one, IMO.
Between Applecross and Loch Kishorn in NW Scotland is the Pass of the Cattle
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bealach_na_Bà
If you are doing a driving tour in this part of the north west then I suggest trying to fit the Pass into your route. It is a excellent drive and if all you do is stop at the viewpoint you will be rewarded by a great view.
Just south of the viewpoint is a good track which goes east, up hill, towards a radio/TV/internet mast on a nearby top.
The distance to the mast is less than one mile and the ascent is a little under 500 feet, but the view was great; here are a couple of shots.
_
Does anyone else have short walks they know that give great views?
Dave
Nftm by Wabi Gallery, on FlickrNftm by Wabi Gallery, on Flickr
