Geo-Trips :: Three Ferries and Seven Burns - Walk to Proaig and McArthur's Head, Islay
Islay
A walk from Ardtalla, Sat, 14 Jul 2012 by Becky Williamson
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Ford across Allt an t-Sidhein, Islay
On the way to Proaig, a deserted village of which all that now remains is a... more
Ford across Allt nam Bodach, Islay
Ford across Allt nan Gad, Islay
Abhainn Torr a' Mhuilinn, Islay
Abhainn Torr a' Mhuilinn, Islay
Abhainn Phroaig and Proaig, Islay
This recently re-roofed building is all that now remains intact of an erstwhile... more
Mouth of Allt a' Ghlinne Dhuibh, Islay
Carraig an Ràtha in the distance.
Near Carraig an Ràtha, Islay
A beautiful sandy beach, north of Proaig.
Allt a' Ghlinne Dhuibh, Islay
Near the mouth of this burn which broadens considerably as it flows out into the... more
Cave on the Sound of Islay
There are many natural features on this stretch of coastline. This is one of... more
Cave on the Sound of Islay
There are many natural features on this stretch of coastline. This is one of... more
Rubh' a' Phuill, Islay
A natural arch just below the lighthouse at McArthur's Head.
Natural Arch at Rubh' a' Phuill, Islay
One of many natural features along this stretch of coastline. This natural arch is... more
McArthur's Head Lighthouse, Islay
Situated on the Sound of Islay, this lighthouse is approached either by walking... more
The Sound of Islay from above McArthur's Head
The black roof of the lighthouse is just visible bottom right. We walked to the... more
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