Smoke-screened panorama, caused by heather-burning, of Sgùrr na Ciche and Loch Nevis from 230m. (755 feet), above the former village of Wester Stoul.

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On the 22nd. April, 2011, a glorious day, I had set off from Bracorina on Loch Morar on a six-mile round-trip.
A steady climb to 200 metres and the landscape levelled off. 
Inland it was rocky, hummocky hills, some boggy patches,
remote lochans and a lattice of rushing burns.
Lochans Stole and Rèpach joined in a narrow neck of water, crossed by stepping stones.
The route continued north-east cutting diagonally up the eastern slopes of Lochan Stole.
Here at Bealach nan Sac, 230 metres, 755 feet, above the former village of Wester Stoul, views in all directions are stunning.
This view is across the deep sea-loch called Loch Nevis towards untamed Knoydart.
Eastwards, at the head of the loch rises the distinctive pyramidal peak of Sgùrr na Ciche, 1,040 metres, a landmark for miles around.
Smoke from heather-burning had masked most of my shots, including this one.
However, despite the wafts of smoke,
nothing can alter the fact that this is a place of astounding beauty, magnificent mountains plunging over 1,000 metres into the deep West-coast sea-lochs of Knoydart.
Forested groves, graceful slopes, peninsulas, narrows,
isolated dwellings (left of centre), bays, beaches, islands and boats.
No roads, no towns.
Access by boat or foot.
Knoydart, the pristine, rugged and most isolated area of the 6,000 British Isles.
Its isolation is stark and brutal but wonderfully scenic, ethereal, surreal, mystical and magical. 
My soul needs topping up with these qualities, now and again.
I will return many times, and certainly as soon as the Pandemic is under control!

   

Taken in: UK / Scotland / Stoul (show map)

Taken on: April 22, 2011

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/6.3, 1/320 sec, 70mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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