Tag: beach

  • Nisabost Beach

    Walking from Nisabost beach to Mc Leod´s stone in Harris.

    Nisabost Beach, Traigh Nisabos in Scottish – is one of the amazing and stunning beaches on the West side of the Isle of Harris. It was my 2nd day and I wanted to go on a little walk from Nisabost beach to a standing stone on a hill above the beach.

    Walking from Nisabost beach to Mc Leod´s stone in Harris.

    This was actually my second try to do this little hike, as it was raining before and I turned back halfway up the hill and went for a coffee at Talla na mara nearby. This is a restaurant, there are artist studios and galleries. Definitely would recommend a visit!

    Walking from Nisabost beach to Mc Leod´s stone in Harris.

    Back to the beach and up to another try going up the hill and then down on the other side will bring me to another stunning beach Traigh lar.

    Walking from Nisabost beach to Mc Leod´s stone in Harris.

    Macleod’s Stone

    Clach Mhic Leoid is a standing stone with an amazing backdrop. The stone probably dates back to the Neolithic area and was used for rituals, including funerary rites. Other stones near the standing stone are believed to be the remains of a cairn.

    Walking from Nisabost beach to Mc Leod´s stone in Harris.

    Macleod´s Stone and there should also be an amazing view of Traigh Lar, but the rain was coming in quickly.

    Walking from Nisabost beach to Mc Leod´s stone in Harris.

    So in the end I didn´t walk down to Traigh lar but got drenched a second time that day.

     

  • Clachtoll Broch

    The heatwave was over and Clachtoll beach was pretty empty again – perfect for a little walk around the beach and the cliffs towards Clachtoll broch.

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    Scotlands traffic wardens

     

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    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Going down towards the beach, and coming by the former salmon bothy. The poles outside were used to dry the nets. And inside there is a “fisherman” waiting to tell you their story.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.
    The Icehouse for storing the salmon
    Clachtoll Broch 2
    Salmon Bothy

    Clachtoll Broch 3 Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Walking along the cliffs toward the broch – is quite an easy but a very lovely walk. For directions have a look at WalkingHighlands.

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    Clachtoll Broch

    Finally, I caught the first glimpse of the broch.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    The weather got moodier and moodier which added an extra layer of atmosphere. Clachtoll Broch was the home of a family in the Iron Age and was destroyed by a huge fire.

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  • Stoer Beach

    It was time for a little walk to my local beach, the one I always saw from my window and what a paradise it is.

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