Photos and the City

Tag: nature

  • Clashnessie Falls

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    I parked next to the beach in Clashnessie and walk the short walk to the falls, it´s been pretty dry, so the falls weren´t that impressive, but at least it was raining a bit, so there was water.

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    Birds nesting in a post box, seems to be a cosy home, I saw that more than once happening.

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    First view of the waterfall, as said, it was a really nice little walk through the heather to get tthere.

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    There was a cottage right next to the little river going to the walk and this one was ready for me and a bit of play catch.

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    The rain had stopped again and I spent some more time at the beach.

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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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  • Stromness Coastal Walk

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    There is a lovely walk starting in Stromness and going along the coastline toward the Sound of Hoy and some remains of World War II.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Looking back towards Stromness and seeing all the houses nestled into the bay.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    The Island of Hoy, the very first and probably the only time I saw it without a cloud hanging above it.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Along the walk, there are remains of batteries from World War II and also from earlier wars and also signs telling more about these times and the protection of Scapa Flow.

     

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Ness Battery is surrounded by a golf club and is one of the best-preserved wartime sites.

    During WWII Scapa Flow was the base for the Royal Navy and more than 40000 military personnel were based here.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.
    Ness Battery

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.