Hills of Britain and Ireland
OS Map of Big Garvoun
Three Wise Mutton
On my way back from Faindouran Lodge and the higher reaches of Strath A'an, I came across these three sheep, but didn't think too much of it at the time, apart from that I liked the perspective of them, so I took this shot. Looking closer at my shots from the cycle into the glen the previous evening, I'm pretty sure I bumped in to these three at almost exactly the same spot. Funny, with all that land to roam around, they hadn't moved so far.
21-Aug-16 • Kieran Campbell • flickr
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A Road Less Travelled
Just the original colour of a mono shot I've already posted. The description below is also what I wrote previously. Looking back on the shots from this trip is instant inspiration for more adventures this year.. It's almost 7pm. Two hours ago I left Tomintoul, following Glen Avon to Inchrory, turning west as I passed the campers who I looked upon with some envy, their tents set up in the middle of the flat and lush confluence of the Builg burn and Avon river; a fine home for what seemed like a few groups of people. But joining that inviting scene was not part of the plan; the more interesting half of the journey was only just beginning. Now 45 minutes futher up river, I was well away from that last post of humanity, and familiarity, following the setting sun along a road less travelled to a destination unknown. I'd taken a bit of a punt; the OS map showed that there should be a road for another 6km, turning to a trail as it passed Faindouran Lodge. What exactly that lonely building marked on the map was, I'm not sure of, but I'm betting on being able to set up camp near it, nestled into a quiet corner the glen. Up ahead, some sheep gaze warily at my presence; it seems like something they don't have to do often around here. In the distance, the sun breaks through, warming the glen and lighting the road as it snakes around corner, deeper into this Highland abyss.
20-Aug-16 • Kieran Campbell • flickr
avon cairngorms highlands moray scotland alba glen braemar unitedkingdom 34437333642
A Road Less Travelled
It's almost 7pm. Two hours ago I left Tomintoul, following Glen Avon to Inchrory, turning west as I passed the campers who I looked upon with some envy, their tents set up in the middle of the flat and lush confluence of the Builg burn and Avon river; a fine home for what seemed like a few groups of people. But joining that inviting scene was not part of the plan; the more interesting half of the journey was only just beginning. Now 45 minutes futher up river, I'm well away from that last post of humanity, and familiarity, following the setting sun along a road less travelled to a destination unknown. I've taken a bit of a punt; the OS map shows that there should be a road for another 6km, turning to a trail as it passes Faindouran Lodge. What exactly that lonely building marked on the map is, I'm not sure of, but I'm betting on being able to set up camp near it, nestled into a quiet corner the glen. Up ahead, some sheep gaze warily at my presence; it seems like something they don't have to do often around here. In the distance, the sun breaks through, warming the glen and lighting the road as it snakes around a corner, deeper into this Highland abyss.
20-Aug-16 • Kieran Campbell • flickr
avon cairngorms highlands moray scotland alba bnw glen braemar unitedkingdom 29083290691
OS Map
This is OS mapping. In some areas, OpenStreetMap shows more footpaths
Spatial NI has online OSNI mapping. Click "Basemap Gallery" (4 squares icon at the top).
Now would be a good time for a cup of tea.
GPX Editor
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Photos
Please tag your photos and upload them to the British and Irish Mountains group on Flickr
The other photos have been geo-tagged as on or around the summit. For less busy mountains, it can be a little hit and miss.
Three Wise Mutton
On my way back from Faindouran Lodge and the higher reaches of Strath A'an, I came across these three sheep, but didn't think too much of it at the time, apart from that I liked the perspective of them, so I took this shot. Looking closer at my shots from the cycle into the glen the previous evening, I'm pretty sure I bumped in to these three at almost exactly the same spot. Funny, with all that land to roam around, they hadn't moved so far.
21-Aug-16 • Kieran Campbell • flickr
aan avon cairngorms highlands moray scotland alba glen heather road sheep track unitedkingdom 29288941096
A Road Less Travelled
Just the original colour of a mono shot I've already posted. The description below is also what I wrote previously. Looking back on the shots from this trip is instant inspiration for more adventures this year.. It's almost 7pm. Two hours ago I left Tomintoul, following Glen Avon to Inchrory, turning west as I passed the campers who I looked upon with some envy, their tents set up in the middle of the flat and lush confluence of the Builg burn and Avon river; a fine home for what seemed like a few groups of people. But joining that inviting scene was not part of the plan; the more interesting half of the journey was only just beginning. Now 45 minutes futher up river, I was well away from that last post of humanity, and familiarity, following the setting sun along a road less travelled to a destination unknown. I'd taken a bit of a punt; the OS map showed that there should be a road for another 6km, turning to a trail as it passed Faindouran Lodge. What exactly that lonely building marked on the map was, I'm not sure of, but I'm betting on being able to set up camp near it, nestled into a quiet corner the glen. Up ahead, some sheep gaze warily at my presence; it seems like something they don't have to do often around here. In the distance, the sun breaks through, warming the glen and lighting the road as it snakes around corner, deeper into this Highland abyss.
20-Aug-16 • Kieran Campbell • flickr
avon cairngorms highlands moray scotland alba glen braemar unitedkingdom 34437333642
A Road Less Travelled
It's almost 7pm. Two hours ago I left Tomintoul, following Glen Avon to Inchrory, turning west as I passed the campers who I looked upon with some envy, their tents set up in the middle of the flat and lush confluence of the Builg burn and Avon river; a fine home for what seemed like a few groups of people. But joining that inviting scene was not part of the plan; the more interesting half of the journey was only just beginning. Now 45 minutes futher up river, I'm well away from that last post of humanity, and familiarity, following the setting sun along a road less travelled to a destination unknown. I've taken a bit of a punt; the OS map shows that there should be a road for another 6km, turning to a trail as it passes Faindouran Lodge. What exactly that lonely building marked on the map is, I'm not sure of, but I'm betting on being able to set up camp near it, nestled into a quiet corner the glen. Up ahead, some sheep gaze warily at my presence; it seems like something they don't have to do often around here. In the distance, the sun breaks through, warming the glen and lighting the road as it snakes around a corner, deeper into this Highland abyss.
20-Aug-16 • Kieran Campbell • flickr
avon cairngorms highlands moray scotland alba bnw glen braemar unitedkingdom 29083290691
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Notes
- Data: Database of British and Irish Hills v18.2
- Maps: We use OS mapping for England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. Sadly, Channel Islands, Northern (OSNI) and Southern Ireland (OSI) mapping isn't available online, so we use Openstreetmap.