The Paps of Jura and Corran River, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small river with stepping stones, three big mountains (The Paps of Jura) behind itA beautiful view on Islay’s neighbour Jura. This is just below the stepping stones to cross the Corran River when coming up from the Three Arched Bridge. Loch an t-Siob towards the left with Beinn a’Chaolais behind. Beinn Shiantaidh on the right and Beinn an Oir in the centre behind it.

 

Loch Ardnahoe and a Calmac ferry in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a view from a hill with a ferry in a sound and loch behindA view from Beinn an Oir on Jura, looking across the Sound of Islay to Loch Ardnahoe. A Calmac ferry is travelling south through the sound. Loch Staoisha also visible in the distance.

 

Beinn an Oir from Beinn a’Chaolais, Isle of Jura

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Picture of the top of a mountain with steep hill faces and screeThe dramatic western side of Beinn an Oir, the highest of the three Paps of Jura. The view is from near the summit of Beinn a’Chaolais. Taken during the Jura day of the Islay walking week 2013.