Walkers below the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a group of walkers on a low hill, two high hills behind themA picture from an Islay walking week excursion to the Isle of Jura. This is near Cnocbreac, two of the Paps of Jura in the haze in the background. Beinn a’Chaolais (733m) on the right, Beinn an Oir (785m, the highest of the Paps) on the left. A tiny glimpse of Beinn Shiantaidh (757m) between them if you look closely.

 

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.