Walkers approaching the Sound of Islay near Rhuvaal

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Picture of a group of walkers approaching a sound between two islands, two mountains on the other side of the soundAn impression from an Islay walking week a few years ago. On the homeward leg of a long walk around the north of Islay walkers approach the Sound of Islay with the dramatic backdrop of the Paps of Jura.

 

Dark Paps of Jura from the Islay ferry

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Picture of two mountains in the dark while a coastline below is bathed in sunA view from the Islay ferry arriving from Kennacraig, heavy clouds darkening the Paps of Jura while the shore along the Sound of Islay is bathed in bright sunlight.

 

Ton Mhor near Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of steep cliffs at a remote coastal landscapeA view towards Ton Mhór (66m) near Sanaigmore in the west of Islay. Some impressive steep cliffs in the area. In the distance also the Paps of Jura. Sanaigmore can just be seen on the right, just in front of the shaded area.