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Walkers at the Gulf of Corryvreckan, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a group of walkers high above a gulf between two islands, the mainland also visible in the backgroundDuring the Islay walking week in April 2015 we walked to the far north of Islay’s neighbour Jura to visit the Gulf of Corryvreckan with the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool. Here some of the walkers have arrived at our viewpoint, I estimate about 100-150 metres above the water. Amazing views were enjoyed from here, over to the whirlpool (not in the picture, it’s further to the left), to Scarba (on the left) and over to the mainland (including to Ben Cruachan, just right of centre).

The north of Islay with Rhuvaal lighthouse

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Picture of a view over the northern tip of an island with a lighthouse, other islands visible across the seaA panoramic view over the northern end of Islay with Rhuvaal lighthouse at the shore. In the distance towards the left the Isle of Mull with Ben More, the only island Munro outside of Skye. On the far left the northern tip of Colonsay. On the right a tiny bit of Jura, behind it in the distance Scarba.

Islay’s north coast seen from Mala Bholsa

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Picture of a remote coastline with raised beachesA view of Islay’s remote north coast from the eastern flank of Mala Bholsa (127m). Raised beaches and cliffs stretch out into the distance towards Rhuvaal (Rhuvaal not visible from here). Jura and Scarba in the distance.