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Random Musings => Gallery => Topic started by: chris on 01 September, 2008, 03:40:50 pm

Title: Cycling and kayaking on Kintyre and Bute a few of weeks ago.
Post by: chris on 01 September, 2008, 03:40:50 pm

Finally found timeto post some pictures of this often under rated part of Scotland. Cycling on Kintyre is much quieter now that there is no ferry from Campbeltown to Ireland.

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yellow-cietidh, Mrs Chris and Zoe explore the coast near Tayvalich .

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Riding up Kilmartin Glen towards the standing stones.

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We called this one the 'up yours' stone.

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Riding back towards Crinan.

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Riding along towpath at the side of the Crinan Canal.

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Lewis nears the top of the hill between Crinan and Tayvallich.

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yellow-ceitidh riding on the Island of Gigha.

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We live(d) here!

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Sunset with the Paps of Jura in the background.

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Mist hanging over the hill at Southend on the southern tip of Kintyre.

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Rowing out to grandads boat.

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Captain Lewis!

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Largs in the rain.

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No thanks, I've got a real one at home!

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Three happy kids.

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Mrs Chris and Lewis on Bute.

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Lewis relaxes whilst I do the hard work!

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An osprey sits next to its nest near Tayvallich (taken from about 200 metres away).

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Paddling over to the Island of Gigha.

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The beach on Gigha was too crowded!

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Paddling round the coast of Gigha.

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More happy kids!

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Lewis paddling back from Gigha with the Paps of Jura in the background.

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Mrs Chris sets out for Panama!

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yellow-ceitidh playing in the surf at Carradale.

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yellow-ceitidh catches a wave at Carradale.

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Carradale.

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Zoe waits for the next wave.

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Glencallum bay lighthouse, Bute.

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Zoe looking for porpoises (we saw loads, but I didn't manage to get any pictures).

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The Kyles of Bute.

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The Kyles of Bute.

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Zoe looking for sunken treasure.

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yellow-ceitidh, Lewis, Zoe and their cousins.

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Playing on the beach.

Title: Re: Cycling and kayaking on Kintyre and Bute a few of weeks ago.
Post by: clarion on 01 September, 2008, 04:11:10 pm

Fun!

Title: Re: Cycling and kayaking on Kintyre and Bute a few of weeks ago.
Post by: Otto on 02 September, 2008, 09:39:29 am

Looks brilliant..I tried Kayaking in Bulgaria last october 6k across a lake...brilliant fun...I do wish my wife would give up her penchent for  5 star hotels and come camping