Forum contains unread posts May 2013 Find your thing. Canoe trip from Elphin along Loch Veyatie to climb Suilven. This write up really brings the essence of the far north west to the Forum. More information... Pinterest. Buy Now . Cheers mate. I dropped Apothecary7 off at Bridge House Art about 9.20am. suilven rearing up in front by fadgadgetguy, on Flickr Eadie (1913-1973) 'Suilven from Elphin' depicting rolling hills in the foreground to a. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days. Pedal uphill gradually until the trail veers right where you head for the outflow of the western end of lochan fhada....then cross it to the northern side of a deep gully containing the river and scramble up to a very muddy and stony path and keep heading west (suilven nows looms to the south large and forbidding now) this section requires shouldering your bike until with some relief you come to a land rover track which comes in from glencanisp lodge. Well done! Awesome report mate and great photos. I doubt they could have chosen a better day for the trip. Head round the northern shoreline keeping your eyes peeled for a fishermans/walkers track slightly higher on the right..go through a well made wooden gate and follow this undulating track until it decends again to the loch....head for the bottom of an ill defined ridge which runs from south to north, ( which is marked by the odd cairn ), and starts to veer upwards and to the right. 056 by fadgadgetguy, on Flickr Having done this ride solo a few years ago, i though this might appeal to lovers of a tough route in spectacular surroundings. Few people will access Suilven from Elphin and rarely on foot. I watched the Stornoway ferry come in though the Summer Isles and head up Loch Broom. ... Ausgangspunkte sind Glencanisp Lodge, östlich von Lochinver, oder die kleine Ansiedlung Elphin an der A835, nördlich von Knockan Crag, beide Ausgangspunkte sind durch einen Public Footpath verbunden. Terrain. I dropped Apothecary7 off at Bridge House Art about 9.20am. Is the best route to come up the middle of the ridge (Bealach Mor)? Hi guys heading up to Loch Veyatie in a week to paddle in and climb Suilven. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. Hammer Price: All totes are available for worldwide shipping and include a money-back guarantee. A long exposure shot shows some movement in the clouds and the image has then been converted to black and white. Then we came back to our holiday house and Maeve is outside in the garden as I am writing. One may also start from Elphin, on the eastern side. Head of dowhill on a tarmac road all the way to lochinver, where first priority must be a pint in the coulags hotel (which is mucho recommended). ... Ausgangspunkte sind Glencanisp Lodge, östlich von Lochinver, oder die kleine Ansiedlung Elphin an der A835, nördlich von Knockan Crag, beide Ausgangspunkte sind durch einen Public Footpath verbunden. I would estimate the circular route as around twenty five to thirty miles or so. Now that would be a ride and a half. Explore Recent Photos; Trending; Events; The Commons; Flickr Galleries; World Map Not recommended in heavy mist or cloud, as navigation could be tricky. Park your car in a small lay bye at the head of the cam loch a mile or so north of the tiny village of elphin, and go back uphill for a short distance and cross the road.... when you see a large gate and a tiny sign notifying you that this is the route to lochinver....go through the gate and go down a boggy decent to the shore of cam loch where this panorama of cul mor and suilven unfolds. Suilven is one of the top walks in Scotland, NW Highlands, Assynt, United Kingdom, and one of the world's best walk, treks, hikes and climbs. Not Replied Maeve the Deerhound and I went to Ardmair. Access to Suilven by the normal The public road ends where a track goes off to the south to cross the outflow of Loch Druim Suardalain. Shame you can't ride up it and enjoy the views from the top. Suilven from Elphin + Biography. It's always good to see reports from new areas. I've walked a similar route up here and have to say it's amazing. 01369702718. sales@finescottishart.co.uk ... Ascents from the East will be long and we have not considered them here; a path runs from the Elphin to Ledmore Junction road. Private From the south east end the path starts just outside Elphin, passes Cam Loch, Lochan Fada and Loch na Gainimh as it runs between Suilven and Canisp. I finished my book. This tool allows you to look up elevation data by searching address or clicking on a live google map. A peek inside revealed the sleeping bags and paraphernalia left here by a group who were no doubt by then well ahead of us on the hill. Der Suilven (Sula Bheinn auf Gälisch) ist ein 731 Meter hoher Berg in Schottland. Suilven and the Old House at Elphin Carry-All Pouch by Derek Beattie. Islay – whisky and so much more; Orkney Storm clouds over the mountain Suilven, Inverpolly National Nature Reserve, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK. 44 Clyde Street, Kirn Dunoon PA23 8EQ. I parked and we had a walk along to the pier. I parked up and scurried about to find a good position to catch the sparkling glitter, where the sun reflected on its side, before I lost the light. Our expedition into the wild bounds of Sutherland began in the tiny crofting hamlet of Elphin, 14 miles north of Ullapool. Sticky A couple of days later a dry-ish day and a few spare hours gave me the chance to revisit. And it always looks considerably higher than it is, perhaps because it rises out of rough but flat moorland in all directions. Add to Cart Add to Lightbox. Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. :thumbup: This may be of interest to people who would like further info. We went to explore. Sorry, but i never logged any data for this ride, but it would be interesting if someone could do it in the future. Elphin is a small village in Sutherland in the region of Assynt about 15 miles north of Ullapool. Depending on your viewpoint, Suilven shape-shifts from unclimbable to conquerable. @peter. The Naismith Hut at Elphin, around 15 miles north of Ullapool was the venue for the Club’s June meet. New Topic Reply to Topic. Where else could one possibly want to be? Approved third parties also use these tools … It has self-catering accomodation for 20 people, gas and wood fires, toilets, hot showers, gas rings for cooking, a microwave oven, parking for eight cars et cetera. He also studied in Paris and Italy. The tote bag is machine washable, available in three different sizes, and includes a black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. Elphin – wildlife and weather; Go with the Flow – the Far North; Suilven – the ascent; Wester Ross. We had a walk round. Snow capped Suilven mountain, Assynt. Maeve and I drove North to Lochinver. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. The water was flat calm and the sky and sea blue. Cheers Fadgadget, that is really helpful :thumbup: i dont know that area at all at the reference to Ullapool was confusing me, as i thought Ullapool was as far north west as you could go, but lochinver was a fair drive (nevermind cycle) away. the narrow single track road) which runs from Lochinver to Achiltibuie. Elphin is a small village in Sutherland in the region of Assynt about 15 miles north of Ullapool. Suilven does not appear on any of the official lists - it is not a Munro and is even well short of Corbett status. Closed. Start decending west until you come across some singetack that only god could have made and note the majestic pointed shape of suilven on your left beckoning you forward. They're availabe in sizes from 6" x 5" up to 12.5" x 8.5". Yeah.. Been up suilven a few times and one day soon i will try and circumnavigate it.. Looks a good one too! having a fag at lochinver bay by fadgadgetguy, on Flickr This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. Werbefrei streamen oder als CD und MP3 kaufen bei Amazon.de. So began the weekend for a handful of people who walked up Cnoc Breac, the wee hill behind the lovely hut in Elphin belonging to … From Elphin an excellent path heads north west along the shores of the Cam Loch, before heading away across moorland to pass by Suilven, before reaching Lochinver. Midsummer Live. The other notable trait about Suilven is that wherever you see it from (Lochinver, Elphin, Little Assynt, Inverkirkaig) it always seem distant - on a map it appears to be put in the most remote corner of Assynt possible. Extras: Yacht at Ardmair, Maeve the Deerhound at Ardmair wondering why I am taking even more photos of Ben Mor Coigach :-). The northern route from Lochinver via Suileag is certainly quicker. From Elphin an excellent path heads north west along the shores of the Cam Loch, before heading away across moorland to pass by Suilven, before reaching Lochinver. Ardmair, Wester Ross; Ullapool – home from home; Islands. Create an account. Assynt (Scottish Gaelic: Asainn or Asainte [ˈas̪ɪɲtʲə]) is a sparsely populated area in the south-west of Sutherland, lying north of Ullapool on the west coast of Scotland.Assynt is known for its landscape and its remarkable mountains, which have led to the area, along with neighbouring Coigach, being designated as the Assynt-Coigach National Scenic Area, one of 40 such areas in Scotland. Frosted trees and moorland at Elphin, looking northwest to Suilven, northwest Scottish Highlands. Francis Charlesworth 13 Jul 2009. Suilven When you first catch sight of Suilven, normally from the small village of Elphin on your way up through Assynt to Lochinver, you can’t help feel a little unsettled.… Beautiful Mountains Favorite Places Adventure Scotland Western Coast Scottish Highlands West … For the original large file please contact Terry Eve Photography through Flickr mail. your own Pins on Pinterest LakesWinter 07 Aug 2010 looking back from near the lodge by fadgadgetguy, on Flickr Maeve the Deerhound and I went to Ardmair. By Derek Beattie. Our pouches are great. New Topic Reply to Topic. Each pouch is printed on both sides (same image). or     Suilven From Elphin Songtext von Peeps into Fairyland mit Lyrics, deutscher Übersetzung, Musik-Videos und Liedtexten kostenlos auf Songtexte.com We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. Do i want to come from the north or south? This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. Follow the stalker’s path for about five miles, keeping a lookout for native red deer, wildcats and mountain hares. Although boasting only two Munros, the lesser (in height only) hills of Suilven, Quinag, Cul Mor and several others create a unique and captivating landscape.… I stopped in Eplhin at the coffee shop, which is just off the side of the road and up a slope. cul mor and suilven from near elphin. There was much waving. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. We drove back to Ardmair and I parked there. From Lochinver take the … Check out Suilven from Elphin by Peeps into Fairyland on Amazon Music. Find the perfect suilven stock photo. (this will be my 1st time on the NORTH-west coast, and have been promised amazing scenery (and maybe a castle ). Suilven from Elphin. I've done the trip once before and we managed to get through the gate at Loch Veyatie Key - Song of the Paddle Forum This is a low resolution 100dpi watermarked upload. Keep heading north over a series of rock and slabby sections until suiven appears straight ahead. this on trust! I sat there for a while. This superb linear cross-country walk heads right through the wild heart of Assynt, passing between its remarkable mountains. No longer available. All that remains now is to head north on the main road uphill, and along the northern shores of loch assynt to inchnadamph and then elphin.......and probably one of the finest days out on a bike you have ever had lies behind you now, so its ..."home now jeeves, and a welcome night out in ullapools lively seaforth pub which is only a twenty minute drive away.. . You'll find the 4.0" tyres are amongst the smallest fat... Hi. In reply to Frankie1992: I've done it from both the road from Lochinver up to Glen Canisp Lodge and from just N of Elphin. Follow this fantastic track as it undulates beside the loch and stop now and again to marvel at the sight of suilvens dramatic shape (now seen as a viking ship from this side) The sugar loaf shape of the mountain Suilven is to be seen in the distance. See our description, photos and practical information for Suilven and join in with our trekking and hiking forums to find out why we think so! Change map size: full screen, normal, (and for printing) landscape, portait. May 1, 2013. It terms of category it is a Graham, being between 2,000 feet and 2,500 feet high. Suilven in Sutherland from Elphin. Just after I started off South again I stopped in a little car park which has a clearer viewpoint for pictures of Suilven. Hi! your own Pins on Pinterest It is possible to reach the ridge without first climbing to Bealach Mòr from this direction, though very exposed scrambling is required, particularly between Meall Meadhonach and Meall Beag. This gallery is from. The walk as described assumes transport will be arranged but there is also an infrequent bus service. Suilven was south of Elphin 2nd to 5th May, north of Kylesku on 10th -11th, around Assynt 11th to 14th. 035 by fadgadgetguy, on Flickr I saw a sign for a bookshop and coffee shop 3 miles South at Inverkirkaig on the coast road (i.e. this is the shot from elphin, suilven looms up like a dinosour from the past Echoes of Harris; The Golden Road; Harris – a turn of the page; Harris in winter; Speed Bonnie Boat… Islay. Im off to the Sutherland area of Scotland in a few weeks and want to have a go a Suilven. Putting in at the lazy village of Elphin we made our way along Cam Loch and a wonderful camp site underneath the mighty Suilven. The further up this ridge you climb, the more defined it becomes and stones and peat take over from the slabs and boulders that you have climbed up......soon the ridge levels out and the south side of canisp is revealed with the narrow lochan fhada nestling below it. Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sula Bheinn) is one of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland.Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises almost vertically from a wilderness landscape of moorland, bogs and lochans known as Inverpolly National Nature Reserve.. Suilven forms a steep-sided ridge some 2 km in length. I never tallied up the distance of the route, as it was a case of me just looking at the OS map and saying to myself "this looks promising" as i had previously done a route from inverkirkaig just outside of lochinver, up the southern flanks of suilven ( which is a fantanstic rocky trail ) Browse 113 suilven stock photos and images available or search for stac pollaidh or ben nevis to find more great stock photos and pictures. May 25, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Shirley McGinty. Continue to a fork in the trail, where you have the option of a quick detour to suileas bothy for a seat and a little chill out, or keep pressing on until you reach the sprawling glencanisp lodge. A collection of images suited to display in monochrome. Suilven and the Old House at Elphin is a photograph by Derek Beattie which was uploaded on August 31st, 2016. Starting from inverkirkaig to the fionn loch on a technical feast of a track, and then cutting across the moor to round suilvens eastern tip before decending down to glencanisp lodge. Explore ... An abandoned barn near Elphin in the Scottish Highlands. This website is operated by Blipfuture CIC trading as Blipfoto. :thumbup: Latest Post: Help with new bike Our newest member: walterplaxy 2. have you got a gps file for it? suilven … She then flew outh along Loch Shin south through the proposed windfarm area and so to an area inland from Ardgay to 16th May. Routes on Suilven. www.barbersasa.co.uk/scotland/assynt/camloch.htm. The route climbs on a track through farmland before contouring out on a level grassy area with the summit cone straight ahead. The Hut sits just off the main road and has stupendous views west towards Suilven. Check out Suilven from Elphin by Peeps into Fairyland on Amazon Music. this looks awesome and highly tempted to persuade RossB to do it next month, when we are camping on the west coast. The coffee shop was empty so I decided to give that a miss. Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sula Bheinn) is one of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland.Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises almost vertically from a wilderness landscape of moorland, bogs and lochans known as Inverpolly National Nature Reserve.. Suilven forms a steep-sided ridge some 2 km in length. It has recently undergone a makeover and with mains electricity and running water it provides a degree of comfort not found… Transmission, Suilven from Elphin.TIF. Moving back and for. A day of sunny sunshine with enough breeze to keep the midges away. A couple of miles in there’s a left fork to the Suileag bothy, a well-maintained and sizeable shelter where some walkers prefer to overnight before tackling Suilven or the walk through to Elphin. Der Suilven (Sula Bheinn auf Gälisch) ist ein 731 Meter hoher Berg in Schottland. We had a walk round. Yes it's a voodoo wazoo I am looking to use it on... Mountain biking can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Contact Us. 042 by fadgadgetguy, on Flickr Sunsets behind Suilven & Canisp in Sutherland from Rory Waugh. No need to register, buy now! The Elphin Caving Centre (ECC) is a renovated and extended building in Elphin 24 km north of Ullapool. Having done this ride solo a few years ago, i though this might appeal to lovers of a tough route in spectacular surroundings. The week before we set off we equipped ourselves with a pair of Perception Carolina Expedition sea kayaks from Stirling Canoes. 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