A 25km day trip from Arrochar at the head of Loch Long to Lochgoilhead at the head of Loch Goil.
Entering Loch Goil from Loch Long.Hunched by the cold, a long, long way from the open sea.
Sea kayaking in the mountains with torpedoes and invisible ink.
Sea kayaking in search of the lost Ark.
HMS Ark Royal, final voyage to Scotland.
Two million barrels of crude in Loch Long.
The mark of
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A hall of mirrors in Loch Goil.
The dying sun shone through...
...gaps in the cloud layers and illuminated strips of the mountains high above us.
Down below we paddled on in the gathering gloaming.
The reflections on the glassy sea created a bizarre vision of an alternative world, like a fairground hall of mirrors.
Navigation is easy in a long narrow loch like Loch Goil. We could not even paddle past our destination as it
...gaps in the cloud layers and illuminated strips of the mountains high above us.
Down below we paddled on in the gathering gloaming.
The reflections on the glassy sea created a bizarre vision of an alternative world, like a fairground hall of mirrors.
Navigation is easy in a long narrow loch like Loch Goil. We could not even paddle past our destination as it
Carrick castle and the leading lights of Loch Goil
We crossed the mouth of Loch Goil...
...and arrived at the grim stone keep of Carrick castle.
Carrick Castle was originally built in the 14th century. It is thought to be named after Robert Bruce who was Earl of Carrick (South Ayrshire) before becoming King. It was later used as a hunting lodge by King James IV. The current building is 15th century but has some 14th century features and
...and arrived at the grim stone keep of Carrick castle.
Carrick Castle was originally built in the 14th century. It is thought to be named after Robert Bruce who was Earl of Carrick (South Ayrshire) before becoming King. It was later used as a hunting lodge by King James IV. The current building is 15th century but has some 14th century features and
War and peace at Carraig nan Ron.
Carraig nan Ron (seal rock) is a navigational hazard to both the warships and civilian ships that ply Loch Long. It lies off the point which separates Loch Long from Loch Goil. The light beacon is operated by a solar panel. In the distance is the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Coulport. Unlike Glenmallan, which services surface warships, Coulport is specifically designed to service submarines
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