Jim's Loire

Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.

Thursday 3 January 2013

A walk in the hills above Drumochter

Loch Ericht

Some photos from a fine walk in the hills above the Drumochter Pass today.

The valley (A9 and railway) leading to the Drumochter Pass

Balsporran Cottages at the start of the path

Loch Ericht and Alder Lodge (above and below) and towards the Ben Alder

Figure in the hills above Loch Ericht

Cairn overlooking the valley with the A9

CRM at the top

Eastern end of Loch Ericht and Dalwhinnie

Hills and Loch Ericht (above and below)

Loch Monaidh?

Mountains in the distance

Posts into the distance

4 comments:

Paddy Waller3 January 2013 at 23:01
Amazing photos....great day for a walk and in such a beautiful place! Must get back and visit Scotland again
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Jim's Loire4 January 2013 at 17:34
Many thanks Paddy. It was a great day for a walk.
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Andrew6 January 2013 at 08:54
dramatic scenery and not a vine in sight!
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Jim's Loire6 January 2013 at 09:00
Thanks Andy. Who knows with global warming could be the new Hermitage!
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