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Castle Kilchurn Loch Awe

Castle Kilchurn Loch Awe


Postby velvet-rose » Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:07 am

Route description: Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe

Date walked: 18/10/2009

Time taken: 2 hours

Distance: 1 km

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Quite an exceptional walk, @ any time. Tho a short but pleasant walk. going at the time of day we did .. approx 4.30 we got the best sight ever. It can be boggy.. we were lucky it was quite dry so fairly firm tho slightly muddy in part.
A not to be missed walk. As Loch Awe is spectacular in itself. The silohette of the castle in the sunset.. was probably a sight to be in awe of. So take the time to take a look.
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Re: Castle Kilchurn Loch Awe

Postby Paul Webster » Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:53 pm

Stunning spot isn't it? For such a short walk too.

There was a problem with the route a few years ago when Network Rail tried to close all level crossings to walkers - this route and many others was closed. Luckily the access legislation forced a change of plan :D
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Re: Castle Kilchurn Loch Awe

Postby velvet-rose » Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:34 pm

The crossing is closed :( but we walked under the railway bridge :lol: It was stunning views the photos were a definet must ... had to capture that beauty of the Sun going down over the castle and Loch :D
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Re: Castle Kilchurn Loch Awe

Postby kevsbald » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:59 pm

3rd pic is fab. Nice one.
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