Rick Steves Scotland by Rick Steves & Cameron Hewitt

Author:Rick Steves & Cameron Hewitt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avalon Publishing
Published: 2018-04-17T04:00:00+00:00

Highland Boundary Fault

You’ll pass the village of Arrochar, then drive along the banks of Loch Long. The scenery crescendos as you pull away from the loch and twist up over the mountains and through a pine forest, getting your first glimpse of bald Highlands mountains—it’s clear that you’ve just crossed the Highland Boundary Fault. Enjoy the waterfalls, and notice that the road signs are now in English as well as Gaelic. As you climb into more rugged territory—up the valley called Glen Croe—be mindful that the roads connecting the Lowlands with the Highlands (like the one down in the glen below) were originally a military project designed to facilitate government quelling of the Highland clans.

• At the summit, watch for the large parking lot with picnic tables on your left (signed for Argyll Forest Park). Stretch your legs at what’s aptly named...

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