Ben Tee with Sròn a'
Choire Ghairbh from Loch Garry
the Fairy Mountains of God's Nose and
Tongue
The Fairy Hill of Beinn an
t-Sìthidh could be named after the remarkable conical summit that
looks like a high altitude spectral meeting ground, or Fairy Mound.
The eerie conical shape of Ben Tee's is similar to that of
Schiehallion which is also noted as a Fairy Hill. The Nose of the
Rough Corrie Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh defines the summit that stands
at the edge of the Coire Glas. At the height of 904 metres, 2966
feet, Ben Tee qualifies as a Corbett and as a Marilyn. It is just 10
metres, 33 feet, short of being a Munro. Sròn a’ Choire Ghairbh at
937 metres, 3074 feet, is classified as both a Munro and a Marilyn.
The Loch Lochy Munros include the Munro of Hill of the Tongue Meall
na Teanga. Altogether they seem to indicate that the proclamations of
God might be heard amongst their peaks. All mountains offer a
connection with the higher realms and give the beholder a chance to
leave society behind when perceiving their lofty prospect.
This superb reflection was cast on the surface of Loch Garry and was visible from the road. The A87 is a road that many take to reach the Isle of Skye. This route from Loch Oich starts at Invergarry and follows the River Garry West and soon runs alongside Loch Garry that held this superb reflection for me to photograph. There are several lay-bys available to park and to take a moment out of your journey in order to record a image featuring the Loch and the mountain scenery. The reflection is so stunning that some drivers overtaken by the view whilst others are busy on their journey trying to overtake those that slowing down to take in the natural spectacle of the mountain scenery spread out across Loch Garry.
PHH
Sykes ©2020
Ben Tee with Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh from Loch Garry the Fairy Mountains of God's Nose and Tongue 1 of 2
Ben Tee with Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh from Loch Garry the Fairy Mountains of God's Nose and Tongue 2 of 2
