Friday, 18 September 2020

Ben Tee with Sròn a' Choire Ghairbh from Loch Garry the Fairy Mountains of God's Nose and Tongue

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

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

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