Grid reference NG3432
near to Fiskavaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Moorland north of Arnaval
by John Allan
With a hazy view beyond over Loch Bracadale.
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North from Arnaval
The pile of rocks in the foreground is not the summit cairn of the hill, though they do indicate a good spot to pause and take in the view. The view is north. The white dots are buildings in Portnalong, Ardtreck and Fiskavaig, and the water... (more)
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Arnaval summit
The actual summit of the hill is on the lumpy crag on the right (In grid square NG3431). The summit plateau is flattish and rocky in places, boggy in others, and dotted with lochans. The hill affords some fine views. Here, the Black... (more)
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North east slopes of Arnaval
The hill has a very steep west face, but here, to the east, it drops away quite gently. However, the moorland slopes are dotted with some rugged craggy outcrops.
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Shielings on Arnaval
There are ruins of shielings dotted about all over the moorland here. Only the larger groups are marked on the OS maps. Shielings were used as summer accommodation by people tending livestock which spent their summer on higher ground,... (more)
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