We pulled off the side of Torr Road for this fine view on the way to Torr Head to take in this view of the Irish Sea. The steeply rising distant headland is the Mull of Kintyre. Loughan an Lochan, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
We parked on a turnout above the Loughan Cottages, near this farmer’s sheep pen. He drove up in a huge tractor and conversed with Pam while I was below shooting the cottages. He made a good impression.
Roofless walls of a cottage more substantial than the other deserted ruins above Loughan Bay, with two fireplaces a walled porch with a view. A number of outbuilding foundations lay around. The integrity of the walls, chimneys and gables speaks to the quality of construction. A freighter in the North Channel of the Irish Sea is visible in the distance above the upper ridge. Beyond is the island of Islay, Scotland, about 30 miles distant. Loughan an Lochan, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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The land slopes steeply to a rocky beach.
A thick growth of ferns, grass on the gable was once a home with a view of Scotland’s Mull of Kintyre 13 miles across the North Channel of the Irish Sea. The Isle of Sanda just visible on the right of the far gable. A landform named Alisa Crag is just visible in the distance, to the left of the nearest gable.
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Lovely photos.
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With these photos you bring back good memories. I was there too. A beautiful piece of Ireland!
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Photography is a memory machine.
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Thanks for these views. My husband’s mother’s ancestors were from Antrim and I have never seen pics of it.
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You are welcome, Peggy. Every day in Ireland was a gift, this one stands out. It was a hard place to live and still is. I have three posts with more pics, there is a link at bottom. Cheers.
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Thanks for pointing out the other links.
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Great shots, Michael! 🙂 I saw whales when i was looking out into the sea from the Ireland coast! 🙂
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Which coast? Where? What time of year? Tell us more please. That is very interesting.
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Gorgeous!
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Thanks, tripmonkey. I have many glorious photographs from that day.
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These are amazing! I have been in Ireland once and it was only long enough to refuel the airplane. Your photos have reminded me of how much I missed by not staying longer.
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There are some great flight deals for Ireland…maybe it is time to take advantage of them? I have a series of Ireland postings….search on the “Ireland” category for some great itinerary ideas. All the best, Mike
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I love walks where there that bit of interest, old ruins especially.
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It is a pity we have none of them here. Time enough, though, for that.
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Indeed there is!
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Thanks, Ned
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