tjj
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Edited May 02, 2017, 17:33
Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 02, 2017, 16:27
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tomatoman wrote: Make sure you take in Achnabreck enroute from Lochgilphead. For scenic context, we always fit in a walk up the back road from the valley towards Crinan Ferry and up the Kilmichael Glen to see the Glassary and Loch Leathan, towards Barmolloch. It's important to WALK, to get the vibe!
Thanks T, we are staying
by the Crinan Canal at Cairnbaan so hoping for some good walking - it is meant to be a combined walking/archaeology holiday. Just bought some new walking shoes and as slipped in my current ones last year (broken humerus - not funny). All mended now and will be thinking about where I put my feet. Kilmichael Glen and Glassary sounds inviting - will make a note of all the places you mention.
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GLADMAN
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Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 02, 2017, 18:39
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Although there is an awful lot going on in the valley itself... a little outside there are a number of classic sites if you have a car - eg:
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/2756/baroile.html
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/150/kintraw.html
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/669/clach_an_tsagairt.html
And if you happen to approach from Inverary along Loch Fyne there is one of the most exquisite little stone alignments I've ever seen:
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/5714/brainport_bay_solar_alignment.html
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tjj
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Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 02, 2017, 20:05
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Many thanks Gladman, they look like unmissable sites. Clach an t-Sagairt reminds me a bit of the little wedge tombs we saw in West Cork. I've made a note of all four sites and, if viable, will take my laptop with me to use for reference. My companion has a small car which we will use when we need to but want to get as much walking in as we, or rather I, can manage.
Thanks again to everyone who has replied. All very helpful and much appreciated.
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tiompan
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Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 03, 2017, 21:49
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In case you don't have it or in case it hasn't been mentioned .
This is useful . https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kilmartin-Prehistoric-Early-Historic-Monuments/dp/1902419030
The binding is usually poor at best, but the content makes up for that .
The John Borland drawings are worth the price alone .
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tjj
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Edited May 03, 2017, 23:19
Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 03, 2017, 22:24
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tiompan wrote:
Many thanks Tiompan, have just ordered it - don't mind few 'scuffs and bumps' on the binding. Much appreciated.
All the best
J
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tjj
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Edited May 08, 2017, 10:13
Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 08, 2017, 10:11
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tiompan wrote:
Hi Tiompan, just to say the book arrived this morning and I'm pretty well chuffed. In spite of the booksellers detailed description of imperfect cover is looks pristine to me. Will now have time to study it before traveling later in May. Once again many thanks. J
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tiompan
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Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 08, 2017, 11:18
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tjj wrote: tiompan wrote:
Hi Tiompan, just to say the book arrived this morning and I'm pretty well chuffed. In spite of the booksellers detailed description of imperfect cover is looks pristine to me. Will now have time to study it before traveling later in May. Once again many thanks. J
Great , I'm sure it will be very useful June.
The problem is with the spine .
I don't know anyone who has an intact copy , it can turn into a collection of loose pages with a cover .
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tjj
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Re: How to get the best from Kilmartin in a week?
May 28, 2017, 19:13
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Just to say had a fabulous week in spite variable weather - saw Achnabreck in the poring rain on first morning out but it mattered not a jot. For anyone else going up that way this summer I recommend "In the Footsteps of Kings - A Guide to Walking In and Around Kilmartin Glen" by Sharon Webb. Available from Kilmartin Museum shop and Lochgilphead Bookshop. Will get around to posting field notes and perhaps a few photos but after a week of no mobile phone signal or internet connection - not in too much of a hurry.
PS: Did hear the news about Manchester on Tuesday morning - shocked and upset but I guess you have to carry on.
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