After we left Cleits Shore we turned east along the south coast of Arran. In the distance we caught first sight of Pladda lighthouse.
The coastline here is very varied with alternate basalt dykes and shallow sandy bays.
At Torrylinn, the sun cast shadows of our sails on the shallow sandy bottom and the water was so warm that we headed in for another swim before setting off for...
...Bennan Head.
Steep cliffs fall to shattered scree slopes which are partially wooded. These slopes are home to rock doves, golden eagles and peregrine falcons.
We got cricks in our necks admiring...
...the rock architecture and the scenery.
Bennan Head is a complex headland with a waterfall (dry when we passed) a cave and a blow hole through the roof of the cave.
The clear water allowed us to admire the submarine rock architecture.
Great stuff Douglas,
ReplyDeleteBennan Head looking quite different to when we passed it in strong wind and leaden skies!
Kind regards
Hi Ian, it could not have been more different on those two days! :o)
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