Photo: Glen Docherty Viewpoint, a viewpoint near Kinlochewe in the Wester Ross, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Glen Docherty Viewpoint

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A layby on the A832 east of Kinlochewe frames one of the classic Highland views: the road falling away down Glen Docherty to the long silver line of Loch Maree. Achnasheen station is about 10km back to the east, if you’re combining train and car. Quick to reach, and hard to leave.

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