The village of Northton.
Stroll through the village.
What we have tried to achieve here is a little stroll through the village to give you an idea of what to expect from your stay in Northton. The village is around 1 mile from tip to toe. As you stroll through the village you will note the homely feel and traditional crofters life. Common to the village is open grazing, and it is not unusual for cattle, sheep or goats by the roadside or in the fields, you may even awaken to animals grazing or even noding their heads over the back fence of the cottage. Village life is easy going very quiet and peaceful with no hustle or bustle, only fresh air and peace and quiet. As you stroll and by the time you reach the MacGillivray Centre you are now only a step or two away from the hills with some glorious walks, or maybe even a visit to the villages own beautiful white sandy beach. In the pictures that follow we take a stroll through the village and on to a 16th century medievil chapel (Iron age).....the Chapel being only one of the many beautiful things to see, or walks that can be taken whilst living in Northton.
Enjoy...
Starting point, right outside the front door.
Some of the local wildlife.
The MacGillivary Centre
Dedication plaque
View across the loch from the centre.
Moooooove over!!!
You are welcome to take dogs on the hills, however please remember to control your dogs. If you are unsure of how your dog will react to cattle or sheep, please ensure you keep your dog on a lead.
Our destination ahoy!!
Highland cow's....Just havin a wee break..
Oh its a hard life....
Inside the centre.
The centre is also under development to offer a tea / Coffee shop, oh just wot you need when you come of the hills.
Additional plaque didicated to the Harris hills.
The above plaque demonstrates the hills you see directly in front of you as you look across the loch.
The start of oor little hill adventure..
Respect the highland way, always remember to close any gates behind you, ensuring they are securely fastened.
Cattle are some of the local's you are likely to encounter on the hill.
Good afternoon!!
Remember you might not be the only one's on the hill...
Just another day in the office.. Nice to see some well behaved visitors on the hills.
RUBH' EN TEAMPAILL MEDIEVIL CHAPEL
Well I hope you enjoyed your stroll through the village to the Chapel. At 4.6 miles for a round trip this is a fine Sunday stroll and one you will never forget, Well that's a wee taster, I hope you've liked what you've seen.
The best way to enjoy this more is for to do it for real!!!!