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There used to be a ferry across the loch at this point. In 1995 that too was derelict.
©Andrew Longton
This western granite quarry is shown as disused on the 1:25000 map, but appears to be used to process and store stone from the eastern quarry.
©Ian Taylor
Bonawe granite quarry taken from the south side of Loch Etive, showing the electricity transmission pylon on the north shore of the loch
©Rob Newman
©Peter Bond
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©Donald MacDonald
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©TheTurfBurner
Dist:0.2km<br/>This vast quarry on the shores of Loch Etive still produces granite. A fact anyone driving or cycling on the single track B 845 road from the quarry needs to be aware lest they meet lorries. From personal experience however I must acknowledge that the lorry drivers are both careful and courteous.
©ronnie leask
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©John Ferguson
Dist:0.4km<br/>Former quarry manager's house at Bonawe - derelict for many years, it has recently been restored as a private residence.
©TheTurfBurner
Dist:0.5km<br/>Winter high tide scene
©Kris
Dist:0.5km<br/>The high tension cables crossing Bonawe Narrows have a charted clearance of 13 metres on UKHO Chart 2388. However, masted yachts can pass through the Narrows about 20m off the north bank, all in safe water. Red dots have been superimposed on the photograph to plot the position of the lowest of the three HT cables. It may be seen that there is considerable sag in the middle of the span, with much more clearance on the north/west side to the right of the picture.
©Donald MacDonald
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©Kris
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©Peter Amsden
Dist:0.7km<br/>The eastern granite quarry. An old flat-botttomed fishing vessel is moored in the foreground.
©Ian Taylor
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©sylvia duckworth

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