The area is known as the Balkans and fable retells the stories of constant fighting and disagreements between the residents in the three tiny communities. Apart from this and whether it is true today or part of folklore this area is outstanding in beauty. Massive structures rising form the skyline in what appears to be microcosms of sheltered but harsh surroundings with tiny small fertile spots distributed among a background of splendour, little lochans and sheltered coves. You can choose to progress either way around a four or five mile loop, also of narrow single-track road. The landscape through which these roads pass is truly superb: a labyrinthine confusion of grey rock and grass, of lochans, mounds, short steep dips and rises, and unpredictable blind corners. Distributed around this five mile circular loop of road are three tiny settlements well worth the visit. Moving anti-clockwise these are Foindle, Fanagmore, and Tarbet. Drive on the very single tract road past Loch Gobhtoch and a step drop down into Tarbet and the ferry for Handa Island.