We began eagerly to anticipate an afternoon of fishing or walking in this lovely hidden valley.

Now a beautifully appointed stables lies in the hidden valley.

Here, in the hidden valleys and hanging villages, they have a theory.

One may continue from the hidden valley, reaching the main ridge by means of a zig-zag path that climbs through scree at the head of the corrie.

Certainly there was a series of sharp ascents and descents, but none was long, the conversation was interesting and there were views of turfy hills and dreamy, hidden valleys.