Headed for the peninsula in the far North-West of Scotland located between Lochs Laxford and Inchard to climb some of the unfrequented wee hills in this area which consisted of numerous lochs/lochans and is mostly uninhabited. The terrain was very mixed with crags, rock bands and outcrops and the vegetation[…]
Assynt – East of Loch na Gainmhich
Parked at the east side of the A894 Skiag Bridge to Unapool Road south-west of Loch na Gainmhich and at the start of the path signposted Glen Oykel via Eas a’ Chual Aluinn (a waterfall) 29K/18miles. (NC23832846) There was space here for a couple of vehicles. The beginning of the[…]
Durness
Beinn Ceannabeinne, Meall Meadhonach and Meall Meadhonach North-East Top – Drove to Durness leaving the car in the free parking area on the west side of the A838 just south the Smoo Caves. No other vehicle there on arrival but full on return. Walked the 300 metres south to the[…]
Tumps North of Scourie
Cnoc Tigh Adhamh East Top – Back for a short stay in Scourie so headed to the peninsula north of the village where there were still several little hills to climb. Parked at the side of the minor single-track Foindle to Fanagmore Road (NC17954921) and walked briefly west along this[…]