Achmore and Plockton

Creag Mhaol West Top: From near the cattle grid on the minor road west of Achmore, south-west of Stromeferry and accessed from the A890 Lochcarron to Kyle of Lochalsh Road, walked along a little used path then through long bracken to gain the col between Creag Mhaol and its West Top. From there ascended the Tump, Creag Mhaol West Top.

Creag Mhaol and Am Meallan
Creag Mhaol and Am Meallan
Achmore
Achmore
Beinn Raimh
Beinn Raimh
Creag an Duilisg
Creag an Duilisg
Loch Carron and Plockton
Loch Carron and Plockton
Applecross Hills topped by cloud
Applecross Hills topped by cloud
Plockton. Isle of Skye beyond
Plockton. Isle of Skye beyond
Loch Carron looking east
Loch Carron looking east

The return was by the ascent route.

Carn an Duine: From my accommodation in Plockton, north-east of Kyle of Lochalsh, walked along the path on the east side of Carn an Duine and crossed rough ground to the summit of this Tump which was located amongst gorse bushes.

Runway at Plockton Airfield
Runway at Plockton Airfield
Inner Sound and Skye
Inner Sound and Skye
Duncraig Castle
Duncraig Castle
Eilean a' Chait Lighthouse
Eilean a’ Chait Lighthouse
Across Loch Carron to Applecross
Across Loch Carron to Applecross
Lochs Carron and Kishorn, Sgurr a' Chaorachain and Beinn Bhan
Lochs Carron and Kishorn, Sgurr a’ Chaorachain and Beinn Bhan

Thereafter descended east into the village and returned to the accommodation.

  • Total time – 2.5 hours.
  • Total distance – 2.75 kilometres.
  • Total height climbed – 240 metres.