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Day 21 – To Applecross Sunday 16th May Though the walk up to the telephone mast seems uninspiring what lies beyond absolutely isn’t. The kilometre or so up the track takes you to 770 metres and then you’re away from the road into wild mountain scenery with the distant view…

Day 20 – To Bealach na Ba Saturday 15th May A great stopover location was rewarded with an outdoor shower this morning. It’s the first chance I’ve had to use it properly, and it is good bit of kit. Seems like also we’re having the best weather in Britain at…

Day 19 – To Loch Coroy Just off B885 above Skeabost Friday 14th May I wanted to bike around the Glenbrittle Forest Loop today, which back in 2017 Sinead and I had run, in opposite directions. It’s forest tracks, so ideal for me and the dog. But 3 miles in…

Days 15 – 18 – At Glenbrittle A few days without phone signal or wifi in a beautiful place at the campsite in the shadow of the Cuillin hills, with the beach and views of Rum and Eigg, not so bad at all.. The weather improved considerably after a very…

Day 14 – To Glenbrittle Forest Rain was on its way but we managed to fit in steady bike ride on forest trails up above Glen Nevis. It’s still hard work getting back on the bike, a blend of cramp of the psoas, IT band and sciatica. A summer of…

Day 13 – To Glen Nevis Sunday 9th May Started the day with a walk around the headland to the old crofting village of Smirisary, where all but a couple of the eight crofts have been renovated as holiday homes. I chatted with one owner, walking her dog, and she…

Day 12 – To Glenuig Saturday 8th May Tried to beat the rain today and fit in the short hike to Bourblaige (a clearance village) before it arrived. I had partial success, it started, but didn’t get heavy until I was back. Bourblaige is the best preserved of the Ardnamurchan…

Day 11 – at Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan Friday 7th May The mission of the day was to get to Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point on the British mainland, and see its lighthouse. I’ve taken a renewed interest in lighthouses since reading Sharma Krauskopf’s book (review coming next..). It’s a beautiful…

Day 10 – At Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan Wonderful spot here on the beach at the Sound of Mull, looking out at the short ferry crossing to Tobermory, with the added bonus of the odd seal playing on the rocks. The longer ferry to the Isle of Coll has been off for…