4th September 2011
That's it, this trip is over and we are heading home today.
Phil
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Glenfinnan
3rd September 2011
Today we spent most of the day at Glenfinnan. We parked at the visitors centre and climbed up the Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument. If you climb the little hill behind the centre there is both a good view of Loch Shiel, with the monument in the foreground, and a view in the opposite direction of the Glenfinnan Viaduct. This viaduct has been used as a location in a number of the Harry Potter films.
Following our picnic in the van, raining again, we head for a short walk down Loch Shiel.
Back at the site we were treated to a great sun set.
Phil
Today we spent most of the day at Glenfinnan. We parked at the visitors centre and climbed up the Bonnie Prince Charlie Monument. If you climb the little hill behind the centre there is both a good view of Loch Shiel, with the monument in the foreground, and a view in the opposite direction of the Glenfinnan Viaduct. This viaduct has been used as a location in a number of the Harry Potter films.
Following our picnic in the van, raining again, we head for a short walk down Loch Shiel.
Back at the site we were treated to a great sun set.
Phil
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Fort William
2nd September 2011
Today we left Skye behind and head down to Fort William for a few days. We are stopping at the Caravan Club site at Bunree, south west of Fort William. What a great site on the shore of Loch Linnhe.
Phil
Today we left Skye behind and head down to Fort William for a few days. We are stopping at the Caravan Club site at Bunree, south west of Fort William. What a great site on the shore of Loch Linnhe.
Phil
Friday, September 2, 2011
Sgurr Alasdair
1st September 2011
Today I was flying solo. While Tina took Bonnie a walk around Corie Lagan and then the beach, I headed for the highest peak in the Cuillin, Sgurr Alasdair.The great thing about the campsite is you walk out of your tent or camper van and straight on to the path.
I left around 10:00am and headed up to the loch at Corie Lagan, after the loch I had a short rest, took on a little fuel and then girded my loins ready for the Great Stone Chute. The Chute lived up to its reputation in the guide book, as a corner of purgatory. The climb up the Chute gains about four hundred metres in height, it starts with a walk on fist size stones, moves into a gully of boulders where the route has been worn clear in places. Having set off in bright sun light, the best weather so far on this trip, and being able to see what I think is the summit, the cloud arrives and drops down to my level for about the last 100 metres of the gully. Having reached the top of the Chute it is a short scramble to the summit over a narrow ridge. I could not see how exposed the ridge was due to the low cloud, may be that was a good thing. I dropped back down to the top of the chute for lunch and then headed back in to the gully and back to the camp site. On the way back the clouds cleared off the summit, isn't that just typical.
Today I was flying solo. While Tina took Bonnie a walk around Corie Lagan and then the beach, I headed for the highest peak in the Cuillin, Sgurr Alasdair.The great thing about the campsite is you walk out of your tent or camper van and straight on to the path.
I left around 10:00am and headed up to the loch at Corie Lagan, after the loch I had a short rest, took on a little fuel and then girded my loins ready for the Great Stone Chute. The Chute lived up to its reputation in the guide book, as a corner of purgatory. The climb up the Chute gains about four hundred metres in height, it starts with a walk on fist size stones, moves into a gully of boulders where the route has been worn clear in places. Having set off in bright sun light, the best weather so far on this trip, and being able to see what I think is the summit, the cloud arrives and drops down to my level for about the last 100 metres of the gully. Having reached the top of the Chute it is a short scramble to the summit over a narrow ridge. I could not see how exposed the ridge was due to the low cloud, may be that was a good thing. I dropped back down to the top of the chute for lunch and then headed back in to the gully and back to the camp site. On the way back the clouds cleared off the summit, isn't that just typical.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
On the Move Again
31st August 2011
Today we moved campsites to Glenbrittle.
We took the Staffin to Uig road and parked on the top of the ridge and walked to the Quiraing. This walk is really outstanding for such a short walk. We returned to the van for another van picnic, we had to keep the doors shut since the midges where massing.
We then drove through Uig and Portree, stocking up with provisions at the latter. We then took the B885 to pick up the A863 and eventually arriving at Glenbrittle campsite.
This campsite, recently reported to be one of the best campsites in the country by one national newspaper, is one for the outdoor enthusiast with the Black Cuillin behind it.
We had a very enjoyable evening walk on the beach with Bonnie playing frisbee.
Phil
Today we moved campsites to Glenbrittle.
We took the Staffin to Uig road and parked on the top of the ridge and walked to the Quiraing. This walk is really outstanding for such a short walk. We returned to the van for another van picnic, we had to keep the doors shut since the midges where massing.
We then drove through Uig and Portree, stocking up with provisions at the latter. We then took the B885 to pick up the A863 and eventually arriving at Glenbrittle campsite.
This campsite, recently reported to be one of the best campsites in the country by one national newspaper, is one for the outdoor enthusiast with the Black Cuillin behind it.
We had a very enjoyable evening walk on the beach with Bonnie playing frisbee.
Phil
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