DAY 86
MONDAY 26 MAY, 2014
ARISAIG TO DRUIMINDARROCH
14 MILES 8 HOURS
MORRIS, PHIL, KEITH, DEREK, ALEX, BILLY, STEWART, ALAN J AND PAUL
TOTAL DISTANCE WALKED SO FAR 1213.5 MILES
Most of our group were accommodated in the bunkhouse at the Glenuig Hotel with the overspill at the Lochailort Hotel. The bunkhouse which is modern was fine for a group of guys with all of as having a decent sized single bed. Bedding, towels, tea and coffee were all supplied and there were two toilet/shower rooms. Breakfast, which was in with the cost, was provided in the hotel dining area. After a good night sleep (for most of us although the snorers kept poor Derek awake) and a good breakfast we set off back to Arisaig dropping a car near Druimindarroch on the way. It was dull and overcast when we set off from Arisaig walking on the minor road towards Morroch. At the first opportunity we left the road and made our way to the sea edge walking on rocks round the point before rejoining the road. As the tide was out we decide to leave the road and walk across the large bay before Millburn Cottage which proved very soft and muddy. Another short road walk followed before we made our way round Torr Mor enjoying the views of the multitude of small islands which lie of shore. We again rejoined the road which after a short distance became a rough vehicle track. Leaving the track we made our way along the heather covered hillside towards Rubh Arisaig then followed the coastline round to lovely sands at Port Nam Murrach. The sun had come out and we enjoyed a tea break at the beach. Setting off again along the rocky sea edge we passed another lovely beach opposite the island of Eilean a Ghaill and walked on round the bay at Camas Drollaman. Our route from here to Camas Ghaoideil was undulating either on sheep tracks, rocky outcrops or stony beaches. From Camas Ghaoideil we picked up a path up the steep hillside and over to Druimindarroch. A short walk on the minor road took us to the finish of the days walk. A refreshing pint and a snack was enjoyed in the Arisaig Hotel before the drive back to our accommodation
Summary; A bit more testing than yesterdays walk with lots of rough terrain and ups and downs.
Highs; Some great views out to the many islands at the entrance to Loch Nan Ceall. Lovely beaches.
Lows; A shower or two.
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- Ready to set off from Arisaig
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- View back from Morroch point
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- Close to the sea near Morroch
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- Very muddy bay we crossed near Millburn Cottage
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- Looking west towards Torr Mor
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- Looking out on all the small islands at the mouth of Lochnan Ceall
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- Looking back across Loch nan Ceall towards Arisaig
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- Phil enjoying the view from near Torr Mor
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- On the vehicle track towards Rhue House
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- Tea break at Port nam Murrach beach
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- Port nam Murrach beach
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- Looking ahead from near Port nan Murrach
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- Looking back at Port Nan Murrach
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- The bay at Camas Drolloman
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- Looking ahead to the bay at Camas Leathann
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- Looking back west from near Camas Leathann
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- Another view back west from where we came
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- Looking over Loch nan Uamh from near Camas Ghaoideil
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- Looking out at An Garbh Eilean
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- The house on the point at Rubh’ Aird Mhoir
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- Looking west from near Druimindarroch
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- The road at Druimindarroch
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