13 Mar 20: sunny Cuidrach - Step it Up walk

Thanks to Charlie for an excellent Step It Up Walk into the depths of Cuidrach and outer Earlish.

Sunshine wall to wall, when was the last time we could say that.

Great company and blather and stunning views.

Thanks to Charlie again for arranging for refreshments at the Uig Hotel.   A passing comment that we would be popping in for coffee and perhaps some scones and jam resulted in us being greeted with a stunning feast.

As can be seen Charlie enjoyed dipping into the clotted cream .... time and time again.



Thanks to all concerned.

11 Mar 20: Eynort Forest (in three seasons) - walking group

A great day was had by all on this excellent all weather walk .... which was well proven today.

1 We started Dry.

2. We ended Dry.

3 We saw some sunshine.

What more can you ask? 

Really great company, social isolation at its best.  In the middle of nowhere eating lunch in a blizzard

which we watched coming in from the Hebrides.

Just what the Skye U3A is about.

Thanks, folks, for another great day. Thanks too, Christine, for great shortbread and tea.

10 Mar 20: Waterloo bird-spotting - March nature walk

Five hardy souls met up at Broadford car park and set off to walk down Waterloo looking for bird life.

We almost immediately spotted a Common Gull, a pair of Greylag Geese and a Mallard.

Further along there were 2 Curlews, several (Rock?) Pigeons, a pair of Oystercatchers, more Gulls and the ubiquitous Hooded Crows.

Reaching the end of the road we went through the gate and started along the track. However, a rather nasty squall came through and we reluctantly?? turned back. The squall passed and, not far from the gate, we found a bench where we stopped for lunch. After that we returned along the road to the cars and the sun came out.

 After the walk we retired to Cafe Sia for delicious coffees and a chat.   It turned out to be not a bad walk in good company.

6 Mar 20: Loch Barcasaig - Step It Up

A record number (14)  of very damp walkers braved the elements today.

We walked through almost continuous rain, down to the beach at Loch Bharcasaig.

The rain eased, and finally ceased as we made our way back to our cars at Orbost Farm.

Everyone beat a hasty retreat to the Dunvegan Hotel for coffee and cakes and an interesting discussion about what other outings we would like to participate in.

 Despite the weather, everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon. Thank you Charlie once again for organising

As well as the largest turnout so far, this was arguably our wettest walk in the Step it Up history.   This was not a shower, this was hail, with a bit of rain, yet Ray still managed brilliant photos and we all still managed brilliant blether, oblivious of the elements.