[report, comments and photos from Colin and Sheila]
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin.
Five intrepid Nature lovers (6 if we include Jess the dog) set off from the car park at Skinadin on a "fully researched" and "well scouted" (or maybe not) walk. The intention was to do the full circuit round Irishman's point and back to the car park.
We didn't choose the forestry track on Rathad na Cloinne (Path of the Children) but went along the coast.
Heron, robin, wren, blackbacked gull, fulmar, oystercatcher, buttercup, scabious, mosses and a beautiful shell.
We set off in good weather and good track to the shore and continued along the coastline spotting various seagulls, fulmar, oystercatcher, wren and robins. The views around and across the Inner Sound were stunning.
Unfortunately the track we were following became progressively wetter and rougher and we also trekked across some wet and slippery rocks on the shoreline. Eventually the track became impassable and we turned back.
However the adventure was enjoyed by all and finished by retiring to Cafe Sia for well deserved coffees.
Lovely, if boggy and bouldery - great walk and great company.
