28 Nov 19: Staffin - Step It Up
A good final walk of the month. We've had an average attendance of ten throughout. So lucky with the weather too!
15 Nov 19: Uig Bay to Creagille - Step It Up
North west cliffs of Uig Bay to Creagille 110 metres. 12 members, led by Charlie
13 Nov 19 - Quiraing to Sròn Vourlinn
The proposed route:
We start across the site of an old top pasture with surprisingly pronounced lazy beds and ancient walls. We head for a hidden but fine gully which head up to the main Quiraing traversing footpath.
Although everyone will be familiar with the reputation of the Quiraing honeypot, it is easy to forget a couple of things. The traverse below this part of the Trotternish Ridge, with the Quiraing, the Needle, the Prison, the hidden Table, Fir Bhreugach and our objective, the towering clffs of Sròn Vourlinn at 380 metres / 1246 feet, is an absolute classic. At this time of the year it is also a real mountain walk.
The whole traverse was raved and written about way before any concept of honeypots and film crews. Poucher and his brilliant photos spring to mind in his two books about Skye. In mist it is dramatic, in clear weather stunning views emerge in huge variety throughout. The other day the Sutherland peaks and Cape Wrath were clearly visible, 80 miles away. On the hidden famous Table, it is said that cattle were hidden from raiders
Distance 5 miles
Ascent 1000 feet/305 metres
12 Nov 19 - Bird watching near Broadford
[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.
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.
2 Oct 19 - Biod an Athair and Dunvegan Head
"A rough moorland and clifftop walk around Dunvegan Head, with the highlight dramatic Biod an Athair, perhaps the most impressive perch amongst Skye's sea cliffs. - Pathless walk across rough, tough moorland"- and as reported by Ray:
After much discussion about which route to take,
nine walkers and two dogs started off on a route which took us via a croft/farm track towards the Summit and trig point of Biod an Athair.
En route we passed several ruined buildings and made our way across rather wet and boggy moorland towards the Galtrigill Burn which we crossed and started to make our way uphill.
Passing several ruins, described by Canmore as ' (Medieval), Structure (Period Unassigned) and many lazy beds'
we made our way towards the summit, stopping frequently to admire the view behind us.
Having reached the summit, 314m / 1030ft,
we picnicked in the sunshine and enjoyed the fantastic view.
Refreshed, we started our descent, which took considerably shorter time than it took to ascend, and finally arrived again at our start point.
Everyone agreed what a wonderful walk that had been, and Colin kindly invited everyone back to his house for refreshments. What a great day, enjoyed by all.
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| route map from WalkHighlands |
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