Inverie on Knoydart for three Corbetts.

In earlier times we had reached Knoydart to visit the higher summits by walking in on the fine path alongside Loch Hourn from Kinloch Hourn to make a camp at Barrisdale. Arriving by boat to Inverie seemed to be the best way to reach the smaller summits.

Mallaig old harbour....a little further along the boat to reach Inverie can be boarded

Further up the quayside folks waiting for the Inverie ferry.

Our first look along from the ferry landing place.

Grand views out across Inverie bay and the early part of Loch Nevis.

Gaining height on Sgurr Coire Coinnichean

Choinnichean

Marif resting after the descent from Choinnichean.

Walkers heading towards the glen leading to Mam Meadail….the Monument to a former estate owner on top of the knoll.

The private Bothy at the early stages of Gleann Meadail.

Sgurr na Ciche and Garbh Chioch Mhor from close to Mam Meadail

Summit area of Beinn Bhuidhe

Loch Bhraomisaig from the edge of Sgurr coire nan Gobher.

Descending into Coire nan Gobher.

Inverie wildlife.

Gobher from Inverie

Abhainn Beag on the way up to Beinn na Caillich.

The way to the final slopes of Beinn na Caillich.

Weather going downhill a bit above the Col Mam Li.

A bit of Ladhar Beinn showing.

The long walk out after Caillich.

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Glen Tromie, the Gravel Track, the Corbett, and Glen Feshie.

We began this day out from the Wildlife Park with just a short distance into Kingussie the only part of the journey that was on a road with traffic. I don't think that bikes and traffic mix well on a busy road. However we survived the ride during the few kilometres into the village. We were happy to reach the Speyside Way trail and follow this off-road to reach Tromie Bridge and then follow the Glen track until we left it to gain the Gravel Trail. Some old farm buildings that have become Holiday accommodation. A fine wee cottage above Lynaberack Lodge. Bhran Cottage. A look down on the way to the upper part of the Tromie. Now on the gravel making use of the surface to reach the higher ground. The surface has been established for vehicles to reach the area when the planting of millions of trees happens. I guess that fences will come soon? However the track is very well made with loads of drainage systems and the edges have been re-established with the vegetation. A very different

Using the Burma Road to reach the Dulnain and beyond.

The rough Estate track is approachable from the A9 road close to Aviemore and is used, in addition to the now Forestry work that is at present ongoing, and by walkers and off road cyclists. The way upwards gives very fine views outwards to the Cairngorm hills and from the high point on the track access to one of the Corbett hills and the way outwards and down into the quiet Glen through which flows the Dulnain river a tributary of the river Spey. Through the gate then ramping upwards. The Cairngorms appearing much grander with the additional cloud. The high point on the trail. Reaching the Glen and with the restored cottage at Caggan below. Below can just be seen the bridge to cross the Dulnain River. From the bridge crossing looking upstream to an estate Bothy and into an area when Curlews, Oystercatchers and Lapwings arrive for the Summer. The upstream Bothy. To a past Guardian of the Glen. The fine looking Croft at Insharn through which the N7 cycle route passes. The track divides

A Herding Dog visits a small area of the Cuillin.

Over two days Spot walked over a few of the smaller hills in the area. The first day was on Hills above Loch Slapin Sgurr nan Each, the Corbett Garbh-bheinn and the Graham Belig. On the second day after leaving the vehicle at Elgol the water taxi was taken into Scavaig and Loch Coruisk was walked around and then the coastal path was followed past the wee, so called, bad step to get to Camasunary Bay and then continuing coastal path walked back to Elgol. A cool down after a day out. Where the water taxi leaves from to reach the Cuillin. Happy to be at Coruisk....lots of fresh water to swim in. Camasunary Bay with the South flank of Blabheinn behind. The path down to Elgol...Rum in the distance.

Getting about in the hills on foot and by cycle.

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