Really lovely couple of days away with Helen in the van on the West Coast. With two days of sunshine forecast the shorts and sun cream were packed for the first time in 2018. Day 1 had a fantastic walk on the coast from Ganavan Sands to Dunstaffnage Castle and back. This excellent circuit with a rugged but beautiful coastal walk with great views. The route then visits the dramatic dunstaffnage Castle before returning by following the cycle path.
Ganavan Sands Beach
Looking towards Mull
Winston was happy!
Looking North towards Benderloch
Beginning to climb away from the coast
Looking down at Camas Fish Farm
Camas Rubha Bay
Helen's happy place!
Approaching Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle
Helen looking out at Eilean Mor
Back to the start along The Caledonia Way Cycle Path Route 78
Chilling in the van in the sun
Day 2 we headed to 'Bridge over The Atlantic' walk. This enjoyable circuit heads from the Bridge over the Atlantic at the north end of Seil to the delightful Phuilladobhrain Anchorage, a good place for birdwatching and otter spotting. This is then followed by a rougher coastal walk (difficult at highest tides) to Camuslaich before returning by the road.
Otters Pool
Looking towards Mull
Sunny again
Looking out over Balvicar Bay
Stood on Clachan Bridge looking up Clachan Sound
Clachan Bridge
We then headed in to Oban for some lunch followed by a walk around the town.
Looking through the sound of Kerrera
World War One memorial for the Oban soldiers who lost their lives during the Great War. In later times fallen from World War Two and one from the Falkland War have been added to the memorial.
McCaig's Tower. Built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig, the aim of the tower was to provide work for local stonemasons and a lasting monument to the McCaig family.
The hills over on Mull
Winston!
Kerrera and Mull
Overlooking Oban's distillery
Oban Town
Day 3 saw us heading back inland and home, stopping off for two more walks. The first at Fearnoch, There are dramatic views to Ben Cruachan, Argyll’s highest mountain form here just not today! And the second at Strone Hill, Strone Hill woods are a fine remnant oakwood almost hidden by the surrounding forestry of Glen Lochy. Finally a bite to eat in the 'Real Food Cafe' in Tyndrym
No sun today and Helen had her hat on
Strartng to look like summer in the forest
Winston leading the way
Following the way marked path
Waterfall on the River Lochy
Ahhhhhhh eating time
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