A Stunning Sunset Over Invercaimbe 19th July 2012

One of the most stunning sunsets we have ever have the privilege to witness at Invercaimbe and yes it is in Scotland!

The white streak is a plan heading towards USA and not I regret a shooting star

Some Shots today from a road-trip to Mallaig and Back

Thursday 19th July 2012

Portrait of a Mallaig Seagull

Morar Sands

This is the view from the bridge on the road to Mallaig. Looking west along the River Morar to where it meets the sea and you can just make out Rum on the horizon.

The view to the East of the bridge where the very short River Morar meets the sea from Loch Morar.

A Great Walk Just South of Mallaig

Having been coming up to the Arisaig and Mallaig for a few years now, we decided to explore the walk that is just south of Mallaig on the old road.

This walk is part of the Highland Access Network and is a very easy and mostly level walk up to the loch. It's narrow but two people can walk side by side.

The ground either side of the path is boggy and I would suggest that you stick to the path. If you are planing to take dogs, best to keep them on the lead as the sheep roam here most of the year.

It's about a kilometre from the car park to the loch which took us about 20 mins at a reasonable pace.

The loch is stunning and nestles at the bottom of some large hills making it quite sheltered. The Highland Access Network thoughtfully put a picnic table beside the loch which makes it a great spot for a family outing.

There is a wee beach just beside the table. The beach slopes gently making it ideal for a paddle but the water even on a hot day is freezing!

After the loch, the walk continues around the loch but the nice made up path stops and you walk over the moor.  

The general direction is upwards and becomes more of a ramble rather than a stroll. It was a beautiful day and when we did the walk but in places is is boggy and I would imagine that in wet conditions or after heavy rain, it would become VERY boggy.

Onwards and upwards to reveal a stunning view of Loch-Nostarie looking south towards Arisaig

It's only when you get the the top of the next hill ridge that you can really appreciate the size and the magnificence of the scenery surrounding Loch-Nostarie.

This now ramble comes to junction where you can take the Circular Walk to Mallaig or turn right and head towards Loch Eiroagoraidh

Alas we did not have time to go further but I'd highly recommend this for the walk, the scenery, the solitude and best of all it's FREE