"Smirisary Beach " Angus Macintyre
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"SEA
and SAND"
Smirisary and the White Beach
Pleasant coastal walk to ruins of comparatively recently abandoned crofting village, continuing
along coast to lovely white sand beach, returning along a well defined track
to the starting point close to Glenuig. Take snack/packed lunch.
Meet at the
Glenuig Inn on the A861. 11.30a.m.Approx. 3 hrs. Grade B/C
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"Goose barnacles at Smirisary" Angus Macintyre |
"CAVES
and CLEARANCES"
"THE RHU CLEARANCES", "THE RUINS OF RHU"
Coastal and hill walk round the Rhu peninsular, via the "Soap Cave" and
"Port na Murrach", passing the Shielings and the Cairn of Deep Sorrow.
No paths in hill, fairly hard going. Meet at Rhu pier at 11.30a.m. (Turn
off the A830 at Arisaig) Take packed lunch. Good footwear/clothing important. Approx.
3½ hrs. Grade C |
"LOCAL HEROS"
Hill and coastal walk from Camusdarach via the Garramore Cairn to Traigh. Easy
initial climb then a stroll on the beach learning about the various molluscs
that abound. Wonderful views.
Meet at Glenancross car park on A830 between Morar
and Arisaig at 11.30a.m.
Approx. 2½ hrs. Grade B |
"Eigg and Rum from Sidhean Mor"
Angus Macintyre |
"SIDHEAN MOR"
Climbing from the peace of the Glen to lunch by Lochan Feith a Mhadaidh. Gaze
on the panoramic vision from Sidhean Mor before completing the circle back down
to the starting point.
About 6hrs. Grade D |
"ARISAIG,
PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE"
A good walk over paths and sheep tracks, passing the hidden croft and Arisaig
House, wartime billet of the S.O.E. Commandos. Meet at the "Land, Sea and Island Centre"
in Arisaig on A830 at 11.30a.m. Take packed lunch and suitable
clothing. Walking boots advised.
Approx. 5hrs. Grade C |
"BOGS, BRIDGES AND BURNS"
Good long, hard
walk with great views of the Small Isles, passing five sparkling hill lochs.
Deep heather and some wet, boggy ground. Meet at Glasnacardoch, one mile south of Mallaig on the A830
at 11.30a.m. Proper footwear and clothing essential.
Take packed lunch.
3½ hrs. Grade C |
"SNIPER'S
VALLEY"
Sniper's
Valley and the Old Road
An enjoyable
day's hike in the Lochailort hills. A steady climb with a fairly steep exit
opens up a panoramic view of the steep sided loch and the myriad islands of
the Inner Hebrides. The homeward walk follows the old track which linked Glenuig
and Kinlochmoidart to the West Highland railway station at Lochailort. Proper
footwear and a reasonable level of fitness is essential, as is sufficient food
for a full day.
Meet at the Lochailort Inn on the A830 at 10.a.m.
Approx. 6
hrs. Grade D |
"Return from Sniper's Valley"
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"BRINACORY
AND LOCHAN STOLE"
Follow the old
country road to a school of past ages, before taking to the hills to experience
the view of a lifetime.
Grade C/D. A good 4hrs!
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"KINLOCHMOIDART
and THE FAIRY HILL"
This walk is different! Although in total less than 2 miles, the enchanting atmosphere of past days saturates the mind. Here we can indulge in the beauty and variety of nature, and who might discover the secret of the "Plate Rock"? Enjoy your picninc on the "Dun" before searching for charcoal burning platforms and wondering at the building skills of the "Devil's Staircase". Meet at Kinlochmoidart pier (NM 696 728) on the A861 at 11.30a.m. Stout footwear, suitable clothing and a picnic.
Grade B Aprrox 2.5hrs. |
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"CARNACH and CARN MOR "
A low level circular hill walk east of Arisaig Village by way of the "gardens" .
Approx. 4
hrs. Grade C
"LARACHMOR GARDENS"
See the beautiful rhodedendrons in bloom.
Grade
B
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"GLASNACARDOCH SHORE"
A short scramble across the shore takes us to the “Smuggler’s Cave” before we head south in the hill roughly following the shoreline but sticking to the higher ground. This little bit of height allows some quite different views of Skye and the Small Isles and takes us to the lunch stop on the north shore of the famous “Silver Sands of Morar”. On leaving this idyllic spot with sated appetites, some little exercise is called for and duly delivered as we climb to the cairn marking the summit of “Radio Mast Hill”. From here, a long gentle descent will bring us back to the start point.
Meet at the “Glasnacardoch” junction (1ml. south of Mallaig) at 11.30 am. Packed lunch and appropriate clothing and footwear please.
Grade
C. Around 3.5hrs. |
"SILVER WALK"
This newly refurbished route has been re-introduced to the programme as this most interesting, initially coastal, path has now been made safe. The circular route starts and finishes at the site of the well known "Castle Tioram" with a lunch stop above the "Blain Lochans" before opening the inspiring view of the South Channel of Loch Moidart.
Grade (C) Around 3 hrs.
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"Loch Moidart " Angus Macintyre |
"DUKE'S WALK"
Coastal walk from Borrodale to Beasdale via Prince Charlie's Cave and an Iron
Age Vitrified Fort. Short but fairly arduous walk, tending to be wet/boggy in
places. Good footwear important.
Meet at Borrodale Farm (parking very limited)
3mls. east of Arisaig on A830 at 11.30a.m. 2½ hrs. Grade B |
"BIRCHES, BOULDERS, BOGS AND BOUNDARIES"
Follow the old
country road to a school of past ages, before taking to the hills to experience
the view of a lifetime.
Grade C/D |
"Egnaig" Angus Macintyre |
"EGNAIG AND THE NORTH CHANNEL"
This walk is suitable for most people as any climbing is confined to the tarred ascent on the return to the start! Despite this, you are well advised to wear suitable footwear as part of the distance is actually on the shore which can be slippery if just vacated by the tide! Although short on distance, only some 2 kilometres each way, it is nonetheless long on atmosphere as you prowl the ruins of the village of Egnaig and lunch in the perfect spot looking for the occasional otter or the splendid sight of a leaping salmon as it seeks the freshwater of its birth.
Meet at the road junction for the island of “Shona Beag” O.S.Grid Ref: NM 673 744 approximately 2.5k (just under 2mls) south of the village of “Glenuig” on the A861. Time dependant on tide, please phone for details to either 01687 462 983 or 01967 402 232.
Grade B. 2.5hrs. |
"STONES AND SECRETS"
Drift through the multiple environments in an investigative wander through this remarkable corner of the Moidart peninsular.
Approx. 2½ hrs. Grade B |
"Beasedale Circle" Angus Macintyre |
"GLEN
BEASEDALE CIRCLE"
Don’t miss this one if you have the time!
Starting from the railway bridge at the foot of Glen Beasdale this walk takes us, in stepped stages, up the ridge on the south side of the glen. Although one or two of the steps are slightly steep, all are short and are taken at a civilized pace! In any case, each rise rewards us with a different spectacular view until the summit at 1100 ft. (340 mtrs.) is reached. One more wee scramble is now called for before lunch can be enjoyed prior to beginning the easy descent via the old drovers’ path down the Glen back to the start.
Meet in the long lay-bye on the south side of the railway bridge at the foot of Glen Beasdale. (O.S. Grid Ref. NM 714 848) at 11.30 am.
Grade C/D |
"Beasedale Ridge" Angus Macintyre |
"OLD SCHOOLS AND STUNNING VISTAS"
Follow the old
country road to a school of past ages, before taking to the hills to experience
the view of a lifetime.
Grade C/D A good 4hrs! |
"SHEILINGS AND CAIRNS"
"THE OLD SHIELING"
This walk follows an easy path which, after “ducking” under the A830 and skirting the “Mointeach Mhor”, eventually runs out at the remains of an old “shieling” close to the “West Highland Railway Line”, Here, once lunch has been enjoyed, we begin the easy ascent and descent of the adjoining hill before once again “ducking” under a different place on the road and re-joining the hill to reach the “Camusdarach Cairns”. From here there only remains the walk back to the start point near the shore.
Meet at the south entrance to “Traigh Farm” on the B8008 (roughly 3 mls. north of Arisaig) at 11.30 am. Take packed lunch and suitable footwear and clothing.
Grade B. About 3hrs. |
"FIVE
LOCHS"
Loch
an Nostarie and the Five Lochs
Good long, hard
walk with great views of the Small Isles, passing five sparkling hill lochs and sampling "Adam's Ale"!
Deep heather and some wet, boggy ground.
Meet at Glasnacardoch, one mile south of Mallaig on the A830
at 11.30a.m. Proper footwear and clothing essential.
Take packed lunch.
3½ hrs. Grade C |
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"CHARCOAL AND THE DEVIL'S STAIRCASE"
Enjoy
a gentle historical stroll on the old road above the loch, whilst appreciating
the skills and successes of our forbears.
Approx. 2½ hrs. Grade
B
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"ARISAIG TRIANGLE"
This is a more robust outing involving the completion of what everyone says that they must do someday! Although the conquering of the three spectacular peaks that “tower?” over Arisaig looks daunting, don’t be put off as the climb is taken at a gentle pace with frequent stops for photography (and breath!). Sitting by the cairn atop “Sgurr an t Sasunnaich” is hard to better, but methinks that the lunch stop above the “Creag Mhor” cliff will take the breath away. The best is still to come as the peak of “Sgurr an Albanaich” at 394 mtrs. lords it over the panoramic vista which, on a clear day, allows views of distant islands some sixty miles away!
Meet at Arisaig railway station at 11.30am. Please bring plenty of liquid, a packed lunch and suitable clothing and footwear.
Grade C/D Approx. 4hrs. |
"LOCH OF THE CAVES"
Coastal walk from Borrodale to Beasdale via Prince Charlie's Cave and an Iron
Age Vitrified Fort. Short but fairly arduous walk, tending to be wet/boggy in
places. Good footwear important.
Meet at Borrodale Farm (parking very limited)
3mls. east of Arisaig on A830 at 11.30a.m. 2½ hrs. Grade B |
"FOOTSTEPS OF THE PRINCE"
"THE
"Prince's Walk" - KINLOCHMOIDART "
Walk in the footsteps
of Prince Charlie in the wooded grounds of Kinlochmoidart and lunch by the river.
Approx. 2½ hrs. Grade
B.
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"CAIRNS, COCKLES AND CLUBS"
Hill and coastal walk from Camusdarach via the Garramore Cairn to Traigh. Easy
initial climb then a stroll on the beach learning about the various molluscs
that abound. Wonderful views. Meet at Glenancross car park on A830 between Morar
and Arisaig at 11.30a.m.
Approx. 2½ hrs. Grade B |
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"GRAVES AND GARNETS"
"ROSHVEN"
Drift through the multiple
environments in an investigative wander through this remarkable corner of the
Moidart peninsula.
Approx. 2½
hrs.Grade C
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"TRAIGH"0
This follows an easy path which, after “ducking” under the new stretch of the A830 and skirting the “Mointeach Mhor”, eventually runs out at the remains of an old “shieling” close to the “West Highland Railway Line”, Here, once lunch has been enjoyed, we begin the easy ascent and descent of the adjoining hill before once again “ducking” under a different place on the road and re-joining the hill to reach the “Camusdarach Cairns”. From here there only remains the walk back to the start point near the shore.
Meet at the south entrance to “Traigh Farm” on the B8008 (roughly 3 mls. north of Arisaig) at 11.30 am. Take packed lunch and suitable footwear and clothing.
Grade B. About 3hrs. |
“PORT A BHATA”
A new walk on the path from Aird Molach to the remains of the old water mill near the ruins of the village of Port a Bhata.
Grade C Around 3½ hrs |
"DEEP WATERS AND POOLS OF SILENCE"
This walk climbs steadily, past “Loch an Nostarie”, roughly following the old and new water supply track for the three local villages until the remarkable boulder strewn gully at the entrance to “Loch Eireagoraidh” is reached. A short scramble round the north end of the Loch takes us to the lunch spot amongst the ruins of the old settlement. After lunch and following a consensus of the party, we either retrace our steps to the gully, or skirt right round the loch before returning to the start point by following the convoluted wanderings of “An Leth-allt” and the south shoulder of “Beinn nan Caorach”.
Meet at the “Glasnacardoch” junction (1ml. south of Mallaig) at 11.30 am. Packed lunch and appropriate clothing and footwear please.
Grade C. Approx 3.5hrs. |
"EIREAGORAIDH RUINS"
A steady climb to the remains of some long abandoned ruins by the dark waters of a mountain enclosed loch. All that remains of another hamlet is passed as we circle back to the start.
Grade (C) Around 3 hrs.
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