Ruth's Coastal Walk (UK)

385pm Kinlochteacuis to Laudale House

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[This walk took place on the 30th March 2019]

This morning, I hiked 8 miles along a track over the hills, and now a signpost tells me where I’ve been. Scottish Woodlands, Glencripesdale. Love the weathered look.

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385am Kinlochteacuis to Laudale House

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[This walk took place on Saturday, the 30th March, 2019]

I planned this walk on the Thursday. It was a logistical nightmare.

The first taxi driver listened to my request, and then told me she didn’t work on Saturdays. The second taxi driver listened politely to my long and somewhat vague description of possible pick-up and drop-off points, and then told me he was currently on holiday. He was my last option, and so I was very disappointed. Then, he called me back – and to my intense surprise – told me he would be home the next day, and agreed to take me. Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Highlands | Tagged hiking, photography, scotland, sea eagles, travel | 21 Comments

384 Doirlinn (almost) to Kinlochteacuis

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[This walk took place on the 29th of March, 2019]

There is a wide tarmac space at the end of the road to Kinlochteacuis, but a sign informs me it’s a turning area and I must NOT park there. So I turn round and drive back until I find a flat enough patch of grass to leave my car.

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383 Drimnin to Doirlinn

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[This walk took place on Thursday, 28th March 2019]

I park next to the shed by the slipway in Drimnin. It’s a dull day, but the forecast promises it will cheer up later. Fingers crossed.

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382 Wishing Stone to Drimnin

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

I’m feeling rather cross with myself. If only I’d caught the bus yesterday, I would have already completed today’s walk and be further along the coast. Oh dear, I seem to take ages to get anywhere!

This morning, I must drive back to the parking place near the Wishing Stone. It’s a beautiful spot, and the sun is shining after a night of rain.

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381 Lochaline to the Wishing Stone

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

I’m determined to catch the one (and only) bus today, even if it means missing breakfast and setting off in the dark. But I underestimate the time it takes to drive to Drimnin, along a twisting single-track road.

Oh, no! I meet the one-and-only bus coming towards me, and must pull into a passing place to let it go by. Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Highlands | Tagged hiking, isle of Mull, photography, scotland, travel | 12 Comments

380 Kingairloch to Lochaline (completed!)

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

It’s Valentine’s Day, and I’ve returned to the Morvern Peninsula to continue my coastal walk. No cycling today – thank goodness – because I can catch the Thursday bus. It leaves from the Lochaline ferry terminal.

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380 Kingairloch to Lochaline (abandoned)

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[Note: this walk was attempted on the 29th June 2018]

I camped overnight in a parking area off the Kingairloch road, where a friendly notice assured me that overnight campers were welcome. Continue reading →

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Kingairloch (pm)

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[Note: this walk was completed on the 28th June 2018]

It’s nearly 5pm by the time I resume my walk. It took me longer than expected to drive back along the twisty coast road, retrieve my Monster bike, and then retrace my journey. Luckily, Scottish days are long in June, and the sun is still shining.

In fact, a farmer is out making the most of this good weather. Literally, he’s making hay while the sun shines.

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379 Inversanda to Kingairloch (am)

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Ruth Livingstone

[Note: this walk took place on the 28th June 2018]

Last night I camped with The Beast on a track just off the main road. No view of Ben Nevis this time, but a splendid view over Loch Linnhe. There isn’t room for my bike in the van with the bed pulled out, so the bike has to sleep outside. I think this puts it in a bad mood for the rest of the day.