Strange times for all, but just before we had to lock down and stay at home we headed out West for a walk. Being slightly under the weather (hoping it wasn't Covid - 19) we opted for a shortish walk.
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| Canisp |
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| Meal Dearg/Cul Beag our objective |
I'd maybe forgotten how beautiful the drive out West was as we headed to Ullapool and North from there. We parked just South of the Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve and headed off walking NW towards Lochan Fada on a rough track.
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| looking NE |
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| Meal Dearg getting bigger |
From here we veered West and walked a beautiful section on a mix of heathery scrub and rock slabs. The sun was out, no-one else was around and it was amazing. Before long we bypassed Creag Dhubh before the steep pull up Meal Dearg (657m).
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| looking back at the vast expanse |
From here there were great views in all directions. Snow capped peaks inland and the sea and the Summer Isles to the West.
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| snow! |
On the descent to the small lochan Uaine Abi somehow managed to do a somersault and land upside down.. but after gathering herself she was okay and we carried on thank goodness.
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| Fine views out West |
We continued up the Corbet of Cul Beag passing snow patches along the way. On top the views of the sea and Stac Pollaidh were incredible and we lingered for half an hour taking it in.
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| Stac Polleidh |
On the walk back we stopped by a pool and lay on the rocks enjoying the sun, fresh air and solitude before heading back out to the reality of our changing world. A restorative day for sure.
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| Heading down |
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| the relaxing pool! |
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