The Journey Continues

The snow was disappearing fast so I decided to leave the Cairngorms and head for the North West coast. The plan was to climb Stac Pollaidh.

Stac Pollaidh from the roadside on the A835

Looking back to Loch Lurgainn from

the start of the climb

Stac Pollaidh sits in the region of Assynt along with Suilven and Cul Mor.

Suilven is the crown jewel of Assynt. A towering monolith that sits at 731m high, this isolated peak is one of the most iconic in Scotland. One day I will climb it.

Stac Pollaidh can be climbed in less than 3 hours by any relatively fit person. From the car park on the shore of Loch Lurgainn the path leads directly up, under the spires of the crest. About 200m from the road the path splits; you can choose either since both meet up on the far side of the hill, from where it is only a short distance to the summit ridge with a bit of scrambling up the narrow path.

Once up the views are amazing, looking north, towards Loch Sionascaig you can see the iconic Suilven and to the right Cul Mor. Unfortunately, the skies didn’t clear for me, this only makes me want to come back.

Onwards and upwards

Stac Pollaidh

Looking back to the start

Amazing views from the top of Stac Pollaidh

I climb down doing to circular route making sure I got to see all the views, well that I could see. It was an amazing day well worth the effort.

Next stop Torridon

Torridon is a small village in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. next to shore of Loch Torridon. The loch is surrounded by numerous mountains to the north, including Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, all of which are over 3000 feet in height.

The Torridon area is widely acknowledged as having some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the whole of the British Isles. A home for photographers and walkers.

Looking down the valley from Loch Clair

Beinn Eighe

Scots Pines

Now I’m on the way to Loch Assynt and Lochinver.

Lochinver, Scotland is a beautiful harbour town located near the head of the sea loch Inver. Nestled next to the towering lonely mountain Suilven.

Magnificent views along the way

Once I got to Lochinver I thought it best to find a photo location, as the weather forecast wasn’t good.

Looking across Loch Druim Suardalain towards Suilven

Abhainn Bad na h-Achlaise flowing into Loch Druim with Suilven behind

Next stop was Kylesku Bridge as I’ve never got any images of it before. I also need an overnight stop before heading back to Dulnain Bridge. There is a nice car park next to the bridge that allows overnight stays.

Kylesku Bridge

Overnight stay at Kylesku Bridge

Sunset looking down Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin

Reports were coming in that snow was returning especially along my route home.

I was heading towards Ullapool thinking I might get fish and chips for dinner Yummy. First stop Knockan Crag nature reserve for a photo of Lochan an Ais.