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  • Little Assynt

    It was time to leave my lovely house on the Stoer Peninsula and drive towards Ullapool, my next stop before I would leave for Harris & Lewis. I had some stops planned along the way and actually went on two little hikes along the way.

    The weather changed every few minutes from sunshine to rain to clouds but still, it was a beautiful day!

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    Loch an t-Sabhail circuit

    The walk starts at the Little Assynt parking, I was early enough to be all alone at the parking and then also at the walk. But as said, the weather was changing all the time.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt. Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    The views along the walk were amazing, soon I

    saw the great ridge of Quinag towering like a wall over the moor.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt. Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    And soon I saw the Loch an t-Sabhail and was walking towards it.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    Enjoy some images of the everchanging weather, this was all happening within a quite short timeframe.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    I arrived at the bothy at the lake and it was sunny again!

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    And was already in direction of going back. Passing the remains of an old mill.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

    Kissing gate back to the parking. I definitely would recommend this walk, it is easy to follow and the path is in great condition!

    Walking the Loch an t-Sabhail circuit in Little Assynt.

  • Stoer

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    I continued from Clachtoll Broch walking along the coastline until I reached the small beach of Stoer.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    First I wondered why it was a bit smelly on the beach until I saw the decomposing dead seal lying there – or better said someone pointed it out to me.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    Back in the village I finally walked to the old church I´ve seen from the road.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    View towards Clachtoll.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church. Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    Walking back to Clachtoll beach.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

    And some coffee was waiting for me at the Flossie beach hut, a little shop.

    Walking from Clachtoll Broch along the beach to the church.

  • Clachtoll Broch

    The heatwave was over and Clachtoll beach was pretty empty again – perfect for a little walk around the beach and the cliffs towards Clachtoll broch.

    Clachtoll Broch 1

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    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Going down towards the beach, and coming by the former salmon bothy. The poles outside were used to dry the nets. And inside there is a “fisherman” waiting to tell you their story.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.
    The Icehouse for storing the salmon
    Clachtoll Broch 2
    Salmon Bothy

    Clachtoll Broch 3 Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Walking along the cliffs toward the broch – is quite an easy but a very lovely walk. For directions have a look at WalkingHighlands.

    Clachtoll Broch 4Clachtoll Broch 5Clachtoll Broch 6Clachtoll Broch 7Clachtoll Broch 8Clachtoll Broch 8Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    Clachtoll Broch

    Finally, I caught the first glimpse of the broch.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.

    The weather got moodier and moodier which added an extra layer of atmosphere. Clachtoll Broch was the home of a family in the Iron Age and was destroyed by a huge fire.

    Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.Hiking from Clachtoll Beach in Assynt to the broch.