Wednesday, 6 May 2026

TGO Challenge 06/05/26

Barrisdale to Inverie

Great walking weather again today, sunny intervals with a light but cold wind.

Climbing up from Barrisdale 
Once again there was a lot of chatting before I set off in the opposite direction to the CWT walkers, climbing up the good path to Mam Barrisdale.
Loch an Dubh-Lochain
It is a fairly steep path that sweeps up to the pass but dry underfoot with some lovely views to Barrisdale and the hills.
Highland cows looking scenic
Once over the top there is again a great view down to Loch an Dubh-Lochain but the path isn't as good, rather wet and boggy in places.

Looking back to the hills
There was a group of highland cows looking very scenic at the head of the lochan and I was serenaded by Stonechats, Reed buntings and Dippers twittering away as I continued down to Inverie.
Inverie bay
I arrived in perfect time for lunch in the little café. Soup, baked potato and tea. I was still early for check-in at the bunkhouse so l was forced to sample some locally made beer at the Inn.
Approaching Inverie 
It is a good, well equipped bunkhouse but obviously has the normal problems. I was informed by someone who stayed here last night that there was a banshee snorer. Hopefully they have moved on.
The Old Forge pub 


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