Cougie is writ large in the history of the TGOC so I was a little surprised it was not busier. Most TGOers arrive here on the Saturday however, and anyway time has moved on and some of the people there have changed. My trip notes recorded ‘fantastic bird calls’ at the camping site here. The […]
TGOC Plockton to Redcastle – #2 Cougie to Feshie Read More »
Plockton village is in an enclosed picturesque bay facing across the water to a bulky and barren rocky mass hiding Applecross. Easily accessible by train on the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line and handy for excursions to the Isle of Skye, this is a popular tourist destination. The outstanding excursion on foot from Plockton
TGOC Plockton to Redcastle Lunan Bay – #1 Plockton to Cougie Read More »
Here’s the 2016 route, completed last week. For once no changes necessary – weather and body held up well. Details to follow.
2016 TGOC – Scotland coast to coast Plockton to Redcastle Read More »
note: you can click on a picture to enlarge it (because of the accident on day 3 pictures are from my MotoG phone and not the Sony RX100 – hence the lower quality) … Push and pull the map in the window below to see the route in blue. Sunday 16th May Loch Callater
TGOC 2015: diary notes #5 Lochcallater Lodge to Inverbervie and Montrose Read More »
Wednesday 13th May Laggan Locks to Garva Bridge (note1: click on a picture to enlarge it … Push and pull the map in the window below to see the route (days 5-9) in blue. The route walked was slightly different from plan! The hospitality at the Great Glen Hostel provided a welcome respite. Year by
TGOC 2015:diary notes #4 Great Glen to Lochcallater Lodge Read More »
Sunday 10th May South Shiel Ridge (note1: click on a picture to enlarge it … Push and pull the map in the window below to see the route (days 1-4) in blue. The route walked was slightly different from the plan! The first two days were so good, could I expect more of the same?
TGOC 2015: Diary notes #3 S. Shiel Ridge to Great Glen Hostel Read More »
Friday 8th May Glenelg and Beinn Sgritheall (note1: click on a picture to enlarge it … Push and pull the map in the window below to see the route (days 1-4)in blue. 01-04route actual.html Our landlady puts the TGOC ‘sign-out sheet’ in her porch on Thursday night. There are 3 other TGOers at the breakfast
TGOC 2015: Diary notes #2 Glenelg to S. Shiel Ridge Read More »
Sunday 3rd May To Euston for the sleeper to Inverness. Two bargain berths at around £90 seems good value and we have dinner on board. Monday 4th May The train arrives an hour late at Inverness so we miss our bus to Shiel Bridge. The rail company pay for a taxi to take us there.
TGOC 2015: Diary notes #1 pre-amble Read More »
The plan was explained here. Target was to complete last week. Result – the plan remains a dream waiting for better weather. Corrour Station Corrour station is the highest point on the line – at 400m. The night train from London arrives at 9am. The sun was shining on the snowy tops. There are several
A Dream Trip in the Highlands Read More »
Planning a pre-TGO taster (or tester) is easy with access to the Highland sleeper. I have some unfinished business with the Grey Corries. I last approached this ridge in October 2011 – you can see the story here. Back then high winds kept me off the ridge which leads westwards towards Ben Nevis. I later