Left the campsite and joined the A87 stopping at the various viewpoints looking down to Loch Garry and Loch Loyne. Again, managed the ascents without walking, so hopefully the Rockies will be manageable.
Continued on the A87 passing along Loch Clunie and the Clunie Inn. Then the easy bit. The long descent down Glen Shiel between the Five Sisters and The Saddle. Think I prefer this to Glencoe and it's not s o busy. Stopped at the Shiel shop for milk and noticed the price of diesel is 150p a litre. And we think it's steep at 130p in Edinburgh. Following the shores of Loch Duich and Loch Alsh, I constantly watched for otters but end up disappointed. Still it's an easy flat ride along and Eilean Donan castle looks as good as
always.
Reached Kyle of Lochalsh prior to the library closing, so I managed to update this thing for Day 1. Bought some food, then it's over the Skye Bridge and onto Broadford. Managed to find a super wild camping spot on the shore at Ribha na Sgianadan.
Wildlife: Hooded crows are now very evident, and although I can't see them, cuckoos are heard frequently. And watch for the herd of feral goats at Glen Shiel bridge. They obviously don't mind cars, lorries and motor bikes but pedal cycles seem to get some of them up and running. In every direction! While I didn't see any otters earlier, I was lucky enough to sit for 20 minutes just as the sun was setting and watch one just out from shore near the tent. Perfect.
Another great day.
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