West Coast walks (1)

From http://bvhill-walkers.blogspot.com/

I had said after last year's trip to the Lake District that it would be my last, but Ken had put together such an attractive looking schedule for this year that I was tempted to try to make an effort to at least take part in some of it. I knew I couldn't do all 5 days, so my game plan was to join them for Saturday afternoon and Sunday and Monday activities.

So the Famous Five - Ken, Ian, Colin, John and Gordon - plus dogs - set off without me early on Thursday morning. They had planned to go over the Lecht but a sudden cold front arrived and they had to make a last-minute detour via Huntly, as the Lecht road was closed with snow.

Their first destination was the Torridon area and they completed a three and a half hour walk on Thursday afternoon before retiring to the comfort - and a healthy selection of real ale - provided in the Torridon Inn. Here's a few photos of that day, provided by Gordon, John and Ken respectively:

Friday was big walk day and here are some of the snaps from then, again, courtesy of Gordon, John and Ken respectively:

This time, accommodation was at the Plockton Inn - lots of real ale and good food again, I'm told.