As we left Raasay the promised winds arrived and we were blown up to the Quiraing where we suffered a thorough soaking. For the rest of the week it could have been more perfect - tailwinds most of the way and cool bright conditions. On Sunday and respecting the Sabbath, we walked from Tarbert to Rhenigidale YH and back - 11 miles and very lumpy (3000' of climbing).
For Irene's benefit, Callanish was next and on Tuesday's return to Berneray YH we met 42(!) cyclists excluding those who turned up after we reached the hostel. Cycling gently through the Uists meant Wednesday's stop was Howmore YH where I couldn't resist tidying up. Friday saw us depart from Barra at 07:00 hours on the 7+ hours cruise to Oban from whence we rode to Inveraray.
Our final stop was beside Loch Eck before boarding the first of several trains in Gourock. That's just over 300 miles.
From Graham HillOur final stop was beside Loch Eck before boarding the first of several trains in Gourock. That's just over 300 miles.
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