BEACHES, BEST DRIVING ROUTES TO SKYE, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, Islands, SCENIC DRIVES, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES, THE ROAD TO SKYE

MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

How to travel to Skye? See the best views? This is my 2nd favourite route. It starts from Glasgow via … Continue reading MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Islands, Isle of Mull, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES, WILDLIFE

THE ISLE OF MULL : a Skye alternative

Which ferry to take? The most scenic ferry crossing is Oban to Craignure.It’s a glorious 50 minute sail.Oban is less than 2.5hours drive from Glasgow taking you past Loch Lomond, through lovely Glen Croe, Inveraray (and its fairytale castle, a nice little town in itself), then over the hill road to Loch Awe.Unless it’s winter, book the ferry as soon […]

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AMAZING ASSYNT, BEACHES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, TORRIDON

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4

Lochinver to Torridon Firstly , some thoughts on Torridon which is now looming at the end of Day 4. To … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4

BEACHES, CASTLES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 2

JOHN O’GROATS TO DURNESS (90 miles) After two nights in John O’Groats ( staying in the tidy and quiet little … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 2

BEACHES, CRETE, GREEK ISLANDS, Islands

WESTERN CRETE(PALM BEACH)

After breakfast on the balcony, we drove back towards Plakias, enjoying those Libyan Sea views again then headed 10km … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE(PALM BEACH)

BEACHES, CRETE, GREEK ISLANDS, Islands, SCENIC DRIVES

WESTERN CRETE( HORA SFAKIA to FALASARNA)

Bye, bye to Skalotis. Another bargain at £40 per night. Left our nice little lodgings and had a drive ahead … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE( HORA SFAKIA to FALASARNA)

BEACHES, CRETE, GREEK ISLANDS, Islands

WESTERN CRETE (ELAFONISI)

Another famed beach in Crete with a promised superb drive down the coast and only 90 minutes away. The road … Continue reading WESTERN CRETE (ELAFONISI)

BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY

LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH

This beach is reckoned to be one of Norway’s finest and the photos of it looked amazing. Ryten (pron Ritten) is … Continue reading LOFOTEN HIKES – RYTEN AND KVALVIKA BEACH

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY, Uncategorized

LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

Overall verdict: pleasant, easy hike to a beach with the little ferry trip across the Kirkefjord , the most stunning … Continue reading LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, THE HEBRIDES

HARRIS AND LEWIS(briefly)

Previous day – ST KILDA DAY TRIP WALKS ON NORTH UIST(Berneray beach) More Harris /Lewis winter photos – The big … Continue reading HARRIS AND LEWIS(briefly)