Last weekend, the 28th and 29th of March, were great days up here in the Highlands and Outdoor Capital. Friends and I went over to Ardnamurchan via the Corran Ferry. From there it is a beautiful drive through to Strontian. All around are the Sunart Oakwoods, famous for being beautiful, ancient remnants of temperate rain forest and being internationally important for the diversity of lower plant forms such as mosses. We turned right after crossing the river in Strontian and headed up to Ariundle and to the car park at the end where we set off on a short but very scenic walk that followed the river (tip don't take the first right turning off the main track - this leads to a ford and is only really suitable for those with waders or on horseback.)

Afterwards we treated ourself to lunch at CozyKnits cafe in the Ariundle Centre just back down the road - well known for the quality of their local baking.

Anna

posted by Outdoor Capital of the UK @ 11:57 AM