Pabaigh Mhor SwimCamp - 19.06.2025

Gary and myself headed to the Pabaigh Mhor lagoon for a SwimCamp, going from Reef Beach via the Siaram Mhor sand bar (we also got out on the way over for a look around) and landing at the beach on Pabaigh followed by a hike across the island to set camp at the lagoon. The weather was just fantastic and we checked out the old church, the cave, the big arch and the stunning views from up high. A wee boat came into the lagoon while we had the campfire on and the folk had a quick swim. No joy seeing the sunset as it was clouded over. Plenty of bird life about and a couple of seals appeared now and again to spy on us. It was so clear that you could see the Flannan Isles and the Lighthouse flashing when it eventually got dark enough. Friday morning was a bit misty at the lagoon but it was nice and clear on the other side of the island for our swim back to Reef Beach. We swam via Siaram Mhor where there was a short tough stretch of sea where you really had to put the effort in or you'd be swimming backwards with the rest of the swim being fine. Pabaigh Mhor has a lot of history to it and my family tree is also linked to there.
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