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A Toast to Dad (and also to Stuart whose birthday it is today) on the summit of Seaforth Island. Thanks to Sandy for coming along to take photos and drone footage from the shore. Was a cracking day for a SwimHike over to Seaforth Island with Gary and Stuart. Sweating away hiking up the hill and the midge's only seemed to be keen on Gary and myself as Stuart was midge free mostly on the summit during lunch. The panoramic views are just amazing 😍 #swimhiking #hebseaswimmers Music by Beluga Lagoon: https://www.belugalagoon.com/ Click here to view the YouTube Video.
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Thanks to Stuart for coming along today for a SwimHike from Lemreway over to Eilean Ewart. It's been a while since we've been over here and it's usually for a SwimCamping outing but it was great to just get out and about again. Landing at the normal spot of Tigh Geal before walking overland to the Long House (which has links to Bonnie Prince Charlie) and then down to the bay and up onto the wee tidal island for a bit of lunch, with fantastic views of the Shiant Isles. It's a fantastic pastime to do and where we live has so many different places to swim to and feel so remote and chilled... Music by Beluga Lagoon: https://www.belugalagoon.com/ Bonnie Prince Charlie link click here. Click here to view the YouTube Video. I felt like a nearby SwimCamp excursion to Dun Dubh which is on the coast between the Point villages of Sheshader and Upper Bayble. Parked up the van and hiked to the usual bay I get in at, close to Rubha na Grèine where the views across the Minch to mainland Scotland are spectacular. Getting in and out of the cove is always a bit of fun, manageable with caution. I started swimming over to the channel at Eilean na Grèine then into Bàigh a Tuath which is just an adventure paradise with nooks and crannies to explore plus arches to swim or scramble through along with wildlife galore. Sheer swim bliss. Remember it's all about having a fantastic time whilst also keeping safe. Unfortunately when I got back on land the midges were rife and I'd left my midge net in my camping bag up the hill (oh no!). Midges 1 Colin 0 🙈🤣 I sacked going camping, headed home and had a lovely evening with Kellie. Music by Beluga Lagoon Click here to watch the video A fantastic place to go to for a picnic lunch. Kellie and Rebecca kayaked while I swam, going from Bosta beach through the kyles and over to Chapel beach. We had a look around the remnants of the old chapel and cemetery before heading to the lagoon, as Kellie and Rebecca hadn't seen it before. Lunch was had on one of the lagoon beaches then it was time for the return leg, which was a bit more difficult with the incoming tide but good fun all the same. A beautiful place and a great day out in decent weather. Click here to view the YouTube Video from the outing. I'd been eyeing up this route for a while now, so when the opportunity arose, even if it was a bit wet, we decided to gear up and go for it. Gary and Stuart came along, leaving one vehicle at Gisla (end of route) and taking another vehicle to Loch Suainaebhal (beginning of the route). We swam for an hour over to the bay beneath Sron Ri Gaoith at Gleann Ghunnarstail before heading up and over to Loch Gruineabhat, with the plan of having a late lunch on the island on the loch. The rain never cleared away until we'd finished swimming for the day but the silver lining was (as well as the spectacular views) at least the midge's never appeared. After Gruineabhat, we hiked on towards the dam at Loch Coirceabhat and finished back at Gisla. It's definitely a route I'd do again and I think Gary and Stuart would too. Click here to view the YouTube Video The best weather yet I've had on an outing over to Eilean Shiophoirt (Seaforth Island) was today with Kim, Ruth, Gary and myself as we went for a SwimHike to the top of the hill which is a great place for a spot of lunch before heading back down the hill and to our vehicles. It was so clear, we stopped quite a few times to take in the views. Click here to watch the YouTube Video Another fantastic day out with Kellie, Rebecca, Isla and Connor - this time on a boat trip (thanks to Borve Lodge) from Horgabost to Taransay landing at the beautiful Paible and after a briefing from the owner of the island the 5 of us hiked over to Uidh for a look around there then it was on to check out the natural arch which is stunning to see before we headed back to Paible where Kellie, Rebecca, Connor and myself had a swim in the crystal clear water's there. The 6 hours on Taransay passed in a flash and again we were lucky with the weather. We'll definitely be back there again. Click here to watch the YouTube Video from the outing. A fantastic day for a hike in South Lochs from Orinsay over to the deserted village of Stiomrabhaigh with Kellie, Rebecca, Isla and Connor. On the way there we went up and over the hill and on the way back we went round the base of the hill for a change. Connor and myself had a swim in Tob Stiomrabhaigh which was amazingly clear. A bit of rain and midge's didn't spoil our afternoon out, we all enjoyed it as you can tell by the footage near the end of the video 🤣 Click here to watch the YouTube Video from the outing. Kellie and myself went on a boat trip with Hebridean Sea Tour's onboard 'The Spirit of The Hebrides' going from Barra to Mingulay. We wandered around the old deserted settlements and walked along the beautiful beach before going for a prearranged swim back out to our boat, It was jellyfish dodgems. Thanks to the guys for coming in on the tender for our hiking gear, making the swim a lot easier. Once everyone was back onboard the crew took us round the outside of Mingulay (through the stunning arch) and Pabbay then in between Sandray and Vatersay then back to the marina at Barra. Click here to watch the YouTube Video from the outing. Kellie and myself went for a hike up the hill (Beinn Scrien) on Eriskay before heading over the moor to check out an old settlement (Roisinis) near to the famous Whisky Galore beach where the SS Politician grounded. We walked and swam between the lush beaches and Calbhaigh, being weary not to go too far out. The water was so clear and easy to spot the odd jellyfish that was around. Once sorted we made our way back to the van by a different route thus seeing more of the amazingly scenic island. Both of us agree that it's a favourite of ours and we'll definitely be back again. Click here to watch the YouTube Video from the outing. Click here to find out about the sinking of the SS Politician and Whisky Galore off Eriskay. Click here to find out about the Roisinis Deserted Village, Eriskay. |
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