27th September 2021 – 26 miles travelled
Today I drove us around the single track road once again, this time we went just a little bit south to visit LochInver. I have been here once before, well stopped here for a picnic on a day out.
It was quite overcast when we set out and bit drizzily, but the rain stopped and it brightened a little while we were there.
We had a walk around the loch a short way and then found the Lochinver Larder, a well know pie shop in the area, they do sweet as well as savoury pies. I went for the chocolate and pear pie, while Gavin opted for the peach and apricot version. We also popped into the local grocery store for a fresh loaf of bread, you can forget the essentials!
We went slightly up away from the centre of Lochinver to Highland Stoneware which had some great views down over the loch.
The sun came out as we started our drive back to the cottage. While I may not be a fan of this narrow single track road with all it’s blind bends etc, you have to admit the view is spectacular.
As the sun had made an unexpected appearance we decided to make a stop en route to visit Clactoll beach, a lovely sandy beach a short walk from a small car park by the caravan site. We have visited previously, about 6 years ago, but such a lovely beach always worth a stop. Unfortunately after we had been there about 10 minutes getting a few photographs the skies opened with little warning, we could see it coming over the sea but no gentle drops to warn you. A very fast walk/jog, not easy on sand if you are as unfit as me, back to the car we were completely soaked and dripping everywhere!
Now wet and sitting in a soggy car we continued the journey back to the cottage with just one quick stop when we spotted a rainbow over Clashnessie beach.
Tonight was a really beautiful evening with this stunning view from the cottage.
