01851 702240 01851 702240 Lady Lever Park, Lews Castle Grounds, Isle Of Lewis, HS20XP. My only concern is walking on the actual road… did you have any problems with passing cars? I’m in no hurry to get going this morning. 7. Attractions near Duirinish and Drumbuie Coastal Walk: (2.13 mi) Plockton Seal Trips (2.15 mi) Plockton Harbour (3.04 mi) Kyle Line (Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh) (2.07 mi) Sea … Plockton is an area with interests for everyone. The rest I stuck to the road like you. The trains are infrequent. A good looking man climbs out and politely asks if I mind him setting up next to me. One other passenger arrives before the train pulls in. A gate that is no longer there. When I reached the shore I checked again and now it was 25 minutes late. It being Sunday only two trains run in each direction. It looks lovely up there. The Spanish photographer’s trip sounds amazing – what an adventure. Plockton Crags. I did this walk today starting from Kyle of Lochalsh (where I’m staying). “Please do not let me follow you as I will get lost.”. I love the seal and the llama on the lawn . There is plenty of information about Skye's wildlife. They’re adverts. What I particularly liked were all the Highland Cattle. Both my map and the railway station spell the place as two words: Strome Ferry. Total around coast = 4,340 miles. Wow palm trees in the highlands. Yes, tiredness is a strange thing, and I know you too found a recent walk strangely difficult. Time for lunch. And, yes, the train line is very convenient here. No sign of a distillery, or a shop. Onwards, to the end of the road, where it joins the busy A890. Makes me smile back. I’m the guy who walked a little bit of coast from Brighton to Hastings last June, raising £1200 for Marie Curie. Tomorrow will be a longer day. Now open to the public, but I have no idea how many people actually use it. I wonder who uses it? But the electricity was dodgy and the water from the taps ran brown (a fact that is hidden by the dim lights, and that I only discovered on the morning after I’d drunk a whole glass before bed!) A sign welcomes me to the Balmacara Estate, which I find a bit confusing, as I’ve already passed through Balmacara. The road climbs a steep hill. The castle prices will make your eyes water! Of course, I say “no, I don’t mind”. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Some days I would feel ok, go to training but end up collapsing during training, then the next day come down with a cold. Looks like the stable block, now converted into flats. It has a pretty little waiting room, an empty platform, and is surrounded by woodland. I pass a couple of squashed hedgehogs (now a rare sight on English roads) and bushes of raspberry plants covered with juicy fruit. This exciting 11-day walking tour of the islands also includes a walk-in amongst the otherworldly landscape of the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye on our last day, culminating with an overnight stay in the picturesque coastal village of Plockton back on the mainland. Feeling a little disgruntled that my camping spot is being invaded, I studiously ignore the intruder. The east coast will seem so easy after the Highlands. The next village is just below me… I check my map… Drambuie. I never knew that (even if they are not the best). The health and safety notices are old and weather beaten, so I guess the refurbishment is taking longer than anticipated. Anyway, it’s very attractive, with rows of traditional cottages and a little stream that runs through the heart of it. It’s the end of the line. The upside is the many excellent lower mountains waiting to be discovered plus the coastal walks, boat trips, scenic drives, places of interest, wildlife, eagles, food, pubs & beer. ], https://glasgowgallivanter.com/2019/11/18/plockton-duncraig-castle/, Maria’s story: scary encounter with an unsettled cow, Cheryl’s story: blocked footpaths and a ruined walk. Very kind of that chap to give you a lift. Scenic coastal wildlife walk high above the sea. Reassuring to hear about the train routes and stations. I turn back from the station and walk along the track. Later I extended this (unsponsored) to Dover, including Lydd and Hythe ranges on non-firing days, and I hope to continue to Margate and maybe London this year. It was quite good right around the coast either along the edge of the field just behind or over the back of a couple of beaches. I walk past a little café, and turn into the main village street. Photos and time to visit (£7) Plockton I’ve stayed there the past couple of nights, in a cosy little lodge right on the shore of the loch. Fish? Silly me! But I’m continuing straight on – to Plockton. I smiled at the llama on the lawn. If the nights are clear, you might even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights. Thought it was a special place, despite too many tourists! I remember the boat I saw embarking this morning from Plockton. The spaniel reminds me of my daughter’s crazy spaniel, Lottie. The road climbs gently up a hill, and I’m beginning to leave Kyle behind. He saw this spot earlier and couldn’t resist camping here. Portreath, Cornwall (Dreamstime) Start in Portreath, near … BOAT TRIPS TODAY proclaims a sign. ( Log Out /  And I must also “Work hard; be honest.” Maybe it was some sort of workhouse? The track – a wide driveway now – takes me past the front of the house, where I notice some signs. I walk past a warning sign for visitors. (For some reason, I keep reading this as Ache More. Regarding Strome Ferry I’ve seen photos of that road sign before but not actually seen it myself. I suspect Paul is “onto something” as I have also had “lead legs days” when the physical fitness was theoretically there to easily manage the planned walk, but it just doesn’t happen. Ah, no. Some days the scenery is quite uninspiring and unattractive but oh what a lovely part you are now walking. he trains are infrequent. I did this walk today and not much has changed since you did it. Local golf courses clubs in plockton-ross-shire. Boat trips? Through a little village called Badicaul, and I spot a footpath sign off to the left. Oh, silly me, “Fear GOD”. I think of my husband and how he would enjoy this area, but then remember he is soon to be my ex-husband, and I push him away from my thoughts. [Actually, I’m lucky there are trains running on Sunday at all. I even went back another time to do more photography but sadly the cattle were out of the village second time around. This must be Duirinish, I guess (my map doesn’t give the place a name). Walking from the village of Cruden Bay, you’ll pass by the ruins of Slains Castle while you walk, which was said to have inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula. I’m breathless from rushing up the hill, not wanting to miss the train, and am disconcerted to discover I’m the only person on the platform. So pretty and unspoilt. Beyond the tunnel is a steep slope covered in metal mesh to prevent landslides, and another message – on a startlingly pink sign – tells me to beware of falling rocks. Callum's Seal Trips is worth the money. I soon come to a T junction. Crazy things. I begin to pass silhouettes of animals stuck onto trees. ‘Please keep your distance’ is always good advice – particularly when talking about cattle. I better leave. The highlight of this walk is the imposing towers of Reculver at the latter end – and it's the perfect spot for a picnic after you've worked off your large seaside meal at the beginning. How lucky those cows are to have such a lush, green pasture to enjoy. Duirnish station is indeed quite far from the village but someone did get off there on the way back to Kyle of Lochalsh so it does get some use. Still, it’s a very pleasant walk, and a lovely change from road walking. I’m surrounded by woodland, with the sun streaming through gaps in the canopy. Yes, there really is a llama on the lawn. I set off across a field, which gets progressively muddier and turns into a bog. Such glorious views. You’ll love Plockton, Jon. This is a rough, stony track and can be … Yes, it always makes me nervous to be the only person there. Best trails in Plockton, Highland 0 Reviews Explore the most popular trails near Plockton with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. I had hard Plockton was rather nice and it certainly seems that it is. One of the cows started to run towards me. Worth factoring in some time to wander about and enjoy it. This was the view from the car park, looking up Loch Carron. Oh dear, I really am tired. Hoping to be fed, I think. The little creature is obviously aware of my presence and begins floundering about. Should be doing it in July (assuming we are allowed to go anywhere by then!). Plockton is a idyllic stopover for anyone touring the west coast in a boat. Turns out the dog belongs to a friend, who can’t walk the dog at the moment because the naughty creature knocked her over and she is badly injured. Anstruther to Crail: East Neuk Fishing Villages. For me it is my favourite place in Scotland even though it has no shops or pubs or anything – when I was there the cafe wasn’t even there. “Welcome to Plockton,” says the sign by the bridge. Check my map again. ( Log Out /  [Built by Thomas Telford in 1826, I later discover.]. It even provides the address and phone number of the owner. Stones? Still nobody on the platform. I squeeze past visitors with huge cases, and young people with light backpacks – who sound Scottish and I think must be students coming home for the weekend – to find a spare seat. He is Spanish, a professional photographer, and is spending a year travelling the world in his van. I’m not sure. The views from this harbour are truly breathtaking. As always your photos make we want to go back to these remote places. I walked up to the castle to see if I could get some water to clean it and the chap there very kindly gave me a lift to Broadford Hospital in the Isle of Skye, the nearest A&E. This trail follows the old coastal footpath to Kyle of Lochalsh (3 miles) and provides a very pleasant alternative to the main (busy) road. Love the wooden boat and the painted train. I have the same reaction to this as to the signs warning me to beware of flying golf balls. Past a Masonic Lodge, a converted chapel and a Red Cross Centre. We get chatting. Coastal, Self Catering Converted Train Station In Plockton, Ross Shire ... For the more adventurous there are walks for all abilities, from the challenge of the Five Sisters at Kintail or the majestic Cuillins, or for those less energetic there are gentle lochside walks straight from the front door of the station. I keep hoping to find a path to take me along the shore, but there doesn’t seem to be one, so I simply walk around the square and rejoin the main road. North coast, 12 miles. You can read about the history of Stromeferry, and the riots at the station, on the Undiscovered Scotland site.. A little further along, the path joins a track. In the morning I went to Eilean Donan castle and then decided to do this walk later in the morning and into the afternoon in the hope the rain would ease (it didn’t) but at least most of the walk even the road bits is in woodland so I was partly sheltered from the rain. The picturesque village of Plockton on the Balmacara Estate makes a super pit stop on the west coast. What a sensible sign. … and reach the rocky shore. I do wonder if it will ever open (though the website does suggest they are taking bookings for 2021). It is always worrying when there is nobody else there on the platform or the bus stop when you alone have reserached and concluded that transport is due. There’s the railway track below me, and now the train from Kyle trundles past, heading back to Inverness. ( Log Out /  So, I decide to turn inland and follow the road across a wide, open plain, through delightful meadowland, surrounded by wild flowers. Dramatic headlands, coastal hills and freshwater lochs - this four mile walk packs a punch. I have a theory about it but i wouldn’t dare mention it to a doctor – it’s probably really stupid! Put my head down and march along quickly, dodging traffic. I’m drawing closer to the village now. Foxgloves stand tall amid the ferns. The station at Kyle of Lochalsh is built out into the Loch like that so the boats to Skye could dock alongside the platform (before the bridge opened, of course). So I decided to walk along the track to see the castle (though I didn’t go down to the station) anyway. But the road to Portneora is a dead-end. Looks like the place is currently closed for refurbishment. Keep on walking. Now that sounds exciting. It is unmanned, but prettily painted. Or maybe it was once a working farm with a central yard. Coastalwalker.co.uk – walking around the British coastline, very SLOWLY. So people live here? And, next to it, the large industrial wharf that I noticed yesterday. I did have my own little accident though, falling and dislocating my finger on the bridge by Duncraig station. Hi Ruth – I was amused you read ‘Drambuie’ for Drumbuie initially as I could not get the name of ‘Drambuie’ out of my head when I was there. After steeply diving down the slope, it crosses a marshy area via a boardwalk, and I emerge at the side of a small creek. ( Log Out /  Website. Duncraig Castle is my first destination. There is a classic walk on Hoy to the stack following the coastal path uphill from Rackwick and returning by the same route. Duirinish was one of those unexpected and delightful discoveries. A sharp drop down towards the loch on my left. Spectacular walking, hiking and mountain biking can be explored, from low-level coastal walks, … I wondered if you’d written about this station, and that reminds me I really must buy your book. Hi Eunice. Not exactly the tropical coconut palms I was expecting, but New Zealand cabbage palms (I look up this fact later on Wikipedia). Past the school, and down to the little station. We pull into Plockton station just after 1:30pm. Attractions near Duirinish and Drumbuie Coastal Walk: (3.41 km) Plockton Seal Trips (3.45 km) Plockton Harbour (4.86 km) Kyle Line (Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh) (3.31 … They’re water meadows, I guess, because the road is about to swing round and cross over a river via a bridge. By the time you see one coming, it’s too late. A nonprofit community protecting trails. Having found that it had already left Inverness on it’s way to Kyle of Lochalsh. Gosh, I had (almost) forgotten how stunning this area is. I thought all was good. From another bend in the road, I get a view of the Skye Bridge. Check my map again. We rattle and roll along the line to Kyle. Later I discover Strome Ferry station was once the scene of riots over this!]. So I walk down a narrow path, pass under a railway bridge…. Email. That is often a reason you’ll find a station in the middle of nowhere! I walk on and, as I emerge from the creek, get a great view across the water to Plockton. It was a safe road when I walked it, although you do have to keep a look out for traffic. The tide has come in and patches of sunshine are lighting up the distant hills. There’s the railway line, passing over a bridge and close to the shore. There is always a wealth of yachts and boats moored in the harbour which add to the picturesque coastal setting. Look at those sweet little calves. It is nice to be able to take the train for this walk. A bit like me, really. The road sign has added a helpful description after the name, although – perhaps unhelpfully – it is printed in writing too small for a passing car to easily spot. The path is fairly level and ends at wildlife hide. Perhaps because my legs really are aching and I’m feeling unusually tired.). I’ve just enjoyed a nice cup of tea, when I hear another campervan pulling up. Local golf courses clubs in plockton-ross-shire. Unlikely to be stupid! Re-opening time appears to have been changed from spring to summer. This was the day we arrived in Dornie and, as I’ve said before, I kept an eye open for you all week. There is always a wealth of yachts and boats moored in the harbour which add to the picturesque coastal setting. Plockton is a idyllic stopover for anyone touring the west coast in a boat. If a service is not used, the service soon stops. Another sign catches my eye (it really is a day of signs today!). At the top of the hill is a coach park, with a motley collection of buses of various sizes. Although it’s disappointing to be, yet again, inland of the coast, I really enjoy this forest walk. 11 nights accommodation in B&B/Hotel; minimum of 10 guided walks ... After a lazy morning we drove out the back of Plockton for a possible coastal walk … Hope you have a lovely walk this weekend. I’m about to pass the entrance to Craig Highland Farm, where I spent a couple of nights recently. I check my watch. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I stop at the top of a hill, shrug off my rucksack, and perch on a tumbled-down wall. When I got back to Strome Ferry several Network Rail Vehicles passed me going up and down the road (presumably to and from the station) so I suspect there may have been some damage or flooding on the track. From the bridge, I take another photograph of Plockton station. How delightful to see the baby seal and get such a good photo too. Or are they close to home and about to get lost because they are following you? The road emerges from woodland, and swings inland, running alongside an area of flat pastureland. There is no sign of any work going on. The 1872 Heritage Railway Trail is a 9.8km return walk exploring the railway line between WA’s first ever timber mill, to it’s purpose built jetty in Rockingham. I’m using the train tomorrow, and don’t need an electric hookup tonight, as I don’t have to charge my Scooty bike. Hi Ruth. JUST WHAT THE COUNTRY NEEDS® 17 amazing Stores across the Pacific Northwest & growing! Drambuie? Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts. After several days of rain at the start of my trip, the sunshine over the past few days was really welcome. Later I discover Strome Ferry station was once the scene of riots over this! Is it private property or open to the public? Coastal walks in the South East. Your marathon trek is a real inspiration – is it 10 years now? Plockton station is about a mile inland. Yes, it is 10 years this April. Hi Claudio. Probably, I usually do!. Coastalwalker.co.uk – walking around the British coastline, very SLOWLY. Miles walked today = 7 miles Absolutely beautiful walk and Plockton is another place that takes me back about 50 years. Wander around the quiet harbour to see seals among the sailboats, or plot a course through woods, moorland and coastal paths to get a full picture of this lovely area. Well, ok then! How can you beware of such things? Such a sleepy place. Oh dear. I’m glad they’re on the other side of the fence. Plockton, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. On the way, I’m passed (several times) by a trio of children on bicycles. Total around coast = 4,347 miles. It’s only been a short walk today, after several successive days of short walks, so I’m not sure why I found the last couple of miles so tiring. Plockton hold their Plockton Small Boat Sailing annual regatta on the last week of July and the first week of August. Perhaps it existed when I walked there, but I missed it. Sadly the boat trips to see the seals are not operating any more, whether they will come back next year I don’t know. To where? So I’m going to ‘wild camp’ tonight. I walk to the end of the road, and go down to the pier where, according to my map, you can take a boat trip. a cargo ship sails slowly past. I stayed in Plockton and walked on the same path that you did – and also wondered what one is supposed to do if a rock falls on your head. Playing a major role in WA’s development through timber exportation around… Change ). Thought I would include a photo of my view from the bedroom window of my lodge yesterday, at Craig Highland Farm. A railway line runs from Inverness to Kyle, and follows the shoreline for the last few miles of its journey. A dog comes bounding out of a door, barking ferociously, and is called back by someone inside. © Provided by Wanderlust Publications The fishing … See our Current Ads & Offers Get an Address or Phone Number Delivery There are plenty of empty fields around, but…. [This walk was completed on Sunday, 14th July 2019]. Plockton is gorgeous. What a fabulous view. The walk follows the Viking Coastal Trail, which takes you on a walk to … Right on cue, another little train rattles past. As to how neccessary the “no ferry” part is well I doubt many people just pull up in a place with ferry in the name to see if there is a ferry and where it might run to! It’s a weird name – not Scottish-sounding at all – but Plockton turns out to be a staggeringly beautiful place. When I was younger I did athletics, 400 metres in particular, which is probably the highest energy-output distance of all – i’d get my heart rate up to 240bpm. So I had no choice but to walk all the way back again! Round the bend, and the road slopes downhill. I’ve had dogs follow me on my walks on several occasions, and it puts you in a difficult dilemma. Trips to see seals. There are no pavements, and I haven’t been looking forward to this section. What`s included. Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. So, perhaps not surprising, they usually have vacancies. The main street is narrow, crowded with visitors, and lined by tourist shops, B&Bs, and parked cars. Nearby, is a big grey box from which you can buy free-range eggs. Stunning photos Ruth! High hills to my right. It’s well camouflaged by the seaweed and surrounding rocks, so it takes me a minute or two to understand what I’m looking at – a baby seal. I enjoyed Plockton though it was still quite busy (probably not as much as it was for you last summer though). ... after a lazy morning we drove out the back of Plockton for a possible coastal walk ….... 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