tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post7658369771143326482..comments2024-03-27T00:02:28.418+00:00Comments on Alex and Bob`s Blue Sky Scotland: Mull of Oa.Port Nan Gallan.Beinn Mhor.blueskyscotlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-21671785471184180162011-08-04T01:24:52.475+01:002011-08-04T01:24:52.475+01:00Good heavens man.This reply is so long ago
I,ve fo...Good heavens man.This reply is so long ago<br />I,ve forgotton the question! Same speed as the St Kilda SOS boat:0)(a Wooden Message boat tossed into the sea which could end up in Scotland or Brazil depending on the currents.)<br />Glad to be of service.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-35075493356667391822011-08-03T22:13:22.843+01:002011-08-03T22:13:22.843+01:00Just seen your lists! Wasn't expecting all the...Just seen your lists! Wasn't expecting all the Ayrshire! Carsaig arches and sandwood - kervaig would be on my list. round of rubha coigach too (ending on meall an fheadain, Scotland's best panoramic viewpoint)<br /><br />Would also go for fife coast - st Andrews to elie, elgol to loch scavaig, durinish coast, skara brae to stromness, the round of eshaness (loads of places on Shetland I've never been, but suspect it is the best place in Scotland for Coastal walking). Plenty places like nw Jura or all of islay I've never been...<br /><br />If I could move the border a few miles south then berwick to lindisfarne at low tide would also be there!Robert Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479924424503608056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-39867475600856748682010-07-30T23:08:56.087+01:002010-07-30T23:08:56.087+01:00Superb photos chaps. I fully intend to camp on th...Superb photos chaps. I fully intend to camp on the hill for in the near future. Hope to be back in Islay soon. Gavin.Gavinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-73502352261737174502010-07-27T20:39:59.194+01:002010-07-27T20:39:59.194+01:00The reason the Ayrshire ones and Fife and East of ...The reason the Ayrshire ones and Fife and East of Edinburgh make it in? Not only are they good, being a short drive away and low lying away from mountains good sunny conditions are a given after watching a forecast.With the ones up north unless you stay nearby its pot luck by the time you get up there. But I agree with your choices...Bob.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-22668541793910653862010-07-27T20:16:53.245+01:002010-07-27T20:16:53.245+01:00I`d ditch the Ayrshire ones :)
Ruadh Reidh to the...I`d ditch the Ayrshire ones :)<br /><br />Ruadh Reidh to the bay at Camus Mor north of Gairloch.<br />Achnahaird Bay round Rubha Coigeach to Reiff.<br />Point of Stoer.<br />Cliffs around Kearvaig at Cape Wrath.<br />Rubha Hunish on Skye.<br />Aird Mor Mangurstadh headland near Uig,Lewis.<br />Rockcliffe to Sandyhills.<br />Balcary Point.<br />Start at the Mull of Galloway and walk up the west side of the peninsula.<br /><br />Alex.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-24653704111642010262010-07-27T20:00:20.539+01:002010-07-27T20:00:20.539+01:00Had to think about this one!Firstly I have not wal...Had to think about this one!Firstly I have not walked every streach of the Scottish coastline and all the islands.Few have I suspect.Also it depends for me on sunny conditions as I,ve lost count of the stuff I,ve explored up north in poor weather where I couldnt really tell if it was fantastic or not due to mist and cloud. However,Sandwood bay to Cape Wrath was a disapointment even in sunshine, dont know why.<br />Heres a list then of areas I have done in good weather and really enjoyed which is what its all about.Cant put them in any order they are all great in their own way.<br />Mull-Carsaig to Carsaig Arches.<br />Skye-Idrigill point to Neist point. <br />River Eden to Tayport.Low tide cycle or shorter walk to Elbow to see seals.<br />Arbroath to Auchmithie sea cliffs.<br />St Abbs to Fastcastle.<br />Dunbar harbour to Tyne mouth.Walk or L T cycle.<br />Burntisland ridge walk return along the beaches.(not kidding).<br />Anstruther to St Monans.<br />North Berwick to Fidra.L T cycle or long long walk.<br />Bute.Anywhere. west island way south if pushed.<br />Troon to Irvine walk.Back by train.<br />Saltcoats to River Irvine mouth.Fantastic L T cycle Across three beaches in thunderstorm.<br />Whiten Head and Faraid Head both near Durness.<br />Portpatrick to Broadsea bay.<br />Bet thats not what youve got or what you were expecting:0)<br />Its like music.Everyone has different tastes.<br />Devon and cornwall coastal path has some cracking sections too.Bit between Lynton and Illfracombe is stunning as is Boscastle to Tintagel.<br />Anybody else want to chip in?blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-6973108949374026382010-07-26T15:04:16.729+01:002010-07-26T15:04:16.729+01:00Intrigued to know what your other top ten coastal ...Intrigued to know what your other top ten coastal walks are? I'm compiling a list myself. There's more to the outdoors than Munros. Never been to Islay (well, once as a toddler, but that doesn't count!)Robert Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479924424503608056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-18719121633521417472010-07-26T11:14:31.938+01:002010-07-26T11:14:31.938+01:00Cheers Jim.It would be a magnet for divers round t...Cheers Jim.It would be a magnet for divers round these cliffs but they would need an access boat.I,ve had the full diving kit on, weight belt,tank etc and you can only walk a stones throw in it.Bob.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-30032889200878223572010-07-26T08:58:14.322+01:002010-07-26T08:58:14.322+01:00I take it Captain Coastwalk is reborn then Bob.
Gr...I take it Captain Coastwalk is reborn then Bob.<br />Great account and pictures.<br />I was prompted to take a quick look at Islays Shipwrecks.It looks like it's a magnet for diving clubs there's that many.<br />Look forward to the next instalment.The Glebe Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609629219727888442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-68745606669550301482010-07-25T21:22:31.770+01:002010-07-25T21:22:31.770+01:00Eh....Sanaigmore to Saligo is next up Peter :)
Al...Eh....Sanaigmore to Saligo is next up Peter :)<br /><br />Alex.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-87880661105466102022010-07-25T21:11:56.106+01:002010-07-25T21:11:56.106+01:00Lovely. You boys have got your priorities right! L...Lovely. You boys have got your priorities right! Like yourselves, I'm a firm admirer of Islay's west coast. There's some fine walking to be had and not so many people aboout once you're away from the lovely beaches. Walking along the coast from Sanaigmore to Saligo Bay via Dun Bheolain is a gem. The Mull of Oa in a strong wind is a very refreshing experience. But after a day out amongst the weather, the delights of the Port Charlotte Hotel are all the more delightful. <br /><br />Loved the post about Mala Bholsa and the one about Arran too.writesofwaynoreply@blogger.com