Stella
And some words pictures from Peter and Kath up in bonny Scotland ...
Our original plan was to do just that, but as we had to pack up at the end of the day and we were having a meal out to mark the end of our Scottish adventure we decided to walk out from the end of the track near ranch station out to the ruins of Carrour Lodge and back. This is a well worn track specifically built for running power from the local Hydro scheme ,which we had visited on Tuesday, out to a relay station which provides power to the Youth Hostel, Carrour Station House, the Tea room and of course the Dunnan Estate.
It was yet another glorious winter day with 360deg views taking in Glen Coe range which was snow covered and round to Ben Nevis,etc. Like most of Rannoch Moor the surrounding ground is boggier than Fox Tor Mire on a good day so walking off the track is not a good idea. We saw very few people on our previous walks, and being remote and the start of Social isolating we didn’t expect the day to any different. However, we were passed by a cyclist on a gravel bike who later turned round due to the snow! There were also a couple of young men who had stayed at the Youth Hostel for a few days and were doing another day walk.
We were able to watch trains crossing the Moor on their way to Fort William and Glasgow, Red Deer all be it in the distance, plenty of rabbits and a Capercaillie but the highlight was definitely the magnificent Mountain scenery.
On reaching the lodge ruins we stopped for lunch in the snow and then returned to the car, meeting 2 solo walkers on our way back. March in Scotland is worth the trip even from Cornwall!