Ardnamurchan Point

Mike Dodds said:

I'm off on a one week tour of the west of Scotland and
cross country to home on the east coast next week. Does
anyone know if I'll be able to wild camp at
Ardnamurchan Point? I'd like to try to get some sunset
pictures from there.

Thanks

Mike

A lot of it is farmland, but all the farmers are not averse
to that kind of thing. Mind you, I haven't been down there
since 1980!

My two abiding memories... asking when the pub shuts (
October ), and seeing a Ferrari down there - it was 6 inches
wider than the road!

You might look at getting the ferry over to Tobermorey to
save backtracking to Onich.

Enjoy!

Steve

Reply to Steve

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asking when the pub shuts ( October )

Reported some years ago from Torridon by a Scottish
mate of mine:

"Alistair, should ye not be closing by now?" "And have ye
not heard that Constable Mackenzie has fallen off his
bicycle and turned his ankle?"

--
Mark, UK. We hope to hear him swear, we love to hear him
squeak, We like to see him biting fingers in his horny beak.

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A lot of it is farmland, but all the farmers are not
averse to that kind of thing. Mind you, I haven't been
down there since 1980!

My two abiding memories... asking when the pub shuts (
October ), and seeing a Ferrari down there - it was 6
inches wider than the road!

You might look at getting the ferry over to Tobermorey to
save backtracking to Onich.

Excellent! The forecast is OK for Sunday, so hopefully I can
get some good photos.

My plan is to start from Mallaig (getting there by train).
First night at Arisaig then to Ardnamurchan Point, ferry
from Kilchoan to Tobermory, around Mull and the ferry back
from Fishnish to Lochaline, then to Onich, through Glencoe
and Ranoch Moor, Tyndrum, to Loch Earn, Crieff and home.

Mike

Mike Dodds said:

I'm off on a one week tour of the west of Scotland and
cross country to home on the east coast next week. Does
anyone know if I'll be able to wild camp at
Ardnamurchan Point?

Envy. I've only been to Castle Tioram once, and I thought it
was the most wonderful place.

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ps. do any of our Scottish correspondents know what the
status is of the application for someone to renovate
this and make it a house? Actually, I don't see much
wrong with it, as long as the renovation is done
sensitively and people can still access the area. Look
at Eilan Donan for instance.

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Envy. I've only been to Castle Tioram once, and I thought
it was the most wonderful place.

And it's about perfect for a lunchstop!

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Quoted message said:

I'm off on a one week tour of the west of Scotland and
cross country to home on the east coast next week. Does
anyone know if I'll be able to wild camp at
Ardnamurchan Point? I'd like to try to get some sunset
pictures from there.

Thanks

Mike

I think you'll have trouble finding anyone around to
complain! If there is a farmhouse around, just ask. It's
very rare to get a refusal in those parts.

Enjoy.

PhilO

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Originally posted by Mark McN
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Quoted message said:

asking when the pub shuts ( October )

Reported some years ago from Torridon by a Scottish
mate of mine:

"Alistair, should ye not be closing by now?" "And have ye
not heard that Constable Mackenzie has fallen off his
bicycle and turned his ankle?"

--
Mark, UK. We hope to hear him swear, we love to hear him
squeak, We like to see him biting fingers in his horny beak.

My Dad was in a very remote Hotel in Sutehrland one time when, come closing time, the police car was seen lying in wait for drink drivers, just accross the bridge. This resulted in a long queue for the payphone, followed about 20 minutes later by a convoy of tractors, driven by crofters wives coming to pick up their over imbibed husbands. Just a way of life up their I guess.

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My plan is to start from Mallaig (getting there by train).
First night at Arisaig then to Ardnamurchan Point, ferry
from Kilchoan to Tobermory, around Mull and the ferry back
from Fishnish to Lochaline, then to Onich, through Glencoe
and Ranoch Moor, Tyndrum, to Loch Earn, Crieff and home.

I will be up that way over the weekend. (Taking the car
sadly but then walking!) I'll keep an eye out for someone
a the bottom of a hill, working up the courage to get back
on the bike!

Jon