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Day 6 – Hiking the Skye Trail – Worst Wild Camp of the Hike

15/05/2024

2/10 the campsite left much to be desired :p Due to the horrendous night’s sleep, we were hiking from 8am, both in sour moods after little sleep due to the midge onslaught and warm, clammy temperature. The rain thankfully cleared and blue skies appeared behind the receding clouds  to reveal a glorious day. We ascended … More Day 6 – Hiking the Skye Trail – Worst Wild Camp of the Hike

Day 5 – Hiking the Skye Trail – reaching Elgol

14/05/2024

 Even though our alarms go off at 7am, we doze intermittently.  I return to the dream world and imagine that we are surrounded by loads of other campers and tents. I’m grateful that when I wake, this isn’t the case. We’re walking for 10:20am and march along in wet shoes towards the Camasunary bothy and … More Day 5 – Hiking the Skye Trail – reaching Elgol