Another new route, pieced together from bits we know and bits we've seen way-markers for. On a Sunday morning with sun and showers, we began our adventure from the Moy junction on the A835, just after the Marybank turn off. The aim for the day's walk was simple: find a circular route from Moy to Strathpeffer via Catherine's for brunch.It all began well, with clear way-markers pointing us in the right direction, but as conditions underfoot worsened so did our path choice. Do we turn left or right? Did you see a sign post? This path looks ok I think. Fucking hell it's boggy!
Anyway, we persevered and eventually found ourselves in the familiar territory of Cnoc Mhor, after taking in a minor detour of Jamestown! Brunch turned into lunch by the time we reached the old railway cafe, but having skipped breakfast were rewarded with a delicious cooked meal (Lynne had scrambled egg on toast and I had a fried breakfast).
Our return route was thankfully a lot drier, although no less adventurous! Taking in new territory round the edge of a sun-bathed Loch Ussie we agreed that this area was quite stunning. Following tracks the whole way back we found our way back onto the Moy road and back along to our starting point.
About ten miles.
