Loch Rodel-Scalpay-Loch Mariveg-Stornoway
(route http://www.a-trip.com/tracks/view/133217 )
There are lots of enticing lochs and islands along the east coast of Harris and Lewis. We had short hops and plenty of sunny leisure. Everywhere is fabulous, at least while it stays so calm and warm.
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| Smart fishing boats at Scalpay |
For me, a particular favourite was Camas Thormaid within the rock-strewn Loch Mariveg. Local yachtsmen know it as the Witches’ Pool – though we couldn’t really see why. Navigation for this is quite challenging and if, like me, you do a lot of navigation by I-phone, I’d recommend using the Sailing Directions in the book for this bit as I-phone doesn’t show all the rocks!
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| Safely snug in 'Witches' Pool', Loch Marivaig |
Now, we are secure on a pontoon in Stornoway. The sun still shines and we enjoyed Sunday lunch in the nearby Royal Hotel (thank you, Cynny). Given that almost everything in Stornoway closes on Sunday (even Tesco and Co-op!), it appeared that it all happens in the Royal Hotel. Food was good, beer was special, and local young children mingled cheerfully with lycra-clad cyclists who gather here before pedalling the length of the Hebrides.
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| Into Stornoway Harbour |
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| Stornoway |
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