Achnasheen to Sheildaig
Loch a Chroisg, near Achnasheen just before a nice climb and ride down through Glen Docherty.
Sheildaig to Lochcarron
The bay at Sheildaig
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The next morning. A nice cruise to Achnasheen -- a little down hill and no wind. |
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Achnasheen to SheildaigLoch a Chroisg, near Achnasheen just before a nice climb and ride down through Glen Docherty. |
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A common sight. Bikers beware. If mama and lamb are on opposite sides of the road, they won't be for long! The lamb will try to dash for mama just in time to intersect with your front wheel. |
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Glen Torridon. An overcast day, but a beautiful Glen. |
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You will see campers and hikers in Glen Torridon. It is a fabulous ride through the Glen from Kinlochewe to Torridon. |
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Sheildaig is a classic fishing village. A lot of the homes are now B&Bs. We stayed at this one. |
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Sheildaig |
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Bike maintenance before leaving Sheildaig. |
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Sheildaig to LochcarronThe bay at Sheildaig |
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The Applecross Peninsula is rugged and beautiful. |
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There are many steep climbs on the peninsula. This is a gentle one. |
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A stop to view the Isle of Skye across the bay. |
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On the way up to Bealach Naiso (Pass of the Cattle). This is a long climb. Some of it is very steep. |
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No, this is not the top. |
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Finally! Bealach Naiso (Pass of the Cattle) |
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Down the other side |
