Loch Moidart revisited - pt.1

 Being 300 miles further north than home, light arrives later here. This was 8.15 a.m. BST. on a cold and frosty morning

 

photo: Angela Smith

Having had a long journey yesterday, we were in no particular hurry to get going, especially with a superb and constantly changing view as the mist and frost retreated and Loch Shiel was gradually revealed. 

photo: Angela Smith

Eventually we dragged ourselves down to Dorlin and Loch Moidart. Time to pack the boats and get going, at a very low tide.

First snow of the season

We were on our way to Acharacle for some long awaited paddling.

 photo Angela Smith

We spotted the first dusting of snow on the northern flanks of Ben Lomond but as we neared Crianlarich, the top of Ben More came in to view to show us some real snow.

photo Angela Smith

Over the top of Rannoch Moor .....

photo Angela Smith

..... and dropping down in to Glencoe, the weather changes as it so often does.

photo Angela Smith

Just after arriving at Acharacle the moon rose over Loch Shiel. No snow on the low lying hills here, but it was bloomin' chilly!