We did a 7 mile walk here at Poolewe, the Loch Kersary loop, which is well worth doing. I didn't realise that Loch Ewe was the base for the Arctic Convoys from 1941-44, and there is still traces around. The Officers Mess at Pool House is now a cafe, shop and museum.

Torridon Mountains in the distance.

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The second evening gave us this:
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The next day we set off on the Northern Loop. As is expected, empty roads, fantastic views.

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Eventually joined the A832 into Inverness, then the A9 South East, off at Carrbridge, Grantown on Spey, and then the A939 Tomintoul, and over The Lecht ski resort road, which is mind blowing. Then dropping down into Ballater, and the A93 into Aboyne. We stay at Lys-Na-Greyne. Excellent car park and fantastic walks from here.

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We left Aboyne on the Sunday and stayed over at Langley Castle, Hexham, close to Hadrians wall. The last few miles were wet again.

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The castle was not quite as fancy as we expected, but good enough!

1055 miles. No issues. 1 stone chip.

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