We enjoyed some wonderful days walking in Wester Ross, but I think that this walk was probably my favourite – around Loch Clair and Loch Coulin.
It was a great walk for me, because most of it was on low-lying level paths like this . . .
or the occasional section of gravel track like this.
It makes a massive difference to my energy levels if I’m not having to think about my balance or the likelihood of falling; or continually consider where to place my feet, or how to best position my left leg for the next big step up or down. Sometimes a good, long, flat-ish yomp really is great.
Particularly when you are yomping amidst spectacular scenery like this!
The views we enjoyed during this walk were extraordinary.
It seemed that every turn in the path heralded yet another stunning vista of Sgùrr Dubh and Beinn Eighe. . .
. . . with the distinctive shapes of the hills reflected in the water . . .
. . . or illuminated in passing shafts of sunlight through the clouds.
Wester Ross has so many unarguably stunning landscapes to enjoy on foot . . .
Even when the walking is low level!
It was a beautiful day to enjoy this glorious landscape, and we followed the route in this book, which, with an extra stretch at either end, and some enjoyable pottering about ended up around 12km. This is a fairly long distance for my wonky post-stroke body, but it was a totally straightforward walk for me, and I wasn’t shattered by the end.
A very highly recommended route, for yompers, for photographers, and those who happen to be both.
KDD & Co 
gorgeous scenery and pics, as always… and 12km is no small feat… more than i can do and i am not disabled… Just thrilled for you that there are walks that are right for you! always love seeing Scotland…
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I live in California. I’m a devoted knitter of sweaters and shawls. I also enjoy reading MC Beaton’s Hamish MacBeth’s mysteries. Beaton is very descriptive of the “Lochs” and villages of northern Scotland but it is hard for a Californian to picture the Highlands. Your wonderful photos provide my imagination with what it must be like when MacBeth is traveling around and solving his crimes! Thank you.
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Magnificent, breathless scenery. cannot believe how lucky you are and will continue to be. CHEERS!!
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I have a love affair with Scotland but sadly it’s just too difficult for me to go there too far for me to drive and too many things to take on a train. Oh for the return of the Motorail!! Years ago I got off at Edinburgh (from Euston) and drove North and stayed at John O’Groats. Next day drove all along the North coast and oohed and ahed at every bend but the West Coast did it for me me. Lochinver, Summer Isles, Achiltibuie on Loch Broom then Isle of Skye. All whistle stops with wonderful B roads and villages on the way. Finally ending up with a week in Glen Coe. Other holidays were spent on Mull and Loch Sunart to name but a few!! Such a wonderful part of our country.
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Ah yes – west, as they say, is best!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you. Thank you for the lovely scenery and the amazing photographs. Thank you for your positive attitude that reminds us who can no longer do what we once did that a positive attitude and adaptation can keep us going. Thank you for all you share.
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Just looking at those images restores one’s spirits. Thanks to both of you, for words and pictures.
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Thank you for sharing this lovely walk. I’ve added this to my list of places to walk, as I prefer a nice flat walk due to issues with my knees and balance, and any flat walk with stunning scenery is a bonus as many of them are so boring. Recently we did a lot of walking in Yorkshire and found some lovely walks, Falling Foss along the Coast to Coast path was a favourite as it’s flat and like you I didn’t have to worry about where to put my feet going down hill – for some reason uphill is okay, but going downhill I’m always afraid I’m going to fall on my face. Love seeing your Powder Mill cardigan with nice bright trousers, such a lovely knit.
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This gives me hope for still being able to do some kind of walking holiday, despite my club foot and increasingly arthritic ankle on the right. Such stunning scenery and amazing photos. Inspiring in every way!
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What perfect reflections. It must have been a windless day. (I always enjoy Tom’s photographs.)
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Absolutely stunning!
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You do have a way with words Kate! Thanks to the both of you for keeping our spirits up right along with you. Stunning scenery, and another chance to appreciate the beauty that is Scotland from afar.
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oh thank you so much for these pictures
i really love a low-level pace myself and my knees prefer not to have staggering around big rocks and slippery parts while i can’t have an eye for the beauty of the landscape
sending all my best wishes
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Most encouraging. I am in the process of having to rein in my fellwalking ambitions, but, like you I still enjoy walking in wild places, as long as the path is level, or ,if uphill, well graded. Your positive attitude and ability to enjoy what you can do, rather than regret what you can’t, is one I need to learn to follow!
Spectacular scenery in Torridon. We enjoyed many happy holidays there, as my parents in law had a chalet there, and also had older relatives in the area as part of the family came from that area.
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Stunning views, especially when mirrored in the loch.
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That looks like my kind of walk, we are already planning next year’s trip to Scotland so ideas of places to visit are being logged! Fantastic photography, thanks Tom.
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Got it: yomp – Your Own Marching Pace! A brilliant word.
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Thankyou. So wonderful to share all this beauty with you. You are amazing to achieve such a long trek. Now busy looking up the word “yomp”.
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I have exactly your issues with walking, sadly at 69 I have had to accept that flat and smooth are my future walks. If I win the Lottery a multi-terrain mobility scooter would be great but it’s not the same as walking. Thanks again for explaining to the world how we have to consider and adapt.
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