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| Sand left on top of rocks by the tide, Red Point |
After a fantastic day up
Beinn Alligin yesterday, we opted for something less energetic today. Another plan I had for Projects next year was to walk the group from Diabaig to Red Point via the coast. I already knew where to start at Diabaig, but I had never been to Red Point before and experienced the magnificent beach. We had a bit of a long lie and a late breakfast so it was midday when we turned off the road to Gairloch and headed towards Badachro on the single track road. As was the same as yesterday, the weather was mild, dry and sunny - almost like summer!
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| Beinn Alligin from Red Point |
As we rounded the headland at Port Henderson, the stunning red sands came into view. We parked up at the car park, just before the entrance to Red Point Farm, and headed down towards the beach on the path following the stream. We headed straight for the massive sand dune in front of us and then ran down it onto the golden sand. It really didn't feel like we were up North in October; it really was mild. We carried on round and explored the coast to the Southwest over boggy, grassy farmland. This was a pleasant and interesting stroll and was a great way to walk off some of the stiffness in the legs after yesterday's epic. Progress was slow and it was a good while before we reached the second beach; which is even more impressive than the first. Here was where I wanted to camp with the kids; just behind the sand in the shelter of the deep sand dunes. I was hoping to get permission from the farmer to drive a van down to the second beach - but I would have that conversation another day.
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| Red Point |
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| Red Point |
Happy with the camping spot, we headed back along the coast again, as I had spotted a stoney beach on the way that had some potential for some bouldering. Emily sat in the sun as I messed around on the small outcrop at the shore - great fun.
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| Bouldering at Red Point |
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| Bouldering at Red Point |
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| Bouldering at Red Point |
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| Bouldering at Red Point |
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| Bouldering at Red Point |
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| Bouldering at Red Point |
