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A couple of years ago, I went to Isle of Skye by bus - we passed Glen Shiel, and I was so astonished by the place, by those huge, old and silent mountains, that I promised myself to come back once and explore the area. Finally, I had the possibility to make a short weekend trip to highlands with my flatmates, and we headed to the very same place.
As we had quite a long journey from Glasgow, we decided not to choose the most challenging hikes, and Sgurr an Airgid seemed like a decent option. And we did not regret! A clear path is easy to follow, no special skills/scrambling needed. We were also extremely lucky with the weather - happened to be a warm and sunny day of September (maybe some of the last hits of summer).
Pretty views towards Beinn Fhada...
And River Croe flowing to Loch Duich:
Moving up - getting hotter!
Just before the final stage to the summit, we were rewarded with spectacular views across the wilds - fields with such a strong spirit. Probably my favourite part of hiking is being able to spend some time in such 'nowhere' lands...
Finally on the top - blue and dreamy Isle of Skye can be seen in the horizont
Our beautiful team
Some more pics from the summit:
After some rest and picnic in the wind, we traced our steps back. River Croe was curving through the valley.
And how can a trip to highlands be without our loveliest friends
We were almost back to the car park, the sun was running down - when we've witnessed this magnificent scenery over the mouth of River Croe - never have I seen such a beauty of waters before! Was slightly jealous for those living in tiny white houses nearby