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A bit of a disappointment

Route: Keppoch Clearance Village, near Torrin

Date walked: 09/04/2024

Time taken: 3 hours

Distance: 6.5km

This would be a good walk on a dry day if looking for some exercise.
Unfortunately for us, it started raining the minute we started walking and apart from a couple of 5minute breaks it remained heavy driving rain throughout the walk.
The path is easy to follow and not very taxing other than being careful not to slip / step in a bog.
There is the potential for good views but the clouds didn’t clear enough for us to get the benefit.
Native trees are being grown but it will take about 10-20 years before they make any impact, currently they are about the same height as their plastic tubing supports.
We reached Keppoch clearance village just before the road. There are the remains of about 3 houses but really just piles of stones, surrounded by a fence. It is possible to enter this area.
We returned via the road (passed by about 10 cars, minibuses, bin lorry & campervan), it was easier due to the weather. We arrived back at the car park, soaked to the skin.

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GMacLd


Occupation: Head Teacher (Primary - Glasgow)
Interests: Walking Cycling Nature Wine!
Activity: Walker
Pub: Bar Gandolfi
Mountain: Benn Narnain
Place: Isle of Harris
Gear: Walking boots
Member: National Trust Historic Scotland RSPB Scottish Wildlife Trust
Ideal day out: A long walk covering different natural features and preferably without meeting too many people




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2024

Trips: 1
Distance: 6.5 km

2022

Trips: 2
Distance: 18.25 km
Munros: 2

2020

Trips: 3
Distance: 23.75 km

2019

Trips: 1
Distance: 2 km


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