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Clisham on Harris July 2019

799m, An Cliseam, rocky hill
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  • Haute quisine in fish-and-chips shop

    Haute quisine in fish-and-chips shop

    While waiting in Ullapool for the ferry to Lewis, Tor and I found a fish-and-chips shop that served lobster of outstanding quality. Tor's choice of beer reflects our recent mountain adventure.

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  • First breakfast on Harris

    First breakfast on Harris

    After arriving on Lewis we travveld down from Stornoway and found a camping site at Plocrapolnear Tarbert.

  • Self-portrait in camping loo

    Self-portrait in camping loo

    On reflection I realise I might have a morning temper from time to time!

  • On guard

    On guard

    While Tor was buying tweed garments, which took a long time, Tun guarded the store and I protected passers-by from the dog's vigilance!

  • Overview of the walk

    Overview of the walk

    Clisham on the far left and the entire intended ridge walk to the right. In the end we came back through the glen, a shortcut which proved quite tiring in itself due to the difficult terrain.

  • A cool bath

    A cool bath

    Halfway to the summit Tun enjoyed swimming in a lochan

  • Summit of An Cliseam (Rocky Hill)

    Summit of An Cliseam (Rocky Hill)

    The wind on the top was fierce and and cold and frequent clouds kept shrouding the views

  • An emergency shelter?

    An emergency shelter?

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  • A bit of reading before sleep

    A bit of reading before sleep

    Camping next to Abhainn Sgaladail

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  • Cooking dinner in a downpour

    Cooking dinner in a downpour

    We parked at the standing stones of Calanais and had our dinner in the marquee of the deserted restaurant while the rain was rattling on the roof.

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