This was just a short 4 day trip to the “far north” where 2 out of 4 days were a right off as a result of poor weather but this is just the chance you have to take in Scotland! Besides, then you appreciate the nice days even more and appreciated they were!  On the first nice day I was camping a Durness campsite and explored the coastline a little!

Durness Coastline 

On the next nice day I made the most of the long daylight hours and climbed two hills.  First was Ben Hope, the most northerly Munro, which offered fantastic views of Ben Loyal, the Queen of the Corbetts.  After Ben Hope was “bagged” I drove over to Ben Loyal and climbed that too.  From the ridge there were far reaching and beautiful views over the sea!

Ben Loyal from Ben Hope

From Ben Loyal