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Inverpolly Adv Tobey does 12 lochs, 10 portages
Our Easter trip plan for 2013 was to link up a series of lochs in a round trip, including an ascent of Suilven, in seven days. The mountains of Assynt and Inverpolly inspired me to visit, what I think, is the most unique landscape to be found in the British Isles. Isolated peaks surrounded by glimmering lochans and miles of wet moorland create a magical wild landscape. Spectacular is the best word to describe it. My interest in maps and the Norse names (Suilven, Canisp) sparked my sense of adventure. Inspired also by Mal Grey’s enthusiasm for this area and because he told me that there isn’t really a long trip option in Assynt without some major lugging! In future, I will listen to him! By Darren and Lynne Percival
…and finds choccy eggs on the