Day 5
1st September

Still windy but with sunshine between the clouds. Scourie bay looked completely different. The road from Scourie gave lots of views of the coast and then as we topped a rise Quinag appeared ahead looking magnificent. Almost every time we top a rise or turn a corner there is something new to see - what a superb country.
As the road turned to Duartbeg the stretch ahead was very picturesque and we continued to Duartmore Forest where we stopped to look for deer. There seemed none but then we looked behind and there were three females or young on a rocky part above a small loch. We watched and photographed hoping that the pictures would be alright. Duartmore Forest was quite superb as was the run down to Kylesku Ferry. This was probably the most scenic part so far.
The ferry crossing was good but too short and soon we were turning off on the B road to Lochinver. We stopped to view Quinag and then when we set off downhill Denise hit a patch on loose stones and went flying, badly cutting her arm and suffering other bruises. We stopped and had some tea and food and fixed the bike and soldiered on.
The road was very scenic although the sun had gone by now and there was very grey lighting. The road went up and down and then down 1 in 4 and up 1 in 4 which for the first time we walked. We passed Nedd and finally reached Drumbeg which had seemed ages away. The road was still picturesque and turning a very sharp corner we came upon Clashnessie Bay where the sea really pounded the shore.
The coast around Stoer seemed too commercialised with lots of caravan sites etc. but soon returned to lochs and rocks before the climb past Pollan house situated high and lonely on the hillside. The top of this climb gave yet another breathtaking view, this time of Suilven which was quite staggering. Unfortunately the light was very flat. Down the hill and then off right to Achmelvich and to the camp by the shore. Here we found more Highland hospitality when the site owner told us to forget the payment. As we turn in another windy and rainy night is approaching. Yet again we hope for a better tomorrow.