Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Loch Leven

Loch Leven was the programmed paddle for this week. With Allan and Ken still recovering from the Oban - Fort William trip at the weekend and 2 beginners - Lorna (Ken's daughter) and Colin M - we elected for a short relaxing paddle. Weather conditions were fine with calm waters and little wind, but overcast. We set of from the shingle beach at Lochside Cottages in Ballachulish and paddled out round Eilean Choinneich and on to Eilean Munde. We stopped here to view the burial ground - fairly extensive but unfortunately somewhat overgrown and unkempt. We also saw seals basking on one of the small islands and either 3 herons, or the same heron 3 times, but with the light already fading we then headed straight back and rapidly packed up as the midges descended.
A pleasant gentle evening kayak.

Getting ready for the off

 Colin and Allan on the water

Towards the Pap

Lorna

 Eilean Munde burial ground

 The route - short and sweet!

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