Ardwalkers Trip to Eigg

Ardwalkers (Ardnamurchan Walkers) began about four years ago when six friends got together to do some serious walking round and about Ardnamurchan. The original six were John and Philippa Dove, Dave and Jenny Kime and John and Sandra Evans. In later months the were joined by numerous other keen walkers who go out on their trips each fortnight. To celebrate the one hundredth walk a trip to Eigg was arranged and on Tuesday 13th April a group of sixteen very cheerful folk traveled to Mallaig and boarded the Calmac ferry to Eigg. Upon arrival at Eigg our luggage was transported to Glebe Barn Hostel where we were to stay for two nights. We walked from the pier to Glebe Barn where after settling in and taking lunch we took a walk to the village of Cleadale - a truly beautiful place.Upon returning from our walk a great evening of food, wine and malt contributed by all was enjoyed along with some wonderful stories. The following morning was the real reason for our expedition and we were blessed with the most beautiful weather. The walk to the Sgurr was mostly dry with just a few wet patches to cross, lots of stops were taken to photograph the breathtaking scenery and we eventually arrived on top of the Sgurr at midday where after lots of photographs we ate our packed lunches. Some took the very steep way down whilst three of us returned the way we had come up. After cups of tea and showers we dressed up for our night out and were picked up by the islands minibus which took us to Lageorna restaurant where we had a splendid meal. The following morning, another beautiful day, some walked to the graveyard at Kildonnan then back to the pier whilst others walked to the Massacre Cave and the Lairds House. Returning to Mallaig in the mid afternoon we all reflected on a truly memorable trip which will remain in my mind forever as I am sure will be the same for the other fifteen members of the party. Thanks must go to Dave and Jenny for the hard work they put into arranging this trip. By Sue Cameron