Off to Ardnamurchan

It’s Easter and James and I have ten days holiday together. We have booked a cottage in Ardnamurchan for five of these days; Monday to Friday this week. James has some hills that he would like to climb in the area and we both want to go for lots of walks and spend time together. The weather forecast for the week is not good, but we’re not going to be put off by a bit of rain!
David and Chanel are very kindly cat-sitting during our holiday.
We set off early on Monday and by midday we had arrived at Glenfinnan. James went to climb one of his chosen hills, and after a cup of coffee and a scone at the National Trust Visitor Centre I walked up to the viewpoint to look at the viaduct, famed for its appearance in the Harry Potter films. I had noticed in the Visitor Centre that as well as Harry Potter memorabilia, there is also a range of Outlander mugs and jewellery. Anyway, as soon as I reached the viewpoint, a gust of wind blew my map away, but luckily a gallant young man ran after it for me. I then started my walk along Glenfinnan, passing under said viaduct and containing up the valley. Although the visitor centre was busy, and so was the path towards the viaduct, after that point there were no more walkers at all and I didn’t see a soul for the rest of my 10 km walk.  I had such a lovely peaceful time. The weather was dry and even sunny at times, and as I walked along a high forest path,  I could see beautiful views of mountains dusted with snow and the river below. When the path turned downwards towards picturesque Corryhully Bothy, I couldn’t see a bridge across the river.  It wasn’t a particularly wide river, but it was fast flowing and I couldn’t see a safe place to cross. I was determined to reach the pleasant riverside path across the water, so I started picking my way downstream along the riverbank.  My patience was rewarded when, as if by magic, I spotted a wire bridge, which although rather swingy, took me right across to the path.  I continued my walk in fine spirits.  James had also enjoyed his own walk, although for some reason he had managed to climb the wrong hill.
We arrived at our cute cottage for two near Acharacle after another forty-five minutes of driving, and were delighted to discover that it is both immaculate and cosy, with a real fire in the living room.