Swimming at Achmelvich Beach

On Sunday the 16th, Alison suggested a walk to Stoer Point, near Clachtoll. Off we set towards Lochinver, then turned off and drove around behind Achmelvich. The road became very narrow and twisty with many passing places, which Alison navigated both bravely and expertly. We parked the car at Stoer Head Lighthouse which was very pretty in the sunshine. Alison and James walked along to the end of the peninsula to see the Old Man of Stoer, and Hugh and I walked part of the route - yet again I overheated quickly, but I enjoyed myself by paddling in a wee lochan and walking barefoot through a bog, both of which were very cooling for my feet! 
We all met up to eat our sandwiches back at the car, and then Hugh drove us to Achmelvich Beach. It’s a beautiful beach which we know well, and I have never seen it so busy as Sunday - I suppose it would be busy on a hot, sunny Sunday in August. Suspiciously though, the only people in the sea were wearing wetsuits. This did not deter Alison and I, who changed into our swimming costumes and headed for the water. I was impressed that Alison plunged straight in; it took me a few minutes to ease myself into the water because it was very cold! My skin was stinging! But it was great to be swimming in the sea again, I love it. Later we collected our pre-ordered pies from the Lochinver Larder and returned to the cottage to sit outside in the sunshine until dinner time.