Google Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions. Historical content remains viewable.
Dismiss
St Kilda
12 views
Skip to first unread message
Robertgee
Jun 12, 2014, 6:22:12 AM6/12/14
to
Anyone been to St Kilda? I'm hoping to go there for a day trip from Harris at end of July. There's 4.5 hours ashore, so I was wanting to climb Conachair from the Gap. Then continue to Mullach Mor, then follow track to Mullach Sgar. If time allows, I would then go to Mullach Bi, before returning to the village. Has anyone done this? Does anyone know how bad the bonxie (great skua) attacks are likely to be at this time of year?
Rab.
Rab.
Syke
Jun 13, 2014, 3:02:53 AM6/13/14
to
We went from Uig, in Skye, at the beginning of May and had about four
hours ashore. We didn't quite follow your proposed route, but several of
the other passengers did, although I'm not sure about Mullach Bi. We
contented ourselves with walking up the road, then left at the junction
and as far as the radar station on Mullach Sgar.
The island is a fascinating place and well worth the trip, although we
did think Boreray was very impressive too (and the Stacs).
You might find this link interesting:
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/139759/digital_images/st+kilda+boreray+general/?&z=80
Syke
hours ashore. We didn't quite follow your proposed route, but several of
the other passengers did, although I'm not sure about Mullach Bi. We
contented ourselves with walking up the road, then left at the junction
and as far as the radar station on Mullach Sgar.
The island is a fascinating place and well worth the trip, although we
did think Boreray was very impressive too (and the Stacs).
You might find this link interesting:
http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/139759/digital_images/st+kilda+boreray+general/?&z=80
Syke
Robertgee
Jun 13, 2014, 7:29:20 AM6/13/14
to
On Friday, 13 June 2014 08:02:53 UTC+1, Syke wrote:
> We went from Uig, in Skye, at the beginning of May and had about four
>
> hours ashore. We didn't quite follow your proposed route, but several of
>
> the other passengers did, although I'm not sure about Mullach Bi. We
>
> contented ourselves with walking up the road, then left at the junction
>
> and as far as the radar station on Mullach Sgar.
>
>
>
> The island is a fascinating place and well worth the trip, although we
>
> did think Boreray was very impressive too (and the Stacs).
>
>
>
> You might find this link interesting:
>
>
>
> http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/139759/digital_images/st+kilda+boreray+general/?&z=80
>
>
>
> Syke
>
>
>
Thanks for the info Syke, and there's some great images on your link. I reckon the route is definitely doable, just hope there's not too many skua attacks. Was there many skuas around when you were there? They always go for the highest point ie: your head, so I'll have to leave a walking pole or something sticking out of the top of my rucksack to keep them occupied.
> We went from Uig, in Skye, at the beginning of May and had about four
>
> hours ashore. We didn't quite follow your proposed route, but several of
>
> the other passengers did, although I'm not sure about Mullach Bi. We
>
> contented ourselves with walking up the road, then left at the junction
>
> and as far as the radar station on Mullach Sgar.
>
>
>
> The island is a fascinating place and well worth the trip, although we
>
> did think Boreray was very impressive too (and the Stacs).
>
>
>
> You might find this link interesting:
>
>
>
> http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/139759/digital_images/st+kilda+boreray+general/?&z=80
>
>
>
> Syke
>
>
>
Rab.
Syke
Jun 13, 2014, 9:14:31 AM6/13/14
to
Sorry! I forgot that part of your question! No, we only saw a few in
the distance. I suppose we weren't near their nest sites. The
walking-pole advice is exactly what the NTS warden told us. He also
advised that when you were on the cliffs, never to stand closer to the
edge than six feet, then if you stumble you'll only hurt your nose!
This, of course, doesn't allow for wind!
There were some Fulmars (I think) nesting in the quarry about half-way
up (or down) the road
Anyway, enjoy your visit, we did.
Regards
Syke
the distance. I suppose we weren't near their nest sites. The
walking-pole advice is exactly what the NTS warden told us. He also
advised that when you were on the cliffs, never to stand closer to the
edge than six feet, then if you stumble you'll only hurt your nose!
This, of course, doesn't allow for wind!
There were some Fulmars (I think) nesting in the quarry about half-way
up (or down) the road
Anyway, enjoy your visit, we did.
Regards
Syke
0 new messages