JOGLE 5.5 Day 4 Fri 5 Oct 12

Depart 0915 Arrived 1645 Drumnadrochit to Invermoriston Distance 17 miles

 Today is a steep ascent up a minor road and we’re working quite hard to get there. It is mostly minor road today that has been recently tarmac, what a difference new tarmac makes to walking. I am not sure about the wear and tear on the boots though. Just past Ancarraig Lodges that are in the middle of no-where, but it is so still, quiet and peaceful all you can hear are birds and a running stream. Just about to walk past a pottery, I hope they do coffee as Ian is on a business meeting call at the moment. The pottery was a big anti-climax and it definitely didn't do coffee. We met two walkers coming the opposite way but they didn't have much to say. The views over the Loch and surrounding countryside are stunning when available as a lot of the view is hidden by trees. The information boards along the route continue to be informative talking about Eco Power Stations to Red Squirrels. The overall leg of this walk is very scenic and quiet. Arrived at Invermoriston in good order and even had time for a business meeting at the Glenmoriston Arms Hotel before going on to the Bracadale B&B which just happened to be at the far end of the village. We had our evening meal in the local hotel of roast beef with black pudding and penne pasta; the menus are certainly original around these parts. The Bracadale B&B is very nice with a double bed and bunk beds, guest lounge and separate bathroom with a very good shower. The breakfast was also very good as where the packed lunches that kept us going the following day.