Sun 24 Jul 2011
Another cold night down to 5degC but this time I was higher and didn’t have long to wait for the sun to rise above Beinn Bhearnach. With morning sun and a bit of wind it was nice to pack an almost dry tent. I was away by 07:30am and started with a nice easy descent to the River Lussa.

ruin by Lussa River

Loch Spelve

approaching Duart Castle

This is where I’d originally planned to camp but I’m glad I didn’t as the trees would have helped the midges. It soon warmed up when I reached the valley bottom so I was able to remove my windproof top. I had plenty of time before the ferry was due so I took the single track lane to Duart Point to have a look at Duart Castle which dates back to the 13th century.

Duart Castle

near journey's end at Duart Castle

It was still before 9am so the castle was close and nobody about. I was still able to look around the grounds. Continuing my ride to the Craignure ferry I stopped at Torosay Castle to have a look but hat was closed as well. I continued in to Craignure but the ferry didn’t leave till 10:55.

Torosay Castle

abandoned railway station on Mull

I had a look round the old railway station which is now closed. It was a narrow gauge that used to go as far as Torosay Castle, which is probably less than a mile away. It was very pleasant sitting around in the warm sun waiting for the ferry. I was back on Mull before midday and cycled back up to the long stay car park to find to my relief my car was still there and in one piece. The drive home was easy and uneventful.
Total miles today=17.77
Total miles=431.91