EXPLORE · STAY · DISCOVERHighlands & hidden beaches
by Harry & Milo in Cedar — our VW campervan
CAMPSITES & STAYS • WILD SWIMS • WALKS & TRAILS • MOUNTAINS • FOOD & PUBS • BIG VIEWS
OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS
STOPS & MEMORIES
Every stop, in the order we reached itLoch Glascarnoch roadside stop ♥
12 May · Stop
Our first proper pause: coffee beside the water, a picnic from the van and the mountains finally opening ahea…
Corrieshalloch Gorge
13 May · Place visited
We followed the woodland path to the suspension bridge and watched the Falls of Measach disappear into the go…
Sunset sea-kayak at Ullapool ♥
13 May · Activity
A gentle guided paddle across glassy water as the evening light turned the hills copper.
Sands Caravan & Camping ♥
14 May · Overnight stay
A peaceful pitch behind the dunes with spotless facilities and a short path straight onto the beach.
Golden hour above Big Sand ♥
14 May · Viewpoint
We carried a blanket over the dunes and watched the sun settle behind Skye.
Beinn Eighe mountain trail ♥
15 May · Walk
A breezy climb with huge views over Loch Maree.
Cold dip at Loch Maree
15 May · Wild swim
A very quick, bracing dip from a quiet stony shore after the walk.
The Badachro Inn ♥
16 May · Food & drink
Seafood by the water after a long day out.
A slow Sunday beside the loch
17 May · Journal
Rain on the roof, breakfast in the van and no timetable.
Mellon Udrigle ♥
18 May · Viewpoint
A quiet beach at the end of the winding coast road, with nobody else there as the sun dropped behind the head…
TRIP DETAILS
- Dates
- 12–19 May 2026
- Vehicle
- Cedar — our VW campervan
- Travellers
- Harry & Milo
- Nights
- 7
- Start & end
- Inverness, Scotland
- Mileage
- 486 miles recorded
- Type
- Road Trip
OUR FAVOURITES
- Favourite discovery · A quiet beach at the end of the winding coast road, with nobody else there as the sun dropped behind the headland.
More than a road trip, a story we’ll keep
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