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Once on the other side, walk round the coast across rough slopes beneath Sgaladal to cross another burn at Gleann Sgaladail. Continue around the coast to the little cove at Tamana Sear, then around to your overnight campsite at Rubha Garbh.

Day 2

Pack up the tent and start off by following the coast round into the bay at Tamana Siar to the west. Continue around the coast to the rocky headland at Aird Dhrolai Geodha, then turn northwards with the coast.

Keep an eye open for red deer on these slopes. There are good populations of deer all over these hills, and for the most part the stags and hinds will be apart for much of the year. They generally only get together in one big mixed herd during the rutting season in October and November.

Continue northwards along the coast, with great views out westwards to Eilean Mhealasta.

A little further north you will reach the road head at Mealasta village. Follow this for a short while, then make your way back to the cliff top. It’s easy walking round the headland of Aird Bhreinis and on to the bay at Camas Islibhig.