FiveSensesOrkney / Malcolm

Stay in the bothy in Rackwick – camp or stay in the stone hut – no charge but donations welcome. Bothy is a basic shelter, marked as “Burnside” on the map. Facilities include camp area, toilet and runnign water (untreated). The adjacent beach can provide some fuel for the open fire but it is minimal as is often gleaned of fuel by visitors.

Ferry across to Hoy from Stromness (Orkney Islands). On arrival on Hoy, walk for approx 90 minutes through wild valley to Rackwick. If you want the is a small hostel there too (SYHA).

A cliff top path leads from Rackwick to the Old Man of Hoy – overlooking the Atlantic Ocean – wild!

For more info about Orkney, see:
http://www.squidoo.com/orkneytravel

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Visit the Snowdonia National Park in North West Wales as your priority.

Concentrate upon the towns of:
Harlech, Conwy, Betws-y-Coed and Beddgelert.

Hike up: Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon via the PYG track from Pen-y-Pass youth hostel.

Walk along the beach at Harlech, and explore the castles of Harlech and Conwy.

I was working in Portree, Isle of Skye when I met Rachel. She was on day 3 of her vacation. We were engaged 2 weeks later and married that Fall.

A magical place!

For advice on how to travel cheaply, safely and off the beaten track – contact me! Lots of tips, photos and local knowledge.

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