Kilometres Walked : 15, Flights climbed : 32.

Friday 4th August, 2023.

With another surprisingly dry and slightly sunny Scotland day we completed our last mountain trail hike for our 6 month adventure. Again starting from The Braveheart car park near Ben Nevis we walked the Dun Deardail Fort trail. Walking through pockets of magical pine forests, along exposed ridges and passing several baby waterfalls trickling down the hills we came to the exposed summit where you can still see remnants of the outline of the fort in the grass thought to have been built in the 7th century BC.

Reaching the fort, you could definitely see why they chose that spot, being so elevated and with views all around the valley and hillsides. You could also imagine that quite a few deaths would have occurred on the surrounding hills. We found a lovely spot on the edge of the fort to sit down and enjoy not only some yummy leftovers but also the stunning scenery.

Rolling hills carpeted with vibrant purple Heather, bright green hillsides, the River Nevis snaking its way through the valley, Ben Nevis standing proud without a cloud and pockets of tall swaying pines completed the stunning landscape surrounding us. This Bonnie Scotland is truly an absolutely beautiful country.