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Site of former Salmon Bothy (Time: approx. 45 mins)
| Start at the harbour and
walk along Portlong Road: the Pets' Cemetery is on
your right. A little further on a wooden pole
barrier blocks the way to vehicles. Walk round this
and continue to Portlong Hythe, staying on the path
around the headland until you reach the site of the
Salmon Bothy, which was used by fishermen up to
1975. During the summer, nets - marked by buoys - would be left overnight in the sea, and in the morning the cobles would be rowed out to bring in the catch. From here, take the winding path leading up the gully, following it round to the right as you reach the top. To your right there is a track - edged with spiky whins (gorse) - leading to Nelson's Seat. At this point you have a panoramic view across Cullen Bay to the hills of Caithness and Sutherland over sixty miles away. From here you may be able to see Dolphins frisking in the Firth. Return to the main path, and now with the Caravan Park on your left, follow the Cemetery wall along to its end, and then turn right into Seaview Place. Walking straight ahead - with the Cemetery on your right, and a group of wooden garages on your left - continue downwards past the Fire Station and turn immediately right into Campbell Street, going to the end, where it meets the cliff top. Turn left here and walk on for about 110yds. (100m) where you come to a wide open space overlooking the harbour. Take the narrow railed pathway down the cliff side and return to your start point. Good strong walking shoes are advisable. Take care on any section that is overgrown with vegetation. |
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