Viewranger Scotland 3

Start/Finish point: Kinloch Quay, Isle of Rhum
Route info:
Total distance: 20.4km - 10.2km each way
Height gain out: 260m
Height gain back: 254m
Time: 2.5-3 hours each way

Route description:
Away from it all. If you're looking for an entirely different ViewRanger and hiking experience then head to the Isle of Rhum. With minimal light pollution and a northerly setting there's a decent chance you'll get to experience the Northern Lights here.

Wild edibles:
Hawthorn berries, wood sorrel, blackberries, bilberry, pine needles, sheep sorrel, nettle, sowthistle, dandelion, bladderwrack, kelp.

Bothy info: Guirdil

Grid Ref: LR39: NG 3197 0135

No restrictions on access. During stalking season, daily stalking activities are displayed on map boards in Kinloch or contact the Reserve Office, 01687 462026. Some driftwood. Open fire.
Reroofed in 1982 as a memorial to Tom and Margaret Brown and also commemorates Peter Davies, who fell to his death on Askival on 12 May 1996.

Foraging guidance
Please forage responsibly and if you chose to cook in the great outdoors, observe the following guidelines:
Cooking on an open fire
1.You either need permission to have an open fire or have checked with local regulations.
2. Only use dead wood, driftwood, or wood that has already been felled. DO NOT cut branches from living trees.
General advice for foraging
Most land is under private ownership or owned by a state body, ask permission before foraging on someone else’s property. Familiarise yourself with the law regarding wild plants as some species are protected due to being rare, fragile, under threat or form a vital part of the ecosystem.
Identification and knowledge:
1. Know which plants, fruits and nuts are edible and how to correctly identify them. Do not consume unless you are 100% sure they are safe.
2. Only harvest if you can correctly identify the plant and the surrounding area is not contaminated.
3. Many plants are highly poisonous and can cause death if consumed. Many have poisonous look-a-likes.
4. It’s important to know which parts of each plant are edible.
5. Some plants are only edible after careful preparation e.g. cooking, washing, and removal of sections.
Sustainable Foraging: where, when and how
1. Only pick when a plant is abundant.
2. Use sharp scissors for preference, or a sharp knife.
3. Only harvest in patches, as you need to leave plants for regeneration and its continued survival.
4. Try not to remove flower or seed heads unless sourcing these specifically. Plants form a vital part of the eco-system, and many animals, insects and other organisms rely on them for survival.