Mallaig is an important stop for us, and it’s one of two we have to make. We have had a berth booked here for months. This is the place where Louise will have her first I.V. treatment of the trip, and also this is where we take on some guest crew. Adrian and Jayne will be joining us for a week as we travel up past Skye and beyond.
We travelled from Rum to Mallaig on a single tack, due east from the mooring in Loch Scresort to the outer marker at the entrance to Mallaig. It was cold and grey again and despite the forecast of F2/3 it was soon F4 and occasionally more so we were able to sail all the way. The sea was moderate but coming from behind us so was relatively comfortable.
By 12.30 we were berthed and making our way to town for lunch. There were an incredible number of eateries in such a small place and they were all full. We eventually got an outside table at “The Tea Garden and Backpackers lodge.” where we had the best fish and chips we’ve had for ages.
Mallaig has only got one tourist attraction as far as I can see, but it’s a big one. The “hogwarts express steam train” on which you can travel to Fort William across the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct as portrayed in the Harry Potter films. Tickets are as rare as hens teeth for this unless you’ve booked about 3 months in advance and the price is just stupidly expensive. We didn’t go!
4 Kidneys and a Wonky Leg 