This was my 8th consecutive day on the hills, out of the planned total of 26 days. Some quieter days are built in to the plan but with the current good weather forecast to continue, I need to be on the hills.

Our targets for day 8 included Beinn Spionnaidh, which is the most northerly mountain in Mainland Britain, plus the wonderfully named Cranstackie. Both hills have rough summits, with unstable loose rocks to be negotiated. Both are set in breathtaking scenary overlooking a wild snow capped landscape, beyond which lies the seas to the north and west of Britain.

Fiona was with me to give vital support with her usual bubbling enthusiasm and her can do attitude.  To complete a perfect day a golden eagle glided overhead, riding on thermals, and slipping away into the distance without any sign of effort or wing beat.

Marilyns climbed 3

Total Marilyns 588

Distance walked 20k

Height climbed 1390m

Overall statistics for the trip after 8 days

Marilyns climbed 18

Distance walked 150.5k

Distance biked 23k

Height climbed 8035m