Portmahomack and Tarbat Ness 02/09/2012

We left Wick at 8am with the promise of a good weather forecast for the day. A strong westerly wind was blowing when we reached the small village of Portmahomack. We walked along the sea front before going east along the road to Rockfield. This is a lovely hidden gem of a few houses and a smalljetty on the east side of the peninsula.

It was sheltered from the wind on this side of the coast and was very warm and pleasant. We headed north along the coastal path and soon passed Ballone Castle which is in the process of being restored.

We had a lunch break before moving on to the lighthouse at Tarbat Ness.

We found ourselves back in the strong westerly wind when we walked the final few miles back to Portmahomack.

The small community of Rockfield.	Walking north to Tarbat Ness.
Ballone Castle.	Ballone Castle, with Rockfield in the background.
Time for lunch!	"Scream" face in rock!
Tarbat Ness lighthouse in the distance.	Getting nearer the lighthouse.
Tarbat Ness lighthouse.