Loch Awe 
Hey all,
Just returned from a trip to Loch Awe for 4 days and it was wonderful. We decided some months ago to plan a trip to the lochs and with a lot of advice and help from Woodsmoke we formulated a plan to Hammock for 3 nights and just take it easy with a little fishing and a paddle.
We put in at the north end of the loch and the weather was stunning blue skies warm and with a lovely breeze. We headed for the black islands and checked out a few others on route. The loch was quiet and the view of the castles and surrounding mountains were stunning.
We finally found an island that met all our of expectations and was completely empty  We landed and got the canoe out of the and un packed which was nice to get out for a stretch but the Midgies were on patrol so quickly covered up a little and got the various potions and sprays out. After closer inspection we decided to camp on the highest ground of the island and there were small signs of a prior camp so this coupled with more of a breeze was perfic
So much so we used it as a base and just canoed around for the next few days.
When unpacked we secured the canoe and strung up the camp although I admit not being used to using a net on my hammock it did take a lot of headscratching to get it perfect (cheers Magikelly for the net by the way saved my *** literally) lol.
There was a question recently about how good hammocks were and I can now seriously couch for their credentials. Namely off the floor, better air circulation, swingability, easy midgie net use and just damn comfy and lazy lol
We also tried a type of fire that I have always seen in books but never actually remembered to trial. It was one of the best configurations I have used for a day fire ie cooking boiling and very self sustaining.
Loved the water here but caught bugger though it was the best fishing I have had in years oh and if you happen across the same island there should be a nice stash of split ash and a surprise under the split logs
Visited all of the neighbouring islands and had a great time so gonna wind it up before people start to drift off if not already lol few pics to go
Hey all,
Just returned from a trip to Loch Awe for 4 days and it was wonderful. We decided some months ago to plan a trip to the lochs and with a lot of advice and help from Woodsmoke we formulated a plan to Hammock for 3 nights and just take it easy with a little fishing and a paddle.
We put in at the north end of the loch and the weather was stunning blue skies warm and with a lovely breeze. We headed for the black islands and checked out a few others on route. The loch was quiet and the view of the castles and surrounding mountains were stunning.
We finally found an island that met all our of expectations and was completely empty  We landed and got the canoe out of the and un packed which was nice to get out for a stretch but the Midgies were on patrol so quickly covered up a little and got the various potions and sprays out. After closer inspection we decided to camp on the highest ground of the island and there were small signs of a prior camp so this coupled with more of a breeze was perfic
So much so we used it as a base and just canoed around for the next few days.
When unpacked we secured the canoe and strung up the camp although I admit not being used to using a net on my hammock it did take a lot of headscratching to get it perfect (cheers Magikelly for the net by the way saved my *** literally) lol.
There was a question recently about how good hammocks were and I can now seriously couch for their credentials. Namely off the floor, better air circulation, swingability, easy midgie net use and just damn comfy and lazy lol
We also tried a type of fire that I have always seen in books but never actually remembered to trial. It was one of the best configurations I have used for a day fire ie cooking boiling and very self sustaining.
Loved the water here but caught bugger though it was the best fishing I have had in years oh and if you happen across the same island there should be a nice stash of split ash and a surprise under the split logs
Visited all of the neighbouring islands and had a great time so gonna wind it up before people start to drift off if not already lol few pics to go
