Sanday

DRAMATIC AIRY RIDGE

SCENIC LINEAR ROUTE

Over the stippled swell of the Firth of Clyde soars a gannet. A pair of long, black-tipped wings catches the late-August light as the bird tilts on the breeze. It’s on fish patrol – curving low then r

■Distance: 5½ miles/8.8km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: ...

■Distance: 6½ miles/10.4km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

MOUNTAIN, RIVER & MOORLAND LOOP