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We set off from Bute towards the north end of Little Cumbrae.
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It was really pleasant and almost warm.
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We were surprised to see several yachts with sails up at this time of year!
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As we approached the lighthouse on the Little Cumbrae, we saw a gannet and courting eider ducks.
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We rounded the north end of Little Cumbrae, there is a nice shingle beach to land on. The mountains of Arran still looked wintry.
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We made our way south to the Little Cumbrae Castle then back over the channel to Seamill. We were home by 5pm but what a great short winter day!
15/02/2009