My 2007 Knoydart diary: a winter backpacking trip that didn’t quite go to plan

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a 2-day backpacking trip in Knoydart that was about as good as it gets: perfect weather, unobstructed views of Scotland’s intricate coastline, three contrasting summits, some exhilarating scrambling, celebratory drinks at the remotest pub in Britain – even a picturesque boat trip at either end.

The trip was all the more satisfying for me because it was my second visit to Knoydart and I had unfinished business there. My first visit in 2007 couldn’t have been mo...