31/07/2017 – 5/8/2017    Hrafnfjordur – Furufjordur – Hesteyri – Smiojuvik – Latravik – Hafnarnes – Buoir – Hesteyri

                                             Hornstrandir Peninsula, ICELAND

Distance: 91km   Total Ascent: 4200m   Total Descent: 4200m   Time: 40 hours

Participants: Jenny Asquith, Andrew Burns, Sharon Burns, Stefano Cacioppo (Guide), Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Tony Fitzpatrick, Simon Marlton, Jenny Woods

This walk was is located in the Hornstandir Peninsula, an isolated area of north western Iceland. We were on a guided walk for this trip which made transportation to and from the end point much easier. The trails were mainly of a good standard but unmarked. Navigation would not present a problem with a map.

The walk took us through areas of dramatic volcanic coastal scenery in an area of Iceland that few tourists get the opportunity to see. We had close encounters with wildlife especially the inquisitive arctic fox, seals, meadows of wildflowers and a multitude of bird life. Continue reading →