Borgarfjorður (Borgarfjördur) -Brunavik (Brúnavik)
Borgarfjorður (Borgarfjördur) -Brunavik (Brúnavik)
Duration: 5 hours. Difficulty: moderately strenuous walk crossing two passes, the first at 345m, the second at 321m. Interest: coastal and mountain views and a secluded pebble beach. Start/End: drive through the village of Borgarfjordur Eystri and follow the road around the coast. Park beside the mast where the trail starts (no.18 on the map).
This was once the main bridle trail to the now deserted bay of Brunavik. Follow path no.1 to a saddle then descend abruptly to a sheltered bay (no.20 on the map) and the remains of the farm, abandoned in 1944. There is a perfect sense of peace and quiet here with the waves lapping on the shore. The beach has different coloured stones including rounded quartz pebbles.
Walk up the valley on the west bank of the river, on path no.2 then follow the rough track to your right up to the mountain, to the saddle of Hofstrandaskard (no.22 on the map). Descend back to the road and turn right to return to your car.