Tag: Scotland

15.85 miles (15 miles officially) Back row: Brian, Ian, me, Paul; Front row: Val, Simon, Julie, Sally, Heather, Derek After three shortish days, our last leg is officially the longest at around fifteen miles. By the end of today we will be in Fort William, our West Highland Way will be complete, and our merry… Continue reading WHW: Day 8 – Kinlochleven to Fort William

9.14 miles (8.9 miles officially) The Inn with a mahoosive extension Outside, as forecast, there was barely a cloud in the sky as I attempted to take the majestic drops of the mountain sides into my phone. I failed. We gathered on the grass for several morning group photos and then headed off back along… Continue reading WHW: Day 7 – Kingshouse to Kinlochleven

Day 5 - Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy 7:12 miles (6.8 miles officially) The next day was a mere seven-ish miles, so we treated ourselves to a lazy start. Because the Tyndrum Lodges is essentially a campsite, our breakfasts were in paper bags (croissants, yogurts, cheese and crackers) which made it easier to keep them… Continue reading WHW: Days 5 and 6 – The Moorlands

14:51 miles (11.5 miles officially) Falls of Falloch Wanting to get the nine o’clock ferry in preparation for another long day, it is a bit annoying that breakfast at Ardlui Hotel doesn’t begin until eight. This means that, to be on the safe side, I need to brush my teeth before brekkie, because my suitcase… Continue reading WHW: Day 4 – Ardlui to Tyndrum

Day 2 - Drymen to Rowardennan 15:78 miles (14.5 miles officially) I was pleased with myself for being able to get up Conic Hill without feeling too short of breath. I followed the adage about taking exaggeratedly short strides on the steeper uphill, and we took our time, both of which helped. The thing about… Continue reading WHW: Days 2 and 3 – Loch Lomond

14:23 miles (although it said 12.1 miles officially) I try to remind myself, about eight miles into what will eventually be fourteen plus miles, that I will get stronger as the days progress. That’s how I remember it the last time we went out on a big walking adventure. But that was ten years ago,… Continue reading WHW:Day 1 – Milngavie to Drymen