West Highland Way 8

Kinlochleven to Fort William – 16 miles (14 with diversion) The last day I always feel a little sad at times like these, knowing that it is the last days walking and this was to be no exception.  A stupidly early start, 5.30 am, meant we were doing a fine impression of the seven dwarfs [...]

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West Highland Way 7

Kingshouse – Kinlochleven – 9 miles The penultimate day and another short one, albeit over the Devils Staircase. We had stayed in Kinlocheleven the previous night, and mindful of the weather forecast we were pleasantly surprised to find the town free of snow when we left in the morning.  The problem with Kinlochleven is it [...]

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West Highland Way 6

Inveroran to Kingshouse – 10 miles Today was another short day, but it was to be over the exposed Rannoch Moor – a name that has achieved almost legendary status for West Highland Way Walkers.  Rannoch Moor can be easy in fine weather, a leisurely ramble across one of the most spectacular sections of the [...]

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West Highland Way 5

Tyndrum – Inverornan – 9 Miles This was a short one, essentially a rest day.  Because we were walking from the accommodation this meant we could have a lie in and a late start due to the small distance to cover.  Looking out the window in the morning showed the sun shining on a fresh [...]

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West Highland Way 4

Day 4 – Beinglas – Tyndrum 12 miles The weather changed today – for the worse.  The forecast had said rain so it was expected.  It is still a disappointment though when the rain does start falling, and in the journey back down to Beinglas from Tyndrum there was copious amounts of rain falling.  That [...]

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West Highland Way 3

Day 3 – Rowardennan to Inverarnan – 14 miles Today was another early start, easier for some and slightly more difficult for others.  To get back to Rowardennan meant around 15 minutes in the van before we were dropped off at the hotel, our starting point for the day.  We were down one walker, Linda, [...]

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West Highland Way 2

Day 2 – Drymen to Rowardennan – 16 miles An early(ish) start was the order of the day giving the group plenty of time to negotiate the route to the Rowardennan Hotel.  It was another calm but cold day, a low haze hanging in the air.  There were a few sore feet around, and already [...]

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The West Highland Way 1

Day 1 – Milngavie to Drymen (12 Miles) Although I have walked the West Highland Way on a couple of occasions I had not managed to “bag” the whole thing in one go.  This was to be slightly different to the usual effort in trail walking, I would be helping to drag 11 people the [...]

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