Scotland’s West Highland Way is a 96-mile trek which starts in sunny Milngavie, just outside of Glasgow and concludes in Fort William. I had the pleasure of hiking it over six-days with friends to celebrate a year of 30th birthdays. The full story starts here. If you are reading to find out about West Highland […]
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West Highland Way Day Six Low Down Day 6: Kinlochleven to Fort William: Songs from A-Z Miles: 16 Time: 09:30 – 16:30 Weather: One sideways downpour Climbing out of a Valley Leaving Kinlochleven was one of my favourite parts of West Highland Way ’14, not because the town is basic (the Co-op is nice enough) but because […]
West Highland Way Day Five Low Down Day 5: Kingshouse to Kinlochleven: Slept in a Valley Miles: 9 (over The Devil’s Staircase) Time: 10:30 -15:30 Weather: Rainy (but wore trainers) Accommodation: Highland Getaway (£38 per person / now £55!) The Devil’s Staircase Day 5 of The West Highland Way started with a freak out in the drying […]
West Highland Way Day Four Low Down Day 4: Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse (Glencoe): Bus Day Miles: 12 Time: Got the bus! Day 4 Team – less than 4 hours Weather: Dry Accommodation: Glencoe Independent Hostel (£15 per person/taxi £15 each) Let’s get to Buss’ness After hobbling into Bridge of Orchy on Day 3 of The […]
West Highland Way Day Three Low Down Day 3: Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy: The Day of Doom, West Highland Way Miles: 19 Time: 09:30 – 18:00 Weather: Grey, dull and rainy Accommodation: Stance Cottage (£70 double room / £50 or £55 single / Bridge of Orchy Hotel £100 – £160) Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy […]