Day 4: Ben Vorlich Following an enjoyable jaunt up Ben Vane yesterday, we decided to return to Inveruglas today to summit the neighbouring Ben Vorlich. Legs feeling a little worse for wear this morning, neither of us were jumping with enthusiasm; however, the prospect of rain all day tomorrow forced us out - there’s only … Continue reading Tattie Hols in Tyndrum: Part 2
Category: West Highland Way
Tattie Hols in Tyndrum
Day 1: A Blustery Beinn Ghlas and Ben Lawers Heading off on our holidays, this was a perfect walk on the way to Tyndrum. Having last visited the Ben Lawers car park for Bruce’s final munro, Meall nan Tarmachan, it was good to be back, aside from the fact that there were no parking spaces … Continue reading Tattie Hols in Tyndrum
Reflections on 2019: Dreams, Goals and Injury
Goals (and Dreams) This year I set myself 2 goals: A marathon PB and a 1st club standard. I achieved one of them. A dream came true when I ran the London Marathon, loving every minute of it (despite prior nerves that it might just all be too much). The plan thereafter had been to … Continue reading Reflections on 2019: Dreams, Goals and Injury
West Highland Way Adventures: The Last Chapter
Day 5: Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven Awoke feeling very refreshed after a great night’s sleep at Tigh na Fraoch. Whenever we stay in Tyndrum (which we do fairly regularly to access the hills) this is our accommodation of choice. Heather, a lovely host, really makes it feel like coming ‘home’. It was good to … Continue reading West Highland Way Adventures: The Last Chapter
West Highland Way Adventures: Part 2
Day 3: Rowardennan to Inverarnan Having felt like I’d not slept at all - no idea why, but I saw many hours on the clock - we set off from Rowardennan in the knowledge that this would be a tough day. The route largely hugs the lochside throughout, climbing gently up and down, over stony … Continue reading West Highland Way Adventures: Part 2
West Highland Way Adventures: Part 1
Day 1: Milngavie to Balmaha Starting in Milngavie, having met the friendly chap from ‘Go Haggis’ baggage carriers at the Premier Inn, we managed to successfully navigate our way out of the town centre, although not before accosting a local for the obligatory photograph. Heading through Mugdock Park we were among the Sunday runners and … Continue reading West Highland Way Adventures: Part 1
Prologue: West Highland Way
Our journey started from Fort William, leaving the car at the B & B after a relaxed overnight stay. We were rather delighted to find that the Black Isle Bar had opened and enjoyed a mighty fine pizza and a refreshing beverage (or two). Company was good and we enjoyed chatting to others, whiling away … Continue reading Prologue: West Highland Way
Clare, happiest outdoors! 