2026 West Highland Way Day 1: Milngavie to Balmaha

We decided to walk the West Highland Way again as April weather can be hit or miss in the hills. Therefore, a straightforward walk from bed to bed keeps things simple, no choice but to go each day particularly when you’ve started by driving to Fort William and leaving the car. Yesterday saw us at … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 1: Milngavie to Balmaha

West Highland Way Day 2: Drymen to Rowardennan

We set off fairly sharp after breakfast and followed the road up and out of Drymen. It was a pleasure to leave the road behind and head onto the trails. There weren’t many views at the start of the day; this one was pretty consistent throughout as I’m usually bringing up the rear. We saw … Continue reading West Highland Way Day 2: Drymen to Rowardennan

West Highland Way Day 1: Milngavie to Drymen

Up bright and early, we set off from our accommodation which was ideally situated just a few hundred metres from both the train station and the start of the Way. We stopped at the monument for the obligatory photo, then headed down to drop our bags at the Travel-Lite van. We were officially on our … Continue reading West Highland Way Day 1: Milngavie to Drymen

Rob Roy Way: Drymen to Callander (Day 1)

Having settled down to watch some of the Olympics after breakfast it was a thought to get going! Not a great start to my first day on the Rob Roy Way, let alone the longest one! However, 3 miles in and I had mercifully found my running legs again. Setting off from Drymen, the route … Continue reading Rob Roy Way: Drymen to Callander (Day 1)