Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
Knowing it was quite a long day, we set off around 8:30 am. One of the fun things about this final day is that pretty much everyone is doing the same route so folks are like ants on the trail when it opens up. As always, the initial climb out of Kinlochleven was pretty brutal. … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 7: Kinlochleven to Fort William
Having slept really well last night at Inveroran we were ready for an earlier start. We’d opted for 7:30 am breakfast to allow us to get out early ahead of a long day. Still living on last night’s dinner (I added a delicious lemon meringue tart to my main course), I didn’t feel ready for … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 6: Inveroran to Kinlochleven
We got lucky with the weather on our final day! Having been well fuelled with a good breakfast (fish cakes and poached eggs), we were on our way around 9 am. Climbing out of Kinlochleven The initial climb out of Kinlochleven is the toughest part of the day. It zigzags back and forth for quite … Continue reading West Highland Way Day 7: Kinlochleven to Fort William
We got off to a great start having slept really well followed by an amazing breakfast! I couldn’t resist getting stuck in before remembering to take a picture, such was the beauty of the food! Another absolute bonus was that the hotel had a drying room. We were delighted to have our soaking wet boots … Continue reading West Highland Way Day 6: Inveroran to Kinlochleven
We have been so fortunate with the weather thus far and today was no exception. Our walk started from Kinlochleven; anyone who’s been there will appreciate that you’re not leaving in any direction without a significant ascent. It was steep from the moment we left the car park. On reflection it was definitely worth the … Continue reading Binnein Mòr & Na Gruagaichean
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
Clare, happiest outdoors! 