Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
The planned walk for today was Inversnaid to Inverarnan, staying at Beinglas. However, watching the weather with Storm Dave incoming at the weekend, we (Bruce) figured that it might be best to add a few miles on today and cut tomorrow’s walk down. We started the day with a gentle downhill on the road from … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 3: Inversnaid to Crianlarich
After a slightly restless night, despite a very comfortable bed, my body wondering what on earth I’d done, I woke feeling much refreshed. After a hearty breakfast we hit the road again. Loch Lomond: The Bonnie Banks Our walk began pretty much on the shore of Loch Lomond, beautiful on a cold, crisp morning. The … Continue reading 2026 West Highland Way Day 2: Balmaha to Inversnaid
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
Rowardennan Hotel redeemed itself somewhat this morning with a decent breakfast. Buffet style, we fuelled well before heading off for the day. Leaving Rowardennan we followed Loch Lomond and this was pretty much the theme of the day. At times this was alongside the shore, often from a higher viewpoint, but the loch a constant … Continue reading West Highland Way Day 3: Rowardennan to Inverarnan (Beinglas)
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
Clare, happiest outdoors! 