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Bonnie Scotland 2023

I LOVE SCOTLAND! It doesn’t matter the weather (although sunshine is best, of course!), Scotland always delivers. This was a fab trip north of the border and we had sunshine too! This year we’d planned in the Great Glen Way, which we really enjoyed. I’ve written that up separately but think tents, nice weather, gloriousContinue reading “Bonnie Scotland 2023”

Great Glen Way 2023

Day 0, The Ben As Ben Nevis had eluded us last year after we completed the West Highland Way (poor weather), we decided to have bash at it again. The morning was bright but conditions were set to be poorer at the top, so we went prepared for this. With a good pack up, waterproofsContinue reading “Great Glen Way 2023”

The Sagrada Familia – in pictures

West Highland Way day seven

So, sadly, damply, slightly tiredly, this is it. The last stretch. Only 15 miles stands between me and my cosy campervan bed. Here we go! We’d heard that the climb out of Kinlochleven was quite tough, and certainly it didn’t disappoint! You wind your way up out of the valley through the woods.I’d hoped toContinue reading “West Highland Way day seven”

West Highland Way day six

That was possibly the coldest night I have ever tried to sleep through! I mean, I know our kipping bags aren’t designed for arctic weather, but I was in thermals, pjs, and by 1am, a down coat too, and I was still shivering. Out came the emergency foil blanket, but to no avail. Neither ofContinue reading “West Highland Way day six”

West Highland Way day five

Tyndrum to Kingshouse I saw a UFO today. Well, I thought it was a UFO, it was a bright shining light in the sky that appeared and then disappeared behind the clouds, and there must have been some extra-terrestrial activity because everybody had this weird mood change when it was visible. Oh. It was theContinue reading “West Highland Way day five”

West Highland Way day four

Last night it rained and rained and rained. Rain seems to have become a feature of this walk, we’ve rarely had the opportunity to take our waterproofs off, the decision is generally just hood up or hood down. Mostly whilst walking it’s been drizzle, altho occasionally that drizzle has been torrential! Happily our second handContinue reading “West Highland Way day four”

West Highland Way day three

This was so much fun!!! The third stage, Rowardennan to Beinglas camping in Inverarnan, is much talked about as the toughest. It runs along the Loch edge and is around 13.5 miles. The first decision of the day was low or high route. These are seasonal variables with the low route considered more challenging. AsContinue reading “West Highland Way day three”

West Highland Way day two

A longer day ahead, and unfortunately, not the best night’s sleep. The rain and wind were relentless until the early hours, and when they stopped, the temperature dropped so it got a bit chilly. Restorative porridge in the morning, climbed back in to our waterproofs and away we were again! We opted for the ‘seasonal’Continue reading “West Highland Way day two”

West Highland Way day one

Well, it’s certainly been a soggy one!!!! We’d seen the forecast so we’d some idea what to expect. We left our Premier Inn full of breakfast, energy, anticipation – and dressed in full waterproofs. It was a mile to the start point in Milngavie, a quick photo of the obligatory obelisk and then we startedContinue reading “West Highland Way day one”