I had wanted to walk the west highland way for ages but never had the time to plan it, then one day i decided that i had to do it now or i would never get round to planning it. So glad that i did.
I then went on the internet and ordered two west highland way guides (smaller more practical guides being an advantage). We didnt actually realise how heavy our rucksacks were.going to be. If i was going again which i would very much like to then i would take the following -
> good quality pair of waterproof boots > two t-shirts > two pairs of light trousers > warm jumper > waterproofs > warm hat and gloves > plenty of water is a must have
Might sound basic but it all adds up, although you do get companies which take your rucksacks by van to each of your destinations each day for about about £30-£40 that is for dropping off your rucksack at all of your destinations between Milngavie and Fort William, quite reasonable. We went in april and it was a great time to go because you miss out on the midges and it is not too busy either.
As above the walk starts at Milngavie and finishes at Fort William, along the way u will pass drymen, balmaha (where loch lomond starts), rowerdennan, inversnaid, inverarnan, crianlarich, tyndrum, bridge of orchy, rannoch moor, glencoe, kings house, kinlocheven and then eventually at fort william.
There are great hotels along the way including rowardennan, inversnaid and kings house all of which are so welcoming (with coal fires and great menus) to walkers although the inversnaid hotel is quite upmarket and going in with muddy boots on and a rucksack i felt quite uncomfortable. I think they are a hotel which prefers coach tours from all over britain rather than stacks of walkers trudging in.
The West Highland Way covers a distance of 95 miles through wild and beautiful landscapes and is well worth a trip no matter what age you are as long as you are reasonably healthy, you can go as fast or as slow as you like.
I would definetly recommend it to anyone thinking of doing it.
A warm welcome to Ciao. This sounds like the sort of walk I'd love, and you remind me that I haven't been up to the Highlands for far too long. Best wishes, Duncan
steerpyke 03.05.2005 21:14
havent been up that way for years but Mallaig and the Isle of Skye were great..Dave
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