I didn't get out of bed until the third alarm went off at 7:30. I joined the other 3 people sat for breakfast. There was an elderly gentleman and a couple who sounded German. Their packs were behind them, which looked quite large. I never spoke to anyone other than the waitress, until I've eaten I tend not to talk much. After which I don't shut up. Once back in the room, the tent and sleeping bag were packed after drying overnight and I set
WHW - Day 2
After posting i realised the pictures were too large for the page, i cant fix this without re uploading pics. This is all done from iPhone with poor signal & would take me all night. Surprisingly I had a good nights sleep, it was cold but the PHD down socks did the job and kept my feet toasty. I didn't wake until 7:20 and looked out the tent to see a fantastic blue sky and the prospect of a gorgeous day ahead. I quickly packed
WHW - Day 1 – Part 2
After my last post where I said I had 4 miles to go, I decided that the camp site didn't look great. A farmyard and the tiny field looked wet and covered in slushy snow. I decided to press on and get a few extra miles in the bag in case the conditions worsen. A few miles further on I decided I better stop and look at my feet where I could feel a hot spot. This would turn into a blister and was in the
WHW - Day 1
It's the 1st day of the West Highland Way, 7 miles done and sat in the pub. The crazy scots don't allow you buy alcohol on a Sunday until 12:30, a Tennents tastes better when you have to wait. I didn't set off until 10 and have had a slow wander bur still doing a reasonable pace. My aim for today is a campsite I can't spell without looking at the map, Easter Drumquhassle Farm about a mile from Drymen. It's only another 4 miles
That'll be snow then!
Just in time for my walk up the West Highland Way, Mother nature has decided she would like to make it a bit harder for me. The West Highland area of Scotland has seen whiteouts and blizzards for the last 36 hours. Contrary to popular belief I'm not entirely stupid (generally anyway) and will scale back some of my plans if need be. My plans include walking up Ben Lomond and further North, Beinn an Dothaidh. The current conditions will make walking hard enough at valley