West Highland Way: Itinerary: Scotland’s West Highland Way walk is a 154 km route that takes walkers along the shore of Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and up over the Devil’s Staircase, eventually arriving at Fort William. The walk can be done in as little as 6 days, but for a more pleasurable walking experience 8 days is recommended. In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of terrain, the … [Read more...]
West Highland Way – Classic Walks
December 17, 2010 by
West Highland Way: A Classic Scottish Walk: Britain’s West Highland Way Walk is one of the best known walks in Scotand. This walk takes you along the shoreline of Loch Lomond, over Rannoch Moor, along Glencoe Valley and over the ranges to Loch Linnhe and Fort William. The Way begins in Milngavie, reaches Loch Lomond and passes the villages and towns of Drymen, Rowardennan, Inverarnan, Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy, Kings House and Kinlochleven before arriving at Fort William. Terry … [Read more...]
The oldest Hotel in Scotland – and it’s on the West Highland Way
July 9, 2010 by
Bridge of Orchy- Kings House Hotel (21.5 km) - Glencoe, Argyll We were staying at a B&B near the village of Bridge of Orchy. The overnight rain had brought about an overcast morning. It was time to pay for dinner and order lunch. Dinner turned out to be £10 each instead of £9 and a packed lunch started out at £6, but Carol’s jaw dropped and eventually the price came down to £4. Our hostess wanted £4 per bag delivered to our next accommodation at Kings House, but we showed her that … [Read more...]
West Highland Way: the Devil's Staircase
January 15, 2010 by
Near Glencoe ValleyOct 6 – Monday: King’s House – Kinlochleven (14.5 km) It was raining and a heavy wind blew throughout the night. We had breakfast in the hotel’s quaint dining room. The lady of the house takes our order and even suggests conspiratorially to Carol that she tries the blood sausage. Mrs. –‘s Newfoundland dog Keelie is watching the proceedings with interest. . Into the blasted weather – like stepping into a rainstorm that keeps smacking you in the face. I did not … [Read more...]
