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[25 Jun 2009 | 3 Comments]
Walking the West Highland Way

On Tuesday I will be setting off to walk the West Highland Way – a 95 mile walk from Milngavie at the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. I have decided against camping because I don’t own a tent and I don’t really want to have to carry one. Instead, I have booked a mixture of hostels, bunk houses and a wigwam to sleep at along the way.
The amount of time spent walking the West Highland Way is a personal choice. I have chosen to attempt it over 6 …

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[23 Jun 2009 | 6 Comments]
Exploring the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

My adventure was supposed to begin in early August, but I’ve grown tired of waiting. Next week I am going to pack my bag and set off to explore the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
I plan to set off from Glasgow at the beginning of the week and walk the West Highland Way to Fort William. The West Highland Way is a long distance walk from the northern outskirts of Glasgow, to the foot of Ben Nevis at Fort William – a total of 95 miles. The Route follows the shores …