Dan's Adventure

The Devil’s Staircase had been built up to be the most challenging part of the West Highland Way. It’s situated just passed the King’s House Hotel, around 13 miles from Bridge of Orchy where I had spent the night. Not only was I about to cover the most challenging climb, but it would be the longest walk of the week at 21 miles.
I limped away from Bridge of Orchy at around 7.30am, making my way towards Rannoch Moor. The first few miles were along a minor road, a nice change …

Almost every toe is wrapped in a plaster, my heels and the balls of my feet are covered in compeed; my feet are destroyed! Once the shoes are on, they don’t come off until the end of the day as I fear that I won’t be able to get them back on again. My lack of preparation for the West Highland Way is evident and I am suffering.
As time passes I manage to block out the pain and start to enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds me. Crianlarich to Bridge …

This was evidently to be the one week that Scotland would experience summer, the sun had been out for the first two days and it was shining once more. Leaving Rowardennan I knew there would be rain at some point that day as it was incredibly humid, but I was hoping I would make it to Crianlarich before it started.
Walking without the rucksack on my back was such a relief. It instantly felt better. I can’t help but think that if I had signed up for the luggage carriage on …

The West Highland Way is billed as Scotland’s premier long distance walk. Officially its 95 miles long, but according to the GPS recordings of fellow walkers, its a fair bit longer. I started the walk last Tuesday in Milngavie and arrived at the end point in Fort William on Sunday. I started alone but finished with five others. Six days of fantastic scenery, sunburn, blisters and bites, what more could you ask for?
The West Highland Way begins in the centre of Milngavie, sign posted from the train station the start …

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 …

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 …