Adventure Journals
West Highland Way – Tips and Advice
17 golden nuggets for this epic trail! Having walked the full 96 miles of the West Highland Way, twice since May 2021, I thought I would share with you my top tips for the trail. My first trip was a wild camping experience and on the second trip, I took a group of eight hikers…
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Kinlochleven to Fort William (I did it!) Distance: 16.72 miles We did it! We completed all 96 miles of The West Highland Way! Weather: Perfect! A light breeze and warm but not too hot. I couldn’t ask for anything better. Health: My feet feel battered but just in a tender “you’ve walked 100 miles” sort…
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Kingshouse to Kinlochleven Distance: 12 miles The one with the Devils Staircase and the gnomes! Weather: Absolutely scorching 🥵- couldn’t ask for a better day. Health: My feet were throbbing by the time I got to Kinlochleven, but still no blisters or any other aches and pains. I’ve got my trails legs and I was…
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Inveronan to Kingshouse Distance: 14 miles Weather: Best day yet! Not one drop of rain and sunshine all the way! Health: Tonight my muscles are feeling sore and my feet were throbbing. I also had shin pain towards the end of today but it’s fine now. SUMMARY: I bloody love Scotland 🏴! Today we walked…
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Crianlarich to Inveronan Distance: 16 miles Weather: Absolutely gorgeous, all the way to the Bridge of Orchy then it rained for the last few miles. Health: I’m on cloud nine! My body has its trail legs and nature is doing its thing for my mental health. I’ve so missed doing these trips! SUMMARY: Today has…
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Inversnaid to Crainlarich The one with the boulder fields, the dangerous river crossing and the rain! Distance: 18.3 miles Weather: It was beautiful weather until 3pm and then the heavens opened. As I type it’s 6pm and it’s still raining! * Health: All good. My front big toe is numb which is weird, but I…
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Balmaha to Inversnaid The one with the bluebells, sights of Loch Lomond and a camping adventure in my new tent! Location: Balmaha to Inversnaid Distance:- 17 miles (including squiggles!) Weather:- beautiful until lunchtime then drizzle for the rest of the day. Health:- I feel great. No aches or pains, just very tired. SUMMARY: Today has…
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Milngavie to Balmaha The one with the rope swing, the French guys and two new hiking buddies Distance: 19.2 miles Location: Milngavie to Balmaha Weather: The morning was gorgeous, the afternoon was abysmal! Health: I feel great. The new boots are fab and my feet are dry. After 19 miles my hips ache, as does…
Read MoreDAY 6 – SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH
FROM: Hele, nr Ilfracombe to Woolacombe The one with the personal local guide, DISTANCE:- Our last day and a fairly moderate 11.7 miles over lovely terrain. HEALTH:- Compression socks on today as yesterday I could feel the start of shin splints! WEATHER: Absolutely wonderful! The sun shone through for most of the day which glistened…
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FROM: Hunters Inn to Ilfracombe The one with the snake, two forks and the bull! DISTANCE:- 12 hard and challenging Devonshire miles! HEALTH:- We are all still fairly healthy. No blisters on any feet, although we now all have calf muscles of steel and Tiger Balm has come in very handy! WEATHER:- Today the wind…
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