Working along the last edges of Loch Lomond, where some parts were rocky and we passed many other West Highland Wayfarers.
At the northern edge of the loch is a nice little pub with camping services and a snack shop. We stopped for a rest and even considered staying to meet some other hikers and take it easy, but there was so much time left in the day that we continued on.
A tasty pint from Wellpark Brewery – founded in 1740, the makers of Tennent’s Lager which I’ve been seeing more and more of in Scotland.
Rainy? Not today!
Rain and cars. The middle parts of the West Highland Way that have major roadways in the same valley are kind of a bummer. Just seems odd for a major national trail to have traffic beside it. But the walking is easy and passed quickly.
Bridge of Orchy.
A lil snack pack of cheddar and pickle, a very tasty quick bite.
Next time I go car camping, I’m DEFINITELY bringing a flag of some sort.
Up into the clouds!
On the descent to the next village, the rain really hit. I enjoyed it! It felt kind of like how hiking in Scotland is supposed to be. Somehow I doubt that attitude will continue as we move north into more remote areas.
Serious hikers. Finished the WHW in under 4 days. So serious.
And then I spent some time watching other hikers finish their treks! Saw two bottles of champagne popped, and the whole scene was very inspiring. The WHW gets considerably more traffic than the other trails – about 15000 do the whole thing each year according to authorities.
From here we’ll be heading out into some more remote parts, where there isn’t always a trail to follow.
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