Day 50: Kinlochleven to Gairlochy
Abandoned hut on the Long Pass in the rain The day started early as I was woken about 4:30 by thunderstorms on the mountain. The storms brought cool air which…
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June 27, 2025
Day 49: Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven
The Kingshouse Hotel I headed off at 7 o'clock on another fine day and decided to walk the back road to Inveroran rather than climb the hill. It was a little…
June 26, 2025
Day 48: Inveranon to Bridge of Orchy
Sunlight near Crianlarich I took it easy in the morning. I had a good breakfast at the campsite. Today was a much more straightforward walk and only about 20 miles.…
June 25, 2025
Day 47: Drymen to Inveranon
Approaching Inveranon I had a mega sleep from 9 pm to 4:30 in the morning, woke feeling very refreshed and ate my breakfast. Today promised to be an epic day.…
June 24, 2025
Day 46: Twechar to Drymen
A volcanic plug? I left the Spotty Dog campsite at 7 o'clock and headed back onto the canal towpath. It was overcast, but sun was promised later. After 4 miles…
June 24, 2025
Day 45: Linlithgow to Twechar
Emerging from the Falkirk Tunnel I slept well, but I slept late and missed the early morning parade. However, on my way back to the canal I did pass a…
June 24, 2025
Day 44: Little Vantage to Linlithgow
Corston Hill in the early morning I was up early, not long after dawn. I did a quick cow check but none were about. The sun was out, as promised,…
June 21, 2025
Day 43: Peebles to Little Vantage
The Forth Bridge I had a lovely breakfast at the Tontine Hotel, peaches and prunes with yoghurt, granola, smoked haddock and pastries. I'd have had toast as well, but was…
June 21, 2025
Day 42: Innerleithen to Peebles
Full Scottish! As expected, it had rained heavily overnight and it continued in the morning. As the rain was forecast to ease mid-morning to the light variety of wet, I…
June 20, 2025
Day 40: Jedburgh to Melrose
Story of the maiden Lilliard It was a good start to the day. Porridge for breakfast and away by 6:45. It was going to be another hot day but it…
June 20, 2025