Stirlingshire
1 October 2021
35 years ago, in September 1986, I walked the West Highland Way long distance footpath from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William. This 96-mile route was then fairly new: it officially opened in 1980, becoming Scotland's first officially designated Long Distance Route. Last week was a trip down memory lane for me as we had a lovely holiday in a cottage situated on the early part of the West Highland Way at Gartness in Stirlingshire, near to the south end of Loch Lomond. All week there was a steady stream of walkers past our front door and it was great to walk a few sections of the route again after so many years. Loch Lomond is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, and it’s huge - nearly 23 miles long and between 1 and 5 miles across. We walked along the east shore of the loch from Cashel to Sallochy, and from Balmaha up Conic Hill for the view back across the loch. We also enjoyed walks in the Great Forest of Loch Ard, near the start of the River Forth at Aberfolye, and from the remote Stronachlachar Pier along the shore of Loch Katrine. We were very lucky with the weather, seeing plenty of sunshine and only a little drizzle. It was wonderful to return to this stunning part of the country after so long.
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posted by Robin Simpson @ 10:13 am
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