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Return to Book Page. Get A Copy. More Details Other Editions 4. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Not the West Highland Way , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about Not the West Highland Way. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Not the West Highland Way. Feb 12, Colin rated it it was amazing. I really enjoyed this book, it is informative, humourous and offers some fantastic advice for alternative routes along the WHW. I didn't know much about the WHW, but with this book and some OS maps I was able to really explore the beautiful hills and peaks of the highlands of Scotland. To walk the West Highland way using just the main route would be a little bit like being a kid in a candy store for me - beautiful hills all around, but you just look up at them. First of all, there are many cafes, restaurants and campsites where drinking water can be obtained. However, I did treat the water from the streams and I advise you to do the same. The WHW is a popular trail that people travel great distances to walk, likely bringing with them giardia and other lovely microbes. Also, the trail stays at a low elevation so you have no idea where the water is flowing from. My recommendation is to take a water filter, I use Water Squeeze filter which is really small and you can drink water immediately from the stream. Just treat it and enjoy the taste of the Scottish soil from the outside in. I think a good compromise would be to use your smartphone. The app Mapy. Just install the app, download maps for Scotland, make sure your phone is charged and you should be alright. The app and the maps are free. Even though the trail is well marked, I enjoy taking a map and a guide. Yep, it sure is, and there are many companies offering it. Hi Rob! I was carrying 1 litre and I was fine. Though, I have to say that I was happy to drink from the streams after treatment. Save my name, e-mail and website in this browser for the next time I comment. How long does it take to walk the West Highland Way? Where does the West Highland Way start and finish? It goes from Milngavie to Fort William. When to hike the West Highland Way? Can I wild camp on the West Highland Way? My gear on the West Highland Way. If you are in Europe, this is a really good option just mind that their lead times are super long. Maybe I am pitching it wrong. Also, when I go to sleep I usually feel warm, so I start sweating unpleasantly even with the zipper partially unzipped. Then I wake up in the night very, very cold and do the mummy thing. Does anyone have similar experiences? How do you deal with it? Would a quilt be better? I had my doubts at first contact with water, but somewhere after Doughnot Hill I started going through wetlands, so no matter how hard I tried I was in water above my ankles on a regular basis. I remember shoes with a membrane were much worse at it. I used a Garmin eTrex 20x. I am very happy with the device itself. You have to find and download maps, and prepare the tracks on your computer. On the other hand, learning the map before you go is a very good idea, and quite a fun way of preparing for the trip before you are on a trip much more productive than obsessing over equipment. I was happy to pay for the premium version. They are beautifully made, and the combination of aerial and topo layers allows you get a good idea of what is going on, not to mention that it allows you to check the weather at a waypoint. The Garmin software, on the other hand, is a travesty. They should be deeply ashamed. In the end, I did any serious planning on OSMaps and then exported the. Spork: my equipment survived the plane trip unharmed, except the spork, which broke in a way rendering it unusable as a spoon. This was problematic, so I delayed starting hiking to buy a spork in Dumbarton. However, no sporks in the sporting goods store in Dumbarton! So, I went to a bar and asked for a plastic spoon. And you know what? It works just fine. Add a pair of takeaway chopsticks for ramen and you are golden. Backpack: I had the Osprey Exos 48 model and I loved it. This is an incredibly well made backpack. The hip belt and the frame work work together remarkably well. The whole package seemed bombproof. One thing I did miss was some sort of small, easy access compartment for things like the Compeed Blister Stick which is the best thing ever. I am thinking of getting something like a light travel wallet I could attach close to the lid. By the way, I packed my sleeping bag without a compression sack, and that worked fine, even if it felt a bit weird. And this thing. And this other thing. And so on. West Highland Way - Scotland's Best Loved Long Distance Walking Route

Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Get A Copy. More Details Other Editions 4. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Not the West Highland Way , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about Not the West Highland Way. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Not the West Highland Way. Feb 12, Colin rated it it was amazing. I really enjoyed this book, it is informative, humourous and offers some fantastic advice for alternative routes along the WHW. I didn't know much about the WHW, but with this book and some OS maps I was able to really explore the beautiful hills and peaks of the highlands of Scotland. To walk the West Highland way using just the main route would be a little bit like being a kid in a candy store for me - beautiful hills all around, but you just look up at them. The advice for Ben Nevis at the end I really enjoyed this book, it is informative, humourous and offers some fantastic advice for alternative routes along the WHW. I'm so glad I had the expert knowledge in this book on hand to guide me through the WHW, it really made my trip a very special one. Some of the routes suggested by Ronald are quiet, remote, and very high. You'll be amazed at the views. Pues esta es la historia de nuestro viaje a las Tierras Altas de Escocia. Hicimos el West Highland Way en Septiembre del Nosotras lo dividimos en 6 etapas. Nuestras etapas:. Milngavie - Drymen 12 millaskm. Drymen - Rowardennan 14 millaskm. Rowardennan - Crianlarich 22 millas- 33km. Crianlarich - Bridge of Orchy 13 millas- 20,5km. Bridge of Orchy - Kinlochleven 24 millas- 35 km. Kinlocheven- Fort William 14 millas - 22,5 km. Prepartivos :. Mas bien pocos. A ser posible de calidad, en mi caso no lo era y sufri las consecuencias. Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta scotand. Mostrar todas las entradas. West Highland Way Self-guided Hiking Tour In Scotland. Independent Trekking in The UK.

You'll be amazed at the views. View 1 comment. Terry O'Brien rated it really liked it Jul 21, Alec Hawkes rated it liked it Nov 11, Mark Edward rated it really liked it Nov 12, Thomas Van Langendonck rated it really liked it Oct 15, Steve Smoot rated it really liked it Dec 27, Paul Freeman rated it really liked it Nov 17, Becca Conlon rated it really liked it Apr 15, Dermo marked it as to-read Feb 12, John Mannion marked it as to- read Feb 19, Cormac Conville marked it as to-read Oct 12, Graeme marked it as to-read Aug 19, Gen marked it as to-read Oct 22, Daniel is currently reading it Jul 25, Luke Duncan is currently reading it May 12, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. About Ronald Turnbull. Ronald Turnbull. Books by Ronald Turnbull. Because the trail can get really busy during the main hiking season March — September , I decided to do a sneaky thing: I walked the West Highland day in November. It took me 5 days. I met a total of two hikers in 5 days of walking. I decided to try a slightly different format to this article than my usual and structure it around FAQs. Let me know what you think! Good question Michal little FAQ joke for you. It depends how fast you want to go. Most people take between 5 — 8 days but you can easily spend 2 weeks walking it. There are many amazing mountains you pass along the way like Ben Lomond or Ben Nevis which you can climb if conditions allow. If you decide to stick to the trail, days seems reasonable to me. I took 5 days for the trail and I found it the right amount time. That means I averaged just above 30 km a day. Milngavie is a small town north of Glasgow. The train leaves every 30 minutes and the ticket costs a few pounds. Fort William, together with Inverness, are the two main centers of the Scottish Highlands. Fort William is full of outdoor shops, restaurants and hostels. There is a train going a few times a day back to Glasgow and even all the way to London. The sooner you book the ticket, the cheaper it gets. Weather-wise, summer is the best time of year to hike the West Highland Way in this cold part of the world. But unfortunately as far as crowds and midges are concerned, summer is also the busiest time. The weather is usually stable, the snow has either not yet arrived or gone already, and the midges are on holiday. I chose to hike the West Highland Way in November, not due to a serious amount of thought and planning, but because an opportunity arose that coincided with a rare weather window of clear skies. Below Conic Hill you can see a chain of islands on the lake which mark the highland boundary fault, the border between the lowlands and the highlands of Scotland. From the summit, you make a steep descent into the village of Balmaha where there is opportunity for refreshments. Balmaha offers access to the island of Inchcailloch, too, which has a campsite for a unique overnight stay. For the rest of the day, you follow the trail along the shores of Loch Lomond through ancient woodland until you reach Rowardennan, a picturesque village that is popular with hikers due to its proximity to the West Highland Way and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Rowardennan is also the starting point for anyone looking to hike up Ben Lomond, the most popular Munro mountain of them all. If you fancy adding an extra day to your West Highland Way experience by taking on Ben Lomond, try this circuit: komoot. There is a range of accommodation in Rowardennan. This section of the West Highland Way affords the first taste of wild beauty that the route is renowned for. Taking you along the remote northern shores of Loch Lomond—where the water is feet meters deep in places—this section of the trail is home to birds of prey, including the golden eagle and the osprey, as well as wild goats. Roughly halfway through this stage, you arrive at the picturesque hamlet of Inversnaid. At the entrance to the hamlet, you encounter beautiful waterfall which you can get close to via the adjacent footbridge. There is opportunity for refreshment here, too. When you leave Inversnaid, the terrain can be challenging and care is needed. However, the feeling of remoteness and the abundant beauty is well worth it. As you reach the edge of the lake, the water narrows, allowing you to make use of accommodation on both sides of the water. There are a few bothies and wild camping spots along this section, too, if you fancy a night under the stars, free of charge. When you reach Inverarnan, try heading for a drink in the Drovers Inn, where you will meet fellow West Highland Way hikers. There is a range of accommodation in Inverarnan. After sauntering along the tranquil shores of Loch Lomond previously, day four begins to explore a new landscape of rugged mountains and serene glens. From Inverarnan, you make a gradual ascent past the beautiful Falls of Falloch; a cascading waterfall on the River Falloch with a plunge pool—if you are feeling brave—that is surrounded by lush woodland and steep rocks. Although the trail bypasses Crianlarich, roughly halfway into the route, it is not much of a detour to head into the village if you are in need of some refreshment. There is a shop and a pub. Nine-and-a-half miles Fillan's Holy Pool. A short time later, you arrive at The Lochan of the Lost Sword, a small stretch of water that is said to be the resting place for a number of ancient Scottish swords; all cast aside to facilitate an escape from battle. You finish for the night in the small village of Tyndrum, which has a range of accommodation. Day five is a heavenly hike through a mountainous region of the Highlands; rewarding you with awe-inspiring views of some Scottish giants. Before you leave Tyndrum, though, make sure you stock up on any supplies you might need as the next shop is at Kinlochleven—28 miles 45 kilometers further up the trail and three days of hiking away. The section of trail between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy is truly breathtaking; with the Beinn Odhar and Beinn Dorain dominating the landscape around you. When you do reach the Bridge of Orchy, there is a spot to wild camp beside the river for free. This will shave two miles off stage five. If you do press ahead to Inveroran, you make a relatively steep and challenging ascent to the summit of Mam Carraigh, where you are afforded magnificent views over Loch Tulla and the Black Mount. If you want a true highland experience, wild camping is permitted around this part, too. From the summit, you descend into Inveroran. There is only one place to stay in this hamlet, the Inveroran Hotel, but there is plenty of wild camping to be had in the area if you prefer. For more information, visit: inveroran. Hailed as one of the last great wildernesses of Europe, Rannoch Moor is a picturesque place to find yourself, especially in good conditions. Bleak, yet beautiful; you will experience an unrivaled sense of isolation here.

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Let me know what you think! Good question Michal little FAQ joke for you. It depends how fast you want to go. Most people take between 5 — 8 days but you can easily spend 2 weeks walking it. There are many amazing mountains you pass along the way like Ben Lomond or Ben Nevis which you can climb if conditions allow. If you decide to stick to the trail, days seems reasonable to me. I took 5 days for the trail and I found it the right amount time. That means I averaged just above 30 km a day. Milngavie is a small town north of Glasgow. The train leaves every 30 minutes and the ticket costs a few pounds. Fort William, together with Inverness, are the two main centers of the Scottish Highlands. Fort William is full of outdoor shops, restaurants and hostels. There is a train going a few times a day back to Glasgow and even all the way to London. The sooner you book the ticket, the cheaper it gets. Weather-wise, summer is the best time of year to hike the West Highland Way in this cold part of the world. But unfortunately as far as crowds and midges are concerned, summer is also the busiest time. The weather is usually stable, the snow has either not yet arrived or gone already, and the midges are on holiday. I chose to hike the West Highland Way in November, not due to a serious amount of thought and planning, but because an opportunity arose that coincided with a rare weather window of clear skies. On the other hand, most of the services will be closed and the weather will be challenging and unpredictable. If you decide to hike the West Highland way in the winter, please watch this video to get an idea of what the weather could easily be like. This is a very sensitive issue in Scottish hiking community. Scotland has got one of the most welcoming wild camping laws in the world called the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Now for the bad news. Because Loch Lomond is a very busy area and people were not camping responsibly, wild camping has been banned for most of the area. However, the parts where camping is banned can be walked in a day. Just plan carefully to avoid the banned areas, respect the environment and local communities and you will enjoy wild camping all the way through. There are lots of perfect spots like this for wild camping along Loch Lomond! However, this is assuming that you are walking in the summer and shoulder seasons when cafes are restaurants are open. Drymen, Tyndrum and Kinlochleven all have good sizes stores which are ideal for resupplying all year round if you get caught out with cafes and restaurants being closed. My food supply I was carrying for the first part. I resupplied in Tyndrum. First of all, there are many cafes, restaurants and campsites where drinking water can be obtained. However, I did treat the water from the streams and I advise you to do the same. No olvides agregar que de nuestro grupo de vencitravesia llegamos de primeras. Y premio! Primer coche que nos ve para. Encima un Audi a todo lujo. Los escoceses son realmente gente amable. Tras la cena viene lo peor. Pues esta es la historia de nuestro viaje a las Tierras Altas de Escocia. Hicimos el West Highland Way en Septiembre del Nosotras lo dividimos en 6 etapas. Nuestras etapas:. Milngavie - Drymen 12 millaskm. Drymen - Rowardennan 14 millaskm. Rowardennan - Crianlarich 22 millas- 33km. Crianlarich - Bridge of Orchy 13 millas- 20,5km. Bridge of Orchy - Kinlochleven 24 millas- 35 km.

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