The West Highland Way

geordie1970 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 02:52 PM

Not planning on camping as I do not want to carry the extra weight as I will be taking the camera and tripod. I hope I have enough energy left at the end to have a "wee drink"

and a pleasant train ride back to Glasgow.

Ian Gray · #12 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by seamusagleann

done some of it over the years,as day walks though, so, i don't really know about accommodation but there are several good places to wild camp, and there are hostels too. i've done the devils staircase one or two times but the most spectacular section,i thought was from bridge of orchy to kingshouse, a really strong feeling of being alone!....but not for long in the midgie season. worst place ever is at the small campsite round the corner from inveroran hotel ,but on the whole i enjoyed it ,the scenery is fantastic.there used to be a company called ptarmigan ,who transported people back and forward every day to the whw ,and took them to the hostel in glen coe at night ,but i've not seen them in a while so i don't know if they are still going ,but a good idea none the less!

I agree, the section between bridge of orchy and kinghouse is a part
I always look forward to. It's normally accompanied by horizontal rain,
but the first glimpse of Buachaille Etive Mor breaking out through the
gloom always makes my heart skip a beat.
PS Like the new avatar seamus. Hail, Hail.

Nick T · #13 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008, 09:44 PM

I did it about 6 years ago What a walk!! We went up by train and used loacl taxi's or public transport to ferry us back to where we were staying. started on the Saturday and finished the following Saturday there were 3 of us and we took our time, didn't kill ourselves with the milage and thouroughly enjoyed it. We've been going to do it every year sisnce but unfortunately various things have stopped us.

As to the Midges - I've yet to find a deterrent but lots of 80/- helps to numb the pain