ELEANOR HAINAN`S
WEST HIGHLAND WAY
The West Highland Way is the longest foot path in Scotland.
Here`s a pictorial guide to Eleanor and her two fellow hillwalkers long trek through Scotland`s rugged hillsides. This gives you an idea it`s not for the faint hearted .
The Way is 154.5km (96 miles) long, running from Milngavie to Fort William .
The path uses many ancient roads, including drovers' roads, military roads and old coaching roads and is traditionally walked from south to north. As well as increasing the sense of adventure, taking the route in this direction keeps the sun from one's eyes.
The route is commonly walked in seven to eight days, although fitter and more experienced walkers do it in five or six. The route can be covered in considerably less time than this, but less hurried progress is the choice of the majority of walkers, allowing for appreciation of the countryside along the Way. Indeed, enjoyment of the natural surroundings of the walk are the primary motivating factor for many people following the route.
ALL PHOTOGRAPHYS ARE TAKEN AND OWNED BY ELEANOR
Some of the needed gear used while on the West Highland way
Below are some of Eleanor`s comments from the walk .
April 6th 2011
First day almost done, what a day it's been, legs feeling a bit sore, hope they're ok for tomorrow.
April 7th 2011
Day 2
done and sitting in rowerdennan hotel for dinner.absolutely jiggered......
April 8th 2011
Day 3
Never thought todays walking would end! What a day it has been. the hardest walk I have ever done! absolutely jiggered and I have a blister!
April 9th 2011
Day4
Boots are on ready for the start of day 4 - Inverarnan to Tyndrum. 12 miles only ha ha
Just completed day 4 of the whw. Was a real struggle today as i pulled a muscle in my left leg yesterday. Currently got feet in foot spa and an ice pack on my leg. What a sight. Hope i'll be ok for tomorrow.
April 10th 2011
Day 5
April 11th 2011
Day6
Completed day 6 - in the Edencoille guest house chilling after todays walk over the devils staircase in some of the worst rain i've ever seen. To say I was wet is a gross understatement - even with waterproofs on! 1 day left - mucho excited to finish and get home!
April 12 2011
Day 7
Has finally finished the west highland way! Today was a hard and long day, thought the end was never coming! What an experience! Dying to get home now and see craig and the weans x
Great Photographs and great memories
WELL DONE from everyone here at Bairdstravel.