WHW 2019 - Day 8 - Inveroran to Kingshouse
Monday
10 Miles 5 Hrs 24,000 Steps
https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3441079/WHW-Day-8
James kindly drove us back to the Inveroran Hotel this morning for us to continue our walk. We have fantastic weather for the walk across Rannoch Moor which has the highest elevation so far 450 m.The sun is shining so suntan lotion and midge spray today although there was cool breeze on the top and a tiny bit of snow remains on some of the peaks.
The journey was much easier underfoot than I had expected thanks to our old friend Thomas Telford! Under his direction there was a well made drovers road across the moor to Glencoe, he specified the road should have sufficient gravel that the livestock did not hurt their feet. This also meant our feet stayed dry, the incline was gradual and although we walked on top of them and out of site some great bridges.
Glencoe Ski Centre was surprisingly busy but there was no snow here, camping site,cafe and paragliders.
We reached Kingshouse in time for a couple of drinks and a detailed look at the weather forecast for the rest of the WHW, we had planned around a day off tomorrow as we are staying at the Pier House with Annie and Andy but the forecast for the final 14 mile stage on Thursday is heavy rain, not the best way to finish. We have managed to switch the itinerary around so that we finish in Fort William on Wednesday.
Andy collected us from Kingshouse and drove the few miles to their beautiful B&B on the shore of Loch Leven. Time for a shower and freshen up before an evening with them and a fabulous meal at Loch Leven Seafood restaurant followed by a wee dram of whisky nightcap.
10 Miles 5 Hrs 24,000 Steps
https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3441079/WHW-Day-8
James kindly drove us back to the Inveroran Hotel this morning for us to continue our walk. We have fantastic weather for the walk across Rannoch Moor which has the highest elevation so far 450 m.The sun is shining so suntan lotion and midge spray today although there was cool breeze on the top and a tiny bit of snow remains on some of the peaks.
The journey was much easier underfoot than I had expected thanks to our old friend Thomas Telford! Under his direction there was a well made drovers road across the moor to Glencoe, he specified the road should have sufficient gravel that the livestock did not hurt their feet. This also meant our feet stayed dry, the incline was gradual and although we walked on top of them and out of site some great bridges.
Glencoe Ski Centre was surprisingly busy but there was no snow here, camping site,cafe and paragliders.
We reached Kingshouse in time for a couple of drinks and a detailed look at the weather forecast for the rest of the WHW, we had planned around a day off tomorrow as we are staying at the Pier House with Annie and Andy but the forecast for the final 14 mile stage on Thursday is heavy rain, not the best way to finish. We have managed to switch the itinerary around so that we finish in Fort William on Wednesday.
Andy collected us from Kingshouse and drove the few miles to their beautiful B&B on the shore of Loch Leven. Time for a shower and freshen up before an evening with them and a fabulous meal at Loch Leven Seafood restaurant followed by a wee dram of whisky nightcap.
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