'He who travels much, knows much' Thomas Fuller
Day 1
 Milngavie town centre. The start of the walk |
 Nearing Dumgoyne in constant drizzle. |
 Henry the Hiker & Edward the Explorer |
 Easter Drumquhassle by Drymen |
 Nice kitchen! (say hello to the Belgian scouts) |
Day 2
 Thomas entertains a Danish couple with a few songs. |
 Green grapes by the thousand, ready for the autumn. |
 Approaching Conic Hill in misty conditions |
 First view of Loch Lomond from the descent of Conic Hill. |
Day 3
 Fancy a swim in Loch Lomond? |
 It's freezing cold! |
 Philip joins in after some persuasion. |
 We camped with Philip behind Rowardennan Youth Hostel. (Note the midgie net on my head ... a good investment). |
Day 4
 Young family from Renfrew on the way to Crianlarich. |
 Monument to Bill Lobban, who died saving the life of a friend. |
 The steep, steep sides of Ben Vorlich. |
 "Where is Rob Roy's Cave?" said Thomas. |
 Doune Bothy |
 Inside Doune Bothy with the Belgians |
Day 5
 Check the "tyres" |
 Looking back at the north end of Loch Lomond |
 "Who is this handsome brute?" |
 Crianlarich train station: half way to Fort William. |
Day 6
 Great view from the Crianlarich hills. Lovely sunny day. |
 St. Fillan: a famous walker. |
 Thomas Larasser: an even more famous walker. |
 Bruce's sword? |
 Thomas, the great historian of our time. |
 The big puddle where Bruce chucked his weapons at the Battle of Dalrigh, 1306. |
 Just checking the map ... and how far we still have to go. |
 "Ah, luxury" |
 A well deserved rest at Tyndrum campsite. |
 Summer heat. |
Day 7
 Beinn Dorain 1074 m |
 Beinn an Dothaidh 996 m and Beinn Dorain 1074 m as seen from Bridge of Orchy |
 Philip shows off his T Shirt |
Day 8
 The old drove road to Glencoe. The beginning of a horrible day. |
 We catch up and then overtake the Belgians once more. |
 Near Ba Bridge. |
 The start of Glencoe. Kingshouse must be nearby ... somewhere. |
 One very tired Belgian. |
Day 9
 Buachaille Etive Mor 1022 m |
 Edward and Henry take it easy. |
 Our mountain rescuer from Carlisle (very useful to have on the Devil's Staircase.) |
 The Devil's back door. |
 "I belong to ...." |
 Two very fit madmen on bikes. |
 "It's so green" |
 We did all our own washing, drying, cleaning .... |
 MacDonald Hotel, Kinlochleven. |
 Looking south to Glencoe. |
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Day 10
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