Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Well(s) on the Way Part 2

Day 4, Inversnaid to Bridge of Orchy

Today was just stunning, its was just gorgeous




After a wee climb out of Crianlarich, and then a wee climb down, This was what I walked out of the woods to see





(If I ever win the lottery, I will beg the owners to let me run my therapy farm here)




Legend of the Lost sword, Ironic, as between here and a mile back I lost my phone, Maybe they shall rest together forever




One of my favourite resting places, what a view





And Home for the night, really cute and cosy, and again more Stunning views, what more could a Girl ask for





Day 5, Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven

(AKA the longest hardest Day)

21 miles is a long time to walk.


A little climb out of Bridge of Orchy, followed by a little climb down to Inverornan



Now, bearing in mind my guidebook called the next 10 miles the most remote and wild part of the trail, i was a little bit nervous, being phone less and all. But really, I doubt I would have had signal, and I did meet a few other hikers along the way. So all was well







Me trying to work out if this is the Devils Staircase


It was the Devils Staircase, hard enough on its own, after walking 13 miles already



Turns out the Ascent was nothing compared to the Descent. It just kept going and was so deceptive. I could see Kinlochleven, it was right there! And about 3 hours later I finally got there


A little rest after the longest day.



Day 6 Kinlochleven to Fort William

I cant believe Its my last day, or that I made it this far!

The word on the street was that the weather was going to break today, but when I got up it was dry, the occasional spit of rain


And then it rained

For About 6 hours

It Turns out that my waterproof jacket was not, in fact, waterproof. Although at least my trousers and pack cover were

But it was stunning the the way that the Highlands are





Last little bit of History




Ben Nevis looking very intimidating!



And then there was for William (Camera had to go away are a while due to the lack of waterproofness of my jacket) So no photos until the very end



And there we are, 6 days, stunning scenery and blisters on top of blisters. But I am so very happy that I made it, and so grateful for the beauty I found along the way

So the question is...

Where Next!

Thank you so much for reading 

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