...This site is a personal recollection and story of my trip or jaunt on the West Highland Way and is not intended as a guide, though there is one or two snippets in the story you may keep in mind if you intend to take up the challenge of walking the "way". The "way" is roughly 100 miles long, from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow to Fort William on the west coast, taking you through the remnants of the Caledonian forest, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, a view of the Arrochar Alps, the West Highland Railway, marshland, hillside and glens. The terrain can be rough, steep, boggy, over tree roots, it also follows an old Drovers road, disused railway lines, An old Military road and barely discernible tracks.

Being in the west of Scotland the weather is unpredictable at best. From being "dreich" or howling wind and rain to brilliant sunshine in a matter of hours is not unusual. At night (or even day) the temperature can plummet, even in the summer. And if the weather doesn't get you, the midges will! (they are especially ferocious around Loch Lomond and Glencoe) which are out and about early morning and early evening mainly in July/August.

Accommodation is limited and choc-a-bloc in the summer, if you have not booked ahead then you will need a sturdy weatherproof tent and a good sleeping bag because camping is the only alternative. There are many publications, including maps, about the "way" west highland way info showing locations of hotels, b+b's, campsites, shops etc. there are some free camping areas notably at the Kingshouse Hotel in Glencoe (but watch out for the midges!)

For the most part you are out in the wilds! so if you are mainly camping then you had better make sure you have all the essentials, which of course have to be carried so a good rucksack is a must. Anyway, I digress, the purpose of this site is to tell a tale so to go forth into the story just click on the chapters below which show the day and section of the "way" they cover, NOW READ ON...