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Re: Cape Wrath trail alternative route?

Yes you can go up Glen Ling without any problems. I've done it this way twice; taking a route from Morvich to Dornie then up Glen Ling joining the trail near Bendronaig. The hardest part underfoot was from Bendronaig to Strathcarron. I wouldn't advise going down to Attadale and roadwalking to Strath...
by Old Stag
Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:33 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Cape Wrath trail alternative route?
Replies: 13
Views: 1915

Re: Falls of Glomach

As Scotland's clumsiest man I avoided the Falls of Glomach both times I've done the CWT. I went via Dornie, there is pavement to Inverinate then some verge walking then a high quiet road you can go off onto that will take you into the village. I stayed at the campsite at Ardelve. From there I went u...
by Old Stag
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:58 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Falls of Glomach
Replies: 16
Views: 3241

Re: Skye Trail Recommendations?

I did it south to north , would highly recommend doing it that way.
by Old Stag
Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:57 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Skye Trail Recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 3307

Re: 2 Day Hike Accessible by Public Transport

I did Great Trossachs path last week West to East with a wild camp by Loch Katrine. You could adjust your route to finish in Aberfoyle rather than Callander and that would cut out the need to return home via Stirling, Be aware if you do the Trossachs path that Stronaclachar cafe and toilets are shut...
by Old Stag
Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:36 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: 2 Day Hike Accessible by Public Transport
Replies: 16
Views: 2840

Re: The Southern Upland Way - Portpatrick to Bargrennan

Well done :clap: Some nice pics there, reminding me of the long stretch between Luce and Bargrennan I did in 2005... Never mind the bears, what about the cattle?! They looked a bit menacing, the way the were all packed together and looking towards you :shock: The SUW is a walk I've always wanted to...
by Old Stag
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:41 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Long Distance routes
Topic: The Southern Upland Way - Portpatrick to Bargrennan
Replies: 5
Views: 10940

Re: Loch Katrine walk

On a similar note, Glen Gyle next to Loch Katrine seems to have been fenced off for a few years for work of some kind, does anyone know if they are finished yet?
by Old Stag
Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:04 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Loch Katrine walk
Replies: 3
Views: 945

Re: Islay MBA bothy closure.

The book combined with rustic air bnb popularity. Staycations , NC500, there's a lot of factors. But the book certainly hasn't helped.
by Old Stag
Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:54 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Islay MBA bothy closure.
Replies: 9
Views: 2054

Re: Fife Pilgrim Way

The Hebridean Way isn't covered either. It's a good trail.
by Old Stag
Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:33 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Fife Pilgrim Way
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Re: Affric Kintail way

There's a few miles of road walking on the way into Cannich. The grassy verge is wide enough and the traffic isn't too bad but it isn't the most pleasant walk. The eastern half of Glen Affric has a lot of estate fencing and when I was there in 2018 it was pretty unsightly in parts after the work on ...
by Old Stag
Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:03 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Affric Kintail way
Replies: 5
Views: 1175

Re: New Coronavirus Law

I'm beginning to wonder if the story is even true and has possibly been put out there to deter folk from taking to the hills. It does not seen to make sense. Who made the call? If not them, who? and where were they? Were they in difficulty? were they lost? what is inappropriate gear on a sunny dry ...
by Old Stag
Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:43 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: New Coronavirus Law
Replies: 336
Views: 57913

Re: Stay at home

It looks like we can go roughly 5 miles but doesn't say anything about camping. I'm trying to work out the distance from my front door to the Kilpatricks which are the nearest hills to me.

* That's if we go into stage 1 on the 28th.
by Old Stag
Thu May 21, 2020 2:30 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Stay at home
Replies: 570
Views: 94001

Re: Crossing place River Pean for Strathan bridge.

If you mean the Allt a' Chaorainn, I would cross before the river runs down into the wooded gorge. Unless it is in spate you should find a place where you can cross fairly easily. From there just follow the right bank to the bridge across the River Pean.
by Old Stag
Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:20 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Crossing place River Pean for Strathan bridge.
Replies: 5
Views: 1234

Re: Peanmeanach bothy to close as an open shelter

There's an article written by G.Allan in the Guardian today about bothy walks to MBA bothies for overnighters and a non MBA bothy is mentioned as a good place for a 'pit-stop'.
The print version also suggest they are good places for 'free nights' and you don't need to take a tent with you.
by Old Stag
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:10 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Peanmeanach bothy to close as an open shelter
Replies: 62
Views: 11190

Re: Cape Wrath Trail Ullapool Accommodation

If you've got the time, Ullapool is great just for a resupply or even a day off. Well worth it. There's a good outdoor shop there too.
The walk out to rejoin the main trail is also very pleasant.
by Old Stag
Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:56 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Cape Wrath Trail Ullapool Accommodation
Replies: 8
Views: 1534

Re: Freeze dried meals on WHW

There are water taps outside Rowardennan Hotel, Inversnaid Hotel, Beinglas Campsite which is on the trail, Bridge of Orchy Hotel and Inveroran Hotel. I think the streams north of there would probably be fine.
by Old Stag
Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:37 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Freeze dried meals on WHW
Replies: 23
Views: 4964
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