A lot of pylons!

[jguerrier]

This third part of the Three Lochs started once again on the delightful West Highland line. Although I was confused that the stops appeared to be written in some foreign language.
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flickr
Returning up the wet and boggy path I had come down on the previous section at least the Bog Asphodel looked bright even if the weather was distinctly unpromising.
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flickr
Back on the Yankee Road this whole section is a must for pylon aficionados!
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flickr
I have to admit that I found the going distinctly dull for a couple of hours. A Greek tanker unloading was of some interest.
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flickr
Eventually the military/forestry road is left and the way becomes a bit more gentle. Just before you pass under the railway a sign tells you, in no uncertain terms, to cross the steam at this point. I did as I was told although the bridge further down looked crossable. Climbing up from the valley the path becomes forestry track again. The geology of the cuttings looked rather interesting with some very shiny rock - Mica Schist? and some obvious deformations.
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flickr
Passing by the piled logs and over the road brings one to the best section as the path climbs high above Loch Long with views over to the Arrochar alps. Unfortunately on this day the views were not so stunning, but good nonetheless.
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flick
There are some quite steep ups and downs on this part which get quite tiring. I passed by the tempting waysign to Arrochar, but elected to push on to Tarbet where I thought I might make the 2.06 train. However the path takes a rather indirect route which is pleasant but not speedy. However finally getting to the main road there was a bus stop directly opposite with a bus back to Glasgow due in half an hour.
Three Lochs Way - Garelochhead to Arrochar by John Guerrier, on Flickr