Day 58
June 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Well we made it. What an adventure . Seem so much, been supported by so many and had the a fantastic walking buddy to keep me going.
Here’s the stats..
1082.5 miles covered
314 hrs walked
28554mRead more
Day 57
June 2, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A great penultimate day. Even the cows couldn’t stop us. We chased them with dock leaves.
15.1 miles.
Day 56
June 1, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Not as sunny today and route not always so clear.
Still great views, except for the dumped rubbish.
17.2 miles
Two days left!
Day 55
May 31, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Brochs and abandoned villages where those forced out by the Highland clearances came to lived.
Tiny harbours once full of herring fleets and an amazing coastline .
15.9 miles.
Day 54
May 30, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Another stunning day.
Cows dozing on the beach, seals bobbing about and miles of coastline to ourselves.
After taking off sock and boots to ford a river that came on to the beach, we were met on theRead more
Day 53
May 29, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Fantastic day and we have now done 1001.5 miles.
End of day at Brora with a yummy ice cream and a sea view for the eve .
Day 52
May 28, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Only a small amount through woodland, the rest on roads.
Crossed the Dornoch Firth.
19.4 miles
Day 51
May 27, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Not the most exciting day but lovely lanes and the causeway to cross.
Interesting monument on top of the hill near Eventon.
18.6 miles.
Day 50
May 26, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
At last we had our short day.(16.4miles).
Easy walk in woodland and then down to Inverness.
Nice walk by the river and then out of Inverness over the bridge.
A new experience for lunch, Mac andRead more
Day 49
May 26, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Sorry for the delay in posting, but no reception last night.
Yesterday was stunning, with great views down Loch Ness.
It got hotter as the day went on but Colin was there at the end with ice creamsRead more
Day 48
May 24, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
What a wonderful day.
Only a brief shower early on, then clear skies and wonderful views.
Thank goodness for painkillers. Keeping us both going.
Great parking spot for the night next to LochRead more
Day 47
May 23, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
So we’re now on the Great Glen Way.
We started at Neptune’s Staircase and then walked beside Loch Lochy .
Cloudy day.
21.1 miles
Day 46
May 22, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We said goodbye to Ollie and started the day going up the Devil’s Staircase.
It wasn’t as bad as it’s name suggested.
Wonderful views all around and then a steep descent to Kinlochleven for aRead more
Day 45
May 21, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Moorland and cloud.
Followed the West Highland Way close to the railway line to Forth William, but sadly no trains.
Stunning views.
21 miles.
Day 44
May 20, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Not many pics today but the West Highland Way was like the M6! We passed at least 60 people.
19.7 miles
Day 43
May 19, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Most of the day was coming up the side of Loch Lomond. Still some more to do tomorrow .
Ol did a great job meeting us for our breaks.
Sunny all day for our 22.2 mile walk.
Day 42
May 18, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
At last we’re on the West Highland Way.
Finished off the canal and then an old railway line.
Glad to see the honesty box refreshment places are appearing .
20.9 miles
Day 41
May 17, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We travelled back to Linlithgow by train this morning.
Our route continued on the Union Canal to the Falkirk Wheel and then joined the Forth and Clyde canal.
We spotted cygnets, a giant Centurion’sRead more
Day 40
May 16, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Longest day yet (25 miles).
Views a plenty but tired legs.
The giant horse heads are Kelpies. They’re 100ft tall!
Now two thirds of the way there.
Day 39
May 15, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
A great day on a drovers lane. Home made cake from Mary’s friend Jeanie and she made me a beanie hat!
20.7 miles
Day 38
May 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A walk up the Tweed and the offer of a mug of tea from some ladies backing up some runners. Of course we said yes.
Great views once up the hills and the view of an art work cut in to the heather .
AnRead more
Day 37
May 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Wonderful weather after a misty start.
A short, easy day, so enjoyed some R&R back at Nancy’s house, where we staying for a few days.
A cool cider in Melrose .
Day 36
May 12, 2023 in Scotland
A long walk down Dere Street Roman Road. Lots of low cloud but we made it in to Scotland.
19 miles today.
Day 35
May 11, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A bit of excitement when Mary almost stood on an adder and a bullock thought it might join us at our picnic site!
Nice B&B tonight.
16.4 miles
640.3 miles total.
TravelerWhat an awesome achievement! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us! ❤️ Xx
Fantastic, well done both 🥳🥳🥳 I shall miss following your adventures. [Jayne]