Day 58
3. juni 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
28554mLes mer
Day 57
2. juni 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A great penultimate day. Even the cows couldn’t stop us. We chased them with dock leaves.
15.1 miles.
Day 56
1. juni 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
31. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
30. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLes mer
Day 53
29. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
28. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Only a small amount through woodland, the rest on roads.
Crossed the Dornoch Firth.
19.4 miles
Day 51
27. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ 🌬 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
26. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLes mer
Day 49
26. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 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 creamsLes mer
Day 48
24. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 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 LochLes mer
Day 47
23. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
22. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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 aLes mer
Day 45
21. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
20. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
19. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
18. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
17. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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’sLes mer
Day 40
16. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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
15. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ⛅ 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
14. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☁️ 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 .
AnLes mer
Day 37
13. mai 2023, Skottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
12. mai 2023, Skottland
A long walk down Dere Street Roman Road. Lots of low cloud but we made it in to Scotland.
19 miles today.
Day 35
11. mai 2023, 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.
Day 34
10. mai 2023, England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Another day of showers.
Views of Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Forest . And a strange Moss Man! 16 miles.
ReisendeWhat an awesome achievement! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us! ❤️ Xx
Fantastic, well done both 🥳🥳🥳 I shall miss following your adventures. [Jayne]