Inverarnan to Tyndrum 12 miles

We got up after a good night's sleep and dropped our bags off at the collection point, followed by a less than mediocre breakfast and set off. We expected today's walk to be a lot easier than yesterday, though to be fair that was a low bar. It was raining slightly as we set off, but before long we were removing our waterproof layers as the sun came out.

Today's walk was very up and down but nothing demanding, the paths were all quite good, just a little bit flooded in places, so the walk was quite pleasant. We were gradually going up hill and the wind got stronger the higher up we went, long stretches of the path were quite exposed which didn't help. I think we all put our jackets back on, and I put on my windproof hiking gloves.

We had just gone through the very short (in every way) tunnel underneath the railway line when Kathleen found a fanny-pack 9bum bag). It contained a purse with someone's bank cards, cash and passport. I took it thinking that the American girl it belonged to would probably retrace her steps looking for it as soona s she realised it was missing. About 15 minutes later I saw her walking along the path towards us. She was very relieved to get it back. I advised her not to keep all her valuables in the one bag, and that it would be better to keep them on her person rather than a bag that could be left behind.

By the time we got on the hill above Crainlarich, Chris was struggling, I think the exertion of the walk yesterday took a lot out of him. So, when we reached the point where we could divert to Crainlarich we decided to descent to the village for some refreshments. after coffee and cake we did feel a bit better, but Meg was concerned that Chris was not able for the climb back up the hill and then onward to Tyndrum. Kathleen was also in pain so we decided to go to plan B. I found a phone box and called a taxi company but they had no taxis available for the rest fo the day, apparently there were major roadworks just before Tyndrum and journey's were taking twice as long. By this time the rain had come on again but heavier, so we went for the train, it was just one stop and after waiting about 30 minutes the train arrived and less than 10 minutes later we were walking from Tyndrum station down towards the lodges.

The rain was quite a bit heavier by this time and we were glad to get checked in. The staff at the lodges were very friendly and helpful and the rooms were fabulous, comfortable and warm. The shower was great!

While all the oldies had their afternoon nap I went out for a coffee and to find somewhere for dinner, and with my recommendation we went to the Ben Lui. It was a good choice, the food was excellent, - best lasagne I have ever had - and the staff were friendly and it was not expensive. I would gladly go back there for a meal.

We were all tired, and like most places in Scotland there's nothing to do in the evenings unless you want to sit in a restaurant or a bar, and we were all tired so we were happy to get back to our rooms and go to bed.Leggi altro