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Craigallian Loch

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Craigallian Loch

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 25, 2019

    On the path beside Craigallian Lock is a commemorative plaque regarding the Craigallian Fire, which was a legendary place which spawned a number of climbing communities in the area, and had great resonance for the local young population in the Great Depression of the 1930s.

    The 'Fire Sitters' founded mountaineering clubs such as the Creagh Dhu, Lomond and Ptarmigan clubs, and emboldened the folk who went on to open up Scotland to all.

    The text reads:
    "Here burned the Craigallian Fire.
    During the depression of the 1930s
    it was a beacon of companionship
    and hope for young unemployed people
    who came from Glasgow and Clydebank
    seeking adventure in Scotland's wild
    places. Their pioneering spirit helped to
    make the Scottish countryside free for
    all to roam."

      June 29, 2023

      The first major lake on the West Highland Way is very atmospheric.

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        April 28, 2020

        Yes, because it is the first hole on the hike and you can see the first hills in the distance!

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          Location: Strathblane, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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