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Start of the West Highland Way (Milngavie Obelisk)

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Start of the West Highland Way (Milngavie Obelisk)

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

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 12, 2021

    Small town marking the start of the West Highland Way

      September 12, 2021

      Starting point of the West Highland Way, easy to reach by bus and train.

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        November 3, 2022

        The granite obelisk in Milngavie is listed as the start and finish point of the WHW. In practice, however, it is almost always the starting point, since the WHW is traditionally hiked from south to north.

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          Location: Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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