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Ben Sykes Thompson and Elena planned a hike

August 15, 2019

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Hard

42:18

149km

3.5km/h

2,780m

2,810m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 7-14 days

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West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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7.25 km

Drymen Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

I did not sleep in the square myself, but all in all, it looked very solid. Simple rooms (see pictures attached) but priced in order. A great way to spend …

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23.5 km

View of Loch Lomond from the Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is your first viewpoint of Loch Lomond, the shimmering center point of the West Highland Way. To the right you can see Conic Hill, the imposing guardian stood between …

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36.7 km

Sallochy Campsite, Loch Lomond

Highlight • Rest Area

Sallochy Campsite is a welcome sight after a long day's hike, especially if you're on the West Highland Way. With 30 pitches (20 on the main site and 10 by …

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48.9 km

Waterfall by the Trail

Highlight • Forest

There are many waterfalls and bridges over the streams on the route

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54.5 km

Rob Roy's Cave

Point of Interest

60.7 km

From this spot, you are afforded a splendid view over Loch Lomond. For those walking the West Highland Way, this is the point where you say a fond farewell to the shores of this iconic and beautiful lake.

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149 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.5 km

37.8 km

21.2 km

15.6 km

5.78 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.2 km

28.2 km

10.2 km

9.88 km

8.77 km

6.54 km

2.90 km

Route Details

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Highest point (540 m)

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West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Stony Trail

Drymen Campsite

View of Loch Lomond from the Pond

Sallochy Campsite, Loch Lomond

Waterfall by the Trail

View of Loch Lomond

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