It was a misty start to the day. The forecast was for another warm energy sapping day.
We gathered after breakfast with quite a few other walkers to get the obligatory photos with the obelisk and sign that mark the start of The West Highland Way.
IT’S THAT WAY!
The path strikes north from the town centre and quickly winds its way into tress and moorland. It climbs steadily away from Milngavie which gives the cardio vascular system an early workout.
We chatted to other walkers along the path. Everybody walks at their own pace. Some faster . Some slower. Its not a race.
As the sun climbed in the sky the sun burned away the mist. At times there was no cooling breeze and it become quite stifling under the sun. Moving into shade was most welcome.
The body has yet to acclimatise itself fully to the work being asked of it. Muscles are complaining and the heat coming up from the ground really makes your feet work. Both of us have picked up blisters from having damp feet. But Nil Desperandum. They have been treated and we move on. You would be forgiven for thinking that we were in the Lord of The Rings land with sign posts to beware of Hobbits and to the shire along the way.
The section of the way measures 12 miles. It was a tough 12 miles. The last 3 are on tarmac along country lanes and that’s tough going on the feet.
We were both very glad to arrive out of accommodation for tonight. The Buchanan Arms in Drymen. We were a little surmised to see walkers arriving in the dark.
According to my Garmin I walked 33900 steps. My feet are saying its lying. It must be more!
Tomorrow we climb over Conic Hill. Distance wise it is a modest 7 miles but with the ascent and descent it will be a test. I will leave you with a few photos of the day.
Woodend Wanderer 