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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

doing the west highland way this aug was wondering has any 1 done it before and how did u find it going

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hubs and his mate did it in 5 days and they had a day off..

its hard work and the loch lomond bit does get a bit boring at times but worth it for some of scenery..

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By *TUNNAWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

ive done it..its tuff lol but a gd

feeling gd luck xx

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By *lcockMan
over a year ago

stirling

I did it in 5 days. I think idealy 7 would be best as we had a couple of 20 plus mile days.

We also campt, if you get the chance youth hostel or b n b's would be better.

All the best.

Ps we raised money for charity doing it. You could raise a bit of money and take in a fantastic walk at the same time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On our "to do" list.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did it a few years back carrying everything on my back. Pretty rubbish in the rain but when the sun shines the views are awesome. I also did Ben Nevis at the end for fun. Up in 3 hours and down in 1 1/2. Definitely needed a bath after that!

Go for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On my to do list too,heard its best to do it in april or late september as the midges arent as bad,good luck.

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By *rallvalCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"doing the west highland way this aug was wondering has any 1 done it before and how did u find it going "

Fun walk in good weather, miserable if the rain and midges but if you get your overnight stops spaced correct it is one hell of a pub crawl.

Andy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

not done the west highland way yet. All ill say though is dont wear shiny new boots on it as your feet will kill. Make sure you break them in before you go.

Sorry if this sounds patronising

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would rather have a tooth out. lol

All those lovely mountains to climb and ppl wallow about on a path under them.

WHW isn't for us thanks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've walked it twice with a mate and the dogs....just research your pubs in advance then if it rains, you've something to look forward to at each stop

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done the 3 peaks so that's next on my list!

2012 looks good for ticking of exciting fun stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Would rather have a tooth out. lol

All those lovely mountains to climb and ppl wallow about on a path under them.

WHW isn't for us thanks."

Who said you can't include those in your trip.

The High WHW is a good way to walk it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walked the WHW and completed the Munros, so it does not have to be one or the other you can enjoy both, I still do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as your reasonably fit, it should be a pleasant journey. Devils staircase and coming up out of Kinlochleven is a bit of a bugger,(but i was carrying 4 stone weight in my bergen ).

The complete west highland way includes going up Ben Nevis at the end too, and that is a pain,(take warm gear for the summit,even in summer.)

May is the best time to go,reasonable weather and NO midgies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yeah did it a cuople of years ago ... great trek . its good if you get the weather lots of wee pubs along the way depends how you doing it , we took cycles and some tents . good days and bad lol .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Myself and 3 ex Marine friends of mine did it for charity a couple of years back, it took us around 18 hours. The faster we completed it the more money we made for Marie Curie. Jim

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

iv done ben nevis a few times wont be doing it again didnt really enjoy it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

devils staircase the hardest bit, did it in 3 days which was really silly, take 5 and enjoy it, just dont stop at the first pub you find and you will love it... oh and take some jungle formula, midges in august a nightmare

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By *cottybhoyMan
over a year ago

falkirk

Did it with a couple of mates in August last year for charity.

Thankfully missed the midges and had a good time - though feet were sore and blistered.

Did it over 5 days - so if that is your intention condition your feet and practise a bit in advance.

Good luck

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