Day 55 (13.8 miles)

Rowardennan to Inverarnan

At this stage of the game you’d expect any day where the mileage doesn’t start with a 2 to be relatively easy. Today was probably the exception largely due to the conditions underfoot.

I left the youth hostel at about 9am, I’d managed to dry my clothes from yesterday and was optimistic about the likelihood of a dry day. The path for the first few miles was a forest track so relatively easy, I even managed to overtake a few fellow WHWers.

After 7 miles, ideally placed for lunch, is Inversnaid and the Inversnaid Hotel. I ordered a Ham & Cheese sandwich but had to wait until noon to get a beer.

After lunch the real challenge began, the WHW guidebook says “a reputation for being one of the hardest sections of the Way”, the path is really tough, it reminded me of sections on the Cornish Coast path. But, as a reward the scenery and views across the loch were amazing. Sharp showers passed through which meant constant stops to put on & take off waterproofs.

In contrast to yesterday I was spoilt for choice for photo of the day, the last few miles walking by the loch has spectacular views south.

I arrived at the campsite, pitched my tent, had a shower and still had time for a couple of beers before dinner.

Some stats:
Mileage count: 972.3
Pint count: 203
economy: 38.3mpg
Malt Whisky count: 13