Lands end John o groats (walking) LEJOG
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i4got said:
Walker to Milngavie the start of the West Highland way this morning. Now got a couple of days off staying in Glasgow with my wife before setting off on the WHW on Tuesday morning.
800 miles done and I reckon 300 to go over 20 walking days.
As luck would have it the place I’m staying is in George Square overlooking a big Wetherspoons called the Counting House so it will be getting my custom.
I’ve been following on FB and frequently in reality, a guy doing LEJOG a few days ahead of me. Yesterday he posted that his feet are shredded and he’s given up the walk 2 days short of Fort William. Must be gutting.
However it made me realise that I had 2 very long days (18/20 miles) on the WHW and it seems progress can be slow and tough so I’ve added in an extra stop to bring my average on the WHW down to 14 miles a day.
I don’t want to get this close and fail by trying to overdo it on one of the hardest sections of the walk.
Makes sense - enjoy your break with your wife and enjoy the beer! Just hope you don’t seize up with no activity!800 miles done and I reckon 300 to go over 20 walking days.
As luck would have it the place I’m staying is in George Square overlooking a big Wetherspoons called the Counting House so it will be getting my custom.
I’ve been following on FB and frequently in reality, a guy doing LEJOG a few days ahead of me. Yesterday he posted that his feet are shredded and he’s given up the walk 2 days short of Fort William. Must be gutting.
However it made me realise that I had 2 very long days (18/20 miles) on the WHW and it seems progress can be slow and tough so I’ve added in an extra stop to bring my average on the WHW down to 14 miles a day.
I don’t want to get this close and fail by trying to overdo it on one of the hardest sections of the walk.
i4got said:
As luck would have it the place I’m staying is in George Square overlooking a big Wetherspoons called the Counting House so it will be getting my custom..
I've had a few works nights out there over the years.As you pass through Milngavie you'll pass within a mile of my house. I know the area pretty well from Milngavie to Fort William along the WHW.
If you are camping - the Loch Lomond National Park wild camping ban only extends to Ptarmigan Lodge 1 mile north of Rowerdennan. After that there are a few nice wild camping spots not effected by the ban.
If you need any advice on Glasgow City Centre to Milngavie routes let me know.
irc said:
i4got said:
As luck would have it the place I’m staying is in George Square overlooking a big Wetherspoons called the Counting House so it will be getting my custom..
I've had a few works nights out there over the years.As you pass through Milngavie you'll pass within a mile of my house. I know the area pretty well from Milngavie to Fort William along the WHW.
If you are camping - the Loch Lomond National Park wild camping ban only extends to Ptarmigan Lodge 1 mile north of Rowerdennan. After that there are a few nice wild camping spots not effected by the ban.
If you need any advice on Glasgow City Centre to Milngavie routes let me know.
I’ve got camp sites, hostels and one b&b sorted which leaves me with one night to wildcamp - which is outside the banned area.
i4got said:
I did the walk to Milngavie yesterday. First half I used Kelvin walkway along the river up to Bearsden. Then just joined the main road for the rest. Pretty decent walk and only 10 miles.
I’ve got camp sites, hostels and one b&b sorted which leaves me with one night to wildcamp - which is outside the banned area.
Best of luck for the WHW, enjoy it. Temp is good and it is an amazing walk. Look forward to write up/updates.I’ve got camp sites, hostels and one b&b sorted which leaves me with one night to wildcamp - which is outside the banned area.
i4got said:
I did the walk to Milngavie yesterday. First half I used Kelvin walkway along the river up to Bearsden. Then just joined the main road for the rest. Pretty decent walk and only 10 miles.
I’ve got camp sites, hostels and one b&b sorted which leaves me with one night to wildcamp - which is outside the banned area.
The route I would have suggested. The path beside the Allander between and Milngavie is a bit boggy in places.I’ve got camp sites, hostels and one b&b sorted which leaves me with one night to wildcamp - which is outside the banned area.
Sounds like you're sorted for the WHW. Enjoy.
GloverMart said:
And a deep fried Mars bar.
If you can find a place that will do it, a Wagon Wheel works much better. Nicer mix of chocolate, biscuit and mallow, and easier to eat as you can stick it in a roll and munch while you walk (mars bars either need cutlery or risk hot chocolate burnt fingers).eein said:
GloverMart said:
And a deep fried Mars bar.
If you can find a place that will do it, a Wagon Wheel works much better. Nicer mix of chocolate, biscuit and mallow, and easier to eat as you can stick it in a roll and munch while you walk (mars bars either need cutlery or risk hot chocolate burnt fingers).Bannock said:
When you get to Drymen, OP, The Clachan Inn is a must see, oldest pub in Scotland. Did a mean chicken stuffed with haggis last time I visited. Give the ruins of Buchanan Castle a wave for me, home of my ancestors. As was The Clachan, I expect.
Booked into the Clachan Inn for dinner tomorrow. Only pain is that my camp site is a mile or so short of Drymen village so I’ll have a couple of miles to walk out and back for dinner. It’s not a particularly long or arduous day do hopefully not a problem. i4got said:
Bannock said:
When you get to Drymen, OP, The Clachan Inn is a must see, oldest pub in Scotland. Did a mean chicken stuffed with haggis last time I visited. Give the ruins of Buchanan Castle a wave for me, home of my ancestors. As was The Clachan, I expect.
Booked into the Clachan Inn for dinner tomorrow. Only pain is that my camp site is a mile or so short of Drymen village so I’ll have a couple of miles to walk out and back for dinner. It’s not a particularly long or arduous day do hopefully not a problem. Usually a good selection of variously aged Glengoynes behind the bar.
Billy Connolly lived in the village for a while, though most of the locals used to hate the bugger. Spent far too long in The Clachan apparently IYSWIM, in the days before he gave up the boozes.
Edited by Bannock on Monday 30th May 16:07
Bannock said:
Give the ruins of Buchanan Castle a wave for me, home of my ancestors.
A friend of mine was an apprentice golf pro at the Buchanan Castle Golf Pro back in the 80s. Tells a story of hitching home down Stockiemuir Road. Got a lift from an "enthusiastic" driver which ended at the bad right hand bend just before the Carbeth. The car left the road with enough speed to clear the first fence and roll to a halt right side up against the fence of The Wee Shop. This bend - a few years earlier. My relatives going to church circa 1910.
Bill said:
eein said:
you can stick it in a roll
FFS!! I tried all the chocolates over the years as the chippe would only charge 10p extra to batter and fry them. Milky bar was the most disappointing - chunk would be too solid to bite, original thin ones would melt away.
OP will be lucky to find a chippie doing chocolate, makes a mess of the oil, so they tend to only do it when they keep the old oil from the night before and are happy to mess it up. Meant often a fishy tang.
eein said:
Bill said:
eein said:
you can stick it in a roll
FFS!! I tried all the chocolates over the years as the chippe would only charge 10p extra to batter and fry them. Milky bar was the most disappointing - chunk would be too solid to bite, original thin ones would melt away.
OP will be lucky to find a chippie doing chocolate, makes a mess of the oil, so they tend to only do it when they keep the old oil from the night before and are happy to mess it up. Meant often a fishy tang.
irc said:
Bannock said:
Give the ruins of Buchanan Castle a wave for me, home of my ancestors.
A friend of mine was an apprentice golf pro at the Buchanan Castle Golf Pro back in the 80s. Tells a story of hitching home down Stockiemuir Road. Got a lift from an "enthusiastic" driver which ended at the bad right hand bend just before the Carbeth. The car left the road with enough speed to clear the first fence and roll to a halt right side up against the fence of The Wee Shop. This bend - a few years earlier. My relatives going to church circa 1910.
Bannock said:
i4got said:
Bannock said:
When you get to Drymen, OP, The Clachan Inn is a must see, oldest pub in Scotland. Did a mean chicken stuffed with haggis last time I visited. Give the ruins of Buchanan Castle a wave for me, home of my ancestors. As was The Clachan, I expect.
Booked into the Clachan Inn for dinner tomorrow. Only pain is that my camp site is a mile or so short of Drymen village so I’ll have a couple of miles to walk out and back for dinner. It’s not a particularly long or arduous day do hopefully not a problem. Usually a good selection of variously aged Glengoynes behind the bar.
Billy Connolly lived in the village for a while, though most of the locals used to hate the bugger. Spent far too long in The Clachan apparently IYSWIM, in the days before he gave up the boozes.
Edited by Bannock on Monday 30th May 16:07
I’m glad I booked a table - it’s rammed.
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