Day 90: Rowardennan to Inverarnen

Words fail me... Surprising, because I can usually talk under wet concrete. But words do fail me in describing today's walk. It was just perfect! Another warm Scottish day with no rain!!! The walking was great but not easy. We said goodbye to the hostel and two wild geese with their family of goslings sitting by the lake.

Then off through the field for a short while to the track, a turn to the left (North) then onto the West Highland Way. Initially we were on a forest track and gently climbed through the forest

then the track followed the lake northward

and climbed along the side of the Loch so that the views were a combination of the woodland, the loch and the mountains opposite.... just wonderful! A small burn stumbled down the side into the loch

and the path changed from a wide forest track to a narrow path that was, at times difficult to negotiate, with steep ups and downs and rock strewn sections to keep the concentration level high and the cardio-vascular system working.

We crossed a bridge over a small waterfall and descended down 

to water level at a lovely inlet with a hotel complex conveniently place to provide a cooling drink and rest for weary calve muscles.

Refreshed we walked on and the next section can best be described as interesting! The rocky path was, at time difficult and challenging but it all added to the enjoyment of the day. Then, as our legs were becoming weary, the path changed again and the bluebells charmed the aches away.

The path opened out into a flat area with a ruined cottage to add charm to the scene.

Then it was climbing again as we moved away from the loch side to climb around the far side of Cnap Mor and subsequently, our last view of Loch Lomond as we looked back to the south.

 Onward then to our destination at the Drovers Arms: a famous pub which can best be described as self consciously "shabby chic" .... and a price to reflect its popularity!