West Highland Way - Days 6 and 7 (The final countdown)

Day 6 – Kingshouse to Kinlochleven

Miles 9

Accommodation: Forest View B&B *** (would recommend)  

After the best breakfast of the week at The Kingshouse (the Climbers takes some beating) served by the most delightful old lady , we set off on our shortest days walking, the devils stair case is a daunting prospect but to be honest after a great nights sleep at the Kingshouse it proved to be easier than anticipated

                                        The Slackers at the Top of the Devils Staircase

We stopped at the top to enjoy the views, and on our descent we enjoyed a dram of Glenlivet and enjoyed the views of the Blackwater reservoir.

                              Dram over Blackwater reservoir

Another Dram over Blackwater reservoir

The decent into Kinlochleven seems to take forever, given you can see the town not long after you start your descent. After about 2hrs walking downhill we arrived at our B&B Forest View which was a lovely setup and only 5mins walk from the pub.

Day 7- Kinlochleven to Fort Bill

Miles 14

Accommodation Ben Nevis Hotel (leisure resort ** (tired and well out of town)

After a nice breakfast at Forest View served by our host “Big Paddy” we set off on our final leg of the hike.

Having had a few beers in the Tailrace Inn the previous night we were not looking forward to the climb out of Kinlochleven , none the less in true Slackers fashion we made it up there and with fewer stops than on the previous year.

The last part of the hike is through Lairig Mor is my personal favourite with great views on the way out and on the way in to Fort Bill

                               Boys with Aonach Eagach ridge in Background

The Pap of Glencoe from Path from Kinlochleven

Stob Bhan from path beyond Lairig Mor

Before long we found ourselves on our final descent, the walk in  allows great views of Ben Nevis and the surrounding valleys

Charlie and Bob enjoy views of Ben Nevis from WHW path

It wasn’t long before we were at the end of the road 7 days after starting off from Milngavie we had come to the end. All the preparation had been worth it.

No injuries no blisters of any note, and only a couple of stumbles (but not whilst hiking)  J

All in All a wonderful trip not sure what we are going to do now, but im sure we will come up with something soon , need something to help satisfy the wanderlust..

                         The Slackers at the End of the Road

Bye for now "The Slackers"