Scotland's Great Trails

Scotlands Great Trails

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West Highland Way | Day 2

Day 2 on the West Highland Way was so chilled and easy, it didn’t even feel like we were hiking 1900 miles. We talked, played, took countless breaks and even went off trail to buy an ice cream for Eve is Drymen. I don’t know if it was

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 5

It was one of the oddest feelings being filmed by a professional film/TV crew but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Walking the last few miles of the Clyde Walkway beside the Falls of Clyde at an UNESCO World Heritage Site was magnificent to say the least!

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 4

Todays section of the Clyde Walkway was completely different to the first few days. It was different in just about every way, and Eve was once again a happy child thriving in the environment she loves the most.

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 3

Before we went to sleep last night Eve and I had small chat and agreed to put the day behind us, treating each day as a new beginning. We were going to start tomorrow (today) with positivity and enthusiasm, and that’s exactly what we did…

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 2

First an apology. I said yesterday that I was worried about appearing negative in my writing, but today I’m even more concerned about negativity so please accept my apologies before you read on.

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The Clyde Walkway | Day 1

New day, new trail and for this Scottish Great Trail we are walking the Clyde Walkway. The Clyde Walkway extends from the centre of Glasgow to UNESCO World Heritage site at New Lanark in South Lanarkshire

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Rob Roy Way | Day 9

Today was our last day of the Rob Roy Way 😔 It’s starting to feel a bit predictable writing this but today was the perfect day for the last and final section of the Rob Roy Way. It felt like spring with green shoots coming through the ground and a

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Rob Roy Way | Day 8

Evening everyone, It felt brilliant to be walking again today! It feels natural and normal to be outside and doing this. Eve is at her best, her daily struggles with Autism, although never gone, are barely noticeable. For me it feels more home than home. The only way it could

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Rob Roy Way | Day 7

Evening everyone Today was a good day! It felt like spring. The weather was kind, scenery magical and the trail varied changing from road to rocks to soft grassy paths. We had a slow lazy morning after the long hard day we had yesterday. Pancakes bought from  the co-op in

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Rob Roy Way | Day 6

Our 6th day on the Rob Roy Way was long and hard but ended with a night in a beautiful pod… and we saw our first daffodil!!! The route today would take us from Killin into the hills past Lochan Breaclaich into Ardeonaig and onto Ardtalnaig for the night. This

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Rob Roy Way | Day 5

Evening everyone It was emotional this morning. Eve is (nearly) always okay but I struggle leaving Sarah to go off alone just me and  Eve. It was raining today, only stopping for very brief interludes. The rain was never bad, but by the time we reached our accommodation we were

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Rob Roy Way | Day 4

Strathyre was quiet this morning when we arrived. Yesterday there was a hive of activity, with children in school uniform playing, people coming and going from the shop and the A84 with cars, vans and trucks of all sizes rumbling along. Being autistic places can sometimes feel busier than they

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Rob Roy Way | Day 3

Starting todays section of the Rob Roy Way, felt like we had stepped back in time. A few weeks ago we were at this exact spot about to set off on our first trail The Great Trossachs Path. It also felt strange for all of us, as Sarah was dropping

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Rob Roy Way | Day 2

We woke late this morning, sleeping in until 7.30 am. Even Eve slept in, and that’s rare. Sarah woke Eve up at just after 7.30 am, while I started to get breakfast sorted. It was hard for all of us to get going this morning, but gradually

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Rob Roy Way | Day 1

New day, new trail, and the third long distance trek in our charity thru-hike of all 29 of Scotland's Great Trails. The Rob Roy Way The Rob Roy Way starts in Drymen, a few miles north of Glasgow, and finishes in Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross. It’s nearly 80

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Three Lochs Way | Day 4

Today was an absolute slog and one of our toughest days hiking so far. We finished the hike following the light of our head torches. Today we battled relentless rain, wind and hail, crawled under trees, and got soaked to the skin! But Eve just keeps wanting more!

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Three Lochs Way | Day 3

Compared to the last couple of days, this morning was a soft start. We still had the alarm set for 7 am, but the pressure of getting out the door wasn't there as Sarah was not at work today. We took it slow, had breakfast and got dressed, not leaving

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Three Lochs Way | Day 2

We got battered by wind and rain this today. After the glorious weather we had yesterday, it came as a particular shock to the system. We've had it easy for the last week, today was a reminder to not become complacent. The Scottish climate is wonderful, but can also turn

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Three Lochs Way | Day 1

New day, new trail - the Three Lochs Way and the best start to a new hike anybody could hope for; a Mcdonald's breakfast! Today the predominant feeling was one of tiredness. I don’t know what’s going on with all three of us, but we are all  feel

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Great Trossachs Path | Day 4

Today we completed the Great Trossachs Path! Approximately 30 miles and the first of Scotland’s Great Trails. It felt brilliant to reach our first milestone of this adventure, and on such an beautiful day. Only 28 trails and 1870 miles left to go 😂 The scenery was seriously impressive, giving

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Great Trossachs Path | Day 3

Evening everyone It was a tough day, 13 miles, nearly all of it on tarmac. The route today, around Loch Katrine was stunning. Best of all it got better the further we went. Eve was awesome as usual and just hiked, head down arse up, motivated to get to her

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Great Trossachs Path | Day 2

Evening everyone It was a beautiful and atmospheric day to be hiking in the forest. The forest was spectacular and silent, with only the only sound being the burns gently cascading through the trees. We however walked along singing Christmas songs such as Last Christmas by Wham. Not quite as

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Great Trossachs Path | Day 1

Evening everyone. Today was amazing! Seriously amazing! I am writing this post trying to stay awake. We are both exhausted. I’m telling you to try and make some allowance for my poor writing. I want to pour emotion into this post, to try and give it the magnitude it