Ben Nevis on a clear day

Date walked: 08/10/2016
Time taken: 6 hours
Distance: 17 km
Ascent: 1352m

I spent 6 days completing the West Highland Way. On the seventh day, I ascended Ben Nevis.  It took me 6 hours in total from Glen Nevis campsite, following the mountain path route described on Walkhighlands website.

The weather had miraculously been great all week, perfect conditions for going up Ben Nevis for some clear views at the top. Much better than my previous visit in 2011 when it rained most of the way up and there was zero visibility at the top.

I spent the last hour and a half descending in darkness, good job I took the head torch! 
It felt cool to be one of the torches coming down the hill instead of just the usual spectator watching from the Glen.

The West Highland Way - Day 6

I completed the West Highland Way for the third time, during the first week in October 2016, backpacking, carrying all my gear, camping throughout.  It was the first time I've been camping in October but it was quite mild, infact the weather was great and it miraculously stayed dry for the whole week.

I planned to do things different this time by wild camping throughout most of the trip. 

Day 6 & 7
Kinlochleven to Fort William – 16 miles

On day 6, I walked 16 miles from Kinlochleven to Glen Nevis campsite on the outskirts of Fort William where I got refused table service at the Glen Nevis restaurant because they didn't like the look of me!

On the final day I continued into Fort William and completed the West Highland Way.

The West Highland Way - Day 5

I completed the West Highland Way for the third time, during the first week in October 2016, backpacking, carrying all my gear, camping throughout.  It was the first time I've been camping in October but it was quite mild, infact the weather was great and it miraculously stayed dry for the whole week.

I planned to do things different this time by wild camping throughout most of the trip. 

Day 5
Bridge of Orchy to Inveroran – 2 miles
Inveroran to Kingshouse 9.5 miles
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven – 8.5 miles

On the fifth day of my trip, I walked 21 miles from Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven, passing through Inveroran and Glencoe. I stopped at Kingshouse Hotel for a Muffin break before ascending the Devils Staircase. I camped at Blackwater Hostel & Campsite in Kinlochleven.

The West Highland Way - Day 4

I completed the West Highland Way for the third time, during the first week in October 2016, backpacking, carrying all my gear, camping throughout.  It was the first time I've been camping in October but it was quite mild, infact the weather was great and it miraculously stayed dry for the whole week.

I planned to do things different this time by wild camping throughout most of the trip.

Day 4

Inverarnan to Tyndrum – 6 miles
Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy – 7 milesIt's another long day as I drag myself approximately 18 miles from Beinglas campsite at Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy, where I find myself wild camping by the River Orchy. I stop for supplies at Tyndrum.

The West Highland Way - Day 3

I completed the West Highland Way for the third time, during the first week in October 2016, backpacking, carrying all my gear, camping throughout.  It was the first time I've been camping in October but it was quite mild, infact the weather was great and it miraculously stayed dry for the whole week.

I planned to do things different this time by wild camping throughout most of the trip.

Day 3

Loch Lomond to Inverarnan (13 miles)
On the third day of my adventure, I walked approximately 14 miles from Loch Lomond to reach Beinglas campsite at Inverarnan. I stopped at the Inversnaid Hotel for lunch, and visited two bothies en-route.  I meet a familiar face at The Drovers Inn.

The West Highland Way - Day 2

I completed the West Highland Way for the third time, during the first week in October 2016, backpacking, carrying all my gear, camping throughout.  It was the first time I've been camping in October but it was quite mild, infact the weather was great and it miraculously stayed dry for the whole week.

I planned to do things different this time by wild camping throughout most of the trip.

Day 2

Drymen to Rowardennan (14 miles)
Rowardennan to Loch Lomond (4 miles)

On the second day of my trip, I covered approximately 16 miles between Drymen and Loch Lomond. I pass through Balmaha and Rowardennan and find a camping spot by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

The West Highland Way - Day 1

I completed the West Highland Way for the third time, during the first week in October 2016, backpacking, carrying all my gear, camping throughout. It was the first time I've been camping in October but it was quite mild, infact the weather was great and it miraculously stayed dry for the whole week.

I planned to do things different this time by wild camping throughout most of the trip.

So Monday morning I arrived in Glasgow by train and as everybody else was heading to work I was heading on another adventure. A quick Coffee stop at Costa and I got on my way.

 I produced a 6 day video diary which can be watched below. (Please note fyi, I am not a wanted criminal the balaclava was worn for two reasons, reason one, because I don't want to be recognised in public and reason 2, It attracts more attention on Youtube.

Day 1

Travel to Milngavie
Milngavie to Drymen (12 miles)
I walked the first 12 miles between Milngavie and Drymen and spent the first night camping in the woods.