Great Glen Way: 73 miles on foot
The Great Glen Way is a long distance walk that takes you from the East to the West coast of Scotland touching three beautiful Lochs (lakes). This is the diary of our trail. Day one: Difficulty: easy Fort Williams - Gairlochy: 11 miles (+ extra) A long and pleasurable walk on a flat land along the river Lochy. We stayed at Stronaba in the beautiful Springburn B&B , 4 miles uphill on the right side of the path. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly. Lovely place. Day two: Difficulty: easy/medium Gairlochy - South Laggan: 12,5 miles (+ extra) First Loch (Lochy) of the trip. Beautiful views. Quiet and unspoiled scenery. Plenty of cows and goats all around! We stayed in South Laggan at the basic Great Glen Hostel . Bunk beds. No breakfast available and no chance to get it anywhere around. Nearest pub is a bunk house 1 mile away. Fun place and good ales. Day three: Difficulty: easy South Laggan - Fort Augustus: 10 miles On the trail you will...