Stagtime

8 minutes ago, ketteringram said:

Sorry Mr Stagtime, but for such a well organized and lengthy trip, that last sentence looks like a right Shambles ?

Haha, I'll blame eating breakfast and typing for that. What's one comma between friends ?

7 hours ago, ariotofmyown said:

Loving this thread @Stagtime. Learnt loads about Scottish places to visit. You should promote Scottish holidays back downunder and get a comission!

Thanks, after 7 1/2 weeks in Scotland we're off to Yorkshire for 3 days and then Derby for 3 days. Unfortunately arriving in Derby around 2 on Saturday so trying to figure out if I have enough time to get from the hotel and get tickets for the trial match.

10 hours ago, 2tups said:

I can report that the midgies are becoming rampant further north. Congrats on the WHW finish, from Gairloch. 

Only seen a few the whole trip.

8 hours ago, TigerTedd said:

So i ran a half marathon with no real issues, survived a weekend of adventure training this weekend, hill walking, caving and mountain biking. Then yesterday went to sports day and took part in the dads race, barely a 50m sprint, and strained my hamstring. 

im pretty sure it’s a strain based on what I’ve read on the internet. It’s a common injury from a sprint, and apparently a really common injury from sports days. 

Im worried that I’m going to struggle to keep my fitness up while I’m hobbling about though. 

Currently I’ve got my leg up on the couch, my thigh wrapped in ice, and dosed up with ibroprufen. 

Any other tips to speed recovery, or exercise despite the injury?

For myself, ice and rest and when you think that you are right to go give it a extra week.

And after 160km, 96 miles we've finally finished

First look at Ben Nevis

Day 8 and after 160km (100miles) we've finished the Great Western Way at Fort William.  The views were worth the pain.

Day 7, The Devil's Staircase out of Glencoe to Kinlochleven . Low cloud at 6.30am.

At the top of the Devil's Staircase.

And the track keeps going.

Another few photos.

Days 4,5&6 and we’ve made it to KingsHouse, Glencoe. Photos don’t do the scenery justice.

10 hours ago, angieram said:

Wow, that looks like very hard work but the views must make it all worthwhile. 

Stunning views Angie, they will change completely today as we go into the Highlands.

Day 3, the hardest thing we've ever done. 23km and 8 hours of scrambling over rocks, through mud and rain and the missus blew a knee yesterday so she was really struggling physically and mentally. At least that is the hardest parts over with.

This is a walking track?

View from our room, not bad.

Day 2 WHW was another 23 km day which ended up being rather enjoyable. Photo of Loch Lomond 

1 minute ago, Van der MoodHoover said:

I've enjoyed the pictures and updates from your tour @Stagtime- hope both of you have had a good time.

And its been pissing down in NSW apparently (but no idea if that's anywhere near where you guys live ?

Thanks mate, having a great time. No we're from God's country up in Queensland. In saying that, yesterday was the second coldest day on record in Brisbane at 12.4c. The day before was the third coldest at 14.5c so it's actually warmer here in Scotland!

Day 1 of the WHW a 23km walk to Drymen. The first beer is going down well.

1 hour ago, ariotofmyown said:

Never heard of those horses before. They look amazing!

Well worth the visit.

Union canal tunnel and the Kelpies.

Last day in Edinburgh, ended up doing a 18km walk around Falkirk.
Circus Lane Edinburgh near where we’ve been living.

17 minutes ago, 86 Hair Islands said:

When is that mate? Been planning a road trip starting at my friends' place in the Lakes then driving the West coast as far as it goes but it'd be nice if it didn't involve being bitten to death.

Start at Milngavie  next Monday July 4 and finishing in Fort William 8 days later. Our days range from 16 to 24 km a day, not sure what that is in miles. The whole walk is 160 km. The missus has plenty of skin so soft which is supposed to be the best stuff to use. If they are the same as home then coconut oil is good and a lot cheaper. It’s the oil they don’t like. 

11 hours ago, CWC1983 said:

Hope you managed to get round the West Coast before the midgie's came out to play. 

Enjoy Glasgow, fantastic city. Totally different to Edinburgh. Not as pleasing on the eye, but more down to earth.

 

We’ve never been to Glasgow so we’re looking forward to it. At least you can see the midge’s here, the ones back home are that small you can’t see them but you sure know that they are around. The sister in law finished the walk last week and they didn’t seem to bad.

Some old joint on a hill.

Salisbury Crag looking back at Arthur’s Seat.

4 hours ago, angieram said:

Hope we're going to get some photos of the stunning scenery and  walks rather than just more produce and booze! 

No worries Angie lol. Here’s a couple.

John O’Groats, a nice cow and a angry cow after I tried to have a chat?

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It looks like Stretford paid Mays wages.

At the halfway mark, 5 weeks gone, 5 to go. Last few days in Edinburgh before a few days in Glasgow and then start walking the West Highland Way next Monday. Highlights so far, the ruggedness of Isle of Skye and around John O’Groats was all I was hoping for. Living in Edinburgh for a month has been great, getting in plenty of hill training for our walk next week, the local markets have great product and the amounts of pubs and eating places around where we are staying is staggering.

A couple of photos of the street we’re staying and a weekends haul from the markets.