The day didn't perhaps begin as well as could have been hoped... A disturbed night is not conducive to chirpiness in the morning!
I set to making our gourmet breakfast of noodles, coffee and cereal bars!
After the obligatory visit to the co-op for supplies for the day we set off. The initial part of the walk climbed steeply out of Kinlochleven through the woods. To be honest, although not sure if it was us this morning or not, but tis climb was much more taxing than the devil's staircase yesterday!
Upon reaching the top we continued along the contour lines of the land along military paths. We continued along here for easily 5 hours passing some interesting ruins along the way, barking back to a day when a living was made through crofting pre the clearances. The second set of ruins at Lairigmor proved to be a suitable spot for lunch- after which the military road continued!
When we got to Lundvarna the way was closed off due to The work of the forestry commission, however, according to Jane and Steve (a couple we met who were walking from john o'groats to lands end) informed us that they had taken the normal way through Nevis glen and there was no problem. However we decided to take the diversion down a tarred road to Fort William- 4.5 miles- brilliant! Least we thought so! It has to be the longest 4.5 miles EVER! Lesley's feet completely packed in and we had to swap boots!
Eventually we reached the finish point amid much emotion and had our photos taken etc! We were completely overcome that we did it- so much so we had to have a pint!
Although we've had high points and low points we are overwhelmed that we jave done it and that we have seen so many stunning sights along the way.
So what to do now I wonder? Think I'll leave Ben Nevis for another day!
Well done girls! You both deserve a medal as well as sponsor money. Looking forward to the photos. Enjoy the rest of the holidays with your feet up!
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