Walking through Scotland

[Derek Conley]

I thought about this as well, however, I think it would be in the best interest to keep the group small, no more that 4, I'd think.

If this continues, please count me in. Talk about an adventure...

[Thunderbolt]

If this continues, please count me in. Talk about an adventure...

Thinking about it, I wouldn't think larger groups would be a problem, we'd just need to do a little more planning and keep the groups small at night to reduce impact on the land and respect land owners. There would have to be a limit though.

I wouldn't want this to turn into a huge expedition, but it would be fun to do the hike with other kilties/ x-markers.

I'd be willing to be on the planning committee if we want to get a bit more organized...

T.

[Jock Scot]

Its just something that I have noticed over the years and on this website too and of course I am generalising here,but what about that huge chunk of Scotland North of the Inverness/Fort William line(the Great Glen)? If you want wild,wet,sparsely populated,spectacular scenery,midge ridden,historical sites(sparse,but very interesting),then don't ignore the far north of Scotland and the islands.

[Alan H]

Its just something that I have noticed over the years and on this website too and of course I am generalising here,but what about that huge chunk of Scotland North of the Inverness/Fort William line(the Great Glen)? If you want wild,wet,sparsely populated,spectacular scenery,midge ridden,historical sites(sparse,but very interesting),then don't ignore the far north of Scotland and the islands.

Oh yes!! I would *love* to get up to the Orkneys, as well, since I am a huge fan of the poet George MacKay Brown...

http://www.georgemackaybrown.co.uk/

But I think that getting up there might require two trips to Scotland. Gosh darn, how awful!!

[Thunderbolt]

Hi all,

I've been doing some searching and found this;

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...way/index.html

It give a nearly perfect itinerary for both the WHW and the GGW, a total of 168 miles, and 13 days. However, I plan on taking a bit longer with a side trip or two and resting an extra day or so after some of the longer legs, or by simply breaking the longer legs in two. I'm not up for a marathon hike. I want to take my time, and take a lot of pictures. So all told, I'm planning on 3 weeks with travel and all.

Most all of the legs seem to end up near accomodations, for those who wish to travel light, and sleep in a real bed. Weenies.

Of course, I plan on staying in some of the B&B's or hostels along the way, however, I plan on spending at least half of the trip under the rain, um, I mean, stars.

Anyway, thought you'd enjoy the link.

Thunderbolt