West Highland Way day 3

GPS reads 45.9 miles

Rowardennan to Inverarnan.

We have read before setting of today that along the shore of Loch Loman was going to be tough and it was! It was slow going in places, very rough underfoot and tree roots were nothing short of a pain as you gingerly stepped on, over or around them We felt with rough steps also that 10 miles of today was like an army assault course.

The first part of the day is steady up hill on a forest track with several waterfalls and occasional surprise views through the trees.

After a short time we come to a junction where we may walk up the forest track or take harder alternative route that drops down to the loch  small path which forges a tortuous route clinging as close to the shore as it dares. There are many short steep climbs, fallen trees and rocky sections making the going slow and arduous. How do I know? Well we took a vote between us as to which route to take. 2 for the track I voted for the hard route. But hey! It's for charity so hard it was.

Hold on Jane as you go down.

Some good views but we always have to watch our feet. We eventually reach the falls of Inversnaid that were amazing (photos don't to them justice)

We sat by the loch side for our packed lunch  headed off and pass what was supposed to be Rob Roy's cave- it's just a crevice in the rocks and wasn't worth visiting.

The next section is the hardest on route so far. It's rough, muddy, rocky very uneven and short steep scrambles - our energy was starting to flag.

A tight squeeze with a rucksack. 

We start to walk away from the loch so popped down to the shore to take in a beautiful scene.

Worth the effort.

After walking away from it we headed back towards it and the end of Loch Lomond. We felt sad as it had been a superb companion for two days.

Leaving the Loch we climb steadily to the Col by Cnap Mor, the last thing our legs wanted. The views here would have been amazing but the weather was starting to close in so the hills were beginning to disappear 

Once leaving Loch Lomond the rain became heavy and we get our first taste of remoteness as we head towards Beinglas Farm Campsite where we are staying for the night.

Our energy levels were low for the last couple of miles and the first twinges of pain are felt but nothing that is going to bother us yet. We arrive at Beinglas at 4.30pm. 8 hours after starting out it very hard walking.

So day 4 awaits.