Affric Kintail Way

It seemed like a long time coming, I had identified the ‘Affric Kintail Way’ as my next Long Distance Trail, not that it’s long by any manner of means, it is however remote. Well remote for Scotland at least. Running from Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness to Morvich, a small settlement which sits in the shadows of the Western extremes of the Five Sisters of Kintail, in the Glen Shiel area, giving The Affric Kintail Way a total length 44 miles (71km).

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The Machar Stones – A Clearing in the Woods

The Machar Stones

They say the unexpected is often some of the best, this wee dauner happened to be something of the sort.

I have a wee penchant for looking at maps, and previously whilst looking over a map at a walk I fancied trying, I stumbled across Standing Stones in an area that I often find myself. Standing Stones which I knew nothing of their existence.Well this sparked a wee interest to find out more, after a little research I would learn these Stones are to be known as ‘The Machar Stones’.

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West Highland Way, A Picture Book of Memories

In terms of through hikes, the West Highland Way at 96 miles isn’t exactly a Goliath. However, it does stand shoulder to shoulder in what could be said to be ‘men amongst men’ of Trail walks.

This particular through hike which runs from Scotland’s largest city to one of it finest Outdoor Centres, Fort William, draws walking enthusiasts and novices alike from all over the world. Many people come and walk part of ‘The Way’, others come and fulfil the entirety of it. Some walk it, some run it and some bike it.

So how long does the West Highland Way take to complete? The truth is, and I know it’s not what everyone wants to hear. How long is a piece of string?

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