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West Highland Way

Day 1. Milngavie to Drymen

17th May 2012

 

Distance Time Elevation in meters

Km		 Moving
Hrs-Mins		 Gain Loss Min Max
19 4H40 210   19 140

 

   
 

 

 

The West Highland Way begins in the suburb of Milngavie (pronounced "Mullguy") on the northern edge of Glasgow. The walk officially starts at an obelisk in the centre of the town, and the first 6 miles meander along gentle paths through amenity parks and woodland. The path goes along a disused railway track for a while, with the Glengoyne Distillery a short detour off to the right. Eventually the trail breaks out on to a minor road for the 3 km walk into Drymen....... a long 3 kilometers as all you want at the end of your first day is the comfort of the B&B.

 

Ready for off at the Official Start Point in Milngavie

Our first day was wet and overcast, but still enjoyable walking

 

Glengoyne Distillery

Lunch in the rain at Glengoyne Distillery

The centre of Drymen

The "Clachan" pub....... A great place to eat in Drymen