Rowardennan to Crianlarich

Weather today: Sunny warm afternoon

Daily Miles Covered: 21

Total Miles Covered: 819.6

Things of Interest: Loch Lomond

Personal Comments: Following the W H Way north the path was lined with rhododendrons and azaleas of every colour imaginable coupled with an array of wild flowers, this is what gladdens my heart. L. Lomond on my left told me I was going in the right direction, it would be there until lunch, 10 miles or so. The midgies weren't a problem if you kept moving, but once you stopped, they were all over you like a rash, and causing one! The path was tough today, scrambling over boulders, up slopes down them, the progress was slow. Inversnaid hotel was the first time I emerged from the trees into the sunshine about 6 miles on. A large complex in the middle of nowhere, looks like a place, where it would cost you £1 to change your mind! At the top of L.Lomond I had lunch, 30 minutes of complete tranquility, the water gently lapping the shore,and the sun beaming down, heaven. Having done 10, I still have 11 to go and the day is getting warmer. The way became more tough as it climbed and climbed. Water was in short supply as the feeder streams to L. L. had all dried up. 2litres was my ration for the day, just about enough. 4.00pm. came and went and Crianlarich was nowhere in sight, I swear it was going away from me, that's what happens when you're tired. 5.00pm I made it, and a welcome brew put me right again, I hope there aren't many more days like today.