West Highland Way Day 4 - Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy

Tuesday 17th April 2012

West Highland Way Day 4 - Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy

This walk was done well before I ever considered having a walking diary website, so the memories of those six days are limited - as are the photographs available for use. So, I'm recording what I have, but it falls short of the records that I would like to present.

Day 4 started a bit wintry and overcast but soon brightened up. The first stretch is forestry, before descending and crossing the River Fillan and then on to Tyndrum where an early afternoon beer was enjoyed. The next section to Bridge of Orchy is predominantly along the very flat 'Old Military Road' again although the views are always impressive. I found a lot of the West Highland Way was amongst a fantastic mountainous backdrop, but there wasn't as much ascent as I had expected. Is that good or bad ?

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Distance: 15.25 miles

Duration: 7:15 hours

Ascent: 1414 ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Accompanied By: Paul, John & Les

Weather: Snow covering, Dry & Fine

3D outline of route

Parking

Wet and wintery as we set off from Crianlarich.

Although it wasn't long before the sun came out again - Crossing the River Fillan

Looking southwards back towards Crianlarich and Ben More

Approaching Tyndrum and its famous Green Welly

Beinn Dorain

Beinn Inverveigh

As we wander along the Old Military Road - the occasional train passes by as the path and railway line seem to be continual neighbours throughout this stretch.

Another Highlands Railway Station - This time it's the Bridge of Orchy

Our stop-over for the night, and a very good place to stay. We had one of our best nights of the week here - a really great walkers bar with loads of banter.