Update from Gael Cameron:
The final stage of the West Highland Way from Kinlochleven to Fortwilliam (14 miles) started with heavy showers. This section makes use of an old military road that eschews the sea level route along Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe.
Hughie was able to meet the walkers at the 7 mile point, with his final offering of tea and home baking provided for the trip by May and Liz. All the lads were very grateful for the extra sugar boosts along the way.
The final stretch was a bit of rough walking through forestry plantations until they saw the huge bulk of Ben Nevis. They descended into Glen Nevis down a forestry road, then walked alongside the River Nevis. About one and a half miles from the end they passed a massive boulder on their left called Clach Comhairle the stone of counsel.
The wives, children and friends met up at the finishing point and walked along the road to Glen Nevis to meet the lads coming in and spur them on to the finish. We were delighted to see them all safe and sound, and they were delighted as the end was very much in sight. The children greeted them with congratulations, balloons and big hugs - and Scott was greeted with the promised haircut.
A huge "Thank You" goes to all of them for this great achievement and all the money they have raised for our cause. We are well on track to reach the funds we need to build the Playpark and create a place where everyone can remember our beautiful wee boy Caleb.
A map of the route is here.
Well done lads!
ReplyDeleteA Message from Pat MacPhail to the walkers:
ReplyDeleteMany many congratulations to you all. A tremendous result. Having experienced such awful weather conditions, you must be suffering, but never mind, a week of TLC and pampering will have you all back to fighting fit - ok Girls?? Well done to Jordan, you are an inspiration to Kilchoan School and the youth in the Community. And to Hughie, with your new skills I think we should open a Camp site in Kilchoan Township with you in charge!! A little concerned about Scott's haircut - such a scalping could come in - well we shall see!!!
Love and thanks to you all. Pat