Drumnadrochit

The forecast for our penultimate day on the GGW was cloudy with 0% chance of rain, according to the weather app on my phone.

Looking out the window there was a menacing cloud just outside Invermoriston just waiting for us to leave. We debated whether to don the waterproof over trousers or to risk it for a biscuit. In the end I packed them away and dad followed suit.

The route leads straight up a steep single track road out of the village before joining a forestry track, that made up the terrain for most of the day. We got our last glimpse of the Invermoriston and the surrounding hills before we disppeared into the tree line.

We came to a fork in the road where we had the option to either take the high road or the low road. With the visibility the best we have had for the entire GGW, we decided to try our chances on the high road.

After an intense incline according to dad we finally got what we hoped for. The stunning scenery so famous for this part of the world.

It was a bit undulating the high road, but it was worth the effort. I finally started to enjoy the GGW. I prefer to be climbing the hills than skirting around them, glad we took the high road; although I think dad would disagree!

We crossed a gnarly bridge where apparently a troll lives underneath it.

We came to a great view point where we could see both directions along the Loch. We took the opportunity for a selfie.

About halfway we found a bench along the forest track on the descent from the high road. The place was so secluded and quiet. All we could hear was a bird tweeting and the running water from a small stream nearby. Also a great spot for wild camping.

We continued on. The forest track soon joined a single track road, that took us in to Drumnadrochit for the last 4 miles. The hard surface wasn’t kind on our feet and were glad when we reached the hostel.

On our last 2 miles the sun came out and the gamble of not wearing our waterproofs paid off.

Around 1530hrs we arrived at our hostel where our room is in a log cabin to the rear. So we’ve done it all these two weeks: Camping, Wild Camping, Hostels, BnBs, Hotels and now a wooden cabin.

Our last day walking tomorrow and it’s a toughie. 19 miles! Looking at the map it appears to be similar terrain as today. With luck the weather will hold however the app says rain; that is a headache for tomorrow, it is time to get a pint!

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