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Originally Posted by recycled sixtie

I have not done the West Highland Way but did Wainwrights Coast to Coast when I was in my sixties. It was two hundred miles across Northern England. I also used a company that took my bags to my next b and b. Of course it is essential to complete the hike between pickup and drop off points of your bags. Typical legs I walked were between ten and twenty miles a day. If you are used to hiking then you should have no problem.

My last experience of Scotland was back in the 1950's with my father. Seeing a nuclear submarine going past us in the Gare Lock while we were fishing was a highlight of my trip.

Also I found having suitable footwear appropriate for the trail is super important. I favored trail running shoes over heavy hiking boots but a lot depends on the condition of the trails.

My day pack was packed with rain gear, peanut butter, buns and apples. Water, maps, a garmin gps with the route software installed. Also bandaids and also special bandaids for blisters. I also understand midges can be bad there so some kind of bug spray.

Cheers, Guy

Very cool. I must say that as my eyes/brain were reading your post, I had to back up at the very end, I saw "midges" as "midgets" for a split second, LOL. After my double-take, I understood. But for a split second, I was very confused and amused, because the mental image that comes to mind, a bunch of ferocious little people in kilts that you handle with bug spray....