r/Glasgow Tools

Done it over 5 days stopping at various different sites for overnights.

Day 1 - Milngavie to Balmaha (overnight in Oak tree inn)
Day 2 - Balmaha to Inverarnan (overnight in a farm B&B just north of beinglas farm site)
Day 3 - Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy (overnight in the converted train station)
Day 4 - Bridge of Orchy - Kinlochleven (overnight in some huts behind a hotel can’t remember the name)
Day 5 - Kinlochleven - finish.


As said it’s not got many particularly difficult accents. We used a baggage transfer company that took main clothing and food etc to our overnight location so we had basics to carry on the hike. Food wise - take lots of carbs, pastas etc.
When your getting boots, make sure they are broken in properly, get them waterproofed to give an extra bit of protection if your going anywhere near rainy season.
Tiso at the top end of town are expensive but have a good selection and a little outdoor walkway to see how boots feel on uneven surfaces (Ive tried boots them went online for them!)
Extra socks in your rucksack can be a massive morale booster.
If your not planning on doing a massive amount of hiking etc over your life, I wouldn’t waste your money on high end gear. I have a highlander 55 that was a very reasonable price and it’s lasted me for over 15 years. You get varying sizes of them.
Midge spray is a must, not sure what the best is these days right enough.

I’d highly recommend doing day 1 from milngavie to Balmaha just as a taster first.