InverarnanRowardennan

Invrow two
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By philtromb on 16 May 2024


Distance

23km/14mi

Ascent

831m

Descent

833m

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Created for the West Highland Way (WHW) gpx sprint, which introduces alternative Slow Ways routes following the WHW long distance walking route as much as possible.

Route created using Outdooractive web platform, using automatic routing tools as much as possible, then checked and adjusted by hand and eye to ensure agreement with the official WHW routing

Created for the West Highland Way (WHW) gpx sprint, which introduces alternative Slow Ways routes following the WHW long distance walking route as much as possible.

Route created using Outdooractive web platform, using automatic routing tools as much as possible, then checked and adjusted by hand and eye to ensure agreement with the official WHW routing

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to safety.

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

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Inverarnan
Grid Ref NN3179718432
Lat / Lon 56.32830° / -4.72195°
Easting / Northing 231,797E / 718,432N
What3Words midwinter.dial.gold
Rowardennan
Grid Ref NS3599898654
Lat / Lon 56.15227° / -4.64183°
Easting / Northing 235,998E / 698,654N
What3Words entire.spearhead.sped

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Chris

14 Nov 2024 Autumn

Walked this south to north as part of WHW in April 2022. Probably the toughest stretch of the WHW, path is fairly rough and boulder-strewn, the last section between Inversnaid and the northern end of the loch was a bit of a slog, but we started from Balmaha to be fair so quite a long day. Still a great walk, wooded for most of the way so some shelter from the weather and super easy to navigate due to it vaguely following the shoreline the whole way. Bothies available at Rychoan and Doune Byre. Ardleish ferry to Ardlui is a possible variation, great pub in the marina. Facilities (pubs/hotels) at Rowardennan, Inversnaid and Inverarnan, so never feels too remote and a hot meal is never far away if you start to struggle. Would happily recommend.


Holly

12 Aug 2024 Summer

It’s a beautiful walk following the loch but pretty tricky at times. Lots of ups and downs and uneven terrain. It’s still really lush, especially when you happen upon little booths selling snacks for hikers! We had Ben’s flapjacks and they were immense.


Lakeswalkers

08 Aug 2024 Summer

This is a very challenging hike only suitable for experienced and equipped walkers.

Recent washout in July has meant that some sections are very difficult indeed with paths and bridges washed away and there is a lot of ascent and decent on slippery rocks and routes.

The Loch side section from Rowardennan to the hotel at Inversnaid can be avoided by taking an upper track but there are still slippery and difficult sections to get to the hotel.

The section from Inversnaid is very tough particularly on the rocks around Rob Roy's cave. Discussion with a local guide indicated that there have been a lot of accidents here when the rock is wet and slippery. Pressure from guided groups wanting to overtake adds to the challenge for the individual walker. The only escape from the route is to use the advice of the emergency services - information on posters along the way. Everyone we met thought that this section of the walk was a challenge.
The facilities at the campsite (Beinglas) at the end are excellent and are to be commended for their full range of services. It is still a further kilometre to the Drover's Inn and Inverarnan where there is access to bus transport.


Pip Hambling

04 Aug 2024 Summer

Gorgeous day to begin with following Loch Lomond. We got caught in the rain at the end which made things trickier over uneven ground, then marshy before both. A lovely route in fair weather! We stopped over at Doune Byrne, for a food over our heads.


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