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RowardennanDrymen

Rowdry two
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By philtromb on 03 May 2024


Distance

24km/15mi

Ascent

826m

Descent

792m

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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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Reviews - 4

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Rowardennan
Grid Ref NS3599898654
Lat / Lon 56.15227° / -4.64183°
Easting / Northing 235,998E / 698,654N
What3Words entire.spearhead.sped
Drymen
Grid Ref NS4742988521
Lat / Lon 56.06511° / -4.45221°
Easting / Northing 247,429E / 688,521N
What3Words binder.blush.skinning

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Fiona Gilmore

03 Oct 2024 Autumn

A lovely route along the West Highland Way with amazing views. Conic Hill is a big climb but worth it (even on a very misty day) and Balmaha is a great place to stop for coffee and/or lunch.


Holly

12 Aug 2024 Summer

Would definitely walk this again. Beautiful views from the top of conic hill and then lovely descent to the start of Loch Lomond.


Lakeswalkers

08 Aug 2024 Summer

The alternative to Conic Hill involves a lot of road walking and some of the facilities on both sides of the road were not very walker friendly. The pavement is overgrown with vegetation.

The ascent of Conic Hill is strenuous walking needing boots rather than sandals or trainers. It adds considerably to the effort required on this section. The views may be excellent but the path needs work to repair damage from washout.


Pip Hambling

04 Aug 2024 Summer

Conic hill was a highlight! Then down into the pub in Balmaha. Would definitely walk again!.


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