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Day 64 Beinglas Farm to Tyndrum

 

The 250 year old cottage that we are staying is in Killin, opposite the Falls of Dochart, with a lovely view (and sound) to be heard from the cottage. 

 

                                                  

A sunny start to the day as we all set off on the WHW from Beinglas farm. We were full of midge repellant strategies, with insect repellant bands and skin-so-soft sprays as we walked up the inclined stony track from Beinglas farm for about a mile up through Glen Falloch.  Soon after, we started upon a  steady rocky incline heading towards Crianlarich. The path was rocky with bracken alongside it for the first part. We soon saw sections of the falls of Falloch as we continued climbing. 

               

After 2.5 miles, Alfie and I turned back to Beinglas Farm for some respite (before the planned rain) and Garry continued climbing for a while. 

  
The WHW soon joined the Old Military Road. Garry walked underneath the railway and the A82 along the track. 

Soon the Crianlarich crossroads appeared. There were a number of people on the track at this point. Garry went uphill and then downhill towards Ewich along Strath Fillan, and then under the railway again. It was then a 'life in your hands' moment as he dashed across the A85 where the WHW continued on the other side. The next mile of so was through flat fertile farmland,  Auchtertyre Farms and passing the remains of an old priory and old graveyard. There were many resting hikers through this section.



He recrossed the River Fillan and walked alongside the river and passed Lochan Dalrigh. It was then a straightforward walk through a forested area down into Tyndrum, which appeared quickly.

                                                   

We met a number of people on the route today who were interested in our endeavours. Laura and Gerhard, also two Australian women who recognised Garry from when he set off from Land's End, and Simone form Lithuania. 

Just over 12 miles walked for Garry with an elevation of nearly 1800 feet. He managed to avoid too much rain, the majority fell whilst I was in the cafe and car back at Beinglas farm.

Tomorrow sees a long haul of over 19 miles from Tyndrum up to Kingshouse, passing through The Bridge of Orchy.

 



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