The three of us set off from Drumnadrochit this morning, walking along the Great Glen Way on the main road with the final views of Loch Ness and some coos.
Me and Alfie turned back as the track turned northwards and uphill through forests. We managed to find a cafe that provided Alfie with a sausage and a wasp bite! The caramel chocolate tart was delicious!
Garry continued climbing up Meall na h-Eilrig, on a forestry track . He met a few other couples walking and a few mountain bikers . There were quite expansive views to the northeast over towards Beauly and Muir of Ord (no picture, sorry!)
The track flattened out and Garry walked through a couple of little villages, through Aird forest, where there was an invitation for some food, but they wouldn't do a coffee, so Garry trundled onwards.
The gradual descent began where Garry met me and Alfie 2 miles from the end (we had the gradual ascent first!), where there were views of Inverness in the distance.
The track was slightly altered than on the OS map, we think due to the development of a new housing estate. It was, however, well signposted through the estate and along the track.
Today's walk was 17 miles for Garry with a large ascent. As we cut it short by a couple of miles, Alfie's dog walk tomorrow will finish the walk off at the beginning of this week's rest day, after which we will probably spend some time in Inverness.
Just 2 weeks to go now.......
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