Starting to see the trail up and over Conic Hill. Beyond the woodland boundary the Way enters open pastures with a view towards Loch Lomond.
We cross a wee bridge over the Burn of Mar and make the steady climb onto Conic Hill. This was much harder than it was when we did it in training, perhaps because we had walked 12 miles yesterday and had a few beers in The Clachan in Drymen.
Conic Hill has fabulous views over Loch Lomond, and back over the lowlands but today it was a bit drizzly and misty. The descent from the top is a leg shaking stretch and its quite difficult not to start running it because you can't stop yourself. But I was glad not to be going the other way at this point!
Down through a small wood just behind Balmaha
The harbour at Balmaha. We stopped at the Oak Tree for a drink (soft drink!) before we headed for the second stage today. Rejoining the Way as it cuts steeply uphill over the little headland of Craigie Fort.
Views of the back of Conic Hill. The weather has changed again and at this point it was sunny and hot.
The Way on this stage has a mixture of road and wooded sections. Into Criteoch. It's really tough after the morning's walk as it goes up and down quite a lot and there is a couple of notable climbs.
Wee rain shower when we hit Cashel so Jack and Victor had a seat on a great seat under a tree for a bit of shelter.
Of course where else would Jack and Victor drink? 'The Clansman' of course! We are heading back home again today and Anne and Charlie pick us up. Day 2 complete!
Total distance covered: 27.87 miles
Tomorrow Day 3 - Rowardennan to Inverarnan.
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