On this walk , of course it all about what the day holds for us …. but the amazing scenery lead us to forget you really do need to get a move on …
Here’s what we faced today
……. a good early start with a breakfast of champions 
And with the hotel recognising the needs of each athlete – ……..
To be fair Luke did also have a healthy selection in top of this x . We would need it 8 hours later …..
First though – a slow ascent getting gradually steeper of Conic Hill – that peak on the elevation profile above . A sociable affair as you exchange greetings with groups you’ll see again and again throughout the day.
The glimpses of our first Loch after 2 hours walking spur us on as the forecasted rainy weather fails to appear and we are blessed with an unexpected fine day .
And what a first Loch ! The largest fresh water lake in the UK – 27Sq miles – Loch Lomond reveals its gradually until after 3 hours ……
To this spectacular panorama at the top !
So without a care for route planning we spent a good hour and a half , chatting , early packed lunch , horsing about , some fab pics , Luke’s camera work …. like these ….
The best Scotland has to offer – loving that cloud pattern .
And we messed this one up twice due to giggling …. but eventually
What better place for Lunch 
Eventually we had to make a move – so behind schedule- but who cared …. we descended to Loch level – and pressed on .
2 hours later we were tempted by views like this – to make a short break into a long one . The last of our vast packed lunches ….
As Luke made friends with the local wildlife
Soo Bold 
To get to our hotel for the night we now need it to cover 4 Miles 90 minutes of hot, sweaty, and undulating terrain . But we got there – overnight in Rowarden .
The clansmen bar – a renowned walkers meeting point is part of this hotel and a fabulous place for like dinner with more stunning views.
Through our detours we had turned a 23k day into this ! ( better planning tomorrow)
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Fantastic photos – and what a joy…one of the Famous Harrison Feet – used in all Scholl adverts for their ‘beauty’! Love you, SS
What a day !! Wonderful scenery. I’m so pleased you started your day with low glycemic food 😂🤣 look forward to hearing about today’s adventures. Sending love ❤️
Well done Guys!
Fantastic mate. ‘ One day like this a year will see me right.’ X