Episode 71
Ep 071. West Highland Way Day 7 (Trail Series). Kingshouse to Kinlochleven: Devil’s Staircase, Glencoe Views & a Cozy Night In
Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.
I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.
Day 7 was short, scenic, and surprisingly dry.
I left Kingshouse late after a slow morning, expecting wind and rain—but instead got blue skies and big views through one of the most iconic stretches of the West Highland Way.
After climbing the Devil’s Staircase and descending into Kinlochleven, I landed in the cutest Airbnb pod, treated myself to Chinese takeaway, and enjoyed a quiet, solo night in.
In this episode:
- Big views and blue skies in the Glencoe region
- The Devil’s Staircase climb and calf pain realities
- Hiking solo (but leapfrogging with lots of trail friends)
- A cozy Airbnb, sour candy resupply, and dinner from Rice & Chips
🎧 Hit play for one of the most beautiful—and mentally recharging—days of the hike.
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