@James – Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that you got hit by rainstorms and that you didn’t enjoy the experience.

Decent days with good weather were offset by rainstorms and very poor trail maintenance. Although my waterproof boots proved mostly up to the task, the vibram soles had serious grip problems on the loose and wet trail surfaces. Hiking poles saved me from more than one mishap. The trail proved so rough that I altered my socks in order to fit an additional insole in my boots; to better protect my feet from the continuous beating of the unusually-rough trails. Which,by the way, were often nothing more than gullies caused by runoff. In moderate to heavy rain expect to be walking through three to four inches of water. Sometimes all day. Waterproof boots and waterproof gaiters are a must. One of my companion had a softer sole boot, which proved a better grip on the trail surface, although he also complained about sore feet due to the roughness of the never-maintained trail system. My suggestion is to go somewhere else if you want to hike in the UK.

Yes, I trekked solo and felt very safe.

@Gerry Thanks for sharing your experience of walking it in reverse. Sounds fabulous! So glad that you enjoyed it.

Thank you! I hike every weekend and try to do at least 2 long-distance hikes or cycle trips a year. For B&B accommodation, dinner and snacks on the trail it works out to be ~€60-80 per day, based on double accommodation. You could do it cheaper if you camped, but after a long day of hiking, I like a hot shower and a comfortable bed.

@Jenna It truly surpassed my expectations! Even if you don’t do the whole way, the way along Loch Lomond is lovely and lots of great places to go for a swim.