 WHW Day 2 (In the shadow of Conic Hill)
A cache by Pooter Hidden: 4/25/2004
Size:  (Regular) Difficulty:  Terrain: (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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Day 2, and the going gets tough, at last, with a climb up Conic
Hill. There is a detour via Milton of Buchanan which misses out the
hill but, hey, you're doing this for the challenge, aren't you?
The WHW passes from the lowlands, across the Highland Boundary
Fault and on, into the Scottish Highlands. Much of the Way follows
ancient and historic routes of communication, and makes use of: The
old drove roads along which highlanders herded their cattle and
sheep to market in the lowlands. Military roads built by troops to
help control the Jacobite Clans during the 18th century. Old
coaching roads and disused railway lines from the more recent past.
If you are lucky whilst walking the Way you may also see some of
the wildlife of the area. The Feral Goats left behind following the
clearances, the magnificent Red Deer and, away over the high tops,
soaring Golden Eagles. Ensure you have adequate footwear, clothing,
food, equipment, maps and walkers guides etc. Also, let someone
know of your itinerary, especially if you are a solo walker.Eight
“caches” have been placed to correlate with each of the
identified sections of the long distance walk ……an
added bonus for WHW walkers and Geocachers alike. I hope you enjoy
this one, and the other caches that are (will be), placed along the
route by fellow cachers.
Conic Hill is an easier climb than it's big brother up the road,
with stunning views of Loch Lomond from its 358m peak which always
seems to be just below the low cloud line, so you can always see
something, unlike the top of the big Ben.
No dogs are allowed on this stretch of the WHW and it is also
closed during the Lambing season (April 19 - May 10). However,
there is a detour via Milton of Buchanan when it's closed and for
those with dogs. The cache is placed just at the limit of the dog
friendly zone, so it is not on the hill, but it is accessible all
year round to Dog and lamb lovers.
You will find the cache about 100 metres from the West Highland Way
near the gate to the open moorland. If you are coming from Balmaha,
it's about 20 minutes from the carpark.
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