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WHW Day 4 (Bogle Glen) covers the section Inverarnan to Crianlarich a distance of 6.5 miles (10.5km) This is a short often pleasant walk through Glen Falloch but can be extremely muddy in places.The Way itself bypasses Crianlarich but you have the choice of two pathes down into the village should you so desire.PLEASE NOTE : No doggies, even on a lead on this part of The Way.
WHW (WEST HIGHLAND WAY), Day 4 (Bogle Glen). The West Highland Way is 152 km (95 miles) long. The walk links Milngavie, outside Glasgow to Fort William - from the outskirts of Scotland's largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch.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. Geocaching is an international activity, embracing the outdoors and technology. 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.From the Drovers Inn at Inverarnan, walk north along the A82 road for 400 metres to the access road to Beinglas farm - remember to take another look at the Beinglas Falls. Here a bridge crosses the river (Remember the fairies, bogles etc.) and the path turns sharply to the right (south) to follow the river and then the burn back to rejoin the Way. The Way passes behind the farmhouse and then follows a farm-track northwards. In about a kilometre, the glen swings to the east and the most scenic part of the river starts as it falls through rocky banks. The Way climbs steadily and gently alongside the river, usually a small distance away from the water. If you visit the banks then be careful since the schist rocks are very slippery in wet weather.. A lot of farmland is crossed with an occasional patch of woods. The many rapids and falls on the River Falloch make this into an interesting day. While the views are few in the narrow lower part of the glen, they open up in the upper glen and there are wonderful vistas into the various corries to the south.The Falls of Falloch are about 2 kilometres up the glen and are well worth the detour to the riverbank. The path up the glen is good where it crosses open pasture but can be rough as it passes through the many patches of birch, rowan and oak woods. All the streams have bridges across them. Remember to look across the river from the pasture to the huge boulder of Clach na Briton ('the stone of the Britons') perched on a ridge to the north of the falls. (This is supposed to mark the ancient boundary between the prehistoric Britons, Scots and Picts territories during the Dark Ages.. then travel up Glen Falloch and the east bank of the River Falloch with many cascades and small falls to Derrydaroch. We'll take the old military road.This road is part of the network that was created in response to the Jacobite uprisings of 1715 and 1745 to allow rapid deployment of troops. This particular section (from Tarbet to Crianlarich) was built in 1752 and 1753 by soldiers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Wolfe's Regiment.The height of the road means that there are good views to the Crianlarich hills (Cruach Ardrain, Beinn Tulaichean, An Caisteal, Beinn a'Chroin, Ben More and Stob Binnein with the latter two hills mostly hidden by Cruach Ardrain). Take note of the right angle turn that the River Falloch does as it exits from Coire Earb (to the SE) and heads SW down the glen. A dyke, enclosing the fertile fields below, is climbed beside as the road rises above the farm of Keilator and then ducks into a tiny glen beyond the farm buildings. The local name for this glen is Bogle Glen, bogle being a Scots word for a ghost, ghoul or goblin. At the head of the wee glen, a deer fence (with an enormous gate) marks an important watershed. Behind us, the Loch Lomond drainage system flows via the River Clyde into the Atlantic. Before us, the Tay drainage system flows to the North Sea on the east coast of Scotland.This is also a magical place. Often wet and mysterious, ....Listen!!???Scotland has many tales of Bogles, goblins, and whiggamaleeries and other mischievous wee spirits. However Bogles and whiggamaleeries haunt this little glen. Here are some of the tricks they get up to as they have fun with walkers along the Way. (with thanks to Skulker for the insight.)Borrowing BoglesMany houses and glens have a plague of Bogles. These are irritating spirits which lurk just past the borders of visibility, and take delight in hiding things that split second before you want them. Signs of Bogle infestation can be distinguished from normal losing by the following signs. If you lose something to a Bogle, you are most likely to find it while looking for the next thing you've lost, some time later. By this time the bogle has a new toy and is bored with the original lost item, which you almost certainly don't need anymore. Also ... if you spend ages looking for something, sit down in frustration for a cup of tea, and the item will often be found somewhere in full view nearby.Bogles are mischievous but not wicked, if they sense you are worn out and upset they usually give things back. For this reason it is possible to get things back by asking for them in a firm tone of voice ... making it clear that you know what's going on and are not impressed. Bogles nowadays think humans are far too close-minded to address them directly, although be careful if there are people who don't know you well in the vicinity.If your Gpsr is acting up and your compass is spinning, then there is probably a bogle, or whiggamaleerie about. This presence can be alleviated by leaving a hair from your head or a small thread of cotton or wool at the east most corner of every bridge you come to on The Way. Its not a guarantee but better to be safe than sorry.A non believer??? ....Well Scepticism is the beginning of Faith. Many a doubter has rued the day he poured scorn on the Bogles. I'll let YOU decide.You are now in the forest plantations above Crianlarich almost at the mid point of The Way Almost immediately past the forest gate (This is a kissing gate [Hope you've picked the correct partner to accompany you on The Way] one person goes through then must turn and kiss the person following through the gate), a side trail turns right to head down into this busy little village; there are a couple of inns, shops and B&Bs as well as the youth hostel and the railway halt. If you started the day as far back as Inversnaid you may well wish to rest your limbs here. Starters at Ardlui or Benglas, however, may prefer to push on to Tyndrum or even Bridge of Orchy.OK The cache itself is an ammo box wrapped in green material. It has all sorts of swaps within. Please make sure to reseal wrap and hide carefully. (If a bogle gets trapped inside, Heaven help the next walker who opens it.)The co-ordinates take you to a spot just past the watershed at the head of Bogle Glen. To find the cache you'll need to decrypt the clue. If the co-ords are out don't blame me ....blame the Bogles.On a final Note, once past The Glen and on the rest of the journey , please don't think you are "safe" from the Bogles tricks and jolly japes...they have been known to hitch lifts in rucsacs, only to finally appear when the journeys over or in some instances even when you have returned home. We hope you are enjoying the West Highland Way, and if you are visiting Scotland may your stay be pleasant, .and you return safely to your home.May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and,Until you returnMay your God hold you in the palm of His hand.With thanks to: Bob Aitken & Roger Smith.. The West Highland Way Official Guide.Ian Fisk: (visit link) SkulkerFlyFishermanBobDeputy DawgAnd many more too numerous to mention.
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