The Kingshouse Glencoe to Kinlochleven - 8 miles

After a hard day yesterday today was an altogether more relaxing affair. A walk up Glencoe and then up over the mountains via the pass know as the Devil's Staircase. This old military road was built in the 18th century to help the English army keep the Scots under control but had a short life of use. The "road" is really a rough stone track that climbs a gap in the mountains before zig zagging towards the top. After this there is a gradual decent into Kinlochleven passing the hydro electric  scheme pipes. Kinlochleven must be a tough place to live in winter what with the short day length and the way it is in the deep shadow of the mountains. Tomorrow is my final day on the West Highland Way as I set out for Fort William about 15 miles away.