We left the Rowardennan Hotel behind and headed out along the southeastern banks of Loch Lomond. Lots of up and down hills, and a bit of time spent on a sandy beach (which felt pretty good underfoot).
After a while, we fetched up at a small pub in Balmaha, where we caught up with the jackrabbits. This is where we separated the lunatic warriors from everyone else. Six of us made the trek over Conic Hill (aptly nicknamed "Chronic Hill") - four of us went with James and Colin, and two intrepid walkers (I wasn't one of them) went on solo trips of their own. Conic Hill wasn't officially "open", but we charged on ahead anyway (Does this surprise anyone?). Views from the top were AMAZING. It was spitting rain all day, and cold and windy at the top of the hill. We took several photos of us exulting over our accomplishment, then started the steep descent down, then through sheep fields, timber clear cut, and along a paved road into Drymen (pronounced "Drimmen"). Spending the night at the Winnock Hotel. One day left - can't believe it's almost over!
Stunning beauty, all around! My favorite pic, however, is the one of the "closed" sign on the road with a couple of the hikers already walking ahead. As a born rebel, I salute all of you! LOL!! Love it!! :)
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