West Highland Way Day 4
16th November 2024 Day 4 - Crainlarich to Inveroran, 15.5 miles In order to take full advantage of the luxuries of a hotel stay and a hearty cooked breakfast, I allowed myself a later start than usual. With my second cup of coffee in hand, I sat by the conservatory window, watching the rain gather on the glass and weighing up what to wear for the day ahead. To return to the old military road where I left off the evening before, a stiff climb is required retracing my steps back up through the forestry. The path takes on some historic waypoints, passing the 13th St Fillan's Priory and not to far away is the battle site of Dalrigh, where Robert the Bruce suffered defeat in 1306. I explore the adjoining Kirkton burial ground where there are fine examples of early medieval cross slabs dating around 7th to 8th century. A short distance away is a Holy Pool. Here a healing ritual took place thought to be useful in the treatment of mental disorders...maybe I should give it...
