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I was optimistic in thinking that this weekends forecast might improve, but with mwis and met both saying poor vis, incessant rain and wind building to 75-90 mph, I've admitted defeat and decided my planned ridge walk linking two Munros could be a bit daft.

Therefore, I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a low level day walk? Criteria would be up to around 20 km distance wise and preferably no further north than the Fort William/Aviemore; driving solo from Central Belt. Ideally some feature to see rather than a peat big trudge; remote loch, waterfall, nice forest etc. Any suggestions?

In reply to Taurig:
Conic hill from Drymen (WHW )then back along loch Lomond is a nice run. No harm walking although slightly marred by the Hydro works behind Conic hill at the moment. 12 miles round trip.

In reply to Taurig:

Low level walk from Coylumbridge through the forest up to Glenmore and back via the logging road. Works out around 13 miles/ 5 -6 hours.

In reply to Taurig:

The two Glencoe Lairigs Gartain and Eilde used to be a bad weather alternative. Horseshoe in nature so back to starting point. However, with a set of OS maps you are spoiled for choice with innumerable options. I always found a walk in to a bothy for some shelter, a drum up then (sometimes reluctantly) the walk oot again eg Peanmeanach near Arisaig, worthwhile. And Barrisdale bothy is hard to beat but swollen burns can be an impediment - as with all walks in wet weather.

In reply to Taurig:

Apologies for the late response, my excuse being I've just tidied away the kit I was drying after Sunday! I actually ended up walking from Ardgarten down the Ardgoil peninsula. Really just fireroad the whole way, but had quite a remote feel, and for some reason I didn't find the shipping jetty on the other side of the water objectionable, just a feature of the walk.

Thank you for the suggestions however, as I'm sure they'll come in handy over winter.

Also, hydro works behind Conic Hill?