Walking Holidays in the UK

Lambing time is now over on Conic Hill, and the previous restrictions no longer apply. Basically, this means all walkers, including those with dogs, are free to use the route over Conic Hill. We have a fair number of walkers starting walking holidays on the West Highland Way in the next week or so - so the lifting of the lambing restriction is welcome. Unless the weather is dreadful, the ascent of Conic Hill is always worthwhile - giving great views across Loch Lomond.

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Somewhat belatedly, I'm passing on some access restriction for people on West Highland Way Walking Holidays. The restriction apply to Conic Hill, the first real hill on the West Highland Way on the way from Dryman to Balmaha. It gives great views over Loch Lomond and its islands. Well worth the climb!

Anyway the restriction apply from 17th April - 15th May and,according to the official site, are as follows: "• DOG WALKERS - there is no through access on the West Highland Way from Garadbhan Wood end onto Conic Hill - a well marked alternative low level route is available, bypassing the restricted area, to Balmaha. Access to the top of Conic Hill can is available from the Balmaha side.

• WALKERS WITHOUT DOGS - the West Highland Way southern approach to Conic Hill is open but users are requested to keep to the path."

So basically - if you haven't got a dog,keep to the path, if you have - go round the bottom. The lower alternative is fine - you just miss the views and have a couple of miles along the side of the road. It's a small section of the route as whole and shouldn't effect your walking holiday too much.

Labels: Lambing, walking holidays, west highland way