West Highland Way 2010

Alzheimer Scotland is delighted to have teamed up with Scottish company Charity Trek to offer a fully accompanied 6 day walk, covering the West Highland Way.

Spectacular

One of the most spectacular long-distance walks in the UK, the West Highland Way is 152km (95 miles) long.

The walk links Milngavie to Fort William – from the outskirts of Scotland’s largest city (Glasgow) to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch – the stunningly beautiful Loch Lomond.

Best scenery, in the best season

The walk starts on Saturday May 8 in Milngavie and ends on Thursday May 13 in Fort William so why not join us for a fun week taking in some of the best scenery around in the company of like-minded people. Everything is organised for you, you just have to come along and walk!

Six day route

The route takes six days to complete - the average distance walked per day is 12-14 miles with two longer days of 19.75 miles and 21 miles. There is no climbing but the event is physically demanding, involving approximately eight hours walking per day so you do have to be reasonably fit and properly kitted out. However, this is more than made up for by the tremendous views!

We will provide a suggested kit list, fundraising tips, training plans and a t-shirt to wear on the final day, ready for photos at the end of your challenge.

What's included?

• Accommodation
  Accommodation will be in guest houses or hotels of a high standard.
• Food
  Breakfast and packed lunches will be provided each day. Walkers will be responsible for paying for their evening meals and drinks.
• Guides
  All of our guides are experienced mountaineers and qualified first aiders.
• Transport
  Participants need to arrange and pay for their own travel to and from Milngavie at the start/end of the walk. We can provide directions if required. Transport will always be on hand during the trip, to convey luggage to each overnight location and as a safety backup. And not forgetting your transport back to Milngavie.

How much?

Participants are asked to pledge to raise £1000 sponsorship money in order to cover all costs and ensure Alzheimer Scotland benefits financially. Obviously, if you can raise more than the minimum amount it would be greatly appreciated. The trip costs £545 so we will receive a minimum £455 donation!

What next?

Places are limited so please don't delay – sign up today.

Contact Moira on our Events Hotline 0845 2600 789 or email events@alzscot.org

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