The West Highland Way in Scotland

 

My name is Chard Lowden. Last year while Connie walked across England, I stayed home and nursed my back and posted her text messages on the website. This year we are fullfilling our long held dream of walking the West Highland Way.

 

The West Highland Way has been on my list of long distance walks since my father shared his interest in our Scottish ancestry with me. I have hiked many long trails in California and in 2002 I climbed the Southern Traverse of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. While I was in Africa, I found that the people there were a greater part of the adventure than I expected and I was captivated by their spirit. It seemed fitting for me to join Connie in supporting Project Africa by walking in Scotland.

 

This second walk for Project Africa is important because the needs of the children in Namibia and at home in Sonoma County continue to grow. As prices increase and grants become harder to obtain, grass roots fundraising projects like this are vital for these children. Please join us in helping to support these two programs. Donate now!

 

Visit the Project Africa website to learn more about the needs of children in Namibia and how your donation helps them to survive and grow.

 

To learn about last years walk, visit the Walking for Project Africa 2007 site.

 

Be sure to check our progress in the Journal

 

 

 

WHW Itinerary

9 July Milngavie to Drymen 12 miles
10 July Drymen to Rowardennan 14 miles
11 July Rowardennan to Inverarnan 14 miles
12 July Inveranan to Crianlarich 6.5 miles
13 July Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy 13.5 miles
14 July Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse 12 miles
15 July visit to Glencoe
16 July Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 9 miles
17 July Kinlochleven to Fort William 14 miles

Send us your comments or request more information : info@walkingforprojectafrica.org