I'm currently researching walks for a new Homecoming leaflet which will highlight routes with a historical flavour, be it industrial, military or cultural. As the weather in the Outdoor Capital is gorgeous today, I decided to try out a leisurely stroll from the site of the old fort around which Fort William/An Gearasdan grew, along the River Lochy to Inverlochy Castle, which dates from the 13th century. Along the way I spotted many different birds and the ubiquitous rabbits, especially around the stretch of land where the Battle of Inverlochy took place during the Civil War. The castle itself is remarkably intact, given that it was abandoned soon after the afore-mentioned battle in 1645. On the way back, I took General Wade's Military Road which runs alongside the railway tracks - I can imagine you'd get a great view of the Jacobite Steam Train from here in the summer.

posted by Outdoor Capital of the UK @ 4:45 PM