This is a feed for RSS West Highland Way news. http://west-highland-way.co.uk/news.asp http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1229 The picture to the right is of the avalanche that hit the W.H.W just north of the regional boundary between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchylast week. Notices are up saying that walkers cross at their own risk.There has been an attempt at clearing some of the snow away but it has not worked and will be left for nature to take its course. We advise avoiding this section OR taking EXTREME carewhen crossing the deep snow. Thu, 25 Feb 25/02/2010 GMT http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1219 Due to the closure of the premises in Fort William where the West Highland Way passports have previously been stamped arrangements have been made with the Visitscotland Tourist Information Centre, located in High Street Fort William, for the passports to be stamped there. May we offer our apologies for any inconvenience this change in arrangements may cause. Tue, 30 Jun 30/06/2009 GMT http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1168 Mugdock country park is situated on the first few miles of the West Highland Way. The job of ranger at Mugdock country park is multi-faceted ranging from concerns to do with bio-diversity, education, fixpoint photography to coutryside events. This article will cover the countryside events organised by rangers at Mugdock. Among the events organised by rangers at Mugdock are walking events. A walking festival takes place in September which gives people the chance to experience various levels of walk. Looped walks are arranged from Mugdock and the recent famous walk to the Carbeth Huts took place at the end of May. These huts were put up because people had no money during the Depression and were erected during and after the 2nd World War. Schools may want to specifically walk a section of the West Highland Way. Older children would be interested in activities such as mini beast hunting and the Woodlands, whereas the younger children would be interested in events to do with Open Spaces. There are volunteer groups which clean up the West Highland Way. One event to do with this is taking place on 14th June from 6.30pm-8.30pm. More details can be found at the Park Office on 0141 956 6100. Finally, community groups such as junior nature club (8-12 yrs) and junior rangers (12 and over) hold events at Mugdock country park. Tue, 1 Aug 01/08/2006 GMT http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1218 DOG WALKERS - The restriction period for accessing Conic Hill on the West Highland Way from Garadbhan Wood has now expired for 2009. Tue, 16 Jun 16/06/2009 GMT http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1227 Conditions between Kingshouse and Fort William -Glencoe , the path hassnow between Kingshouse and Altnafeadh, beyond that to Devils Staircase there isa fresh fall of snow lying on the path, deep with soft drifts in places, and hard packed with ice in others, not very nice walking I am afraid. Through the Lairigmor to Glen Nevis it is almost entirely free from snow and ice, just the odd patch here and there. More snow is forecast for the north west so check weather sites for more information about conditions. This information was posted on the 18th February Thu, 18 Feb 18/02/2010 GMT http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1217 Follow this link to be able to search for events taking place along the route of the West HIghland Way. Tue, 13 Jan 13/01/2009 GMT http://west-highland-way.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?id=1228 Changing the end of the WHW has been under discussion for a number of years. The planned refurbishment of Fort William town centre has proved to be a catalyst for getting this back on the agenda. As part of this refurbishment an iconic feature is planned for the west end of the town, celebrating the official end of the WHW. There is also a proposal that this could become the start of the Great Glen Way. The reasoning behind this move is to support businesses in the town centre by bringing trade back through the main shopping area. This complements all of the work done by East Dunbartonshire Council who have invested a lot of resources in celebrating the start of the WHW in Milngavie. “The WHW has international recognition, attracting visitors from around the world generating over £4 million through tourism activity. The current trend for staycation has the potential to benefit the local economies along the route. Fri, 22 Jan 22/01/2010 GMT