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The first mile of the West Highland Way is on our doorstep

Ninety-six miles begin at a granite obelisk in a Milngavie precinct. Here is how to walk the opening stretch as a local.

By Eilidh Marr18 September 20262 min read

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Show your walker’s passport or a muddy boot and enjoy ten per cent off any breakfast.

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