John Muir Way Tour Stage Eight – Blackness Castle to South Queensferry
Stage 8 Blackness Castle to South Queensferry (Grade C)
Time: 11:30am Saturday 17 October 2026
Distance/Duration/Ascent: 6 miles/3.5 hours/144m
Start/Finish: Blackness Castle/South Queensferry
Taxi Share £16 one way to Blackness Castle for 5 people from South Queensferry.
An easy coastal walk from Blackness Castle built by the powerful Crichton family in the 15th century. The Way follows along a deer park road with the impressive view of the back of Hopetoun House. Regarded as one of Scotland’s finest stately homes. We converge with woodlands and shore road into South Queensferry. You will see Queensferry crossing and views across all three bridges. Return to South Queensferry.
- Oct 17 2026
- 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
- £28.00
- gerena@argyllwalks.co.uk
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In 2016, a tree fell on the Visitor Information Centre I managed in Tarbet, Loch Lomond- bringing five years of hard work to an abrupt end. Redundancy felt like a loss, but it also cracked open a new path. A retail job in Luss helped me retrain and reconnect with Scottish heritage. Visitors were eager to hear stories – Clan Colquhoun, tartan, folklore, and roots. That spark lit the way. By 2018, I saw a gap in the area surrounding Loch Lomond for guided walking tours. And in 2019, I took the leap. In for a penny, in for a pound- I launched Argyll Walks with nothing but a kitchen table, a head full of stories, and a heart ready to rebuild. What began as a career pivot became a purposed-led business. Today, I work from my upstairs desk in Arrochar, designing bespoke walking experiences for curious travellers, charities and corporate groups. Each tour is crafted with emotional resonance, sensory storytelling, and a deep respect for Scotland’s landscapes and legacy. Every walk builds confidence. Every story invites connection. And every step is a reminder that resilience can lead to something beautiful.
