Today marks the sudden transition of the lowland route into highland territory - the 'Highland Fault', which runs near to the alignment of Conic Hill and the Loch Lomond Islands that you should see stretching out in front of you. The climax perhaps is the walk up Conic Hill (358m) which, in good weather, provides terrific views over Loch Lomond, its islands and on towards the Luss Hills. The Isle of Arran can even be viewed on a clear day. The walking is very mixed, from field to forest to fell, and then from Balmaha it is surprisingly up and down along the loch shore until the end of the stage at Rowardennan. Although Conic Hill certainly requires a little effort, some people find that the loch shore undulations later on during the day are much more draining. Still rest assured that today is one of real natural beauty. 