Hundreds of walkers will be tending to their blisters this week after completing one of the Highlands’ toughest challenges.
More than 900 people completed the 54-mile trek from Gairlochy to Tyndrum to raise funds on the gruelling Caledonian Challenge.
The annual event involves walkers completing more than two marathon distances through some of Scotland’s toughest landscapes.
And if that was not tough enough, they also have to climb the equivalent of the height of Ben Nevis twice, including traversing Glencoe’s notorious Devil’s Staircase.
Walkers travelled through the night, after setting off on Saturday morning, and completed the trek early on Sunday.
Another 100 people took part in the 24-mile Caledonian Hike from Fort William to Glencoe yesterday.
Walkers enjoyed largely fine conditions throughout the two events.
A spokeswoman for the Caledonian Challenge said: “It is awe-inspiring to see the Caledonian Challenge teams working together and supporting each other and, in turn, supporting Scotland’s communities, making a real difference that will change lives.
“Each year we continue to be amazed by the enthusiasm, determination and camaraderie that drives our participants through the double marathon.
“Completing the Caledonian Challenge is no mean feat and so we hope the memories of the camaraderie and stunning scenery stay with them for years to come.”
About 200 teams of at least four people left Gairlochy at hourly intervals from 7am on Saturday on a route which follows the south end of the Great Glen Way.
Walkers then trekked through the night, passing Kinlochleven and Glencoe, continuing along the West Highland Way before reaching Tyndrum.
More than £12.5million has been raised in over 15 years since the event began.
The spokeswoman for the event said the charity was aiming to raise more than £500,000 from this year’s challenge.
All the money is donated to Foundation Scotland – formerly the Scottish Community Foundation – directly benefiting small charities and community groups across Scotland.