Thanks! There’s life in the old dog yet 😉

Thanks. Yes, it’s the silnylon fabric which absorbs moisture and slackens when wet. I’ve noticed though, when it dries and gets a bit of sun it tightens itself up 👍

😃 I’m not always smiley! Hiking in beautiful places brings out the best in me 🤠 Plus, it was a fun day in lots of ways 👍

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Yeah, there are no showers and only the pub toilets (closed overnight) but it was cheap and there’s nowhere else nearby.

Thank you Harry 🙏 It was a beautiful trail. Plenty of other trail videos on my channel! 👍

That was a fun video to make 👍

​@JustinWhiting9 Remember builders 'clear bathroom silicone' plus white spirit works equally well.

Yes it works but it’s messy. I like things to be neat and tidy 👍

Thanks Leonard, I’ve done it a few times!

Thanks! 🙏

Thanks Alex! Hope you enjoy your tent. Check out my other videos on the Lanshan 2 Pro. They should also be helpful. 👍 Justin.

@@greekf Thank you 🙏

@@adriansmith38 You’re watching it back to front? Fair enough! Best to start with day 1 though. Yes, we just did the south loop. 👍

@@JustinWhiting9 sometimes these things just pop up and I watch them! 😂

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@@JustinWhiting9 if you fancy a foreign trip, can recommend Cami de Cavalles in Menorca

@@adriansmith38 That one looks beautiful 👌

In this tent I think body heat might be a small contributing factor. Humidity from breath and lack of ventilation are greater causes of condensation in the L2pro. Thanks for your comment 👍

@mcnichollsdj Thank you 🙏 It was a real pity to miss out on end of trail beers, but the right decision for Adam. He was in pain. You must be local if you know The Hail 🍻, do Adam and I know you already?

@@JustinWhiting9 it's been a while, but I met you and Adam there, pouring over maps. Since then, Adam and I have tried to sort something, but wife and life have intervened... Still not t given up, though!

Oh yes, I remember you Dave! 👋 That was the Rob Roy Way which I did and filmed last September. I borrowed Adam’s map. Check out my series of vids if you like. Look forward to seeing you in the Hail for a beer soon 🍺 👍

@@JustinWhiting9 Excellent! :o) Stay well, Justin, and cheers!

@@dylanBennett-o8y Thanks Dylan. Subscribe! I’m afraid the largely flat northern loop doesn’t really interest me compared to the far superior southern loop. Good luck with your SW 👍

👍 Check out my Cumbria Way videos in my Lanshan 2 pro!

Thanks Andrew & Judith 🙏 I agree with everything you said. I’d like to return to do the sections we missed on days 2 and 3, without the mud though! Thanks too for staying with me to the end, you are 2 of the 12! 😁

@@smoggiewalks578 Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 👍

Cheers Andrew 👍 Long days but I preferred the second half of the trail. Yes, would love a game of cricket again but I wasn’t very good. My highlights were a slogged 50 and winning Fielder of the Year. Enough said! 🏏 🤠

Danke schoen Stefan 🙏 I would like to one day return to the parts of day 2 and day 3 that we missed in March due to bad ground conditions. I’m sure they would also be great. I loved the second half of the trail in good weather, I think you can see that in the videos 😁 My preference for trail #10 is Scotland, and my friend lives in Wick so you never know! Glad you’ve had some good weather in the Peak District 😎

@@JustinWhiting9 I was in Wick a few weeks ago - it's such a sad affair, this little town. But I did stay there on my walk after an unplanned 45 km day 🙄 Yes, the weather was brilliant the last two weeks. We first spent a week in North Yorkshire, close to Darlington, now a week in Castleton. It's the second time we are here - we have a great place where we can stay with the dog and there so many walks around here. Unfortunately, my wife is scared of heights which somewhat limits the selection 😂 Yesterday I asked for permission to do a solo hike - left here at 4.30 in the morning to do a 20 mile loop over Kinder Scout. It was wonderful to be up there all by myself. The first person I met at about 7.30... Anyway, I am babbling 🙃

Very good! 👌 Walking alone is a completely different experience, and far better. You see and hear so much more. You think deeply about things. You feel part of the landscape. Most family and friends simply can’t understand it. They think it’s an unnecessary hardship and recommend taking a friend, a dog, my family, a group of people. No, no, no, no! Du weisst was Ich meine….

@@JustinWhiting9 Ja, ich weiß genau, was du meinst 😊

@@JustinWhiting9 One more thing... Since I wasn't able to fit in a walk in Scotland this year, I will be going down the Fishermen's Trail, Rota Vicentina, in Portugal in November... can't wait. No tent, just this time, just enjoying the luxury of hostels and portuguese food 😁

Thanks Wil 👍 I enjoyed the second half of the trail in good weather much more than the first. People often mention they enjoy seeing me drink the beer at the end. As a viewer, we also like to feel a sense of completion, closure, reward and celebration all rolled into one. It works in the video (and in real life!). I promise to continue the ritual! 😁 Will also give those trails a look. Cheers! Justin 🤠

Also recommend the stones trails as a mini series ....Limestone...sandstone and Gritstone if you haven't already checked out 👍🏻😁👍🏻

Yes, I’ve seen those trails Wil. Two dayers and close to home. Good training routes over a weekend maybe. 🤔

You’re welcome Alan! Thanks for your comment. Good luck 👍

Thanks Dani! The last hill was thankfully easy and I had a good long break at the viewpoint 👌. Adam’s ankle is much better now thanks. Drop him a message on his channel if you like, he’s a friendly guy youtube.com/@underabanner?si=7j8XHZnAFHLH3mcg Will check out the Two Moors Way, thanks for following me to the end! 🤠 Justin

It felt a bit strange to be alone again Beda, but beautiful conditions to walk all day. It was a joy. Yes, Altmuehltal looks like a similar landscape. Toll durchzuwandern!👌

Thank you Henk 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it. It was a hike full of memorable moments. I’m always thinking of the next trail… 👍 Justin

Thanks for your company and music Adam. It was an adventure! Fewer miles and more pints maybe? Hope your ankle is better. Snowdonia Way looks good 👍

@@JustinWhiting9 It’s a lot better thank you. Looks like I may have to switch to trail runners after all.

Good to hear. In the last 3 years I’ve worn my boots for about 3 days only but worn out 4 pairs of trail runners over many hundreds of miles. Loads of long days 👉 More comfort, No injuries.

@@JustinWhiting9 My injury is a strange one. I can’t wear boots with high ankle support as they rub against the ankle bone but lower trail runners are completely fine.

Thank you David 🙏 It was a memorable hike for different reasons! Pennine Way is one I’ve considered. You never know!

Thanks Henk, glad you enjoyed it. It was a memorable day 👍

Yes Dani! It got us in the end. Really enjoyed that day though, relaxing walking but full of surprises!

Happy to oblige, sir! 🫡 Thanks for watching Dave 👍

Thanks Wil, we were disappointed to get off the trail in March but it would have been grim. Great weather in May and much more enjoyable and beautiful hiking 👌 I love Ironbridge at any time of year 👍

The weather was mostly good Beda. The rain was very heavy but only lasted 15-30 mins, then sunshine to dry it quickly ☀️ It was a good day 👍

Cheers Adam. I think my favourite shot on this one was the bench shot of us with our wet & muddy gear scattered everywhere! 😁

Yes, the RRW is quite easy with beautiful landscapes and views. It also has a rich history 👍

@@JustinWhiting9 thank you . and wild camping spots along the trail ?not too bad?

Yes, wild camping is possible if you know what to look for. Leave no trace. 👍

On my day 4 video of the EHW I give a summary of my thoughts on the trail. Wild camping is possible, but there are fewer suitable spots than you think. EHW is remote, almost no other hikers. GGW is more sociable with more hikers, canoeists and people boating in the canal. I was lucky and almost no midges, so I don’t know. EHW is higher up so windier, maybe fewer midges.

Thanks,that is smth i wanted to know.. So maybe i should take my semi freestanding tent to ehw.. .​@@JustinWhiting9

Thanks Andrew, Yes we really enjoyed this long day in perfect conditions 👌 All we needed was a ‘Brace of pints’ to top it off!

@@alantraceyoutdoors3572 Thanks Alan 👍 Fond memories of the GGW 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thanks Andrew. It was a perfect day really. A pint would’ve been nice but you can’t have everything. Pleased we got so far. 👍

Well said sir! 🫡 A brace of pints would’ve topped it off, eh? 🍻

@@JustinWhiting9 it really would, yes! Thoroughly enjoyable all the same.

@@danidaskam1027 Yes, a long day and we felt it. Perfect conditions and great views though 👌

Yes, big enough for two. 👍

Thank you 🙏 I just subbed to your channel 👍

Thanks 👍 I bet you’ve had it out in all conditions. You might like some of the other vids I’ve done on this tent. Wind test, rain test, snow test, seam sealing, bathtub upgrade etc. Cheers, Justin.

All the trails in Scotland are quiet except the WHW. The GGW is easy but still beautiful. It could be a good choice for your first trail I think.

Thank you but in terms of scenery whw does win?

Yes, WHW has wonderful and varied scenery but the paths are busy. There are campsites within the ‘no wild camping zone’ along Loch Lomond so it’s ok.