Camping Along The Great Glen Way | Choosing Joy

[@suzesweetness]

Abbie, 48 hours ago I completed the West Highland Way, inspired by you, and now I'm watching this planning my next adventure! Thanks for being you!

[@susanripton1327]

Love this one.... I need to build up my resilience again after Achilles injury. Feel motivated to do so now 😊

[@happysporran]

Hope your achilles recovery is going well, it's a runner's curse! I've been recovering from back and knee problems for 18 months, but finally things are coming good... so good to return to the world of the active. I Agree Abbie is wonderfully motivating. Best of luck, Ian

[@homelessmikescratch7713]

can I just say, at the risk of sounding patronising which I do not mean, you are a total inspiration and have changed my life to make it a thousand times better. I am now doing what I love instead of listening to people who told me I was incapable. I just wanted you to know that even if no one else sees your message you have changed my life at least. oh and I'm doing this very walk in a few weeks

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Thank you! Enjoy the walk!

[@happysporran]

An advantage of being a late discoverer of your channel is the hinterland of videos to enjoy. Always inspiring Abbie, thank you.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Haha yes there are a few to work through! Enjoy 🤙

[@alexmorgan3435]

You are creating wonderful historical documentaries of the landscapes, flora and fauna you walk through. Very enjoyable and thank you.

[@Svenne23]

Always happy, always smiling. It's a sunbath for my soul to watch you!

[@jdee4215]

1 hour 40 well spent really enjoyed the video very well put together thanks for sharing.

[@phoenixrising6245]

I've come to the conclusion that anyone giving this - or any of Abbie's videos a thumbs down can be summed up in one word... 'envy'. They must yearn to experience her vitality, enthusiasm, magnetism, her determination to overcome mental health issues and, finally, her infectious smile!!

[@markjulianward3885]

Well not necessarily true

[@briankumm4825]

Abbie, this was very inspiring for me, going through a rough time in life and being locked in with the Coronavirus...longing to be free in the wilds of Scotland. I’m going to choose joy, thank you so much! Brian, Loughborough.

[@MrAndywills]

Bringing back lots of memories. My late grandad was from round that area and talked about the railway. We went up the hills just south of Loch Lochy and saw golden eagles. Nice, especially the wild raspberries.

[@leeniedee2049]

I just discovered your channel today while at home ill. I watched your video on the Highland way and the Great Glen way... and you are my new hero. You are articulate, artistic and strong. I aspire to be more like you. I need to start on my health journey and I'm going to incorporate more walking and these video's are inspiration.

[@elizabethford7263]

I discovered her while I was suck as well. She has been a continual inspiration and encouragement.

[@berenicek9467]

You put it very nicely. I wholeheartedly agree!

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

@@elizabethford7263 Proofreading is necessary to express your exact feelings/thoughts. And I agree with you: Abbie is inspiring & I have shared her with family & friends. Great vibrant Health to you Elizabeth!

[@rosinafrank6957]

She just brings a smile to my face with her joyful heart. God bless youAbbie.

[@fujifatbike5793]

Keep smiling Abbie....sunshine or not. You have a beautiful smile! Thank you for sharing this beautiful and uncluttered video.

[@waynespence9122]

I like how you always have a beeming smile

[@googleuser6429]

Watching and listening to you Abbie is medicine for the soul. Thank you for all that you do!

[@PaulOvaDoze]

I thought it was 13mins long when i first put it on to watch, wasn't til I was around 30mins into it that i realised it was 1hour38mins. Completely captivating, great video as always Abbie and great motivation for my West Highland Way trip tomorrow.

[@albertlee9238]

Thank you Abbie, amazing energy and follow up on video!

[@stukelful]

56:05 - You sound like Henry Thoreau musing in Walden "I was suddenly sensible of such sweet and beneficent society in Nature, in. the very pattering of the drops, and in every sound and sight around my house, an infinite and unaccountable friendliness all at once like an atmosphere sustaining me, as made the fancied advantages of human neighborhood insignificant, and I have never thought of them since. Every little pine needle expanded and swelled with sympathy and befriended me. I was so distinctly made aware of the presence of something kindred to me, even in scenes which we are accustomed to call wild and dreary, and also that the nearest of blood to me and humanest was not a person nor a villager, that I thought no place could ever be strange to me again." Love it!

[@lindahiggins9295]

Love sharing your adventures, thank you so much it has been so great too watch while on lock down thank you Abbie xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@beth1776]

Your enthusiasm makes it so special to watch .. thank you, I am inspired x

[@happyhermit2022]

Fantastic and a pleasure to share your journey thank you 🤗

[@scott2724]

So inspiring ~ I’m going to start walking everyday and build up the distance so that by end of you I can do multi day hikes like you do. I love nature but just need to improve my fitness a bit more to fully focus immerse like you do. Well done on inspiring so many to get back outside

[@gladyssellar6408]

The great glen way is second to your lovely smile, I’m going to travel both walks soon am in Aberdeen and have been thinking about it all year ,, definitely now thanks again 🙏🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@neilbowie3513]

It has been a pleasure walking with you on part of your journey. Such beauty is just outside most peoples doors If you want to find it Well done Abbie. One Love to ALL.

[@teresatucker3446]

Abbie - you’re a true inspiration! I follow several vloggers, and yours is my absolute favourite. If I’m having a bad day, or can’t sleep, yours is my go-to site!It’s the next best thing to being in the wild! Thank you! x

[@silverbreezeRn]

Beautiful video Miss Barnes, thanks for sharing it with us. I was able to visit Edinburg for four days, but couldn't go see Loch Ness. It's so lovely, and glad you filmed it so nicely so I could get a glimpse!

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Hello Abbie, from Virginia, next to the Appalachian Trail. Your Intro in my first of your videos [the West Highland Way] and this one, has inspired me to share just the Intro with family & friends! Then I continued on "with you" along the Great Glen Way, then@ Meter: 8:46, noticing it is nearly noon, I decided, I better change out of PJs, get dressed, Gear Up & go out to our forest for another explore-adventure. Carry on Abbie, Happy Trails...

[@eisvogel8099]

It takes ducktape and ...a courageous soul. And a courageous soul you are!

[@andrew30m]

Must be the 3rd time I’ve watched this, thank you, always enjoy and am inspired a new.

[@vanarchism]

Hard to think of anyone who more perfectly embodies the idea of a bodhisattva. You're wonderful. -- Jason

[@philk9227]

Some of the views were spectacular, your enthusiasm as always infectious, but what struck me most about this video Abbie is the quiet wisdom you gave us on this one. The choice in every moment to truly open our eyes and to see. To take joy in the beauty to be found everywhere around us. It is far too easy to get caught up in the destination and to lose sight of the pleasure of the journey itself. Great stuff. Stay safe and stay wild :-)

[@StormInc67]

Thanks for sharing! It has kindled the walking spirit in my self again and this time I'm bringing the family with to Scotland.

[@patrickmoore2031]

Hey Abbie, I really enjoyed the film and glad it was a good experience for you. The UK offers some really unique walking experiences. Thanks for all the work that goes into things like this and for sharing. Cheers from Arkansas.

[@khooalbert9948]

Abbie, another great travel narrative from you. Thank you such for bringing alive all the 79 miles of Glen Way. Another trail that will go into my must walk trails. Great work and god bless you. Albert Khoo, Malaysia.

[@jgalloway2407]

Just subscribed yesterday after '100 miles along the West Highland Way' popped up as a suggestion, and then this appears today - brilliant and thank you! :)

[@geoffcresswell4815]

great watch really enjoyable . really well done some of the best out door walking and talking ive seen on you tube . great out doors adventures

[@AEWildwoodsman]

New subscriber. You are absolutely brilliant. Thanks for taking us with you. Æ

[@jazzman1626]

Abbie, your videos are as good as any on TV and better than most. So well shot and edited. I’m glad they are often longish like this. Short ones end just as I’m really enjoying them lol. Stay wild, lovely sweet gentle lady.

[@Dodgerm1cbo]

Thank you, great travelling with you, wonderful views, keep smiling keep mile Ing. God bless Regards Roger

[@tomparsons3710]

Abbie, you've inspired me to do a through hike and after much deliberation I have decided I'm going to do the Great Glen Way. I am also now watching this video for the 4th time. Thank you for being the amazing person you are.

[@MarkFugel]

as usual...what a beautiful trip...thanks for taking us along!!

[@colin1594]

fantastic video Abbie, It's been so good to follow you along the route and share your enthusiasm :) I really want to try this trip.

[@titanbengal]

Excellent video Abbie. I thought I was a hardcore hiker but I have nothing on you girl. Keep making these fantastic videos. Love em.

[@crazysoxcourier]

thank you for sharing. absolutely loved this and your west highland way video! hopefully one day i'll get around to doing it too!

[@camsgonefishinandcampin8303]

Just started watching your channel love your cheerful smile my wife and I are really enjoying your clips cheers from australia

[@brucewallace2]

Try the Cape Wrath trail. Now that is a real adventure. However your video is grand. Your cheery disposition and enthusiasm is lifting and entertaining. BTW I'm a Scotsman who knows the country very well.

[@Celtia103]

Hi Abbie, I came across your videos while looking at reviews for a new back pack and fell in love. I am fortunate enough to be from and live in the North West Scottish Highlands and love being in my home landscape. You have totally inspired me to do some of these longer distances trails when covid allows. I hope you can visit the west highlands of Scotland soon as it is extremely spectacular and special and quite different to the rest of Scotland with much more rugged and protruding mountains and hills! Come through Glen Shiel to the Isle of Skye and then even further noth to the Torriden mountain! Amazing videos from you!! Also wee side note the lovely village of Drumnadrochit where you seen the Highland games if you ever wondered us locals would pronounce it just like its spelt Drum-nah-droch-it (droch like loch/lock). Hope to see you back in Scotland soon

[@neilmackinnon9667]

This was a great watch , ive done the whw many times on the bike and not really appreciating whats around me , your knowledge of the flowers and the land and the beaming smile just inspires. Thankyou

[@nigellack2576]

Thanks, Abbie, for such a positive and interesting video. Looking forward to the next ones!

[@icegypsy99]

New to your channel. Have watched a few of your hikes now. It's really inspired me to get off my duff, and start hiking more. Crippled with pain, I sort of gave up on that part of my life. Your journeys have inspired me to start getting out there again. I can't do the kind of hiking you do...not yet anyway, but I am getting out. Where I live here in Canada, there is no shortage of trails and nature. Getting back out into nature has really boosted my spirit. My body may still be in pain, but my soul is healing

[@RootsLion]

fort augustus . lovely chippy deya one side . and the funniest ducks an chip shop owner ever ... literally had t wait t be served while he took care of his regulars quacking at the door .. priceless moments lol .. watching this still wishing i lived at urquart castle lol

[@darrenmoody6914]

What a great film! I’m going to walk the Great Glen Way this summer and having watched your film I can’t wait to get going!

[@pittman4435]

Fantastic. Thanks I do many walks and this one looks great for this year.👋👣

[@johnnyballantyne7737]

Just happened upon this by accident. I’m so glad I did, great video, great commentary, thank you for making the effort to share it with us. Great stuff, keep em coming.

[@jezoakley9765]

Most excellent Abbie. That's been one more massive dose of motivation to get myself back out on the trail. Ridgeway for me though. Thanks! 👍

[@arthurpewtey]

What a wonderful video. If that gets just one "new" person out there to put on some hiking boots and get moving, then you've done a great job. Somehow, however, I suspect rather more than just one will be tempted to take the plunge.

[@suemander7547]

I love your videos and your commentary. I did some trails in Ireland in 2018 and was planning trip to Scotland this year but cancelled due to Covid. I still plan to do a visit Scotland soon but in the meantime, you've inspired me and given a glimpse of what I can expect.

[@thedoc1210]

you are really good at this, just watched the west highland way video and it was excellent, great smile and attitude. a great watch

[@warrenruk]

Absolutely inspirational. I just watched both journeys in Scotland back to back, and loved every minute. Very insightful commentary too. Thank you for sharing.

[@ocean1573]

The Great Glen Way was my last hike before the covid pandemic hit. What a privilege, what a beautiful walk. The memories and pictures from my walk helped me to to navigate through those 2 years of pandemic talk. Thank you Abbie for making me re-lived those wonderful memories. Scotland is a very special place. Definitely going back!!

[@CRAIGSBELLS]

Thank you for sharing this walk. You've really inspired me! Me and my girlfriend are going to do this walk around June and I can't wait!

[@angelakm6753]

Nice one. We paddled the Caledonian Canal in open canoes way back in 1994 or so. We met horrendous waves on Loch Ness, not aided by the bow waves set up by a ship! Your video brought it all back, thank you :)

[@suetaylor5186]

Watching this on Remembrance Sunday 2020. Thank you for showing us these sites of history and remembrance. Lest we ever forget x

[@elizabethford7263]

My favorite but is "good morning Heather, good morning trees, good morning bracken"

[@paulsmeeton3981]

Thank you for a lovely record of your adventures and your extremely infectious smile😊

[@theheftyhiker847]

Your a complete inspiration. Amazing video enjoyed every minute. Thank you

[@katkinz789]

Awesome video. We will be heading up to Fort William next Summer. Can't wait.

[@Mordred478]

You are in the part of Scotland that is like heaven on earth to me. I have traveled there many times, and Glenfinnan is a particular favorite.

[@kengauhl6636]

Thank you Abbie your vids are just amazing!

[@zomzoms1979]

Another wonderful video - I was sad to see it end. Thank you for sharing.

[@seonaidsmith7495]

Brought back some wonderful memories of when my friend and I did it in stages. Thank you very much

[@eat_sleep_run_8496]

thanks Abbie for the videos been watching them in the last few days, as i'm looking for walking routes i've been lucky to have cycled along Loch Ness doing LEGOG in 2016 and i ran the loch ness marathon in 2019 both events were on the east side of the loch, so now i plan to walk it, also i plan to walk the west highland way, i love Scotland and want to return next year, thanks again i'll keep watching the other videos all the best cant wait for the new videos

[@merayyilmaz168]

Thank you so much for this amazing video, this changed my entire mood and brought a sense of relaxation to my soul, I felf like I was with you along the entire journey. Please don't stop making these videos your great. many thanks

[@carolynplumley5413]

Love going by interesting places and hearing Abbbie speak about them. Thanks!

[@ranxxerox6407]

Well, I came looking for video of the Great Glen Way to understand what was ridable on thin tires as I plan my 3rd John o Groats to Lands End journey (and not on the busy roads this time). After 90 minutes I didn't care anything about the surface and that's because I got lost and mesmerised by the great journey and story telling. Thank you Abbie, what a Journey.

[@AbbieBarnesWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kgsz]

It is gets better than wild raspberries if you're lucky - it's wild raspberries, wild blueberries and wild strawberries in one spot, at once. It's brain-melting nice. Thanks for another fun and beautiful clip Abbie

[@cristina7952]

Dear Abbie, even if I live in Italy and visited some places you walk through in your beautiful videos, I'd really love to walk along all this beautiful places and landascapes .... Thank you and bye bye from Italy :)) Cristina

[@davidboardman870]

You are such an inspiration Abbie. Its been a tough year (2022) for me as I am recently widowed. I am planning on walking the WHW in May of this year and now considering tagging on GGW. Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge and you have a wonderful smile!

[@deanmc178]

well done for getting to the end,, and what stunning views along the walk :-)

[@davidjenkins351]

Hi I just came across your channel Your video s are so good loads of information you have the best channel on KZbin keep up with the good work

[@richardsherburn4816]

Wonderful, inspiring. Thanks Abbie

[@stevenpitman6888]

Awesome...glad i found your posts Abbie!

[@rdgreeley]

After watching this, I ordered the Trailblazer guidebook and watched it again, reading and stopping the video to immerse myself in the journey. You've convinced me. When this awful virus is under control, I will pack up and head to Scotland. Thank you for your hard work and for giving us a new perspective. (big hug).

[@Dstew57A]

Just an awesome video.. great scenery and lovely narration... new subscriber...looking forward to more..well done.

[@zirndorfredleg7688]

Your viewpoint and attitude are uplifting.

[@davidian107]

Thank you another lovely video.xx

[@TheCoopsvids]

Hi Abbie .....always enjoys your trips thanks so much for taking us along and already looking forward to your next one. Take care and good luck with everything you do both in life and on here. Cheers Coops X

[@asmaiftikhar2302]

I admire your stamina for walking long distances. Your videos are very inspiring full of useful information.

[@talkin2ya]

Watched your whole video and loved it . Hope to see you in New Zealand 🇳🇿 soon or if you have already been then I hope you loved it ❤️👍

[@nicolaj665]

Thank you Abbie. I love your videos , they always fill me with inspiration. I will rewatch it many times too.x

[@cheesekakes4116]

I lost my soul mate and hubby in February and we often talked about walking the great glen way. so I've decided to do it by myself sometime in the future. Am quite nervous but will defo be watching your video again abbie to learn the route. Thanks for your guidance 👍😊

[@michaelpilling9659]

Brilliant! What a wonderful walk Abbie. My 72 year old legs could easily keep up with you this time. I was captivated by the water, the big skies and those huge lochs. The Canal and its towpath were great to walk along.. Thank you for taking me along. Your film and commentary were fabulous and the historical facts amazing.

[@annarthur6070]

Another fantastic video! I struggle to sleep and so I watch your videos last thing before I go to bed as I find them very calming and, If I'm struggling to get off, I tend to run the scenery I've just watched through my mind as I drift off, works every time and is much more preferable to taking a sleeping tablet!

[@debbielevey7070]

Thank you Abbie. Your videos are inspiring. Always great to watch.

[@botulf680]

Fabulous. I really enjoyed this and a great lesson for you to share. Thankyou.

[@markmccusker2845]

Just stumbled across your video Abbie and found it very inspiring! So much so i'm now booked to start it in May so thank you for sharing!!

[@johnhyland9549]

well done Abbie great vieo as ever keep em coming x

[@rosalynhollidge6200]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@johnboender3888]

Thanks Abbie, I 'm walking the GGW coming May. Lots of info for me out of this video. 🙏

[@eloisebrynlee]

I’m into the last thirty minutes of the video, and thoroughly enjoying it. What a relaxing way to spend a quiet Sunday. ☕️ When you were walking through the forests I could imagine how pretty it would look in winter when it had been snowing. 🌲 With regard to the dead wood, I learnt something here. I didn’t know why it was left on the ground like that, so thanks! I’ve enjoyed this tour through Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿