First 60000 Steps - My TOUGHEST Hike

In this video I take on the West Highland Way. 96 miles of Scotland's finest countryside. This is part 1 of the series where we enjoy hiking, some campsites, wild camping and of course the Mediterranean weather. I hope you enjoy.
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[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

Excellent Paul.. great to see the hike from another perspective whilst it’s still fresh in the memory. Now i’ve done the hike I can appreciate WHW videos even more. Looking forward to part 2. 👍🏼 Oh That pizza as well 😍 certainly does the job after hiking.

[@coraandtheexplorer]

Enjoy it Paul it's not a race it's an adventure 👍

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Absolute respect to both of you guys. I am about your age, and I regularly camp at several sites along the West Highland Way. The West Highland Way through-hikers are a source of great entertainment to us (and not a little mockery) The majority of them get private companies to portage all their gear, who travel ahead in vans to set up their tents. They are half my age, five times my fitness, carrying less than 5kgs in day sacks, yet are bigging themselves up in the evening in the communal areas whilst sleeping in Gucci tents that they bought the week before. You guys are actually walking the route with your homes on your backs. That demands respect. Whilst camping, me and my mate have walked several sections of the WHW just as a day hike, and some of it is VERY intense. Walking the West Highland Way with all your gear on your back is the gold standard mate. Very well done.

[@DavesfromMars]

It was beautiful to see Loch Lomond, I had the pleasure of stopping at Cashel with my wife on our tour of Scotland to get married in Gretna. it bought back some wondeful memories. Thank you!

[@m.hernandez1404]

Love it! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@gud2go50]

Wow, stunning scenery out there! It is nice to see they cater to backpackers as well. Thanks for bringing us along.😊

[@iainbickerstaff7099]

Enjoyed the video,look forward to seeing the next episode.Nice to see it’s not being hiked with very light gear and at speed great-see it as you went along.

[@pauledwards499]

Absolutely brilliant, can't wait to see part 2!

[@gordonmonaghan133]

Hurry up, and you might catch up with Good Bloke Outdoors!

[@Eightball69]

And Backpacking UK

[@275simon]

I was gonna wright that

[@JeremyWharton]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ahunterstail1083]

You have got boring now Paul, sorry, can't watch anymore. You've changed

[@alanrobinson2229]

Good bloke? That will be the guy who called his subscribers "wet wipes" and stuck the finger up at them. Won't be following him.

[@TheOutdoorExplorerUK]

Good video Paul I’m looking forward to seeing the next part.

[@mow-zr6ni]

Enjoy your trek! Good choice of tent, my solar photon 2 has seen me through on many great adventures. Wise words on taking a sensible time to enjoy the route

[@johnarmstrong4015]

hope you enjoy the rest of your WHW. Seeing all those folks makes me glad I did it all the month before it officially opened (all those years ago) no campsites then just stopped when you wanted- but you had to carry all your stuff. thanks for sharing. ATB

[@darrenray6934]

Good lick on the whw Paul. Giving me an insight to wot I am facing. Looking forward to to next video. Any tips much appreciated. Enjoy the journey 👍🏻

[@michaelkennedy4376]

Come across an old timer on a hike once and was told these things are ment to be enjoyed, not endured and i think itll stick with me forever. doing the west Highland way the best way possible and taking it all in have a gooden pal.

[@chriswhite2714]

Great one so far Paul looking forward to the rest of it 👊👍🥃

[@jackmccann7147]

Easy does it Paul. Best way to experience it at its best. I've done it in all weathers countless times and there's always something different, a new companion for a bit or familiar views in different kinds of light. I'm off up that way again tomorrow morning. ATB.

[@alanrobinson2229]

Lovely, relaxing,the way to do it.

[@pabroon74]

Brings back memories, We did the WHW ten years ago with a group of young people. We stayed at that same camp site just before Drymen. All good fun.

[@michaelchandler490]

Always enjoy your episodes and this was no exception. Thanks for making these videos. I’m getting too old to get out myself but like to be reminded of what it was like.

[@R500JPH]

Great video Paul. I did the walk last September with some friends and thoroughly enjoyed. Bringing back some great memories. You even camped in the exact spot we were on at Drymen😊 As you said looking after your feet is the key to completing it. Good luck and hope you both enjoy the rest of your trip 👍

[@karenmilner420]

Myself n hubby just completed our adventure on the 18 th April . Loved every minute 👍

[@merlin4062]

Wow that looked amazing thank you for the vid. 👍👊

[@wandering_not_lost]

Nice video Paul, thanks. I really like the videos like this where you make a journey, so much more interesting than a one nighter on Kinder.

[@awsch990]

Finished the West Highland Way 2 weeks ago. Nice little hike. Like your Equipment, especial you Atom Packs Backpack and your Windmaster Stove. Can't wait to see the next episodes.

[@teestravels]

such a fun route i completed this on may 5th weather was great glad it was the same for you

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you back out camping and hiking up in Scotland nice place to be apart from the Flys stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@delboyg2690]

Good luck guys. Enjoy it. It’s incredible. One of the best long walks in the UK. Watch out for the three wild goats. I’m not joking!! 🐐 🐐 🐐

[@Bella-vu6nx]

It’s a really lovely walk - fabulous scenery enjoy !

[@samhill3496]

good vid beautiful views. glad you got some professional advice on camping.

[@woodycarr]

Nice start to your trip! The sunset was gorgeous.

[@TiberiusWallace]

12:26 This will blow your mind. That's Tom Weir, a very famous man at one stage which the board will tell you all about him but it's his sister that's the weird Factoid. She was Molly Weir from the TV show Rentaghost and she's the Molly from the song Molly's Lips covered by Nirvana.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Top stuff Paul, nice and laid back mate. Made me fancy doing it again. 😎

[@thefun-employedadventurer3011]

I did this trail just after lock down lifted and it was pretty amazing...best weather I could have asked for and minimal people on trail it was bliss and definately what got me into the long distance hiking

[@Hengists_Wild_Camps]

That was a good watch Paul, I enjoyed that. Cheers mate.👍

[@paulhoughton5266]

Great timing, as I am planning on doing the start to Tyndrum in late August, having already done Tyndrum to Fort William 😀

[@ipaales7552]

Brilliant marra looking forward to watching part 2 well done lads all the best 😃 🏕🏔⛰️

[@duncanwalker4770]

I finished the WHW and Ben Nevis and got back home on 8th May, glorious weather and fantastic views along with meeting superb people from all over the globe, truly a majestic walk to do, good luck to anyone who gives it a try, you won't regret it.

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

I'm up there myself next month on a kayak camping trip around Loch Lomond hoping to see the Wallabies. Great video matey with some beautiful views. That's a good tip with the food bags, I will remember that one.

[@Scottmkn]

Great adventure thanks for sharing

[@iknowyoureright8564]

What a way to end day two….beautiful sunset, utter quiet, apart from the evening birdsong and a well earned sleep in nature….cant beat it. Looking forward to the rest of the trip. It’s great to see someone take it over 7 days to really take it in…..definitely isn’t a race and it’s not like you’ll be back up next weekend if ya miss something. Proper order. Cheers

[@sandraphelan2004]

Lovely video Paul looking forward to the next few looks a stunning walk and lovely scenery enjoy and I think you have the perfect walking companion sounds like you will have a good laugh too along the way..all the best 👍

[@PaulMessner]

It was awesome Sandra. Also..Thank you for supporting us over on Patreon. Part 2 of the trip is available to watch over there now.

[@92Pyromaniac]

Glad to see they're putting in a proper path on conic hill, it's a very popular tourist spot and has been suffering from some serious erosion.

[@leutnantlachs2413]

Greetings from 1 of the 2 german guys. Haggis was good. Excited for the next part.

[@davidcressey]

Made up for you Paul. Its an experience that stays with you forever! Cant wait to see the Inversnaid section! 😀

[@PaulMessner]

It was brutal 😂

[@dbk9140]

Stayed there with the family, great spot.

[@jamesrobert262]

Really enjoyed that. 😊

[@pilgrimspassage8834]

Following in your footsteps on Monday ...

[@EnglishmanJustWalking]

one of the best things you said was “I just want to experience it”. It’s not a race, it’s a trek/walk at your own pace. Hopefully it’s triggered a spark to do a longer hike…..

[@chrissumpter3417]

Nice one. I did this a few years back in 4 days, including taking in Ben Nevis on the last day. If I did it again, I'd follow your plan. Much more sensible!

[@LE-fj8wr]

Lovely video, I did it a few years ago but my bag was far too heavy.

[@stevetock8065]

Brings back happy memories of the WHW enjoy

[@insoleandlaces]

Great Vlog Paul.

[@ChrisJB]

How do Paul. At this stage of my life, I definitely share your approach to long-distance footpaths 😉. Look forward to the next instalment.

[@Fatladtofitlad]

did this in 2022 with border line fitness and its been in my head ever since. This deffo gives me the bug again

[@paulprosser4108]

Nice one Paul.

[@Francis-xl2gu]

I did 10000 steps yesterday, nearly killed me !!! Keep Going !!

[@1954shadow]

Livin’ the dream, Bro!

[@allanmason7544]

looking forward to the rest

[@jamescant6625]

👍 umbrella excellent idea .

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

96 miles! That is nuts!

[@stickleback73]

'looks like something from Jurassic park!' 😂😂

[@dodge_walks]

I leave for Milngavie in a few weeks. Perfect viewing whilst I review my kit list

[@johanvanbeek7138]

Back on form!

[@nickkowal6537]

I pulled an entire bin bag of trash of conic when I did the whw. Including a single walking book, a jumper and a pillow. Take your trash with you people!

[@wolkewietje01]

Yeah, at Conic Hill there are alot of ill prepared day-hikers. Way too busy up there. My least favourite part of the whole WHW

[@daveandemmaoutdoors3171]

West Highland way is getting a right hammering this year . Would love to do it but would need a guide 😂😂

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Taking your time is just a boon - don't finish it in 5 if you can sit and have wonderfull break from time to time and do it in 7 days. Cheers!

[@pootlingalong8928]

🙂👍🏻 nice and relaxing vibe 🙂

[@londonviking3801]

Brings back great memories from June 2013 when I went with a hiking group. Would happily go again - so beautiful.

[@WanderFreeWithBarb]

Camping, loads of people stop in the open space just before the conic climb

[@ahoward3503]

Looks absolutely stunning. Have you done or thought about doing Hadrian's wall? I think that's my dad's dream.

[@howardpotts5763]

Croc 🐊 Dundee Messner 😂

[@tom7676]

He took an unbrella 😂😂 Paul you're one of a kind mate. Fair play for taking on the WHW I hope you enjoy it and aren't just doing it for the channel buddy. Keep it up.

[@martinmoss317]

A lot of long trail backpackers carry an umbrellas in the US especially on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail to shelter from the sun as much as from the rain. you can get clips for your backpack so you can go hands free.

[@pauledwards499]

Nowt wrong with a brolly, rather stay dry with one than get soaked without one.

[@scottplumer3668]

On a warm day in the rain, I get more wet inside my rain jacket from sweating that I do from the rain. A brolly is perfect for warm weather, as long as it's not blowing too much.

[@martinmoss317]

@@scottplumer3668 That's what she said!!😅

[@scottplumer3668]

@@martinmoss317 🤣

[@MikeDay-kj4ei]

Carbonara is good. I'm in Kinlochleven now. Best of luck mate👍👍

[@AndyWragg]

I wish my ankles could cope with that kind of punishment still. Enjoy it while you can buddy!

[@PaulMessner]

It’s tough in places mate. I’m grateful of my trekking poles. I think they make a huge difference

[@ktswandering]

Loved the chook in the vid....you're too old to be chasing birds! Lmao

[@keith4045]

Tough hike 😂..I buzzed that off in a couple of days in April. But seriously I did and it's like a motorway compared to the great glen Way which is truly glorious.much less accessible and trodden...

[@keith4045]

Oh that's just how I prefer to do things by way. Long days. Previously I did it over a longer period and relaxed more so no criticism intended and each to their own

[@user-ws9jb6dn9q]

Hi Paul, Nice start to what will be hopefully a great few days hiking ! Is your mates tent an Ordos 2 ?

[@ShinJefLebowski]

Miss you by about a week or so, hope you had a good time. Adventure Food though... blandest stuff ever put in bags, better bring half a rack of spices

[@mgrallert]

Great video! Mine is still "in editing status" 😅

[@StevenKeery]

Enjoyed the video. I think Liam Brown also did this walk a few weeks ago. I recognised the sign next to Costas. Filled up on toasted sandwiches before the walk I'm betting. Still a large amount of walking every day. How are your feet coping?

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Youre doing it the right way.... walking at your own pace and absorbing the sights and sounds along the trail... afterall as you know its about the journey not the destination!! .... personally i'd have had a few more beer stops ... but thats just me!😂 looking forward to the rest of the videos ..atb 👍👍

[@duffers29]

You should try Arran coastal way next !

[@fog360]

I was talking to Sandy Wiltshire man about doing this trail , everyone has said don’t rush it , been waiting for you to put this out , great video buddy

[@sonofparker]

I walked the West Highland Way last year, so it is great to see your take on it and I look forward to your next video. I would echo what others have said about taking 7 days for the walk, that seems to be what most other people do, and with a very popular walk it is great to bump into and chat with the same people over the course of the trip. Very different from the Cumbria Way, where you hardly see anyone else doing the same trip.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

I did the walk in November in the early years after it opened. Brutal. Mud. Cold. Early darkness. Ex Army kit ...wet feet. Drymen is pronounced drim as in trim, en as in men.

[@MG-bs5mr]

Cool, I hope the weather stays ok for you. That's on my to do list but I'm aiming for September to try to build myself up to it. I'm also trying to dodge the worst of the midges 🤣 I'm away tomorrow for a "training wild camp" though. The Minigaig pass. Cannae wait.

[@wazeroonie6084]

Only in Scotland will you find a Greggs at the start of a multi day hike🤣😂🤣

[@louisebaldry9060]

I've been watching your videos for years. This is one of my favourites! Can't wait for the next part.

[@stevenvitali7404]

Great video!, really enjoyed it, the scenery was stunning

[@davidbewick6885]

I think I prefer your approach to the WHW to Andy Beavers’. I’ll look forward to seeing the rest of the vids.

[@stevezodiac491]

Hello Paul. This reactive outdoor 3 second tent is advertised all over the place. Obviously not an Aficionado's tent but any good as a camp site addition or even used on a short walk local camp ?

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Nice to see you are taking your time...that's the proper way to walk.

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Anyone NOT doing this route...) And frankly taking a brolly is the way to go.

[@PaulMessner]

yeah. had this planned since last year and gutted to see the world beat me to it. hence the title a little different.

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Paul, keep it going mate, looking forward to the rest of your trip. I did the Cumbria Way last week, absolutely epic. All the best Dave

[@lostintransit5822]

Was it a KZbinr group decision to all do the same walk😂😂

[@grantgrow]

Hi Andrew

[@rorymchenry373]

Nice one Paul! Well done for choosing to do it over 7 days - I definitely rushed it when I did it and my feet paid dearly for it! Can't wait for the next instalment, brought me right back to my own trip!

[@leavenotraceUK]

It's going to be brutal. The furthest I have walked in a day is approx 20 miles and that's without a heavy backpack

[@pootlingalong8928]

Hopefully not brutal - I enjoy Paul’s videos because he’s just an ordinary bloke going for a walk and a camp out. Strolling not stomping is the way to cover big miles 🙂

[@ahunterstail1083]

Because I like Paul and I want him to do the stuff that he did before he gave up his job

[@markmurphy7356]

What a refreshing change, enjoying a long distance walk rather than trying to break the world speed record 😅