Half Way There || West Highland Way - Day 4 || Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy

[@TheGardenKitten]

I am sorry Lorna wasn't feeling well. I hope you are both feeling better. Truly enjoying watching your journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@tonygillett6428]

So enjoying your adventure. Keep going👍👍👍👍

[@MinimalList]

Thank you, I will

[@brenda9990]

These videos are superb. I’m thoroughly enjoying both you & Lornas. Great track.

[@MinimalList]

Thank you, I was a bit nervous making non narrowboat videos so it’s so nice to hear you are enjoying them

[@tracyfun6918]

Love you two your amazing ladies. Well done if you don't finish it your fab xxx

[@AndyCutright]

I think folks don't grasp how long 20 miles is to walk, let alone with a lot of elevation gain and loss, and tough unpaved trails, in the rain .. And then to do it _again_ the next day, and the next day, and .. Super glad to see Lorna back in the saddle, as they say. Such a lot of effort to keep up a pace y'all need to make the hostel before darkness set in. Good on her.

[@MinimalList]

She was amazing and very determined.

[@BarneyLeith]

Another day of beautiful views! I'm so impressed by your and Lorna's stick-at-it spirit!

[@MinimalList]

Thank you!

[@rossrowntree5905]

Strong ladies . Taking the real world on head first This spirit is rare nowadays. Nothing better than passing challenging tests. And the train station 🙂

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I'm really enjoying tagging along with you both, and so pleased that you had an easier day of it! Stunning scenery and what a treat to see the steam train!

[@MinimalList]

So glad you are enjoying the little diversion from canals. Thanks for coming along.

[@logtothebase2]

One of the two best narrowboat related West Highland way walking channels on You Tube.

[@CM-kl9qh]

Lovely, as always! Thank you!

[@susansisk455]

I'm really enjoying the journey vicariously! Your videos are well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@MinimalList]

Thank you so much

[@susanmarker2164]

What beautiful views... I so want to come to the UK! But I'd have to stay the whole 6 months allowed. I want to stay on a narrowboat...but see the country sides everywhere!!! I wouldn't need to see LONDON once was enough...Thanks for showing us this journey and taking us along!!! 😊

[@MinimalList]

Absolutely, there is a lot to see and you could defiantly skip London if you wanted. I hope you make it here one day

[@MarcelEling]

Very heavy walk, nice views😁

[@nazdagg2027]

glad you had an easier day, well deserved. you passed the cows in peace, good. have a good day tomorrow.

[@MinimalList]

Thank you! It’s funny when 15 miles is an easier day. But it was true!

[@navigator902]

Wish I could put more thumbs up ... Your walk Jo and Lorna, is monumental, efforts of Legends.... giving all who watch, hope. Thanks Ladies.

[@truckerfromreno]

I'm really enjoying this walk.

[@MinimalList]

Thank you

[@chazzyb8660]

Jo, as you say stunning and what a contrast to the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire landscapes you have been showing us lately. Well done you both - not far now. Ouch. I think we would have heard if there were mass cow trampling of walkers by cows, but I do appreciate they are very large and appear intimidating sometimes. Generally I have just found them to be curious or by turn completely indifferent in the past.

[@leswallace2426]

It shows how long since it's been since I've visited Glencoe I didn't recognise the Kingshouse Hotel so much has been added on to it. It's somewhat legendary so I'm glad you got the chance for some soup and bread! I actually found Conic Hill, especially the high steps coming down, far harder than the scary sounding Devil's Staircase.

[@MinimalList]

Yes, the Devil's Staircase wasn't as bad as I'd feared.

[@markgruenberg6277]

Congratulations on completing this leg of your journey. I can see why anyone would under take this walk. The countryside is spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

[@iangorner]

Stunning views.

[@carolinebutcher8160]

Another day another trek.....you are both doing really well, especially after the long hike the day before. The scenery is beautiful and quite different now you have left the lochs ide, but gives you a better walking surface, thank goodness. Lorn looks more comfortable today, although you both must be tired. Xx

[@MinimalList]

The scenery was stunning and I loved how different everyday was

[@anthonydearden9549]

brilliant vlog well done you 2 fantastic scenery absolutely brilliant good luck on rest of journey

[@MinimalList]

Thank you

[@philipizzard2584]

Beautiful bridge wow lovely hotel remember walking through there when we did the walk

[@krisdaniels4285]

Greetings from Florida in the US. Stumbled onto your vlog looking at narrowboaters. Very much enjoy your daily updates as you make your way through some beautiful countryside. Will be cheering you on as you progress. What a glorious adventure.

[@MinimalList]

Thank you so much! So glad you stumbled this way!

[@Kevin-kf9ct]

Well done, great photography and guts too :-). Hope you enjoyed the bar and restaurant at the Hotel! Familiar territory - caught the train from Tyndrum (That's T-eye-n-drum btw) to Bridge of Orchy several times and walked back for a Sunday afternoon stroll. If you're ever back the Munros to the east - Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dòthaidh have breath-taking views. Looking forward to the Black Mount and Glencoe tomorrow!

[@maggiekavanagh2801]

I think you're spoiling us with these lovely vlogs. I was thinking how much Michael would have enjoyed communing with those cows. Hope the bath was long and luxurious. Looking forward to tomorrow's vlog! Take care

[@jannmasri]

So enjoying these videos! Thanks for sharing, Jo. Stunning countryside, such a shame there's very little time to enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing how you and Lorna get on in the next section.

[@am2schmarvelous]

I'm enjoying this walk immensely from my bed. But I'm also so sympathetic to the exhaustion and aches you must be feeling. Thank you for sharing.

[@ceeceety2320]

Whoa! What a major commitment! It truly is beautiful and I'm sure it's been well worth it. We haven't been able to keep up with the channel lately but we're back and ready for some catching up. Stay safe! Thanks for the lovely scenery. Tim and Tammie

[@paulturner7837]

Well both of you, another leg of your journey completed. Stunning scenery today and what a bonus seeing the steam train. Enjoy your luxury hotel room and bath 👍

[@hughjones4060]

Train was empty stock working to Carnforth with one the Jacobite rakes of carriages 12th October

[@johnworboys6435]

Well done girls your doing great magnificent scenery and beautiful views hopefully it's all downhill from here on in

[@olivethrush7450]

Good to see Lorna doing much better today but even though too late as you are home but proper use of her trekking poles would have aided her enormously. Most shots and he was just carrying dead weight and would have been better leaving them behind. Proper use is to have them with your lower arm horizontal, taking a little weight and pumping like that steam loco's pistons.That way you get less weight on your rear legs and are much less tired. Just look at the next herd of cows you meet. A leg at four corners and all giving 4 wheel drive. But you are doing OK. Psychologically try not to be too anxious to reach a half way stop accurately. Out of 15 miles don't look for 7.5 exactly or you end up doing 7.1. Go for 8 and stop a little short if a nice spot at 7.8. That way you are nearer the end. Rannoch Moor tomorrow. Enjoy.

[@susanwarr2438]

Love the choice of music ..at least you got a look of the steam train ..ladies you are doing us all proud ..keep chugging along bless ya both ..at least an hour soak in the tub each xx

[@sueg1530]

Great vlogs Jo really enjoying the fabulous scenery. How cool to see the steam train. My son volunteers at a preserved railway. The one you saw is called The Jacobite. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey. 😊

[@MinimalList]

Thank you and thanks for the info!

[@susanharman3492]

We are really enjoying this video and would like to walk it. But it looks so hard! Well done!

[@MinimalList]

Go for it. If you are worried just do shorter days, you can even take days off along the way, there is so much to see.

[@junco477]

Well done. Looks like an appropriate reward for the total miles you have put in and the terrain covered.

[@acerone10]

Beautiful.

[@NBStoweAway]

The green welly stop was our stop heading to Glencoe. Loved the cullenskink there … great Vlog Jo 🙏🙏

[@Leonard_Smith]

I expect that bath was more than a little comforting...not far to go now!

[@wattsonboard6931]

These views are truly awe inspiring. It looks as though you had a great day, fortunately a little shorter. We will await what tomorrow brings being your longest day on the whole journey.

[@MinimalList]

It was a great day! But they were all great thinking about it!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video on the trip keep up the good video

[@MinimalList]

Thanks, will do!

[@frglee]

Very enjoyable again, thanks. It looks rather easier for the less athletic walker here, and the rail stations at Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy give possibilities for doing sections of the walk, that I might try one day.

[@18robsmith]

Those little lochans are really pretty, but boy are they cold, if not colder...... Ah, The Green Welly, what a place and a must do stop no matter how one is passing near 🙂

[@elainewilliams7957]

Was great to see customers out side my friends Chippy/Cafe at Tyndrum you should have called they do great F&C and Home made cakes. I have to agree with Olive's comment about the walking poles. I have been using just one for a while due to arthritis in my back and they have helped with my posture and walking pace. Never mind tho good on you for doing the walk.

[@MartinJames389]

I used to say that mid-September to October were the best time to be in the Highlands, when walking in just a tee-shirt wouldn't be surprising. Often relatively dry, too. Just relatively, mind! I wouldn't be so adamant about anything seasonal now, the climate being so tapsaltearie.* Really enjoying these vids! Thanks again. ============== * A great word from Burns. It doesn't mean "topsy-turvey" as some English people have guessed, but "topsail torn". The wee topsail on the midden mast of the 3-masted vessels of Burns; time didn't provide much propulsion but was essential for stability. Without it, the ship was very hard to control and could be dangerously all over the place.

[@paisleyjane9606]

I love that there is a place called the Green Welly. Also, your skin looks extra beautiful in the Scottish Autumn.

[@MinimalList]

Oh thank you!

[@tonydavies7307]

I must say the walk isn’t making me feel tired at all 🐢😎 Enjoy and thanks

[@jamesblair18]

Exceptional weather. Thanks again. Lovely vlog.

[@MinimalList]

Thank you so much. Yeah, we were pretty lucky with the weather.

[@petergeorgew6208]

Look forward to the catch up each night 👍🏻😊 …. Brilliant videos… thank you. Would love to do this walk myself 😊

[@MinimalList]

You should, it is a wonderful experience.

[@richardboulanger3393]

What a lovely day of sights. What was the cemetery?

[@MinimalList]

This should help. www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst8466.html

[@philipwinter8729]

Looking at day 5 with some trepidation. Hope it went ok - we'll see!

[@MinimalList]

7pm tonight!

[@lesmumford8426]

Have been watching.....good job and good luck. Unfortunately, you're in Scotland, and I think what goes down, still has to go back up.

[@MinimalList]

It’s a good point!

[@lynmoore8355]

The views are just awesome, me being in Adelaide Australia, this is so lovely to watch you go girls you can get to the end

[@TheEulerID]

I've downloaded the a .gpx file of the route, and put it into my mapping software, so I can see that you started out with the flater parts of the route and it gets hillier towards the end. You seem to have been lucky (so far) with the weather given this is October in West Scotland. Well done for Lorna getting that far and not taking the easy option on the train. Some beautiful scenery. I'm not quite sure what I expected of the West Highland Way, but it's now clear that it follows the general direction of North-South route from Fort William and avoids the mountain tops. The Wainright Coast-to-Coast is a bit different in that respect, as the route basically cuts across the main North-South route, and there aren't many places where it parallels a main road. It is also, surprisingly, rather more hilly, especially if you take some of the options through the Lake District. For example, from Ennerdale you have the option of going up to Red Pike and following he ridge to Haystacks on your way to Borrowdale (which is a gorgeous route, but a lot tougher). Similarly, on the way from Grasmere to Patterdale you can go via Helvelyn (which we avoided when I did the route, as it was covered in heavy snow). The C2C is quite mix-and-match in that way. It's not an official long distance path, and Wainwright positively encourage people to try variants. The way-marking is nothing like you'll find on the West Highland Way.If you do plan to do it as well (and I strongly recommend it, as it is glorious and has a lot of variation), then it rewards a lot of planning and be prepared for some steep climbs on rocky paths, especially through the Lake District. It's an interesting contrast to this route, and there are places where it's easy to get lost if the clouds come down - at least in the days before GPS.

[@kalgart]

The important question - Did the cows have a lookout posted to warn them of approaching walkers?

[@MinimalList]

Quite possibly!

[@BillMSmith]

Some stunning views today. I'm going to have to show my wife, I'm trying to talk her into a trip to Scotland.

[@MinimalList]

I fell in love with Scotland that week. I hope you get to visit

[@Garethness]

I really want to walk this again now!

[@MinimalList]

Do it!!!!

[@RickDeckard6531]

Thanks for making this path known (at least to me). I initially thought it might be suitable for cycling, but unfortunately it doesn't look like it... BTW: How many other YT narrowboaters were up in Scotland in October? Foxes Afloat were also underway there. Was this all cover for a secret boaters' convention?

[@MinimalList]

We missed seeing the foxes in Fort William by a day

[@The101stEagle]

Nice a slower, easier walk today. Are you taking any potassium, carry any electrolytes? Will help ease muscle tension and the electrolytes will nourish muscle fiber. Meant to ask you the other day, these waterfalls, are they fresh water springs or run-off from a higher elevated lake? Stay Safee and Stay Healthy !

[@kbirtchnell]

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing. One question….why did you decide to just walk with the singular mission of completing the hike? I think I’d prefer a more leisurely pace to enjoy more of what you’ve passed.

[@MinimalList]

It wasn’t my ‘singular mission’ not sure where you got the impression it was.

[@raybrown2197]

Song for today. Things can only get better

[@kathyowens9901]

Poor Lorna looked still done in today! After a hot bath though she should be right as rain! Could you tell us the name of the app you are using? It's so handy! I must say what a challenge you two have taken on and bested it! Hoping tomorrow is my easy

[@MinimalList]

It’s called ‘Map My Walk’ Lorna did so well. Very determined to finish

[@brianlaunchbury4491]

The next one of these walks (I hope there is one) you should plan your walk lengths better. I used to do a two week bike tour every year and even though I rode an average of 9000 miles a year the tours were painful. I quickly learned that I needed to ride myself in. I learnt to plan day lengths that started at about 60 miles (-ish) then reduced about day 4 to 50 (-ish) for a couple of days then back up to 60 (-ish) then fit the second week I could plan on 100 miles and do it easily. I guess a walking tour needs to be planned in the same way. Coast to coast next? 🤣

[@MinimalList]

The walk lengths were fine for me and very close to the recommended 6 day plan for the West Highland Way. When you choose to walk with another person you have to compromise and walk at their pace or, leave them behind. I chose to walk with Lorna.

[@gerrymcgonigal1870]

What is the app you use for tracking your distance and pace . Looking to do WHW with my daughter next year. Love both your vlogs 👍

[@MinimalList]

I used Map my Walk. Good luck for your walk, I’m sure you’ll both love it.

[@gerrymcgonigal1870]

Thanks Jo for replying to my query. Just going to rest now and watch both your next vlogs. Thanks Gerry 👍

[@iainleviston5110]

Loving the walking vlogs as much as the cruising vlogs. Can you tell me what app are you using to record distance and speed? I'm planning to fo a long-distance walk next year and it looks really useful.

[@MinimalList]

I use map my walk not sure i can recommend it though as it keeps crashing.

[@iainleviston5110]

@@MinimalList Thanks Jo.

[@wam2610]

👍

[@stuartdouglas2892]

Made the same mistake at tyndrum cut all the way back from the green welly and walked back to where we came off the path and them walked all the way back to the green welly . Total waste of energy lol

[@MinimalList]

Glad it wasn’t just us! Luckily that was a short day for us others wise it would have been even more annoying.

[@Lijdare]

Doesn't anyone fish around there? Or is it out of season due to a spawn?

[@MinimalList]

I don’t fish so I’m afraid I can’t answer that question.

[@leswallace2426]

Another great video bringing back so many memories. A wee fact you might enjoy - wild beavers have now reached Crianlarich, one or two have been seen in Loch Lomond too. A future sight on the WHW may well be beaver dams.

[@MinimalList]

Wow, thanks for that.

[@HF-sy3dg]

Yup missed the 🐄 in last bit.

[@sissysimpson792]

Why the u turn at Green Welly

[@MinimalList]

So we could re-join the official West Highland way route in the spot that we left it

[@Leftoutknitter]

the video of your walking companion lugging her trekking poles instead of using them correctly was painful to watch. Watching this it let me know that I can do WHW in sections if there are bail out points for train or bus half way. thanks for the reality bite.

[@slartybartfast6868]

Don't tell George where you've been, he will never forgive you, he would have loved it so.

[@MinimalList]

I would have.

[@trendtraderx]

Hogwarts express....

[@MinimalList]

Yeah, someone else said that but i forgot to look it up.

[@eamo106]

Learning about friendship ,determination and walking. I have always hated walkers, joggers and hikers. We had a family wood sawmill , often needed help and said, if you want to expend energy, help us doing work vs walking through our lands for no benefit at the end. I see your vision and drive. Each person to his or her own. I Laud you and congratulate you. Still, if you wish to Gym or walk or exercise, search out small businesses and help them survive, So many calories burned, many could help humanity.

[@loujacobs9291]

Are you joking? You’re against any recreation unless it’s contributing to “work?” 😢

[@eamo106]

@@loujacobs9291 , Just wish people paying for Gyms and workouts would consider workouts as work-ins and help people, produce something,, help someone. Expend calories doing something productive for people vs sweat on weights.