Solo Wild Camping the West Highland Way - Day 3 - the MOUNTAINS are here!

[@gazza1858]

Excellent video such stunning scenery & the weather gods gave you lovely sunny days.

[@helopi8]

Stunning colours up there!! Thanks for taking us with you ❤

[@joebrown6486]

From bridge of Orchy to the ski centre is technically walking through Rannoch moor and Glen etive. The Ski centre is technically in Glen Etive despite it being called Glencoe Mountain Resort!

[@BackpackingUK]

Ah, I wasn’t 100% sure, but thought the Glencoe resort was so close it must be!

[@alanmoulsdale6172]

Fantastic video Andy. Really inspiring. You have made me want to bet my tent out once im back fit ( I recently had a stroke).

[@DaveDoesHiking]

Another beautiful video! That Valley of Kings looks incredible 😍

[@pootlingalong8928]

Wow. So envious of your luck with the weather. The sun hitting that valley and mountains at dawn … achingly beautiful.

[@RobertDavies-w1h]

Good video, showing the scenery well and that Scotland does indeed experience sun!

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Great update buddy. Weather gods are being kind to you

[@Leeslost]

Stunning scenery Andy , fantastic work, this time of year seams very popular for people to do the west highland way

[@BackpackingUK]

That's probably down to midge season starting the end of May. That was the main reason I went in April. I'd rather it be cold than having to deal with the midges!

[@Leeslost]

@@BackpackingUK yea I thought that bud , sod them Scottish midges they do more than bite

[@jaspurr6173]

What a stunner of a Video, how cannot it not be a stunner, when it is one of the most magnificent landscapes in the UK. I have been critical of your audio quality in the past, being too low and poor quality, but hey! this audio was crystal clear good clarity in your voice, the highs and lows sound great, you must have binned the old mics, good onya mate. keep up the excellent content as I (UK expat) watch from afar in Minnesota USA the State of 10,000 Lakes.

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Andy, absolutely stunning mate, mother nature is certainly being very very kind to you. All the best, Dave.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Really enjoying these video diaries. Scenery looks unbelievable.

[@stevenhomer4021]

Great stuff - I have watched lots of hiking videos around Scotland & I take my dog for lots of these walks - your genuine pleasure & enthusiasm really shines through & I am really looking forward to the rest of them. For some reason our highlands are addictive (despite the weather😜) and I am sure like many when you travel back you look around & wish for some unfathomable reason you were still there - keep on trucking👍

[@stevenvitali7404]

Amazing what you said at 9-10 minutes, this is exactly what I say to people, the natural world has all the entertainment we could ever need, and amazing that everything you need to survive for days can fit into a backpack, also it feels like when I was a child and found everything amazing and an adventure, I used to go for adventures in the woods and fields close to my house, now I can do the same as an adult but no limits to how far I can go, this is what life is about, spending time in our natural environment instead of the fake virtual reality world that is basically just someone else’s ideas thought up and created and what most people consider the real world, the natural world was not created by humans therefore is not corrupt

[@Pendlepower]

Really been enjoying this adventure Andy, such a stunning place to be 🦌🦌🏕️

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really enjoying this series, bud. The weather you’re getting is pretty unbelievable really. It really is awesome up there. Welcome to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. You need to do a Munro summit camp next 🏔️⛺️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏻. ATB 👍

[@BackpackingUK]

Honestly, I loved every time I’ve been to Scotland. I usually get 4 seasons in a day so it’s a blessing to have such nice weather 🙌 I’d love to do a mountain backpacking trip next, a nice horseshoe or something.

[@jamesoutdoors.6450]

Looks stunning, I love that feeling too of having everything you need for a few days on your back.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Stunning scenery and you were very lucky with that weather. Cheers Andy for sharing ❤

[@seanstacey3223]

It's certainly a cracking series Andy, a pleasure to watch 😊

[@andypilkington-steele8573]

My goodness you were blessed with the weather and countryside.... good for you, getting a lifetime of memories... for free !!!

[@leerobinson4553]

Hi Andy, Great mini series so far & looking forward to the next few videos. Equally as good as your lake district collection! Enjoy!

[@stuartbennion]

Absolutely beautiful scenery, really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing all this

[@leebarton1143]

Looking forward to the next one on day 4, Cheers ...

[@markbailey15]

Just amazing Andy, hats off to ya👍

[@stevensawyer7731]

We had a beer with the late Robin Williams at the bridge of orchy in 93 after being extras in a film he did out there for warner bros epic place ,will have to do that

[@BackpackingUK]

Wow, that’s a story!

[@Andy_W67]

Another great video Andy... glad you haven't had any issues with ticks.

[@blair3916]

Excellent Day 3. Know the area very well have climbed a lot in Glen Coe and up to Buachaille Etive Mor Munro’s and around Tyndrum Munro’s. Looking forward to Day 4 and 5

[@mikecoward3949]

Great video Andy.

[@gregbarber6099]

Looks beautiful Andy. Top videos

[@dragonlng.]

Andy, What is that yellow big bright spot on UK sky ?😜 Never saw it before and never few days in a row 😁🤩

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@Soggz7785]

Good job you never took that new Nortent up there. Might have got windy, and snapped a pole…😉👍🏾

[@BackpackingUK]

😂😂😂

[@stvenmini]

Did it last week as well over 7 days. Think at a point you'd have been an hour or two behind us on the Wednesday.

[@iainbickerstaff7099]

Mate did you pick a week for The west highland way .unbelievable enjoying the videos

[@Antarmy2]

Andy, is this hike possible without a map and compass ?

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s well sign posted, but I’d probably still take a map or use an app or gps route.

[@Antarmy2]

@BackpackingUK thanks a lot Andy, appreciated 👍

[@dudleyclements2736]

Hi matey, I just wanted to pick your brains if that's ok. What were your reasons for taking the Helm1 rather than say a Lanshan that would have been half the weight? It's not a criticism, I'm genuinely interested as I'd quite like to try something like this. Really cracking little bite sized films, keeps me looking out for the next one. Anyway enjoy your adventure & the stunning weather!👍

[@BackpackingUK]

You can pitch the Helm 1 virtually anywhere. This is mainly because it's got a small footprint, a thick groundsheet and it's freestanding. It's much warmer than a Lanshan 2, 4 season too. Despite being such a long route, there aren't actually too many wild camping places suitable for trekking pole tents. As a general rule, you ideally need a nice short, flat surface with no protrusions due to most trekking pole tents having a thin groundsheet and they're reliant on being nicely pegged out too because they need to be taut. For this type of terrain I personally didn't feel the need to take trekking poles so I would have to carry them if I was taking a trekking pole tent so more weight and a lot more bulk.

[@dudleyclements2736]

@@BackpackingUK Nice one, that makes perfect sense. Thanks for finding the time to reply.🙂

[@Irishdazza]

I've done the west highland way 4 times with a trekking pole tent and never had a problem.

[@dudleyclements2736]

@@Irishdazza Cheers pal, I usually hike with trekking poles so that's useful to know.👍

[@lew0071]

Another brilliant video. Could I just ask, when you wildcamp and travel many miles, I assume you drive to ur start point, but upon completion of your adventure, how do you get back to the start point to recollect ur vehicle? Also in Scotland how do you know where you can wild camp for free and for where you’ll require a permit? Thankyou

[@BackpackingUK]

I usually drive but for this trip I got the train. You need a permit for some sections of Loch Lomond. They’re only £4.20 but need to be booked well in advance as they go quickly. Apart from that you’re free to camp anywhere within reason.

[@lew0071]

@@BackpackingUK Thankyou for taking the time to reply to my message. The information is very helpful as I’m planning on travelling to Scotland later this year, having seen your trip. Thinking of travelling 50 miles over 3 days with my brother.

[@Pasequale100]

can you trust your helm compact tent in terms of water and wind resistance? I want to travel to uk to wild camp but i need a tent which can really garantie me to stay dry!

[@BackpackingUK]

100%. It's tried and tested in all weathers. Even myself, I've had the Helm 2 on summit and got caught in a bit of a mini-storm. It held up really well.

[@Pasequale100]

@@BackpackingUK thank you so much!! great scenery where you are in west highland way. where were you in the video where you pitched your tent? Stay in health! I am surprised that it is that cold end of april

[@Theorangeman.]

When was this, going Scotland Saturday

[@BackpackingUK]

Last week 👍

[@vvs3796]

How was situation with midges?

[@BackpackingUK]

Zero 🙌

[@johncolquhoun6416]

Great weather you got. Wasn't that nice in Glasgow. Great trip. I'll let you off for the dodgy pronunciation.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 🙏 😬 😂

[@mirjahmlinen2698]

Why don’t you wear a hat for sun protection?

[@BackpackingUK]

I do if it’s really hot.

[@Delgrey]

"There’s snow place like the mountains." 🏔🚠🦶