The Fishermen's Trail: Backpacking Adventure Across Southern Portugal

[@1967AJB]

What a fantastic film. I’ve been watching your adventure for along time, but I think this might be my first comment. The reason is that you said something wise, beyond your years, and I wanted to reinforce the thought in you. You are young, you’re fit, exploit it and see the world. About eighteen months ago I was in my 20s and did everything I thought was expected of me. The magic eighteen months later and I’m in my mid fifties, fat and… trapped by my circumstances and missed out on your experiences. To see you so fulfilled makes me sad for me but happy for you. Keep doing what you’re doing, keep pushing yourself to experience, and please keep sharing it with those who can’t have it. And if you’re ever in the NW I’ll buy you a coffee pal. Thank you.

[@FromAtoVi]

Such a sweet comment! Remember it’s never too late to start exploring still (if you are physically able to of course) 🫶

[@JimBobele]

Hey, I'm also in my mid-fifties and I'm heading to Portugal this friday to walk a part of the Fishermans Trail. It's never to late, you just have to make it happen 🙂 Happy hiking

[@1967AJB]

@@JimBobele I will inform my doctors and surgeons that there’s nothing preventing me doing this, it’s in my head and I just need to make it happen. I’m sure they won’t think it’s remotely patronising of you. Now I know I just lack commitment I’m going to learn to fly, just by flapping my arms and the belief I can make it happen. I will also be refunding the NHS for my last month long stay in hospital.

[@JimBobele]

@@1967AJBStay cool, man. How should I know that you are having some medical conditions... There are countless people out there who take their age as an excuse. If you are not one of them than sorry for that. Nevertheless it's not necessary to spit your sarcasm on me... Happy day...

[@stealthyguy1784]

​@@1967AJBvery immature reply,how would the person know you are disabled,it was obviously meant as a positive pick me up message!👎

[@ramondicarrera2772]

Liam. You are an inspiration and show that the best things in life are free, except the occasional beer and coffee. Please keep these videos coming. Brilliant

[@thewhofan1964]

and flight. 😜

[@lewisgardner1660]

Keep doing it for as long as you can Liam, when I was your age I used to think when I retire I will do this that or the other, I took early retirement then health issues kicked in so a lifetime of dreams are just dreams and not memories like you are making for yourself, the best I can do now is watch others doing my dreams on you tube.

[@maximumedgedaytrading]

You're inspiring so many of us Liam! Thank you for everything. I even keep rewatching your old videos just relaxing after long days of work. One day I'll stop by and treat you for fish and chips and an ice cold beer.

[@swannnny]

I've honestly never seen anyone so genuinely happy from walking, as the saying goes "its the simple things in life" Great videos mate been watching for some time now but I just thought I'd leave this comment

[@wildpeace]

Yes do what you can while you can. I didn’t discover hiking until I walked the Camino at the age of 50 and fell in love with it. I thought my adventures were just beginning until 2 years later while travelling around Australia I got Ross River Fever from a mosquito and have been chronically ill since. My hiking days were over almost as soon as they began. Now I find joy in your videos, seeing the world through your hiking adventures. Keep going, it’s a wonderful lifestyle I miss every day.

[@helenvwalker7919]

You don't have to stop for a while yet but glad you are out there enjoying life Liam. My husband and I, 70 and almost 65, are about to do 2 weeks on the Vía de la Plata. We don't use a tent, we stop in hostals and albergues and we certainly walk less miles a day than you do, but we still love walking and being in nature. ❤

[@Maxi-333]

Ah man, I'd been bound for over a week with vertigo! So grateful to be able to walk again, keep walking whilst we can! 🤩

[@markhyde1970]

Always brilliant Liam. This was no exception , pure escapism. Fantastic

[@HikingDave79]

As usual a great vid Liam. Love your style and filming. Very relaxing to watch and very interesting. Makes me wanna drop everything and go hiking

[@alisonbriggs3414]

Another great film Liam. I love your attitude and totally agree that you should get in as many adventures while you are young and fit. Life is short, enjoy every second (54 yrs of age and can no longer do what i did at your age) x

[@tobi97dk]

Looks amazing. You remind me to stop up and enjoy the small things we so often take for granted

[@WILDaboutLIFEuk]

Watched the cyprus one yesterday thinking I hope we get a new vid soon and here we go! Proper chilled vibe great narrating along the ways🙌🏻

[@sharondavis8003]

Super trip, Liam. Love the ocean 🌊 and craggy cliffs. So beautiful. 😮 Can’t wait to see where you journey next 😊🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻🇺🇸

[@Richard.357]

Definitely worth the wait. It's great to see how you can explore walking routes around the world with minimal equipment. Thanks again for bringing us along on your adventure

[@susanalbone5101]

Another cracking video. Thank you. ❤ Take care, be safe. Dorset, UK

[@420yaboi3]

Its nice being able to see places around Europe from home through your videos, thank you.

[@sharondavis8003]

Gorgeous pink sunset you captured. Have always loved the map you show of your trail with the little walking sneakers 👟 😊❤🇺🇸🙋🏼‍♀️

[@ThePhantomMajor]

Battle of Cape St Vincent (1797) - great naval victory. Also great surfing beaches around there.

[@CraftThriveTv]

Yes , finally! This trail is on my "To hike" list as well and now i have an amazing walkthrough by Liam!

[@pattypatterson7600]

You have a way with words and it makes your videos so enjoyable to watch. Keep on hiking!

[@ny2phillyholloway592]

140 miles of great adventure!! You weren't kidding about the weather conditions even that didn't take away from the gorgeous scenery. Just like life beautiful yet scary at times. Thanks for another great one!!💖

[@Sheety33]

Enjoyed every step of the journey - great job as always! 🏕️

[@Daytona2]

What a lovely walk, thanks for sharing. Superb drone shots.

[@paulohenriques5161]

Thank you for visiting Portugal. I hope you come again soon

[@imprint2030]

Honestly this part of portugal (including the rain) feels just like here in Cornwall with less stone buildings

[@Beeady]

Mate, you're everywhere I am at the wrong time! You walked around my dogwalking spot at the holme fen, you walked the country I grew up in in Cyprus and now you're walking my regular escape as I try to fix up my sailboat in Lagos. In a couple years if you fancy trying out some sailing in and around the carribbean or south america, hmu

[@philipjarvis5979]

We live in Portugal on lisbon coast, great walking .😊

[@johnboy384]

Thanks again Liam. All the best for the next adventure.

[@MisterChrisInTheUK]

Another great video Liam. It's always a pleasure to spend some time enjoying your adventures. Thanks as always!

[@andrewharris1837]

Great to see this beautiful scenic walk along the coast,a lot easier than many more mountainous ones you have tackled.Nice one😊

[@Andrea-ky9lh]

Your videos are so beautiful, rejuvenating, and calming- thank you Liam. Keep on walking :)

[@Maureen.walkdontrun]

I’m excited to watch, it’s on my bucket list.

[@simonk337]

I love living vicariously via you. Your trips are brilliant. I sometimes really wish I didn't have kids and could do this stuff. I should have done it when younger. Enjoyed whilst you still can.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Great stuff, Liam! Beautiful place.

[@stephenhails1731]

Absolutely brilliant. The biggest compliment I can give you is that I hope my 2 year old son grows up to be just like you. Keep doing what you're doing 👍🏻

[@boolay75]

Nice, did a bit of the trail in February and had a couple of crazy weather days.. unfortunately couldn’t get the tent up but I think I’ll try again next year.

[@thewhofan1964]

Hey Liam. You are such a positive inspiration to people. I have done walking holidays in Madiera but never mainland Portugal. It looks beautiful. P.S. Portugal has a lot of wild fires in summer so definitely safer wild camping in the off season.

[@pabloglez1711]

God bless you Liam

[@scottalpert3444]

And just when you needed it, hotel room. That was perfect timing. I can't imagine camping out in the thick rain. Congratulations on another epic adventure. I wonder if you get sad as the destination approaches. I sure was. What a beautiful country. Well done!

[@martinostravels]

Another great video Liam. I walked the Fishermans Trail about 10 years ago with a friend of mine and it's honestly one of the most beautiful coastlines I've been to. We stayed in villages each night and were treated to great food, wine and of course the Portuguese brandy which is second to none. It's nice to hear someone appreciate how lucky they are just to have the freedom and health to be able to walk for a long distance... not everyone get this opportunity, so definitely something to appreciate. Keep on walking...

[@AP-hr5fr]

Great video, really enjoyed this Liam. Was strange seeing the church at the beginning. I recognised this straight away as the church the McCann's were pictured at way back when the disapeance happened. What a stunning walk anyway, great video

[@garethmarks6016]

What a superb trail and fantastic in the early spring. The Liam effect strikes again with the ability to change the weather.

[@williambanks8914]

Good to see ya back walking Liam another great vid. That sun reminds me of summer for which is not far away here in 🇬🇧

[@charliegreenwood6970]

Incredible stuff as always Liam. Love how simple you keep it and how you don’t change for views or clicks. Most genuine guy on the platform and deserve all the recognition there is to gain. Keep on keeping on mate and I’ll keep watching 👍🏼

[@nicholaswright7802]

Class mate. I’m surprised you haven’t been approached by TV producers as this is so inspiring and simple. You’re right there is nothing better than breathing in sea air in the morning, wise words!

[@hughjaars2285]

Love the film. I can almost feel the sun and taste that coffee.

[@jimscarlet]

I was out on a 25 mile, cold, wet and windy coastal walk myself today, it was pretty grim at times, though I knew I'd be coming home to some decent food, a shower and another of your videos. None of them disappointed. Absolutely beautiful stuff yet again, you always seem to capture something very special, the very essence of outdoor life, of being at one with nature.

[@joannebolton1]

Thanks Liam that was really great to watch! It's been years since I've been to the Algarve. What I love the most about you is you are really grateful 🙏 you say you're grateful, your face and smile show you're grateful. Everyone needs a bit of that Liam pill👌

[@raeeshussain4952]

Thankyou brother. What a wonderful experience.

[@TheLeicaman]

Watched this last night, what an amazing walk! I’m not sure how I would feel about some parts of that through the tops of the mountains and narrow trails (bit of an issue with heights!). Great photography.

[@lukemccrohon5152]

Great video Liam as always.. I went to Portugal many years ago and it is a beautiful country with warm and friendly people. Keep up the great work mate love your channel.. ⛺️

[@Sharon-tp9mf]

Love your adventures happy life!❤🎉

[@3scottiedogs]

Hello Liam, I am flying to Lisbon week after Easter to walk this. Thanks for the videos 👍🏻

[@cloudycloud2902]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! How about another walk in La Palma? I watched the video you made there but there is so much more to see!

[@Cara19971]

Liam, love watching your hiking travels, beautiful places you travel to, the simplicity you keep to and yet you have the most amazing travel. Really enjoy your filming and narration of each journey. Thankyou for sharing your unique and fabulous journeys, great content. 💯❤

[@bigalxyz]

Oooh I did a bit of this - near Vila Nova de Milfontes - last October. Hard going in the sandy soil! 😢 but amazing scenery. Also did the stretch between Lagos and Burgau a few days later. Looking forward to watching this when I get a bit of spare time 👍🏻

[@stephenlewis2084]

I walked a small part recently. Took a bus from Lagos to Praia da Luz and walked back.

[@jocky2]

Brilliant. loved every minute of it. You were so so lucky to find that hotel, life is going your way young man. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Bigman-kq8ii]

Humble,positive,content💚

[@wild4fp]

Should come to Trough of Bowlands. Great walks, beautiful area. Did a walk today, legs aching but remembered did leg workout in the morning! I enjoy the area, landscape, quietness.

[@christait88]

got to say bro i love these videos, makes me want to get out and walk

[@mauricejohnston8454]

Another fantastic walk and chat. You truly are an inspiration

[@allanbailes7138]

Excellent video Liam 🇬🇧👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@michaelvandromme]

Going back here at the end of the month can’t wait thanks Liam for wetting my appetite 😊

[@mariusrichardmuller6726]

Great video. I'll be starting the fisherman's trail on Sunday ;)

[@edzeppelin933]

Great trip Liam! Those little beaches were gorgeous, and so quiet in the off- season!

[@paulcurran7536]

Lovely video. Love your enthusiasm. Enjoy every second of your hikes.

[@damiangwar]

I really enjoy your movies, the amount of hard work you put into it for us viewers is amazing so than you very much 👍👍 I wish I was at the level of your talent one day. Thank you once again Liam 🎉 great work 👍👍👍

[@lifeonthesweeterside]

I live in Lagos and have walked that first part along ponta da piedade to Luz so many times! Crazy seeing a video in the south of Portugal, hope you enjoyed it 😃

[@cjh7363]

Good to see you and nice video mate, cant wait to see the next 🤘

[@chrisstokie2361]

Living the dream fella. Never stop.👍

[@lfmb8166]

Another great film - really enjoyed this one as we have visited this area many times

[@spiritflower6640]

Thanks for sharing you're walking travels, Liam :) I always enjoy your content. It's wonderful to see your joy in waking and the natural world... and, the realness of your experience of the elements! I know the whole wheat couscous with the added olive oil is a simple and lightweight meal for traveling.I wonder if you have thought about adding a couple tablespoons of nutritional yeast to that... it would be a lightweight, nutritional and protein boost to that meal. 🙂 cheers! 🙏

[@GaneshasWriting]

Thanks for the video. So many beautiful shots.

[@wilfredvelez6433]

Wonderful video. You are a brave man!

[@Dani-hh3qd]

Thank you so much Liam!

[@markdando1026]

I always look forward to your next video Liam. Top work. It looks like a beautiful place!

[@ZelmariGeldenhuys]

Hi Liam - Lizzie, Tom and I are avid watchers and we were absolutely ecstatic when you released your latest video! We were so excited to see what food you were preparing every evening but alas, we will never know. Would appreciate a shout out in the next video to make up for this then we might find it within ourselves to forgive you. Love you always, Zel, Lizzie and Tom xoxo

[@classic-shirt-obsession9843]

Love you always? Christ, I hope you’re family members 😂 🤔

[@neon_pickle1888]

Love it mate, been watching a while and you always keep me waiting for the next video. Cheers

[@SunJake]

Quality stuff 👏🏻 Keep the adventures going

[@cameronclaydon]

Legend

[@perro4996]

Allways a pleasure!

[@Dj_harnett]

Please can you show some behind the scenes - how do you get from the airport to the start point? How are you navigating? Would love to see it!

[@terrypatterson1481]

Roll on the next adventure Liam.

[@charleshindley-lange-pw2sw]

Looks like our summer already but these beaches❤

[@naomsj]

Absolutely loved the vid! Such an inspiration for me to get out more. Thanks to you I’ve been out for walks more often! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@suebrown2238]

Great one loving it 😀👍

[@MoosebearAdventures]

Very nice and relaxing video

[@Royalbob1199]

Great video thanks 👍

[@emerald-islander]

Another fantastic film Liam, I hate having to wait for the next one though

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Great story teller ❤

[@freckles2437]

Beautiful and inspiring, keep it up ❤

[@BryceKummer]

Another quality video as always

[@Iron-Outdoor]

really like your videos! hope there will come lots more! 🤩

[@patrickholbrook5971]

Great video Liam alway look forward to your adventures

[@Zqld]

Good work man. Always fab videos.

[@Amanda-yo1jw]

Love your videos they are so relaxing. Have you ever considered qn adventure in British Columbia Canada. Amqzing adventures to be had. I can just see you doing the west coast trail on vancouver island. You would love it

[@silvafox8371]

Superb as always

[@louburnett6782]

I find your videos strangely relaxing, don’t know why but there we go. It would be interesting to know how far or how many hours you have walked occasionally though, for a sense of scale. Can’t wait until the next one.