The Great Glen Way - Day 4 ( Abriachan Cafe Campsite to Inverness )

As the lockdown restrictions eased I finally got to go on a long distance hike. This is part of my Great Glen Way series of videos that go from Fort William to Inverness along the Caledonian Canal.
Information about the trail facilities greatglencanoet....
Glen Nevis Campsite www.glen-nevis...
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Gear used on this trail.
The Great Glen Way - Waterproof paper map geni.us/SFQr (Amazon)
Zpacks Duplex Tent zpacks.com/pro...
Zpacks Sleeping Bag zpacks.com/col....
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite (small) geni.us/Therm-... (Amazon)
Mammut Air Pillow geni.us/Mammut... (Amazon)
Alpkit Karku Stove www.alpkit.com...
Alpkit MytiMug 650 www.alpkit.com...
Bic Mini Disposable Lighter geni.us/5_Mini... (Amazon)
Plastic Mug (homemade, mentioned in this video) www.youtube.co....
Optimus Folding Ti long handle spoon geni.us/OPTIMU... (Amazon)
Sawyer micro Water Filter geni.us/SAWYER... (Amazon)
Vecto 2L Water Container cnocoutdoors.c....
Rab Spark Jacket (similar to mine) geni.us/Rab_Sp... (Amazon)
Montane Unisex Podium Pants geni.us/ynsj (Amazon)
OEX Zenon Ultra LT Down Jacket www.gooutdoors....
Berghaus Spectrum Beanie geni.us/BjDdN3 (Amazon)
Buff (similar to mine) geni.us/hd31 (Amazon)
Zpacks Arc Blast Backpack zpacks.com/pro....
OMM Chest Pod geni.us/ODAAi (Amazon)
Sit Mat
Garmin eTrex 30x geni.us/PALa3 (Amazon)
Garmin OS maps
Spot Gen3 geni.us/CwRZ8 (Amazon)
Petzl e+Lite (updated) geni.us/Gf0hZ8Q (Amazon)
Samsung Galaxy S10
TheTentLab Deuce of Spades UL Trowel 2 geni.us/viqB4 (Amazon)
Anker Power Pack geni.us/qPCyP (Amazon)
Leukotape geni.us/4pSRB2 (Amazon)
Pocket Knife geni.us/TCcZ4zT (Amazon)
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[@DJVOutdoors]

I’ve just completed my great Glen way quest I popped into that echo campsite for a break but nobody was there! I think this quest would be better going north to south

[@dazbass007]

another great adventure Paul onwards and upwards : ) atb daz

[@jimbobh1965]

I'm planning this walk April next year and was pondering over the Eco Campsite, you have my mind up, might just pop in for coffee and cake.

[@PaulWillcocks]

good luck with your Great Glen hike next year.

[@DorsetPiper.]

Well done, the last day seems the least interesting what with the effort to return the key and getting back on course for the finish! Cheers for taking us along Paul. Here's to the next adventure.

[@alpinium6175]

@Dorset Piper Oh, there are some nice spots on the way to Inverness, but i guess Paul was more occupied in managing his escape from the fantastic Eco Campsite. 😂

[@phill2383]

Another One in the Bag Paul. Well Done and Thanks for Documenting your trips they are very Useful.

[@PaulWillcocks]

Thanks. Im always glad to hear that my videos help others

[@alpinium6175]

Well done Paul, you survived midges, rain and the Eco Campsite. 👍 Memories popping up, especially when you filmed the same scenery as I did a year before. 🤠

[@PaulWillcocks]

The scenery is beautiful

[@jeffcotton3172]

In no particular order, my favourites are… Wiltshire Man, Abbie Barnes, Paul Willcocks & Pipes Hikes

[@PaulWillcocks]

Out of all the hiking KZbinrs out there I'm touched that I made your top 4. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffcotton3172]

@@PaulWillcocks Your very welcome! Looking forward to seeing more of your future adventures. All the best

[@BikerBloke600]

Very Well Done Paul. Look forward to your next adventure. Mick 👍🍻

[@PaulWillcocks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jonmapp6803]

Well done Paul - another one ticked off - I always enjoy these - looking forward to the next one already :-)

[@PaulWillcocks]

The next one is already in the planning stage.

[@ivanlawrence2799]

Thanks for sharing all your walks with us. Gives me something to watch while looking forward to our next UK walk. Should have been walking Abbeys Amble this year but stuck here in lockdown not knowing when we will be allowed to leave Melbourne let alone leaving Australia.

[@PaulWillcocks]

Glad you enjoy my videos, Hopefully I'll be on another hike soon.

[@JustinWhiting9]

Well done Paul. 👍

[@PaulWillcocks]

thanks

[@ChrisGraham96]

Really enjoyed my trip thanks for the help Also £9 for coffee and cake slice so have money in advance of eco cafe

[@PaulWillcocks]

Sounds great

[@Ineedahandle75]

Did you stop at Drumnadrochit camp site (Borlum farm)? According to their website they are not taking tent campers currently due to restrictions on communal facilities. planning to walk it next week but bit worried about where to stop. Will wild camp some of it. Informative videos, thanks

[@PaulWillcocks]

Hi Mark, no I didn't stop at that campsite. You could always use a B+B.

[@ivanlawrence2799]

Really enjoyed your latest adventure. Have done the WHW and have thought about Glen Way but not quite sure. What are your thoughts?

[@PaulWillcocks]

Yes go for it. If I was going to hike it again I would take both higher routes and miss the last campsite altogether

[@donstarantulas8685]

Thanks for these whilst I’m stuck at home :) was looking forward to seeing you living it up in a travel lodge :)

[@PaulWillcocks]

I wasn't exactly living it up after the last days hike more like relaxing with my feet up.

[@snowymatrix]

Well done on another walk completed. If you don't mind me asking what's next? :-)

[@PaulWillcocks]

I'm thinking about The Ridgeway.

[@LezleysAdventures]

well done, the key debacle , i would have been cursing lol

[@PaulWillcocks]

And it was a bit annoying having to walk a bit further than I had expected but the key is definitely worth getting.

[@LezleysAdventures]

Paul Willcocks is it the same key they have on the canals?

[@PaulWillcocks]

@@LezleysAdventures if you mean the same key as in to operate the locks then no it's not the same key. This key only gives you access to toilets, showers and wash rooms along the canal.

[@LezleysAdventures]

Paul Willcocks I meant the same facility key as on canals run by the canal & river trust

[@PaulWillcocks]

@@LezleysAdventures sorry I don't know.

[@kevholohan908]

Nice one Paul thanks for sharing another great adventure. In your opinion how does it compare with WHW difficultly and satisfaction wise ?. Also is that key worth getting ?.

[@PaulWillcocks]

I prefer the WHW but it is harder especially the part after Inversnaid up the side of Loch Lomond. For me the key is worth getting and I would definitely get it again.

[@mamtorthedestroyer1168]

Soooo you completed this quest in 4 days

[@trytheoutdoors]

How Paul Heelo. I am looking to buy a quality (but not outlandishly expensive) quilt which is light but which will be suitable for at least -5 centigrade. Yout tube is full of ones from US cottage industries eg Enlightened equipment, UGC quilts and Z packs..but prices are steep. You pulled the trigger on z packs (which one exactly?). Any other recommendations? Thermorest vesper? Heeeelp! The problem is there are no shops to touth and feel things before purchase!!

[@PaulWillcocks]

My sleeping bag is the Zpacks Classic 30F/-1C in standard/medium. zpacks.com/products/30f-classic-sleeping-bag This is a great bag and keeps me nice and warm but if I was going to get another I would get the same bag but in broad/long. I can't really recommend any other bags as this is the only hoodless bag I've used.

[@trytheoutdoors]

Much appreciated. Your videos are inspirational. Keep 'em coming 🙂

[@PaulWillcocks]

@@trytheoutdoors Thanks. My latest long distance trail videos will be uploaded soon.

[@iankeefe2036]

Well done iam planning to do this one in October. Quick question what is the pack you are using on the front?

[@PaulWillcocks]

Hi Ian, it's the OMM Chest Pod geni.us/ODAAi I've just added it to the video description.

[@iankeefe2036]

@@PaulWillcocks looks like it could be really useful. Thanks for the info

[@morgs4mountains]

Congratulations. Looks like one of the UKs easiest national trails. Did you know that you can register your achievements with national trails? If you have walked 5, 10, 15 or all 19 you can register this fact with the Long Distance Walkers Association and for a nominal fee claim a certificate. If you've done a minimum of 5 you'll be eligible. www.ldwa.org.uk

[@PaulWillcocks]

yes I think it is one of the easier nation trails. I've only done one nation trail so far.

[@tomleddingham8868]

Hi mate, I’d really be very careful with your comments on that campsite. It may be best to remove this and your last video, heard of a few cases of businesses taking people to court etc.