THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY #2: Cycling the uncycleable! - Tyndrum to Fort William

[@paulineaitchison2175]

Well done... and you keep smiling! I am a road cyclist and this type of terrain would strike fear in me. I have a mountain bike but more for gravel paths and I always feel a bit of a wuss when it comes to large boulders and loose shale. I haven't fallen off yet! but have come close. Tend to walk anything that looks remotely challenging. Looking forward to your next adventure....

[@FarForFiona]

You’re in the exact same position that I was in before I did this adventure! I was so uncomfortable with loose terrain myself at the beginning and falling off at the start didn’t help! But I have in all honesty lost the fear. Even the worry of falling off doesn’t bother me anymore because it happened so much on this trip! 😂 it took probably until the last day though to let loose properly. So worth it! 😁 x

[@paulineaitchison2175]

@@FarForFiona I have a number of friends who really enjoy mountain biking....however, when they tell you about "the first time I broke my collar bone" WHAT! The easy sections of Glentrool is all I have managed to do. Perhaps I will be more adventurous....

[@FarForFiona]

@@paulineaitchison2175 haha at least it’s “perhaps I will” and not “perhaps I should”…….you’ve already got the right attitude!! 😁

[@commuterbranchline8132]

Well don’t to you both! An epic multiple day MTB/ hike a bike adventure. I’m totally blown away by your determination and perseverance in such challenging conditions. Amazing, simply amazing!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Really Nice video and Beautiful nature. As always a great video. Enjoyed it Very Much. Thanks a Lot. 🙂🙃🙂

[@FarForFiona]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@joemann3737]

This was amazing, brilliantly recorded. Great views. Well done, it looked tough.

[@dazbass007]

that was great Fiona I remember the trail like it was yesterday great going with bikes up those hills especially the climb out of Klinlockleven , what's next atb daz

[@paulb1794]

Awesome effort 🦘

[@FarForFiona]

Thanks Paul! 😁

[@KDMOUTDOORS]

Nice one. Well done guys 👊

[@FarForFiona]

Thanks! Was tough at the start but so worth it! I want to do it again….only quicker! 😁

[@kiltedscotsman]

The elements, the hike a bike sections, the terrain, the mental endurance, the hardtail bike, the fatigue........ That was some set of challenges all rolled into one. Amazing Fiona!!!! It reminded me of when a Girlfriend introduced me to skiing, she told me the best way to learn is to go to the top (black run) and by the time you get to the bottom you are a skier......lets just say, just as well she was a great kisser. Im so pleased you caught the bug and yes, the Pentlands is a great place to play and have fun on a bike and its on the doorstep. Mountain biking is a great sport, its all about fun and that feeling you get when you feel progression. I know from your wee comments this was another one of those personal challenges for you, well done, you smashed it. xx

[@FarForFiona]

Haha just as well she was a great kisser 😂 you do make me laugh. There was no such payoff for my attempt at this adventure sadly! 😂 I’ve since been up the Pentland’s for a wee run. Glentress is next on the cards 😁 x

[@kiltedscotsman]

@@FarForFiona Pentlands aleady!! Thats what i like about you, you just do it. You teach me this with every adventure you do. Glentress is another great day, you will enjoy it I'm sure, take everything at your own pace, its all about the fun, its excellent for building the skills.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice 👍. Hope to see you back on the tube soon :-) take care

[@FarForFiona]

Thank you and apologies, I just spotted this comment now! Hope you’re getting those adventures in yourself! Take care

[@nairnloon]

Yet another great vid, reminded me of a certain camping trip to Glen Etive..... :) PS your editing skillz are getting super impressive :)

[@FarForFiona]

It’s funny you saying that Colin, I was just talking about that particular disaster the other night whilst camping once more beside Loch Etive! Fun times 😂😂

[@FarForFiona]

Oh and thanks for the editing skillz compliment! Great to hear! 😁

[@celticwanderer6407]

awesome challenge fiona , the part where you carried the bikes can that be avoided , i real enjoy this video your one amazing lady Adventurer

[@FarForFiona]

Yes the bike carrying part can be avoided if you take a ferry at Rowardennan. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@celticwanderer6407]

@@FarForFiona ty fiona for getting back to me hun. Stay safe

[@linconocyrus]

Yeah that second part of your trek looked even more fun than part one.Faster and more open.

[@FarForFiona]

It was much more enjoyable but I also think a lot of that had to do with my improved confidence on the trails too. 😊

[@ShanOutdoors]

I am headed to Scotland to walk the WHW in a few months and your video now has me wanting to cycling it as well! I was so excited seeing the gorgeous scenery, knowing I will be there soon to see it for myself. Thanks for a great video!

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Good morning Fiona. I loved the shameless unsympathetic laughter when poor Bryan fell off his bike ! I think Rannoch Moor is meant to look like that; in the mist & clag - just as beautiful as on a clear Summer's day, but more atmospheric. Incredible scenery mate & much respect for another incredible challenge. Look forward to sharing the next one with you xx

[@FarForFiona]

Thanks Michael, I couldn’t help but laugh, it was such a comedic fall! You’re right, rannoch moor is one of those places that is beautiful no matter what the weather. Thanks for watching once more! X

[@drlehman73]

Unbelievably breathtaking.

[@FarForFiona]

Thanks Darren, it really was!! 😃

[@douggray1263]

Incredible scenery and I love the fact that even though the weather isn't very good it doesn't stop you from getting out.

[@FarForFiona]

Thanks Doug! Once you’re committed there’s no going back! At least for me anyway! 😅

[@robinacjohnston]

Had never contemplated cycling the WHW before, but looks like it was fun so will have to give it a try!

[@FarForFiona]

I would highly recommend it! Hopefully you’ll get better weather than we did!

[@clivefelgate9802]

That looked hard!! But great photography especially over Rannoch moor. Can only admire the effort that went in to that adventure 😀👍🏻

[@FarForFiona]

Thanks Clive, the scenery really was unbelievable! I’m already planning my next attempt 😂

[@mamamia4080]

Wonderful sharing 💟💟 Nice place 😍😍

[@FarForFiona]

Thank you Miah! ☺️

[@jb3222]

If I'd been you, after the duress of days 1 & 2 I would have given up when greeted by such a wet start to day three. What a fantastic route though, rendered no less beautiful by the lowering weather. Well done, not just for the physical effort and determination but also for remaining cheerful throughout (although, of course, we don't get to see the bits on the cutting room floor!).

[@FarForFiona]

Haha what you see is what you get John! I try to be as open as I can when I’m filming and editing. If I’m REALLY struggling I just don’t film at all so no cutting required 🤣

[@jb3222]

@@FarForFiona I'm sure I'm not alone in having missed your adventures over the last month or so and hope nothing sinister lies behind the silence ( snatched by a sea eagle, stuck on an inaccessible pinnacle, wrestling with the plague, etc., etc. ). As they say, haste ye back!

[@FarForFiona]

@@jb3222 hi John, thanks for checking in! Nothing more sinister than being busy with work! I’ll be be back in the new year! Hope you had a lovely Christmas! 😁

[@jb3222]

@@FarForFiona Hi Fiona, I'm delighted to hear it, and shall look forward to new epics. Christmas was as good as relatives allow, thanks, but always turns thoughts to wild open spaces! I hope you had a hoot too., and have a great new year in store

[@LindaOutdoors]

Wow, what an adventure! Loved your WHW videos, I definitely need to repeat the trail after last doing it in 1991. It will definitely be on foot though, I’m not a mountain biker. Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@FarForFiona]

I doubt there will be much changed in the 30 years since you last tackled it Linda! On foot or on bike, there is no denying it is an incredible adventure 😁

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Hi Fiona. Saw on other comments you've been busy with work ( sadly that may mean more divorces I suppose). Just glad you're ok & looking forward to watching more of your adventures. Sundays just aren't the same without you xx

[@dominickite6176]

Can I ask when you did this? That scenery…

[@FarForFiona]

Hi Dominic, I did it at the end of October last year 😊

[@dominickite6176]

@@FarForFiona ahh, I was struggling to understand why it looked like autumn, but you were saying it was 17 degrees! Looked amazing!

[@chrisruss4979]

Watch some of you videos and really liked the content. Subscribed but then noticed no posts in the last 6 months. Do you intend to post more adventure videos or have you stopped the channel ?

[@FarForFiona]

Hi Chris, thanks for subscribing and for checking in! I have a backlog of adventures that I’ve not managed to edit due to time restrictions but I do fully intend on getting them posted in the near future 😊

[@chrisruss4979]

@@FarForFiona That’s great, You have a nice way with you and I think you are onto a good thing. Best wishes for the future !

[@FarForFiona]

@@chrisruss4979 aw thank you! Lovely to hear ☺️

[@ThePaulaon1]

Inspiring wee Channel Fiona. Why have you stopped making videos?

[@FarForFiona]

Hi Paul, thank you very much! Unfortunately work has gotten in the way. I’ve done some adventures but not had the time to edit them. I’m hoping to have get one of them done in the next week though! Thanks for asking! 😁

[@Scotlands-adventurer]

Absolutely amazing I'm doing beinn chabhair Wednesday am a vlogger too I subscribed to you I also got a Facebook munro group too :)

[@FarForFiona]

Sorry just spotted this comment now! I’ll be sure to subscribe and will check out your Facebook group. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Scotlands-adventurer]

@@FarForFiona thank you 😊

[@kiltedscotsman]

Hey Fiona, Please let me know if you are ok, is there anything I can do? x

[@FarForFiona]

Hi Will, thanks so much for checking in. I’m absolutely fine. I’m just super busy with work and other commitments and unfortunately the adventures are having to take a back seat at the moment. Can’t do it all sadly! I’m hoping to be back in full swing again in the new year. X

[@kiltedscotsman]

@@FarForFiona So happy ypu are all good and even happier you are busy, with work it was pretty inevitable. I just miss you so much but so thankful for what you have already given. Have a great wee Christmas and new year and don't be too good 😜x

[@drlehman73]

Just checking in, everything okay? We miss Fiona!

[@FarForFiona]

Thank you for checking! Everything is fine, just been overtaken by work. I’ll be back in the new year! Happy new year to you Darren when it comes! 😊

[@drlehman73]

@@FarForFiona Happy new year, Fiona!

[@tristramgordon8252]

Well done, too old now, but who knows, it's only April, but I'm 77, who cares.

[@FarForFiona]

Never too old is what I say!! 😁

[@bazasmith]

Fantastic video and adventure!! Will be doing this in 2025 (and the rest of the UK afterwards) - my partner and I cycled across Canada in 2022 (@N2L_Never2Late) and are looking to move our adventures off road! These videos have really helped envision the route and give terrific tips for doing it!! THANK YOU so much and for sharing it with us! Wishing you well in all your adventure!