I'm doing the west highland way this September, i have 2 weeks at my disposal, so I'm going to enjoy every minute of it, one pint per pub challenge too.
@kevincarolan25423 жыл бұрын
Done it 2019 and it was tuff but love it. Do not underestimate it, its got everything, wind, rain sunshine and wonderful people, much love from Ireland
@SteveSmith-673 жыл бұрын
Good video but mainly for people not living in the Uk, if you live here especially in the northern half ie northern England and Scotland the weather is a daily thing you get used to it hence the phrase “there is no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing”. The green welly stop while fairly comprehensive is also very expensive so I’d suggest just using it as either an emergency gear replacement stop or to resupply for food, there is a small supermarket around the corner too. As for eating in Tyndrum apart from the green welly there is TJ’s diner and the real cafe both are good. Yes the trail is rocky but a lot of Uk trails are and especially in Scotland. If you want longer more challenging hikes look up the cape wrath trail or even the tgo challenge and if you really want long distance look up the john o groats to lands end trail.
@dodge_walks3 жыл бұрын
hahah "be prepared for constant rain" - the hold all phrase for walking in the UK! Done lots of walking in Scotland but never actually got round to the WHW, and bless the scottish midge....I tend to try and think of it as extra protein. West Highland way is on the list for next year after Two moors way this year as warm up!May take the Caledonian sleeper up there for the full experience. Lovely video.
@maebychassit49733 жыл бұрын
Thoughtful tips! Makes me want to go back right now! Even though in the middle of it i was just ready to be done. Your hair is amazing!!
@SaoirsesShelf3 жыл бұрын
Lol it was funny how ready to be done I was BOTH times 😂 I started with such high hopes! Thank you ❤️❤️
@Curlew-Corner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Such a lot of good advice. I backpacked the WHW 30-something years ago. Was soaked every day and eaten alive by midges but had a great time. If your viewers can go at end of April/early May they should avoid midges. Also, I think that’s the time of year when rainfall is at its lowest. I used the same map.
@traceylasslett5514 Жыл бұрын
Flipping grand!! Plan on hiking the WHW for 60th . I completed the AT in 86, I live in PA hiking in ADKS and Whites. You answered so many questions! Thank you for sharing. trail on! 🥾TnT
@EventyrsorenDenmark3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for all the great info on the hike.Looks really nice.Looking forward for more adwentures from your channel.
@basdune953412 күн бұрын
Im going there this weekend
@18Bees3 жыл бұрын
I’my home is not far from Fort William. Hard to get good weather at Ben Nevis. But this is a great hike. Bed and breakfast are cheap and friendly if you want to be high end 😉
@smp55772 жыл бұрын
Delightful guide and tips. Thank you.
@gregoral3 жыл бұрын
Hiked the West Highland Way in August 2020. Perfect weather for an entire week! Experienced no rain at all. The day at Ben Nevis was also sunny and clear - people told me I was extremely lucky. The midgies though... terrible!
@ChristopherMarshburn3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so interesting and informative. Thank you!
@SensatiousHiatus2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! And what a pleasant person! Definitely adding this hike to my list. Cheers to the upcoming hiking season!
@andym28 Жыл бұрын
The West Coast is wetter that Whitney Houston last joint. However the east coast is surprisingly dry and has many great hikes.
@gjsart Жыл бұрын
As a Brit that has thru hiked the AT I can say that in no way is the WHW more rocky than the Pennsylvania rocky sections. Just look at the pic she shows when mentioning this, it's gravely path - as far as hiking goes in the UK the WHW paths are a breeze! Little to no boggy sections. The worst section is the constant up and downs over rocks and roots along the shore of Loch Lomond - that's more comparable to the PA rocks but it's only about a 10-15 mile section.
@sydneydevine3 жыл бұрын
👍🏼 love the shirt 🇱🇻♥️🇱🇻
@Philliben1991 Жыл бұрын
In Scotland Gore-Tex is your best friend. April is the best month for rainfall (ie, least rain, it actually gets rainier during the summer months) April is also usually outside the midge season, which is good, although in my experience the WHW isn't AS bad as other areas for midgies (try going out to Black Water Reservoir, remoter parts of Rannoch moor or NW highlands!!!). There has been an explosion in the number of ticks in recent years which is a bit annoying so you really need to watch you are doing these days when you have a sit down to rest. I've had snow blizzards in May on the WHW so you defo have to prepare for a wide range of weather conditions (on the other hand, it can also get very sticky due to the very high humidity levels so relatively low temps can sometimes feel very clammy and sweaty). Basically you'll be switching in and out layers multiple times on a hourly basis! My advice is to take it slowly. Why rush it when you can take it more leisurely? I always feel anything more than 15 mile days are asking for trouble in terms of foot care and annoying injuries. Keep your mileage down and keep your pack as light as possible. Also remember we have a lot of daylight in the summer months so you can easily hike up to about 10-11pm, even when it's relatively cloudy, so covering the miles generally isn't a problem, you really have all day.
@mattsmyname772 жыл бұрын
Lovely narrated video.
@alkggkla56432 жыл бұрын
That trail looks gorgeous! I wonder if footwear with rockplates in them would help with the impact of the rocky trail on feet
@OldStag723 жыл бұрын
It's a good trail , but for experienced hikers, The Cape Wrath Trail is the one to do in Scotland.
@mtadams20092 жыл бұрын
I have never heard the phrase wild camping before. Interesting.
@lawrencejack50383 жыл бұрын
Fantastic honest review 😂😂 I’m doing it on the 21st May, Taking 6 days, camping all the way, 3 campsites, 3 wild camps. Atb 🏕🏔🏴
@ryanmatheson51373 жыл бұрын
Im doing it on the 22nd for 8 days
@iknowyoureright85642 жыл бұрын
So lads……who won??? 😆
@garrycollins34153 жыл бұрын
Yes, people underestimate the wet and cold of Scotland, year round. I've lived in Idaho, the high plains of New Mexico and the NE US. I've never been as cold for as long as when I lived in England and worked in the UK.
@dougieranger2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you genuinely enjoyed yourself.
@johnalden58213 жыл бұрын
I've thought about doing this, but the weather seems pretty daunting. Rain, wind and cold are not my ideal to hike in, for sure. How do you keep your feet dry? And when your socks get wet, how do you avoid the blisters? I mean, if I had a pub or tavern every night to drink Scotch in, that might compensate. . .
@SteveSmith-673 жыл бұрын
Blisters is whole subject on its own check out a channel on here called blister prevention, it’s from Australia it’s excellent and the engo patches they recommend are well worth the money
@matwinner97082 жыл бұрын
Done that some 12 years ago in October: no insects!
@MrTerrymccollough3 жыл бұрын
Ah, The Green Welly Stop, a great place to restock your whisky supply for the rest of the hike.
@RamblingTog2 жыл бұрын
It's a walk in the park
@DoufTroop3 жыл бұрын
all that is great, but what does nature get out of it.., and uk and the scott's are like northern canada where i'm from, but got shaved off, i live in the northern swamp lands ontario.