Unexpected Wild Camp - The Last Challenge - West Highland Way - Part 3

[@terrymcdonagh5439]

My wife did the west highland way about 10 years ago for charity - just her and her friend, I had never heard of it. They set out to do it in 5 days and suceeded. I had no idea what she did at the time as I spent 5 nights down the pub enjoying myself and ordering chinese food etc - been great watching this and I now realise just how hard they both worked at getting it done.

[@Neohurricane]

"Overly nourished pirate", brilliant!!😂😂

[@keychainere]

I'm an indoors guy who likes video games and tv and I love this channel. Got my first camping gear and off to Edinbrough. I can do Playstations and Tents. Life's about variety.

[@gordy2704]

“Biggles or an over-nourished pirate…” caught me unawares and spray a mouthful of beer….😂

[@steveevans9991]

Hi Paul, your videos are the reason why I realised I could do what you do, yomping about with a pack and tent on my back in my late 50's. I completed the WHW in April '24 and found out all about sore feet, that Loch Lomond bit, even ice on my tent with a minus wind chill factor! Through it all I thought what would Paul Messner do or say. It kept me sane and motivated so a big thank you. I've just watched your series and it brought all the amazing memories back, the sense of community meeting people along the way, the views and the emotions of completing it. I have even decided to try the TMB in September this year, so a big thank you for inspiring this 'tired old man with sore feet' :) Stay safe and keep on doing what you do.

[@RichHikes]

Paul. I’ve just watched this sitting in a tent in the rain on the WHW covered in midge bites. Thank you.

[@pootlingalong8928]

Thank you so much Paul for taking the trouble to make a film of your and your friend’s WHW, to edit and share it with us. Your photography and narration make for very pleasant watching and listening, I felt like I was walking the trail with you. The community of people you met along the way made the whole walk look so gentle and enjoyable, although you obviously had your share of some very tough days. I look forward to the gear roundup and I know I’ll return again and again to the three videos to watch as a set 👍🏻🙂

[@Wild.cat.adventures]

Cheers Paul Ill be doing this in a couple of weeks, you've given me confidence I can do this! Favourite sayings - looking like an over nourished pirate and leaking like a knackered fridge 😂

[@Bob_the_Jedi]

Very enjoyable series. Would recommend the South Downs way if you're looking for a similar length trail. Lots of lovely people and plenty of pubs.

[@gazza1858]

Congratulations to you both. O2 are terrible for single , diabolical in Edale over wk end .

[@SkipperMac]

Hi Paul, many thanks for this series on the WHW. We crossed paths briefly at Beinglass but unfortunately had to pull out at Tyndrum as my son took ill. Congrats on your completion with Woody, and my congrats also to Karina and Paula who I saw in the background at Fort William. If either of you read this, Chris is well again and I seemed to have the same illness about two days later than him lol. We’ll be back though to complete the unfinished business 👍🏼

[@ahoward3503]

I am loving following your journey. My parents are currently walking the Camino de Santiago, so I feel like my life is inundated with updates on all these cool trips people are doing while I sit at home on the couch 😂It's pretty inspiring, and I actually am planning to do my very first through hike soon in the fall. I get all kinds of ideas from watching how you, and others, go about your trips. Well done!

[@markhalliday2397]

I live in Glasgow and I absolutely love driving up through Glen Coe. Never fails to make me feel small and insignificant, and brings about a sense of humility. Well done. Have you heard of the Hebridean Way, not as challenging as the WHW but the beaches are just 😍 and if you get lucky again with the weather then you’ll think you are in the Caribbean rather than the UK.

[@theecanmole]

That was a great hike and adventure and a great video for us to watch! Thank you for sharing your hike with us. Hey, Paul, that's the second time on a longer hike that you had that red rash on your calf. It could be 'jock itch' which is a fungal infection a bit like athlete's foot. It could be a skin condition like psoriasis that medicine doesn't really understand. It could be something else. You just don't know. So you better take it to your doctor. It would give you a bit of piece of mind. All the best ! And sorry for the lecture! 😀

[@browsman2328]

Had to laugh when Paul said the weather forecasters don’t know their ass from their elbow, same thing here in Northern California. I rely on weather radar mostly. Enjoyed the whole series, I like that style of hiking, from pub to pub, good job.

[@markcable41]

Hi Paul, me and my wife thoroughly enjoyed your Scottish hiking video series. It was fantastic to see a beautiful place that is Scotland.

[@mharriswales]

Great to relive the walk as seen through your lens! Thanks to you and Andrew for the great company and conversation - two genuine blokes. Hope to see you around the Peaks sometime. Mark & Tash.

[@recklesseric59]

was there for a week but lochs & Glens coach trip been the last 6 years could not do the walking and camping sooner watch yours and Andys videos!

[@peterrobertson8141]

Great set of videos Paul. Watching them brought back all the memories from when my wife Liz and I did ‘The Way’ 27 years ago (when we were both in our 40s). Lots of changes now - especially in the number of camp sites and the quality of the catering facilities. Glad you got such good weather for your trip - and memories for a lifetime. Looking forward to the Gear Roundup!

[@russellladds4454]

Looks like you were just behind where I was, the northern lights was the night I got into fort billy

[@nigelcrisp68]

Thank you Paul, loved it, well done to both of you for the hard slog. I very much enjoyed your good humor along the way and the friendly banter and stand out scenic shots made me want to keep watching.

[@scoutfinch47]

I'll always admit that these type of videos are your best of the best, Paul. Great content, beautiful landscapes and very informative. Top marks...thank you

[@MikeDay-kj4ei]

Thanks for vid Paul. I went up Devils Staircase from the Kinlochleven side 17th May, I was so glad to get on the Old military road and off the water board road. Moisteriser seems to work on the rash for me. Makes me want to go back in September. Well done mate.

[@roytomkinson9350]

Hi Paul ,Nice to see the way again .I did it in 1988and 1998 .Happy days. I think I would call it the easy way ,Totally different now, Didn’t have the amenities or water stops ,honesty stops , Loch Lomond yes it was tough ,and the back 9 was a boggy mess through a forest ,that was tough . Could I do it now ,not a chance ,in 88 a Scottish lad said it’s me knee it’s me knee I can’t go on! Now it’s my Knee I can’t do it . Thanks for a great video. Memories in my head ,

[@merlin4062]

All I can say is wow. What a great series of videos. Well done and keep them coming.

[@callyblake5386]

I just want to say a huge well done. You have inspired me to give it a try and a client of mine already has her sights set at running it as a trail running challenge. My husband normally has your videos on and I catch bits of your videos here and there, but with this series I actually sat down and watched it from my own account and really enjoyed it. Please do more like this. Loved it

[@colinokell1822]

Well done Paul , Scotland is awesome, I go ever year ( May , Best weather...no midges) for a week of walking and climbing . I'm really enjoying watching your channel and these three videos have been brilliant... your Scottish pronunciations and in previous films Welsh ones make me laugh out loud...pure gold... keep up the good work you're a proper genuine guy.

[@rogerhowis]

Brilliant series loved every minute of it !!! Well done

[@johnbaker2342]

Did my first wild camp in North Wales for a weekend of climbing, that was in 1963-equipment was somewhat basic in those days. I am enjoying your videos but prefer a bed at night now. I have camped underground, I was on the Dan yr Ogof expedition in 1968. I don’t do camping anymore but still love motorcycling (when my wife lets me out).

[@Richard.357]

Excellent, thanks for taking us along. Amazing views , maybe invest in a camera fitting so you can get full benefit from your poles even while talking to us. The comment about the dripping like a knackered fridge is just brilliant.

[@paulprosser4108]

Absolutely superb series Paul. I think your best yet, + you guys were so lucky with the weather. Well done to both of you. Nice touch with the very useful notes at the end.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Great video series…. Gosh you were lucky with the weather on the ‘Wet Highland Way’ ..just beautiful !! I usually use ‘ circumferentially challenged’ but I think I’m going to steal ‘over nourished’ if you don’t mind 😂 … you can see how long distance trail hikers form Tramily friendships that last a lifetime right!?! Anyhoo .. thanks for sharing your rite of passage on the WHW … it was great 👍👍

[@sf808yt]

Four more weeks until I'm doing my walk for the second time. Can't wait. 🙂

[@at0mic282]

I did the WHW last year and camped up on the hill of devil's staircase, great views in the morning. You can walk up the peaks to the right of the path and enjoy a view across a giant valley!

[@patrickelliott5858]

Well done Paul, the people you meet can make the trip a joy.

[@teestravels]

That next push after Kinlochleven sends you straight back up a good I was feeling that was tired legs

[@MaylesTrails]

Top stuff, Paul. I really enjoyed seeing the WHW from your point of view. That climb out of Kinlochleven definitely seems more arduous than the Devil's Staircase

[@EdPotter-nr3qc]

Great video the WHW is one on my list. I look forward to your next vid

[@philiposullivan5555]

Great series Paul, really enjoyed it

[@DarrellEaton]

Great set of video's Paul, Affric Kintail Way next then mate and a bit of bothying thrown in too, you'd love it mate 👍

[@deanhambry5208]

Great videos again.

[@BinManSays]

Dude you so missed the lightning, it didn't hit till 6-7pm across the bay from the spoons but it was awesome to watch. I definitely got more wet putting my death stick out in the ash tray than I did the whole way though lol

[@Michael-wk5tf]

Just finished watching your great walk. I think of Glenco all the time the beautiful landscape and lochs. Will keep watching you 👍👍👍

[@lloydcozens9346]

Great series. Thanks very much:-)

[@ljdellar]

"Overly-nourished Pirate" is my favourite quote this year! Lol! I am almost exactly the same shape as you, Paul, so every one of your videos is encouraging and a kick in the rear to keep me getting out there without excuses. Is there a video yet of the clothing you wore/took with you for this trip? I struggle to find technical clothing that fits me.

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Really enjoy that you run into all sorts of nice people on the trail.

[@SafetyParadox]

Enjoyed watching the video Paul - very inspiring to see you and Woody walk the West Highland Way.

[@davidbewick6885]

I thought you might have shared a tot of the Talisker with your mate at the end! Really good series on the WHW. One day!

[@samhill3496]

Great bid and scenery the fellow travelers much enjoyed cheers have a pint

[@jamesMorton-zi7os]

Gosh how times have changed, did the west highland way in early may in 1992(in 6 days) hardly saw a soul, brilliant walk, anyway well done Paul.

[@paulhoughton5266]

Paul, great 3 part series 😀. As a recommendation I done 3 day hike Escapardenne Lee Trail in Luxembourg. Great scenery, great camp sites and ALL public transport in the whole of Luxembourg (country) is free!

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Thanks Paul for absolutely amazing 7 day inScotland I've been there when I was young it's awesome place I'm going back there for a holiday thanks Paul for sharing this great video 👍

[@AlanCole]

Regarding the difference between OS map plans and Garmin GPS, try using something like Strava to plan your route and upload that to you watch - distances and ‘distance to go’ will be spot on.

[@maurice5992]

Top-notch film making as usual Paul. Gave a great insight into the challenges and rewards the trail offers. Hoping to walk the WHW in September, congrats to you both on your achievement.

[@andrewprentice7965]

that downhill part before kinlochleven is brutal on the old feet

[@gazzo73]

Great coverage of the walk Paul. Looked like an amazing adventure. This walk is on my list and you've made me want to do it even more, well done for completing it.

[@idl4236]

Paul, I really enjoyed the videos. Thank you for sharing. You were blessed with the weather and bugs. Thank you.

[@peterfagley772]

First time viewer, now subscriber, from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Enjoyed this video and will now go back to catch up on the earlier segments. I see why Andrew Park and Fellmandave speak so often of you and your hikes and KZbin channel. Thank you!

[@aldoner3]

Great series Paul, really enjoyed it, look forward to seeing lots more, well done, Scotland the only real wilderness left in the UK, imagine what it must be like in the winter with snow ?

[@philward2196]

Cracking series Paul well done

[@GoodLife-ue3ee]

Thanks!

[@PaulMessner]

Thank you so much for this.

[@denisgrehan242]

Great series Paul, great scenery and informative videos. Well done both of you. Reminds me exactly of when I walked the camino and all the people you meet every day.

[@danjeory3659]

Fantastic little series 👏👏👏

[@terrypatterson1481]

The guy you were talking about was taken from a Hamlet advert and his name was Gregor Fisher Better known as Rab C Nessbitt.

[@tommakesthings6249]

Ah I did the WHW last summer in one of the hottest weeks of the year... Similarly great conditions to you, i was drinking water like a fish and sweating buckets! Amazing trail though, this series has inspired me to try again at some point :)

[@wpherigo1]

Wow. Congrats, Paul! Really envy that trip!

[@grahamhaines9931]

Really enjoyed this series of videos of your journey on the WHW. I am actually in Scotland at the moment watching this one. The WHW is on my bucket list but I fancy bikepacking it on a MTB. it was really useful to see the different parts that you crossed, some of which I have done over the years. As always, thanks for sharing.

[@markmclone7520]

Cracking series of videos Paul, loved every minute👍🏼thanks for your efforts and for sharing with us all. Well done💪🏼👏

[@CB-st6bo]

Great video Paul.. and the place looks great..all new to this mat8 wild camping will be trying wild camping soon in peak district..with my new tent star river..👍😎

[@dsclark1954]

Great videos. I was in Glen Afrric at Camban Bothy building a new toilet on that spectacular Northern Lights night. Like you I sleep through all of it 😂

[@andrewhowie4217]

Great stuff Paul. Loved following the journey you both went on. It is definitely an achievement, a lot of hard work goes in to get to the end, a strong will and a strong mentality to keep on getting up each day to plod on. Great scenery and as you said great people and spirit along the way. 🤜🤛

[@glidezilla]

Inspiration, lead by example, anything is possible, top job, thanks Paul.

[@cragdoo71]

The bloke from the Hamlet advert with the dodgy hair, is Gregor Fisher. He famously played Rab C Nesbit, one of the great Scottish characters. Nice Scottish connection. No Irn Bru?

[@DennisdeMelker]

Great videos and better then gear reviews, inspirational to get out. Good job, keep it up Paul

[@johnbyrne9019]

Thanks Paul I'm inspired, great to see a plan come together!

[@johnrockhard5932]

Well done mate, would love to do that one day 👍🏻

[@Happyhiker58]

Well done , enjoyed the series very much and insightful as I'm doing a 100 mile hike next month. 👍

[@scottfraser4781]

Enjoyed your Highland Way adventure

[@Dutcharmytent]

Thanks Paul for sharing your experiences with us, that solar phone charger was worth a mention for me.

[@ralfoutdoor]

Nice Walk and nice weather.

[@laundonsloft4629]

I am really enjoying your great footage 👍 Was 1990 when I did the WHW but not camping, much respect ✊

[@mattallen6424]

Got a flextail mummy mat & a zero pump for £102 thanks to your discount code mate...... Cheers 👍🏻

[@VK-zo2wy]

Great videos Paul! Would like to see your hiking gear review for WHW.

[@chrisbardell]

Brilliant achievement, fella. Great series of films.

[@ToiletDuckTom]

Well done Paul, wonderful video. This video is a great guide!

[@callummacinnes3677]

Great series Paul, glad the weather held out for you . Atb

[@garryclarke1234]

Just time it well, otherwise midge central lol.As always enjoyed that.

[@japglish]

So, so so inspirational. Now I want to get out there!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@danocampbell3599]

Really enjoyed the series, thanks mate and well done.

[@dancinghiker5779]

Loved it ,❤ massive well done to yous . 👏 👏 brilliant. Roll on your next adventure 😁

[@LouiseB-e3p]

Loved this series. Well done for completing it all. You have inspired me to have a go at this Easter next year!

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Guys, many congratulations. I will be following in your footsteps next May. I loved watching your adventure and found it both beautiful and very informative. I can concur with how great it is meeting all the fellow hikers as the trail goes on. We had the exact same experience on the Cumbria Way the other week. Thanks again mate Dave 😀⛰🥾🏕️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@londonviking3801]

Lovely series - brought back some great memories. Gotta love Scotland!

[@darrenray6934]

Well done great achievement and memories enjoyed watching your journey 👍🏻 just watching this from Cashill camp sight looking forward to NOT to loch 19 mile stretch tomorrow. On the low road 👍🏻

[@georgeshort4112]

Stunning series of vids mate. Your best yet. Loved it my fellow Mackem.

[@Martycycleman]

I've said it before, well done Paul and your mate. A great series and look forward to the epilogue. NEXT 😊

[@stuartmiller8053]

cracking adventure

[@karlgreenwood-x4l]

Well done too both of you,thoroughly enjoyed your journey 🙂

[@ianwatson194]

Yeah, I didn't know about it either... slept through it all

[@stuheadley8552]

I really enjoyed this series. Spot on videos.