Hiking the West Highland Way 2019 - 5 Days
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- On 24 May 2019, I set out from Milngavie on a five day hike of the West Highland Way - 96 miles to Fort William. Join me as I dodge the midges and meet new friends in beautiful Scotland.
Hermit le Hill would of been so happy with your version of events. Thanks Andrew,really enjoyed this vid. 👍
This is definitely my favorite West Highland Way video. Thanks Andrew
Very kind of you, Monica. Thanks for watching! I'm working on a new video of my latest adventure, should be ready soon! - Andrew
Delightful Andrew. A real film, I enjoyed this Best Highland Way.
Atb, Tim
Thanks Tim!
Probably the best WHW video I've watched so far (and I've watched lots!). Really loved the wildlife footage. Thank you for sharing your journey :-)
Wow, thank you Carol, very kind of you. I got quite lucky with the wildlife encounters! Cheers -Andrew
You should look into walking in Knoydart... from Glenfinnan to Inverie. You'll have similar amazing views and almost no people. Very remote and unforgettable.. great vid. Takes me back to 2002 when I walked this with a friend
Alright Andrew. Fantastic video diary of your west highland way adventure. Cheers Gary
Hi Gary, thanks for your kind words. I had a wonderful time! - Andrew
A really good video, loved watching it as it took me back to 2009 when I did it, planning on doing it again in 2021 😊
Thanks very much, I've noticed just how many folks return to this trail. Once is never enough! -Andrew
@@andrewanderson68 it's been 11 years but not a day has gone by when It hasn't popped into my mind, there is a pull about the place and I think once you have been and done the walk, it never leaves you 😊
Hi Andrew. I was linked to this video through Carl's West Highland Way video. Very enjoyable watch. I was out on the WHW in September but unfortunately couldn't finish due to injury. Looking forward to getting back out there in spring and it's videos like this that are getting me pumped up again to do it.
p.s - I subscribed to your channel because of this video.
Thanks Ewan. I'll be sure to watch part 3 of your video series when it comes!
Very enjoyable Andrew, I’m starting the way at the end of April next year.
Great stuff, Adrian. It's a wonderful walk, enjoy!
Hi Andrew excellent video amazed at the daily miles your doing, well done hats off to you. Three types of weather on WHW, wet, wetter and what the hell😄 ATB mate looking forward to more. Dave 😊👍 aka wackyswanderings big thumbs up from me 👍
Thanks Dave, appreciate it! 24 miles was the longest day I had ever done. Made the most of the long daylight hours. Cheers -Andrew
Great video Andrew, walking the WHW in July this year so this has been a great guide to what's ahead.
Thank you :) Enjoy your walk, hope it goes well. I'm back in Scotland right now, love it! -Andrew
Very nice to see your experience on this trail nice one mate 👣
Thanks very much Jody -Andrew
That as to be up there as one of the best West H Way videos ive seen plus the bonus of Rum..Hope to begin my adventure of Whw in june fingers crossed
Thank you Jonathan, glad you enjoyed. Wish I had spent more time on Rum, lovely place! Fingers crossed for you too, if you're based in the UK it's looking good. Cheers -Andrew
Great vid Andrew. I'm going again in April for the fourth time ( I think I'm addicted) but this time taking a day off in FW then walking back. I also wear Altra's but with dexshell waterproof socks, never get blisters but I also have a very lightweight gear setup which also helps.
Thanks for watching - hope the 4th time goes well (and the 5th!)
Great video, I know it was published in June can I ask when you did it, I may have missed if you said, would love to see all those bluebells along side the Loch and woods.
Thank you! I started on 24 May. You should be able to see bluebells (and no midges) if you hike it from mid April to late May. Cheers -Andrew
@@andrewanderson68 does it matter which path you take around Loch lomond high or low, or are they before the cross roads
I took the low path which went through some of the bluebell woods, but there were also some more after the paths met back up.
@@andrewanderson68 thanks
Hey, very nice video. You are doing some heavy miles.
I see that you are using Altras. How do they deal with the rain and the wet conditions in general? Do you wear some waterproof socks?
Regards,
Reiner
Hi Reiner, thanks for watching.
The Altras were perfect for me. Normally I get blisters when I wear heavier boots but I was blister-free the whole trip. They're not waterproof in any way though. I figured I'd get wet feet eventually, and the Altras dried much faster than my old hiking boots.
I combined them with a pair of merino wool socks. They're not cheap but they dry quickly and keep the worst of the bad smells away! I haven't tried waterproof socks, but that could also work.
Take care -Andrew
@@andrewanderson68 Thx for the quick answer. I really like the Altras as well. I did some hiking this summer in Utah but there it was totally dry ;-) Maybe I'll try it with the waterproof socks as an emergency backup.
Happy hiking - Reiner
Wow great weather! When did you walk?
I started on the 24th of May. It had been a very dry spring that year.
Hi Andrew - which shoes are you wearing and do you recommend trail shoes over boots for the route... ????
Hi John, I wore Altra Lone Peak trail runners and they worked great for me. Only problem is they weren't waterproof. I find boots give me blisters but ultimately it's all down to preference and what you're used to! Cheers -Andrew
What month did you go
Hi Annette, I went at the end of May. Scotland gave me all four seasons that week! -Andrew
It's a loch not a lake
Aye, the other one that stood out was the _town_ of Tyndrum. 😏 But he did well to do it in 5 days so we'll give him a break eh?
Seems a nice guy who made a nice wee video and shared it with everyone but hey let’s give him stick because he said lake and not Loch. Come on mate ? If you can’t write anything nice don’t write anything at all
@@hunterdirector bit harsh he didn't write anything NASTY either, just a wee 3 word correction. :-)
That's one of the joys of travel - you can say the wrong words and the locals can laugh at you :) -Andrew
@@andrewanderson68 WITH you not AT you. 😏