Thank you Mr. McHenry for taking me along on your journey! I am 78 years and Scotland has always been on my bucket list, but, alas my bucket has just about dried up. I am a new subscriber and look forward to your next journey! My best to you and have good travels! Mississippi USA
Thankyou so much! I hope I did Scotland justice for you, it is a wonderful place. I am hoping to go on some more adventures soon (Scotland and elsewhere) so keep an eye out!
What a thoroughly enjoyable watch. Rory, you are a West Highland Way Legend. A saw, an axe and poetry books. Love it. Life just doesn’t get any better. You cruised that walk sir. Others may have made that into a disaster. You brushed it off. Got soaked, kept your mood lighthearted had a couple of beers, Shrugged off any negativity and finished the evening with a wee glass of red. That was an inspiring walk and watch. You showed us all how it’s done. Thank you Rory.
Wow thanks for such a nice comment! I had such fun on the WHW despite the pain and the rain. It’s hard to get too depressed in such a beautiful environment! I’m glad you enjoyed it, I will be planning for multiday hikes soon so keep an eye out for more! Cheers 🍻
@@rorymchenry373 I was already boggling when I saw the size of your pack. Then I saw the Axe, the tin of fish and the glass bottle of wine. Class act for finishing 👍
What a class video, so many stunning views. Even through the foot pain and bad weather you took the time to take those walking shots. One of my favorite WHW videos ever!
Fantastic use of music in the video, happy banjo to more downbeat fiddle to melancholy Brain Eno type vibe. And you got through the whole video and didn’t tell us how much your starting pack weight was vs your end pack weight.
Thank you! Yeah I foolishly didn’t weigh my pack before setting off (I may have unloaded some stuff if I had!). Next time I will definitely do some weigh ins…
When you pulled out the axe I was confused and then when you pulled out the book I started laughing pretty hard. Great video! Love you kept up your spirits. My friend who carries a book and literal loaves of bread and is literally only 110 pounds, calls everyone sissies who can't handle it. I am that sissy. I have to have everything super light. subscribing.
I walked the WHW in 2021 and love reliving it through other peoples videos and experiences! Love your ambition taking a 1kg seat along for the ride! You did amazing to take the extra weight as far as you did! Great video, thanks for sharing.
This was a brilliant watch Rory. Convinced me to give this a crack. The ending by the way was superb😂. Very clever use of useless footage 😂 Thank you for sharing your adventure.
I really enjoyed this! Lovely footage, great editing and story telling, and above all honesty and a sense of humour! Yours is actually the first video that’s made me want to do the trail! You’ve also proved it’s possible to car-camp the WHW…without a car 😂
@@rorymchenry373 Your trip-saving decision to send gear home was inspiring - lots of folks would have called it! It reminds me of my first attempt at the TMB - I almost collapsed under the weight of an 18Kg pack, trying to do 1000m climbs - a total suffer fest! Many years and 2 back injuries later I’ve slowly made the journey to an ultralight load. For some perspective - you sent home 1.7 Kg more than my entire 3 season pack weight! That’s not bragging, that’s literally survival because for me, at 60, that’s the only possible way I can do the multi day trips that I love so much!
Well done Rory 🙏 , fantastic achievement , especially carrying all that extra home comfort's . I was caught out the first time camping as well , far too much in rucksack . Enjoyed your video .
What a thoroughly enjoyable watch. Some great scenery, and a great presenting style. Have now subscribed to your channel, looking forward to watching some more of your adventures. 😊
I really enjoyed watching your journey and you enjoying a few beers. I'll do the same in August 2024 but no beer whilst walking for me, just at the end of the day. Great watch.
Rory, very well presented & edited WHW, even if we saw to many half filled/ empty glasses.!.Loved it looking forward to watching another episode/ story, vlog journey, pub crawl at speed. Imagine doing it in just a kilt and only having a broadsword without your 65 ltr backpack and everything in it from Millets.! Take care of that injury.
Lol first few minutes into your video and I was like 'WTF is that guy doing! Chair, posh food & other luxury crap lol' it was a good laugh but you redeemed yourself by sending it away to home! So good job learning quick. Ive done John Muir Way, West H Way + Great Glen Way and some other ones and every time I go I learn something and what to ditch or to change. You will be much better next time thats for sure hehe! Atb pal.
Thanks for your Video, really enjoyed it, I thought you captured the essence of the WHW perfectly. From the scenery right down to the overpacking and nearly quitting.
There was something so endearing about you and your video of your adventure. I’m glad you did it your way and made it your experience rather then taking all the advice. The best way is to learn. I carried 23kg doing the Cumbria Way. I thought my feet were going to break by the end! Definitely must remember to weigh my gear next time. Great video and well done on your amazing adventure 🎉
Fantastic. The views were majestic and the photography and commentary really made you feel you were walking with Rory. Inspiring resilience. Loved the lime green woollen hat
Hi Rory, you're title. How not to do the west highland way is incorrect!!. You have shown though your video how exactly to do it . Good man. I am inspired by you're video. Goodluck with your channel it deserves much more than 90 subscribers, + me which is 91 lol.. Ill look forward to watching the next...…..
Thanks for a great video, looking to do it next year with the wife for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Started it a few years back but didn’t have the best walking boots and had to stop with big blisters. Invested in better equipment and looking forward to doing it. Again, thanks for the great video.
Brilliant Rory, just came across your video .Your pack must have murder the fist few days and i'm saying to myself when i first spotted the axe (what the helll does he need that for lol ) But well done i thoroughly enjoyed that and very welll filmed ...Love the walk home lol ...cheers Stevie ..new sub
A wonderful video. Big fan of Sallochy Camp Site. Stayed there in September. Highly recommend getting a fire pit although I also recommend learning how to use one first so your fire lasts longer than 10 minutes, unlike mine. You may have convinced me to stay in at least one pod during my WHW later this year and I'm certainly making sure to include red wine.
Thanks! Yeah it’s a great campsite, will definitely be staying there again. The pods were actually a godsend when the weather took a turn for the worse, just a great chance to get dry and reset for the next days walking. And yes - I think there’s nothing quite like relaxing after a big days hike with a nice red!
@@rorymchenry373 A quick question if I may. How did you find walking it in October in terms of how busy the trail was and the hours of day light you had available?
@@Collected1 i actually enjoyed it in October. I’ve heard it can be very busy in the spring and summer. There were still quite a few other people doing it but I wouldn’t say it was ‘busy’. As for daylight hours I had just enough, and I was walking around 8am till 4pm. I think October is a great time just make sure you’re prepared for all weather!
That was a great watch thanks for sharing. Good to see you enjoying a few beers along the way, that's how I do trails too, although the mornings can be a but rough!
Man, seriously loved this video. Especially the honest look, and your face during the purge of excess gear. So much truth in that clip. Thank you. I laughed way to hard at your purchase, after you shipped you package. Very cool.
I really enjoyed this Rory! It was very honest and relatable-I love the way that you were open about your mistakes and very down to earth. I also can appreciate your love of wine and beer following a long walk.
Great vid mate! I also did it in October 23 and you've made me very nostalgic. I was also eyeing up that exact spot at the end of Loch Lomond to camp but had to push on to Beinglas due to the incoming weather warning that evening!
Thanks so much Rory for a really useful and entertaining story. I'm going to walk that in April 2024 - taking 7 days and with B&B so no real pack issues. One useful aspect was getting a good idea of the trail conditions. I've seen several people showing they've done that in trail/approach shoes, but having seen your video I've decided to wear my 3-season/stiffer-soled boots. The track must be quite bruising in softer soles. Thanks again!
Thanks! Yeah I did it in trail shoes and for the most part I was very comfy - it was only really the long section across Rannoch Moor that I felt I'd have preferred to be in a stiffer soled boot, it's just the track is made of quite sharp rocks. Nice to be doing it over 7 days with a day pack, good luck with it!
Nice work finishing the trail under those circumstances. I did it in 3.5days & quickly shot up The Ben for good measure afterwards. It was my first trail after completely switching my gear & mindset, turning towards UL hiking & I’ve never looked back since. You ain’t gotta spend a fortune to go ultralite...you may not have the luxury items with you, but you walk faster, more comfortably & risk less injury. Plus contrary to some belief...I’m still very comfortable & warm even in the harshest conditions.
Great vid mate, watched the whole thing. Don't feel bad about taking loads of unnecessary kit; I think we all do it at some point. I did a week of the Pennine Way about 30 years ago & took a game boy, spare batteries, games, walkman, more spare batteries, tapes, a mini chess set & tins of baked beans. My legs were so bad, on day 2 I had to buy a walking stick.
We live to learn, my friend. I've been there and done the same sort of thing. Packed everything I thought I might need and nearly died climbing the first mountain ⛰️ 😂
This is the ideal preperation for my trip, thanks for sharing. I'll go for a camping pod as well, after a few days in a tent that must feel like heaven.
Dude, you had so much stuff! But you know what, you responded to your body and made the change you needed. That’s a big win. Enjoyable video. I hope to do the whw next year. I recently finished the great glen way myself and made a stupid mistake of my own… there was a day when I didn’t eat nearly enough and got dehydrated, that was a super tough day I bet you’d thank yourself from taking some time to learn trekking pole technique.
Me and my brother just got back from walking the west highland way and we had a great time. Thanks for this video Rory, it was the reason we decided to do it
Absolutely brilliant video. Great footage and informative throughout. Congratulations and well done for not quitting. The sense of accomplishment must have been amazing! I am hoping to do this trail myself. When I get a full camping gear set up sorted. Keep Up the good work. Looking forward to watching your other videos and the new ones yet to come. All the best! 👍
Fair play, lessons learned the hard way are the most rewarding. You did a cracking job on that hike, well done. I'm going to check out your coast to cost videos now. Take her handy 🍀
Great video that brought back memories of my walk in June 2023 albeit in temps of 25+ for 6 days. The scenery is amazing just walking up Conic hill then the vista opens right out in front of you. I never made it to achy feet man as headed from the sign towards the Great Glen Way, you see the WHW was part of my Land's End to John o'Groats route :) oh definitely a light pack is needed, for my 51 days it was 12Kg excluding food and water. Keep up the hiking there's so many great places to walk, I'll suggest the Pennine Way maybe not all of it but great scenery.
Thanks for watching! Lands End to John o’Groats is very impressive - maybe I’ll do it one day! Yeah have looked at the Pennine Way, it’s definitely on my list…
Thanks mate. Everyone has a different experience of the WHW. I was tickled my the luxury aspects such as roofs and pasta. If the weather is crap you need a treat or two. I hope you revisit when the forecast is fairer. Thanks again. I look forward to seeing your further adventures. The John O' Groats is good one in the better months. 👍
Fantastic video! I watched this before I did the walk and was impressed....having just completed it, I'm in awe!! Can't believe you carried an axe etc etc etc as far as you did, fuelled by bottles of wine! 😂 Superb!
If your pack was 12.1 lbs overweight, what on earth was the starting weight!! If I was a drinking man I'd go on this pub crawl too.😂 Thanks for a great video.
Bro packed his whole apartment
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Took one look at you and thought this is gonna be shite......couldn't be more wrong, well done, great video and you kept it real.
😂thanks I’m glad it wasn’t shite! 👊
Nice video. More of a drinking guide to the West Highland Way! 😂
Did it nearly two years ago so great to see the scenery and the route again.
haha gotta enjoy a tipple in the wild! Thanks for watching
Thank you Mr. McHenry for taking me along on your journey! I am 78 years and Scotland has always been on my bucket list, but, alas my bucket has just about dried up. I am a new subscriber and look forward to your next journey! My best to you and have good travels! Mississippi USA
Thankyou so much! I hope I did Scotland justice for you, it is a wonderful place. I am hoping to go on some more adventures soon (Scotland and elsewhere) so keep an eye out!
What a thoroughly enjoyable watch. Rory, you are a West Highland Way Legend. A saw, an axe and poetry books. Love it. Life just doesn’t get any better. You cruised that walk sir. Others may have made that into a disaster. You brushed it off. Got soaked, kept your mood lighthearted had a couple of beers, Shrugged off any negativity and finished the evening with a wee glass of red. That was an inspiring walk and watch. You showed us all how it’s done. Thank you Rory.
Wow thanks for such a nice comment! I had such fun on the WHW despite the pain and the rain. It’s hard to get too depressed in such a beautiful environment! I’m glad you enjoyed it, I will be planning for multiday hikes soon so keep an eye out for more! Cheers 🍻
@@rorymchenry373 I was already boggling when I saw the size of your pack. Then I saw the Axe, the tin of fish and the glass bottle of wine. Class act for finishing 👍
@@ShinJefLebowski ha thanks!!
One of the best West Highland Way films I’ve watched to date. Thanks for sharing and showing the true reality. Loved it!❤
@@michellewalters1972 thankyou!!
What an epic video from the descriptions to the music to the beer lol I’m going to do this in April and this video has me Buzzin. Well done 👍
Thanks! Good luck! I highly recommend the odd beer along the way!
What a class video, so many stunning views. Even through the foot pain and bad weather you took the time to take those walking shots. One of my favorite WHW videos ever!
@@Erin_P_xoxo wow thankyou so much!
Fantastic use of music in the video, happy banjo to more downbeat fiddle to melancholy Brain Eno type vibe. And you got through the whole video and didn’t tell us how much your starting pack weight was vs your end pack weight.
Thank you! Yeah I foolishly didn’t weigh my pack before setting off (I may have unloaded some stuff if I had!). Next time I will definitely do some weigh ins…
Just found ur video, thanks for sharing, ur cooked meals were epic.
Thanks!
When you pulled out the axe I was confused and then when you pulled out the book I started laughing pretty hard. Great video! Love you kept up your spirits. My friend who carries a book and literal loaves of bread and is literally only 110 pounds, calls everyone sissies who can't handle it. I am that sissy. I have to have everything super light. subscribing.
Haha thanks so much! Yeah I’m trying to decide whether I’m that sissy or not… I love the comforts I just don’t like carrying them!
@@rorymchenry373 I hear ya! I do keep a chair always though. The chair zero, only a pound. That is the one luxury I can’t live without.
I walked the WHW in 2021 and love reliving it through other peoples videos and experiences! Love your ambition taking a 1kg seat along for the ride! You did amazing to take the extra weight as far as you did! Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! The 1KG chair definitely felt like a good idea at the start 😂 glad you enjoyed reliving the trip, it’s a beautiful hike!
I've done the way 5 times, and I've never seen a video of it. Superb, what memories 😊
This was a brilliant watch Rory. Convinced me to give this a crack. The ending by the way was superb😂. Very clever use of useless footage 😂 Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Thanks Paul! You should definitely give it a go, it’s an epic hike! Glad you enjoyed the ending 😂. Big fan, thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed this! Lovely footage, great editing and story telling, and above all honesty and a sense of humour! Yours is actually the first video that’s made me want to do the trail!
You’ve also proved it’s possible to car-camp the WHW…without a car 😂
Ha thanks! 😂 it’s possible but not advisable!
@@rorymchenry373 Your trip-saving decision to send gear home was inspiring - lots of folks would have called it! It reminds me of my first attempt at the TMB - I almost collapsed under the weight of an 18Kg pack, trying to do 1000m climbs - a total suffer fest! Many years and 2 back injuries later I’ve slowly made the journey to an ultralight load. For some perspective - you sent home 1.7 Kg more than my entire 3 season pack weight! That’s not bragging, that’s literally survival because for me, at 60, that’s the only possible way I can do the multi day trips that I love so much!
Well done Rory 🙏 , fantastic achievement , especially carrying all that extra home comfort's . I was caught out the first time camping as well , far too much in rucksack . Enjoyed your video .
Thanks for watching! Yes have learnt my lesson…
What a thoroughly enjoyable watch. Some great scenery, and a great presenting style. Have now subscribed to your channel, looking forward to watching some more of your adventures. 😊
Thanks so much for your kind words! Will hopefully be getting out on another adventure soon!
great video and somewhat appropriate weather. a fine route
Thanks!
I really enjoyed watching your journey and you enjoying a few beers. I'll do the same in August 2024 but no beer whilst walking for me, just at the end of the day. Great watch.
Thanks! A beer at the end of a big day walking does taste great 🍺
Absolutely loved this video so I am now going back and watching your other videos just finished the two moors way keep up thee good work
Thanks so much! I’ve had lots of nice comments on this video and it’s inspired me to get out and make some more so keep an eye out!
@rorymchenry373 I have already subscribed now so il definitely keep an eye
Rory, very well presented & edited WHW, even if we saw to many half filled/ empty glasses.!.Loved it looking forward to watching another episode/ story, vlog journey, pub crawl at speed. Imagine doing it in just a kilt and only having a broadsword without your 65 ltr backpack and everything in it from Millets.! Take care of that injury.
Thanks! Yeah doing it as William Wallace would be pretty awesome…
Thanks for sharing your adventure and your experience. You made it any way, hast ya back!
@@Buszkraftowski thanks for watching!
Lol first few minutes into your video and I was like 'WTF is that guy doing! Chair, posh food & other luxury crap lol' it was a good laugh but you redeemed yourself by sending it away to home! So good job learning quick. Ive done John Muir Way, West H Way + Great Glen Way and some other ones and every time I go I learn something and what to ditch or to change. You will be much better next time thats for sure hehe! Atb pal.
Thanks man! Yeah it was a quick learning curve! I just hope I remember what the pain felt like when it comes to packing for my next trip 😂
@@rorymchenry373 hhaha it will take few trips! Everytime I go I ditch something or change for lighter lol
The bottle of wine got me😂
@@moni3634 gotta have some nice wine after a long days walking!
@@rorymchenry373 i know😂buts ITS so heavy...and IT was only a few days Walk..thats why i laughed...dont want to offend you🙏
Thanks, a good watch! 👍
Thanks!
A fun watch, great insights, thank you!
Congratulations Rory, just in time to start the Cape Wrath Trail. Thoroughly enjoyed your video 👍 Atb Bill.
Thanks!
Thanks for your Video, really enjoyed it, I thought you captured the essence of the WHW perfectly. From the scenery right down to the overpacking and nearly quitting.
@intuwarescomputerservices9470 thanks for watching!
There was something so endearing about you and your video of your adventure. I’m glad you did it your way and made it your experience rather then taking all the advice. The best way is to learn. I carried 23kg doing the Cumbria Way. I thought my feet were going to break by the end! Definitely must remember to weigh my gear next time. Great video and well done on your amazing adventure 🎉
@@georginarosannacrowe-sopra3311 thankyou so much! Yes I need to remember to weigh my gear before my next trip 😂
Good effort mate, and nice video!
Thanks!
Fantastic. The views were majestic and the photography and commentary really made you feel you were walking with Rory. Inspiring resilience.
Loved the lime green woollen hat
LOVED watching every minute of this video, brought back glorious memories of last year. Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks so much!
Another brilliant video on the WHW . That was on hell of a Pub Crawl 😅 .
Well done 👍
Thanks!
Nice one Rory. Great vid 👍
Thanks!
You have cheered me up 😊
Thanks!
Congratulations mate, you smashed it. We go in June, can't wait.
thanks! good luck, you'll hopefully have better weather than I did...
really enjoyed your video, was already considering the west highland way but this inspired me even more.
Thanks, I can’t recommend it enough!
Absolutely tremendous mate👏👏Superbly done,as someone who has done the whw,i would say,that is the perfect way to do it👌😁top class mate🙌
Thanks so much!
Hi Rory, you're title. How not to do the west highland way is incorrect!!. You have shown though your video how exactly to do it . Good man. I am inspired by you're video. Goodluck with your channel it deserves much more than 90 subscribers, + me which is 91 lol.. Ill look forward to watching the next...…..
thankyou! I will be doing more videos soon, so keep an eye out!
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Thanks for a great video, looking to do it next year with the wife for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Started it a few years back but didn’t have the best walking boots and had to stop with big blisters. Invested in better equipment and looking forward to doing it. Again, thanks for the great video.
Oh wow what a nice idea! Yes make sure you’ve got very comfy and well broken in footwear. And take your time!
Brilliant that, really enjoyed watching it, congrats! I think you did it the way I'd do it (hopefully one day!) part wild camping, part lodges. 👍
Thanks! Yeah the lodges were a godsend in the bad weather, just a nice way to organise wet kit for the next day
Really enjoyed your video.
Well done for pressing on and finishing.
Thanks!
Such beautiful countryside really enjoyed watching the trip
Thankyou!
nice video! pretty wild to bring a 1kg chair for a hike.. and the book..
Did this a few years ago. Me and my brother also diverted to Crianlarich post office to ditch a load of stuff 😅
Ha! Yeah the lady there said she got a lot of people doing that! 😂
wonderful hiking
What a fantastic ,honest and informative video. I will definitely take note of your adv8ce. I'm so glad you enjoyed the adventure
Thankyou!
Just come across your video, good job. I always base walks with a pub stop, ideal if one is halfway and one at the end. 😂
Thanks! Gotta work in a pub or two 😂
Brilliant Rory, just came across your video .Your pack must have murder the fist few days and i'm saying to myself when i first spotted the axe (what the helll does he need that for lol ) But well done i thoroughly enjoyed that and very welll filmed ...Love the walk home lol ...cheers Stevie ..new sub
thanks Stevie! Yeah it was murder the first few days... I had great ambitions for the axe but they just didn't come to fruition! Thanks for watching!
A wonderful video. Big fan of Sallochy Camp Site. Stayed there in September. Highly recommend getting a fire pit although I also recommend learning how to use one first so your fire lasts longer than 10 minutes, unlike mine. You may have convinced me to stay in at least one pod during my WHW later this year and I'm certainly making sure to include red wine.
Thanks! Yeah it’s a great campsite, will definitely be staying there again. The pods were actually a godsend when the weather took a turn for the worse, just a great chance to get dry and reset for the next days walking. And yes - I think there’s nothing quite like relaxing after a big days hike with a nice red!
@@rorymchenry373 A quick question if I may. How did you find walking it in October in terms of how busy the trail was and the hours of day light you had available?
@@Collected1 i actually enjoyed it in October. I’ve heard it can be very busy in the spring and summer. There were still quite a few other people doing it but I wouldn’t say it was ‘busy’. As for daylight hours I had just enough, and I was walking around 8am till 4pm. I think October is a great time just make sure you’re prepared for all weather!
Well done son - enjoyed the video. Gie us more.
Thanks! There’ll be more soon!
Well done 👏👏👏👏
Nice one 👍
A great watch and really inspiring. Good work!
Excellent well done
Canny video Rory, did it last year as a warm up for the TMB. Dread to think how heavy that pack was. Keep hiking ❤
thanks!
That was a great watch thanks for sharing. Good to see you enjoying a few beers along the way, that's how I do trails too, although the mornings can be a but rough!
😂yeah I like to call it my ‘sleep system’ never fails to knock me out!
Man, seriously loved this video. Especially the honest look, and your face during the purge of excess gear. So much truth in that clip. Thank you. I laughed way to hard at your purchase, after you shipped you package. Very cool.
@@louisweiss710 thanks so much! Glad I could turn my pain into something amusing to watch! 👊
I was more referring to the joy of buying wine to replace your weight savings.
cracking trip enjoyed that, well done!
@@dronechoons thanks!
I really enjoyed this Rory! It was very honest and relatable-I love the way that you were open about your mistakes and very down to earth. I also can appreciate your love of wine and beer following a long walk.
Thanks! Yeah nothing like a nice drink at the end of a big days walking!
Great vid mate! I also did it in October 23 and you've made me very nostalgic. I was also eyeing up that exact spot at the end of Loch Lomond to camp but had to push on to Beinglas due to the incoming weather warning that evening!
Thanks! Yeah it would be a really nice spot to camp if the weather is nice, it’s definitely going in my back pocket if I ever do the whw again!
Full respect congratulations great video cheers 🍻
thanks so much!
Thanks so much Rory for a really useful and entertaining story. I'm going to walk that in April 2024 - taking 7 days and with B&B so no real pack issues. One useful aspect was getting a good idea of the trail conditions. I've seen several people showing they've done that in trail/approach shoes, but having seen your video I've decided to wear my 3-season/stiffer-soled boots. The track must be quite bruising in softer soles. Thanks again!
Thanks! Yeah I did it in trail shoes and for the most part I was very comfy - it was only really the long section across Rannoch Moor that I felt I'd have preferred to be in a stiffer soled boot, it's just the track is made of quite sharp rocks. Nice to be doing it over 7 days with a day pack, good luck with it!
Nice work finishing the trail under those circumstances.
I did it in 3.5days & quickly shot up The Ben for good measure afterwards. It was my first trail after completely switching my gear & mindset, turning towards UL hiking & I’ve never looked back since.
You ain’t gotta spend a fortune to go ultralite...you may not have the luxury items with you, but you walk faster, more comfortably & risk less injury. Plus contrary to some belief...I’m still very comfortable & warm even in the harshest conditions.
Wow that’s impressive! Yeah it may be time for me to switch to UL… thanks for watching!
@@wishdarkstalkaz4050 Oh mate...
Great well presented video. Have subscribed of course.
Thankyou!
Brilliant video mate! Subscribed to see more adventures
Cheers!
Thank you so much for sharing, I'm hiking the WHW next week and your video is helping me prepare!
@@hayley-schluter great! Best of luck with it! Pack light and take time to enjoy your surroundings!
Excellent documentary. The food looked delicious! This is all the inspiration I need to walk it myself.
Cheers!
@@AmsterdamagedHQ thanks! Yes you should do it, it’s such an adventure!
Thanks for sharing this. Will be doing this soon and this has got me excited
@@82christos great! Good luck!
Such a good film! Had to comment when you split the G like a champ. Great stuff.
Thanks so much!
Brilliant Rory brought back so many happy memories watching this ,happy hiking
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it, it’s a great hike!
Great vid mate, watched the whole thing. Don't feel bad about taking loads of unnecessary kit; I think we all do it at some point. I did a week of the Pennine Way about 30 years ago & took a game boy, spare batteries, games, walkman, more spare batteries, tapes, a mini chess set & tins of baked beans. My legs were so bad, on day 2 I had to buy a walking stick.
😂I love it. Learning the hard way is the best way! I’d love to do the Penine Way, would have to make sure i get my pack weight down for that for sure!
We live to learn, my friend. I've been there and done the same sort of thing. Packed everything I thought I might need and nearly died climbing the first mountain ⛰️ 😂
Mint video, what time of year was this? I heard there are midges in the summer months...
This is the ideal preperation for my trip, thanks for sharing. I'll go for a camping pod as well, after a few days in a tent that must feel like heaven.
Thanks for watching! Yes a night in a pod is a great respite after a long walk!
Dude, you had so much stuff! But you know what, you responded to your body and made the change you needed. That’s a big win.
Enjoyable video. I hope to do the whw next year. I recently finished the great glen way myself and made a stupid mistake of my own… there was a day when I didn’t eat nearly enough and got dehydrated, that was a super tough day
I bet you’d thank yourself from taking some time to learn trekking pole technique.
Loved the journey through this beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for posting, and well done!
Thankyou for watching!
Epic Rory!...well done!
Thanks!
Me and my brother just got back from walking the west highland way and we had a great time. Thanks for this video Rory, it was the reason we decided to do it
Wow that’s so nice to hear! I’m glad you had a great time, it’s such an awesome walk. Nice to do it with someone as well I imagine!
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring.
thanks so much!
This video was a brilliant watch. Thanks for this.
Thankyou!
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely brilliant video. Great footage and informative throughout. Congratulations and well done for not quitting. The sense of accomplishment must have been amazing! I am hoping to do this trail myself. When I get a full camping gear set up sorted. Keep Up the good work. Looking forward to watching your other videos and the new ones yet to come. All the best! 👍
thanks! yes it was a real sense of achievement at the end! It's a great hike, I couldn't recommend it enough. Good luck with your own adventures!
Most creative, entertaining, enjoyable and honest video I’ve watched on the subject!! Cheers to you ;) !
Thankyou so much!
Fair play, lessons learned the hard way are the most rewarding.
You did a cracking job on that hike, well done. I'm going to check out your coast to cost videos now. Take her handy 🍀
Thanks! Hope you enjoy the coast to coast videos!
You hoped to be in Dryman on your second day what were you doing on your first sleeping.
lol. I walked from Glasgow to Milngavie on the first day.
@@rorymchenry373 OK fair one, well done then.
Thanks. That bought back some memories. 👍
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Nice video. Liked seeing you embracing the Scottish weather ❤
Thanks!
Brilliant!! Loved this video ..hope your feet have recovered😊
Very good. If you had to choose, which camp/night was your favourite?
Great video that brought back memories of my walk in June 2023 albeit in temps of 25+ for 6 days. The scenery is amazing just walking up Conic hill then the vista opens right out in front of you. I never made it to achy feet man as headed from the sign towards the Great Glen Way, you see the WHW was part of my Land's End to John o'Groats route :) oh definitely a light pack is needed, for my 51 days it was 12Kg excluding food and water. Keep up the hiking there's so many great places to walk, I'll suggest the Pennine Way maybe not all of it but great scenery.
Thanks for watching! Lands End to John o’Groats is very impressive - maybe I’ll do it one day! Yeah have looked at the Pennine Way, it’s definitely on my list…
Makes me want to do it all over again!
Yeah I want to go back and do it again!
With you on the newbie pack up. My first jaunt from Aberfoyle to Callander I took among other things an ice axe...
Ha! Yeah I’ve done a couple of winter walks with ice axe myself and never used it… 😂
Good well editedcontent Rory. For me the lighter the pack the more i enjoy it.
Thanks. Me to it turns out 😂
Thanks mate. Everyone has a different experience of the WHW. I was tickled my the luxury aspects such as roofs and pasta. If the weather is crap you need a treat or two. I hope you revisit when the forecast is fairer. Thanks again. I look forward to seeing your further adventures. The John O' Groats is good one in the better months. 👍
Learned a lot from you !!! Thanks !!!
Thanks for watching!! It’s a great hike and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a multi day trip!
Nice one and well done, I enjoyed that, your advice will be followed. Regards Chris. 👍👍👍
thanks!
Great video. I’m headed off in two weeks. Can’t wait.
Thanks! I’m very jealous, I want to do it again! Best of luck!
@@rorymchenry373 you inspired me to look at my bag again. Just ditched 2kg 😂👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏
@@JohnJCampbell72 good!! You will thank yourself for it!! I never seem to learn 😂
Fantastic video! I watched this before I did the walk and was impressed....having just completed it, I'm in awe!!
Can't believe you carried an axe etc etc etc as far as you did, fuelled by bottles of wine! 😂 Superb!
@@Clarabel70 thanks! Yeah I definitely didn’t do it the way it’s meant to be done 😂 well done on completing it yourself!
If your pack was 12.1 lbs overweight, what on earth was the starting weight!! If I was a drinking man I'd go on this pub crawl too.😂 Thanks for a great video.
I foolishly didn’t weight it… but judging by packs I’ve carried before I’d say it was nearing 60lbs… thanks for watching!
Another great video Stephen 👏🏼👏🏼🤠 Always amazed by the meals you make !
Hard fought and well earned. Nicely done sir. Enjoyed that. D&L 👏 🎉
Thankyou!