Advice from people walking the West Highland Way. Tips & tricks you need to know before setting off.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
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Three novice hikers set off from Milngavie and walk to Fort William along the 96 mile West Highland Way. The start of the video is our thoughts on this walk and later on the hikers we met gave their one piece of advice that they wished they knew before setting off.
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Hiking in Scotland was amazing, I’ll be back for sure but for me the walk really got impressive after Tyndrum, we restocked at the impressive Green Welly Stop and then headed out for a wild camp and into the part of the walk I found most impressive. Glencoe was simple beautiful.
The West Highland Way is a long-distance walking trail in Scotland, stretching for 96 miles (154 km) from Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, to Fort William, near the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain. The trail was established in 1980 and is Scotland's first official long-distance walking trail. It passes through a varied landscape of lochs, forests, and mountains, offering stunning views of the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, walkers pass through small villages and towns where they can rest, refuel, and take in the local culture. The West Highland Way typically takes between five and nine days to complete, depending on walking speed and time taken for rest breaks. It is a popular trail for both experienced hikers and those new to long-distance walking, with many walkers coming from all over the world to experience the unique beauty of Scotland's rugged landscapes.
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Fantastic look at the WHW. So different from other vids. Great advice!
Thanks so much for this lovely comment .You doing it this year?
Heading up in 10 days. Just me, the dog and my tent. Can’t wait!
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer great video mate was wondering what did the dutch guy say for his tip on keeping feet dry? sounded something like "berghaus glitis" but can't find what he meant on google
@@El-Jefe Gaiters. He had managed to get all his from a charity shop. Brilliant family.
Good tips thank you 😊😊
You’re welcome 😊
It's a very good video. I did the WHW followed by the CWT at the age of 65 because I realised that my bucket list was being transferred to "I wish I had done that list" One day you will wake up and realise the WHW ship has sailed. As you said, a lot of research went into the planning.
Thanks for sharing. I’m not skilled enough for the CWT…yet!
@The Optimistic Adventurer I did the CWT about 8 months after I climbed Snowdon, so I guess with no experience. I did a lot of research beforehand, so I had an idea of what to expect. I learn fast and better when I do something. If you watch the videos, you will be told experience, fitness and map reading skills. To some degree, but it's your mental attitude that gets you through. Watch Fit for Adventure, and if you are not packing your ruck sack after watching Sarah, I will be surprised 😁😁
The first sentence of this video is exactly what I needed to hear at this moment. Thank you Univers (or TH-cam algorithm ;) ). Starting September 1st I'll be walking the WHW as my first ever long distance hike and doing it solo. I've been through a bit of a tough time and this will be the first time I'm going to challenge my fears and hopefully overcome them. You saying "do it now, while you can" hit the spot for me! Thank you for the great video as it made me feel like I'm doing the right thing.
You definitely are doing the right thing by, please keep me posted on how you get on. Hope life gets easier for you and trust me, you are going to love this walk.
Loved this, better than what’s on tv.
That’s super kind of you to say. Hope you’re subscribed as there’s so much more to come from this channel.
It was so nice to meet you on the way, and share this experience with you, thx for the little chat and the opportunity to give you my revelation. 😉
Thank you for agreeing to be in the video. Hope you enjoyed the walk as much as we did. Feel free to share on your social media.
Best video! Made me even more excited to do the WHW in June! Many thanks!
That’s so kind! Please feel free to share it with your freinds and fellow walkers. I’ll be adding similar trails this year.
Very useful and inspiring video thank you
Thanks so much for the lovely comment. Are you doing tue walk yourself?
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer hello yes mr and two mates are hoping to do the walk next spring, so I'm taking all the advice I can get lol
You’ll love it. Enjoy.
Well done!
Thank you, have you done it or are you doing it soon?
cheers for the tip on parking myself and 3 younger workmates are doing it next june for my 60th i have booked hotels and hostels lol as i don't like camping anymore also have booked the bag transfer i have got arthritis in both my knees but will survive on pain killers i hope thanks again for the upload i have been training in the peak district as its only a hours drive from were i live
Hope you have a fantastic time Steven, be aware that the baggie people are strict on weight limits of bags, we met a lady who was carrying kit they wouldn’t take. Enjoy and good luck with the training. The last 50 miles are the best in my opinion.
Skyfall - Great Video
Yep! Thanks for watching and thank you for commenting, I really appreciate it.
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer One of the best videos I have seen so far. Some great tips. I will certainly be using some of those!!
In which month did you hike and what Backpack where you using. Is it an Osprey Aether or Atmos, 50,60 or 65l?
Hi. It was the end of July and I used the Osprey Farpoint 80lt. We carried everything we needed for the whole trip and this size worked perfectly.
Nice upload bud as well as tip for parking. 👌
Thank you Ervin. How are you enjoying the summer?
@@TheOptimisticAdventurer It’s great actually, I traveled all over Europe and managed to make almost 40 videos. LNow comes the editing process 😄
Oh man, the editing is hard graft. I’m still using an iPad and iMovie, saving for an iMac or MacBook still. It will come when the time is right, of that I am certain.
Thinking of doing this in July! Tha mi air bhioran! Tapadh leat airson caraid a cho-roinn.
You’ll love it, it’s great.
Was the train from fort William to the start simple enough or a stress with multiple changes? Is a bus a better idea?
Cheers for the tips!
i’m not that familiar with train travel but the staff and other travelers were brilliant and made it simple enough. Thanks for the comment.
The answer to the question is Skyfall!
What dates?
It was July 26th, we walked for 6 days.
Thanks for watching.
We are doing it May 10th to 16th, hopefully no midges!
@@el_tejon383 You’ll have a wonderful time. i loved it.