I only started walking when I turned 60, but have completed the "way" twice, first time 7 days, 2nd time 5 days. It's glorious! Message to the people, the midges can be cruel. I iearned very quickly that the best time to do it is the 3rd or 4th week in May, before they show. This is also a time where you have a chance of decent weather, but don't come knocking on my door if it rains every day!!! Scottish weather? If you're not happy, just wait for 20 minutes!
Hi this film of the WHW has certainly been one if not the best I have watched some incredible scenery. You make the whole journey look so Magical. I have visited the Highlands several times to look for what is left of the Incredible but rare Caladonian Pine Forest. Once again beautiful thanking you for taking your time to view some Tremendous Scenery Take Care David
Well done, in completing the West Highland WAY, so efficiently, and quickly. Hope you don't mind a bit of criticism, but it seems to me, you completely missed the point. The WHW , is an adventure. An experience. Stop a day. Swim. Meet people. Go to pub. Get drunk. Swim. Stray off the way and back on again. Rejoice in the beauty of the intimacy of the path. The geology. The wildlife. You've marched 104 miles. What was the point of that. Maybe, do it again. Take a week, or longer. Live, the WHW.
26 miles on Day 2! Blimey. I did the hike over 8 days; took my time, savouring the scenery, taking lots of photos and video footage. Everyone went past me so I ended up on my own but towards evening, there'd often be some back-packing guy like yourself, who'd overtake me - 'Clearly packing in the miles' I thought. Drone shots awesome in this video.
@@jackbrookes That's a bummer. The Great Glen Way is shorter so YOU could do that comfortably in 4 days & have time to enjoy the scenery. I'm thinking of doing this one at some point. The terrain is easier so you can cover more mileage in a day though choosing the higher route on day 3, involves a long 'up' apparently. Great views though.
This is by far the best documentary on TH-cam man! I loved every second of it, I could hear your voice all day long! Also I wanted to ask, what shoes were you wearing?
Excellent! Plan on hiking for my 60th . AT hiker so I’m sure this way different. Great information. Loved that you wild camped which is how I want to do the trail. Not into touristy stuff. Flying from the NJ. Be well and Trail on!🥾🏴
Thank you for making these videos! They are so beautifully shot. My friend and I are planning to visit Scotland this May and we want to do some hiking. We are considering between the West Highland Way and the Skye Trail that you did previously, any thoughts on which we should go for? :')
Hey thanks for the comment :) I would recommend WHW as a good starting option, though if you have the experience and are happy with slightly more poor weather risk then I would recommend the Skye Trail :)
I have visited some of the places on the trail but would love to do it all one day! Loch Lomond is stunning and well worth a few days to visit the islands and climb Ben Lomond.
In - Credible. Wow. Thank you. We love your work. Question: we were looking at your Lighter Pack and are curious about what shorts and shirt (s) your using on the trail. Thank you!
Thanks Timothey! My shorts are nike running shorts - about $30, and the shirt is a Nike plain running T that was about $25. Got some more info in my gear vid I’ll attach below :) th-cam.com/video/in2u5pc1y_k/w-d-xo.html
hey jack! looking to hike the WHW next month. question for you -- can you find camping meals in each town you pass through or need to carry for the whole duration? also, how much water did you carry each day in your pack, or was it easy to refill along the way in streams etc.? Thanks for the help!
Hey sorry for the delayed reply Max! Yes most places have a small camping store you can stop off at to get freeze dried meals - alternatively there's lots of little cafes or small grocery stores :) food definitely was not an issue on the hike!
Yes. Try do it most years. Have expanded it over the years to incorporate some of the fantastic mountains close to the route eg Sgurr Ghiubsachain day 1, Sgurr Thuilm day 2 Spur na Chichi day 3 etc also some big ones such as Liathach Slioch and An Teallach. Was going to do the WHW in April @@jackbrookes but that might have to wait until next year due to injury. Your video is the best introduction I have seen to what it is really like.
@@Intake33 thanks for the in-depth comment - I definitely want to do it again and will include those mountains to the trail. Hope the injury heals quickly! and appreciate the kind words 👌
Hey, Thx for the video. I'm planning to do the tour with a friend. We thought about using our hammocks to sleep in the wild. What is your opinion. Is a good hike to find places for a hammock? Thx
Hey thanks for the comment! And yes absolutely, they’re are some spots for sure! I would just want to have a tarp in case of rain - which is a common occurrence on the WHW 😂
Hey jack! Great work :) i am planning a hiking trip for my summer holidays in scottland, bit i am relatively new in this area. I've also watched your viedeo about the hiking route on the island of skye. Which one do you think is better for beginners- this one or the one on the island of skye? :))
Hey Salome thanks for the comment! I would recommend WHW for beginners, easier access and if something goes wrong it's not as remote :) get confident with wild camping and thru hiking on the WHW then make the Skye Trail your second hike 👌
Hello Jack, hope you are well. Nice video i enjoyed it. I'm thinking of camping around Highlands in september time to december. Say if i'm wild camping and find a spot i like, would be acceptable to leave my tent up and belongings in that i'm not to bothered about getting robbed, and go off wondering to come back again at night? I ask this question, not out of worry of stuff being robbed, but to not find my site all cleared up from someone who thinks they are doing the right thing? I know you cant speak of the action of strangers, but how busy did you find the routes you took through Scotland? Did you see people everyday? Maybe i can leave a little note on tent entrance saying i will be back later lol
Hey Freya thanks for the comment! I myself have never done it, there's always people on the trail as well, especially the WHW. I myself probably wouldn't risk it unless it's a very isolated spot you've found. I think it's unlikely anything would happen but there's always a chance with these busier trails
I found that there was quite a bit of availability yes! In August (school holidays) it can get quite busy though so I would try to book ahead where possible
I don't think its accurate to call it a 4-6 day hike. You will find more people doing it in 7 or even 8 days then in 4. People who are fast and do a lot of miles will hike it in 5 generally. Yes there are people that do it in less but its not the norm. Its really a 5-7 day hike.
Toller Beitrag. Nur, Du musst jung oder und sehr fit sein, um diese km Angaben zu bewältigen. Ein paar Tage mehr einplanen und die Freude wächst. 😂 Warum wollen es so viele so schnell schaffen? Enjoy walk and nature🍀💐
@@jackbrookes Yes, that's the difficulty. Working to stay alive😇 I'm now retired, have had cancer twice and am taking things more slowly. But I am going! Why always cover long distances? Smaller tours, take more time! The main thing is being outside. I would have liked to have known that earlier. 💐
Done the west highland way 4 times and everytime I find loch lomond is a total nightmare lol I opted for the original route along lochlomand if anyone has ever done it its very risky when wet at some points . Coming down the devil's staircase isn't very enjoyable either as you have to look at your feet most of the time to stop you from slipping
Great work on the map and path animation and generally good video editing. I did 240km on the Camino Del Norte and I'm looking into the West Highland Way for next year, so thanks for the inspiration
I only started walking when I turned 60, but have completed the "way" twice, first time 7 days, 2nd time 5 days. It's glorious! Message to the people, the midges can be cruel. I iearned very quickly that the best time to do it is the 3rd or 4th week in May, before they show. This is also a time where you have a chance of decent weather, but don't come knocking on my door if it rains every day!!! Scottish weather? If you're not happy, just wait for 20 minutes!
I'm 60 in a month and am getting the gear together for this walk. Thank you for your tips, I'm working on the confidence to do this
Love it thanks for the comment! Can’t underestimate just how special a place Scotland is 🏴
Good luck! You’ll love it
I so, so miss the highlands!! I don't recall the midges though..perhaps i was so happy that they just didn't matter? Thank you for the guiding walk :)
Have watched many WHW videos but this is shot beautifully showcasing the most beautiful country In the world.
Thanks. Scotland is truly one of the most spectacular places on earth.
The intro gave me goose bumps. What an incredible video!
Thanks! Appreciate the comment 👌
Hi this film of the WHW has certainly been one if not the best I have watched some incredible scenery. You make the whole journey look so Magical. I have visited the Highlands several times to look for what is left of the Incredible but rare Caladonian Pine Forest. Once again beautiful thanking you for taking your time to view some Tremendous Scenery Take Care David
Thank you David for the comment - it’s much appreciated
All the best -
Jack
4th time this year wild camping and walking the west highland way, can’t wait to do it all again 🤟great video dude
Definitely on my list to do again as well!
Well done, in completing the West Highland WAY, so efficiently, and quickly. Hope you don't mind a bit of criticism, but it seems to me, you completely missed the point. The WHW , is an adventure. An experience. Stop a day. Swim. Meet people. Go to pub. Get drunk. Swim. Stray off the way and back on again. Rejoice in the beauty of the intimacy of the path. The geology. The wildlife. You've marched 104 miles. What was the point of that. Maybe, do it again. Take a week, or longer. Live, the WHW.
Thanks Dale!
Dude this is amazing!! This videos needs further reach 🙌 its done great already!
Appreciate it!!
Thank you for inspiration. Looking forward to walk the WHW this year. Greetings from Poland.
Thanks so much for the comment! Good luck on your hike - you’ll love it
Walked the WHW last year in August/September. It was such a beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing your hike!
It’s an incredible hike, can’t wait to go back
@@jackbrookes I decided afterwards to do the Rob Roy Way :)
Did WHW in July 2017…Kinlochleven was the best day…Special memories..would like to do it every year.
Agreed - very special place isn't it
Man this quality is really insane, so sad that more people dont watch this videos
Cheers Destro as always!! think I need to be quicker with getting the content out, hopefully with time things keep growing 😅
@@jackbrookes ye hit me up if you need new ideas for trips :p
@Destro if you have some recommendations then absolutely please share 😅
@@jackbrookes contact me privately because this is longer talk
That was gorgeous 🤩 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Eric 🙏
Very nice video and adventure. I am thinking about this hike for a long time and your video made me much closer from doing it. :)
Good video Jack 👏 I'll be doing the West Highland Way in a couple of months. So, there was some useful information there.
Thanks 🙏 it’s Ana amazing trail, you’ll have a fantastic time!
@@jackbrookes Cheers! Looking forward to it 🥾
26 miles on Day 2! Blimey. I did the hike over 8 days; took my time, savouring the scenery, taking lots of photos and video footage. Everyone went past me so I ended up on my own but towards evening, there'd often be some back-packing guy like yourself, who'd overtake me - 'Clearly packing in the miles' I thought. Drone shots awesome in this video.
I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone 😂 would much prefer to take my time as well but could only get so much time off work. Thanks for your comment!
@@jackbrookes That's a bummer. The Great Glen Way is shorter so YOU could do that comfortably in 4 days & have time to enjoy the scenery. I'm thinking of doing this one at some point. The terrain is easier so you can cover more mileage in a day though choosing the higher route on day 3, involves a long 'up' apparently. Great views though.
Me and my friend are planning to go to Scotland and hike this route this would be our first hike far from home, your video is very informative
Thanks for the comment and good luck on your hike! You’ll love it 👌
This is by far the best documentary on TH-cam man! I loved every second of it, I could hear your voice all day long!
Also I wanted to ask, what shoes were you wearing?
Thanks so much! 🙏 they’re Brooks Cascadia trail runners. I love them! Can check them out on my gear vid :)
Excellent! Plan on hiking for my 60th . AT hiker so I’m sure this way different. Great information. Loved that you wild camped which is how I want to do the trail. Not into touristy stuff. Flying from the NJ.
Be well and Trail on!🥾🏴
Thanks Tracey! Hope you have a great time when you get on the trail - Jack
Thank you so much for this beautiful hiking vlog. This will be my first long hiking experience, this was so beautiful to watch, following 🥰🫶🏻
Thanks for the comment :)
great video! Cinematically good and interesting storytelling with some good tips. So thank you, I enjoyed it
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it :)
Starting in 4 days!
Good luck Paul - would love an update as to how you get on
You have inspired me!
Fantastic video 👌🏼
Cheers Barry!
great video, Jack, thank you 👍
Thanks Tony 👌
Fab video! Thanks!
Thanks!
All good--
thanks much!
You're welcome!
Doing this one in summer and going back to Fort William for the Cape Wraith Trail in the kext year with sole more experience.
Sounds good Dominic! Have a great time, you’ll love it
Thank you for making these videos! They are so beautifully shot. My friend and I are planning to visit Scotland this May and we want to do some hiking. We are considering between the West Highland Way and the Skye Trail that you did previously, any thoughts on which we should go for? :')
Hey thanks for the comment :) I would recommend WHW as a good starting option, though if you have the experience and are happy with slightly more poor weather risk then I would recommend the Skye Trail :)
Great film!
Thanks!
i just visited isle of skye, really beautiful, wish someday i can try this route
Incredible place isn't it!
Great film!!
Thanks Ian 🙏
How was your experience with midgets? Im planning to do it in mid august, but am a bit worried about them. In the video they seemed not big of a deal
Midgees were terrible in certain places, mostly in the last 1-2 days before reaching Fort William
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I have visited some of the places on the trail but would love to do it all one day! Loch Lomond is stunning and well worth a few days to visit the islands and climb Ben Lomond.
Amazing isn’t it - I’d love to get back and to climb Ben Lomond at some point
@@jackbrookes Its a very straightforward walk up to the summit - but it can be busy as its so close to Glasgow - perfect for a day out!
In - Credible. Wow. Thank you. We love your work.
Question: we were looking at your Lighter Pack and are curious about what shorts and shirt (s) your using on the trail. Thank you!
Thanks Timothey! My shorts are nike running shorts - about $30, and the shirt is a Nike plain running T that was about $25. Got some more info in my gear vid I’ll attach below :)
th-cam.com/video/in2u5pc1y_k/w-d-xo.html
@@jackbrookes thank you so much! I totally missed it in the gear video. Thank you very much for taking the time!
HI! Great films...Did you do the WHW and the Skye trail together? Do you think it's possible to do both? Would you recommend it? Thanks 🤸🏻
Hey Enrico - yes definitely! with a day in between to get between the end of the trails 👌
hey jack! looking to hike the WHW next month. question for you -- can you find camping meals in each town you pass through or need to carry for the whole duration? also, how much water did you carry each day in your pack, or was it easy to refill along the way in streams etc.? Thanks for the help!
Hey, same! When are you starting? Im going on friday
2.8.
Hey sorry for the delayed reply Max! Yes most places have a small camping store you can stop off at to get freeze dried meals - alternatively there's lots of little cafes or small grocery stores :) food definitely was not an issue on the hike!
@@jackbrookes appreciate it Jack!!
What time of year is this?
August / September 👌
Great video. Thanks for putting it together. Just out of interest have you done the Cape Wrath?
Thanks! And no not yet - it's on my list though. Have you?
Yes. Try do it most years. Have expanded it over the years to incorporate some of the fantastic mountains close to the route eg Sgurr Ghiubsachain day 1, Sgurr Thuilm day 2 Spur na Chichi day 3 etc also some big ones such as Liathach Slioch and An Teallach. Was going to do the WHW in April @@jackbrookes but that might have to wait until next year due to injury. Your video is the best introduction I have seen to what it is really like.
@@Intake33 thanks for the in-depth comment - I definitely want to do it again and will include those mountains to the trail. Hope the injury heals quickly! and appreciate the kind words 👌
I am about to do WHW in next month, good to see this.
You’re welcome! Enjoy it!
Amazing video! At what month did you do the hike?
Thanks! I went in early August :)
Hey,
Thx for the video.
I'm planning to do the tour with a friend.
We thought about using our hammocks to sleep in the wild.
What is your opinion. Is a good hike to find places for a hammock?
Thx
Hey thanks for the comment! And yes absolutely, they’re are some spots for sure! I would just want to have a tarp in case of rain - which is a common occurrence on the WHW 😂
btw do you know maybe someone who did cape wrath trail?I am gathering info for potential summer walk
Hey jack! Great work :) i am planning a hiking trip for my summer holidays in scottland, bit i am relatively new in this area. I've also watched your viedeo about the hiking route on the island of skye. Which one do you think is better for beginners- this one or the one on the island of skye? :))
Hey Salome thanks for the comment! I would recommend WHW for beginners, easier access and if something goes wrong it's not as remote :) get confident with wild camping and thru hiking on the WHW then make the Skye Trail your second hike 👌
@@jackbrookes Thank you very much for your response :)
Hello Jack, hope you are well. Nice video i enjoyed it. I'm thinking of camping around Highlands in september time to december. Say if i'm wild camping and find a spot i like, would be acceptable to leave my tent up and belongings in that i'm not to bothered about getting robbed, and go off wondering to come back again at night? I ask this question, not out of worry of stuff being robbed, but to not find my site all cleared up from someone who thinks they are doing the right thing? I know you cant speak of the action of strangers, but how busy did you find the routes you took through Scotland? Did you see people everyday? Maybe i can leave a little note on tent entrance saying i will be back later lol
Hey Freya thanks for the comment! I myself have never done it, there's always people on the trail as well, especially the WHW. I myself probably wouldn't risk it unless it's a very isolated spot you've found. I think it's unlikely anything would happen but there's always a chance with these busier trails
Bro, trail running downhill even a with a light backpack = blown out IT Band
No doubt
Hi Jack - you mentioned that you stayed at a hotel one night. Is it usually possible to find rooms at stops along the way at the last minute? Thanks!
I found that there was quite a bit of availability yes! In August (school holidays) it can get quite busy though so I would try to book ahead where possible
@@jackbrookes that’s great to know, thank you!
Curious on what offline map you used for this hike? Or did you use a paper map?
Hey Nicholas I used offline maps on AllTrails :) I pay for the subscription to be able to download offline
I don't think its accurate to call it a 4-6 day hike. You will find more people doing it in 7 or even 8 days then in 4. People who are fast and do a lot of miles will hike it in 5 generally. Yes there are people that do it in less but its not the norm. Its really a 5-7 day hike.
Each and to their own!
Best pup crawl ever!!😎🍻
So many on the way 😂 🍻
How much was bus back to Glasgow
Hey Luke it was about £15-£20
What dates!?
Ah I did it in the first half of August!
Where did you take a shower?
I didn’t - I swam
Business Inquiry: Hi there, may I have your email for some business inquiries? We don't have INS. Really sorry for that and Thank you so much
Hey yeah sure - jackbrook384@gmail.com
@@jackbrookes Thank you so much, Jack! An inquiry email will be sent to you within 2 days. Have a good day! Best wishes
very much enjoyed the video and I can only agree with joshuadavis498, keep up the good work
Thanks Tim, much appreciated 🙏
Toller Beitrag. Nur, Du musst jung oder und sehr fit sein, um diese km Angaben zu bewältigen. Ein paar Tage mehr einplanen und die Freude wächst. 😂 Warum wollen es so viele so schnell schaffen? Enjoy walk and nature🍀💐
Had to do it quickly because of work. If I could have taken my time relaxing and enjoying the trail, I would have 🤣
@@jackbrookes Yes, that's the difficulty. Working to stay alive😇 I'm now retired, have had cancer twice and am taking things more slowly. But I am going! Why always cover long distances? Smaller tours, take more time! The main thing is being outside. I would have liked to have known that earlier. 💐
great job on this my dude. Planning my hike for next week
Mate!! can't believe you have commented on this haha. Hope you have a fantastic time - big inspiration to me. You will love Scotland.
Done the west highland way 4 times and everytime I find loch lomond is a total nightmare lol I opted for the original route along lochlomand if anyone has ever done it its very risky when wet at some points . Coming down the devil's staircase isn't very enjoyable either as you have to look at your feet most of the time to stop you from slipping
Great info cheers Paul - appreciate it 👌
Great video, I'm planning to bike the route in May with a friend. Hopefully not too many midges around then. Thanks for filming, Andy
Hey Andy hope you have a great time! Amazing trail and definitely one of the better times of the year to do it.
Enjoy - Jack
Great work on the map and path animation and generally good video editing. I did 240km on the Camino Del Norte and I'm looking into the West Highland Way for next year, so thanks for the inspiration
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it when you go - it's an incredible place
Hi - great video - very helpful did you book camp sites or just turn up?
I just turned up :)
Wow! This looks stunning. Which month where you there?
Thanks! It was early August :)
Fantastic movie Jack, absolutely loved it mate.
Thanks Doug 👌
Im wondering if it's too bad an idea to do it first week of April. 😢
I think it’s doable! Just be prepared for cold weather and rain ☔️