Camping Along The Great Glen Way | Choosing Joy

Abbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

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The Great Glen Way travels for 79 miles from Fort William to Inverness along the Great Glen. It passes Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness, as well as the grand Caledonian Canal. It's crammed with historical sites and beautiful forests, and whilst the route may mostly be flat (perfect for anyone new to backpacking), the climbs that do appear offer the most magnificent views as a reward. It is a truly engaging walk, and like always, has a lot to teach the open-hearted walker whether wild camping or staying in other accommodation along the way.
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00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Day One, Fort William to Gairlochy
19:11 - Day Two, Gairlochy to Laggan
35:07 - Day Three, Laggan to Inver Coille
1:01:36 - Day Four, Inver Coille to Drumrochit
1:20:15 - Day Five, Drumrochit to Inverness
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@Svenne23 5 лет назад

Always happy, always smiling. It's a sunbath for my soul to watch you!

@alexmorgan3435 5 лет назад

You are creating wonderful historical documentaries of the landscapes, flora and fauna you walk through. Very enjoyable and thank you.

@susanripton1327 8 месяцев назад

Love this one.... I need to build up my resilience again after Achilles injury. Feel motivated to do so now 😊

@happysporran 8 месяцев назад

Hope your achilles recovery is going well, it's a runner's curse! I've been recovering from back and knee problems for 18 months, but finally things are coming good... so good to return to the world of the active. I Agree Abbie is wonderfully motivating. Best of luck, Ian

@jdee4215 5 лет назад

1 hour 40 well spent really enjoyed the video very well put together thanks for sharing.

@elizabethford7263 4 года назад

My favorite but is "good morning Heather, good morning trees, good morning bracken"

@suzesweetness 26 дней назад

Abbie, 48 hours ago I completed the West Highland Way, inspired by you, and now I'm watching this planning my next adventure! Thanks for being you!

@MrAndywills 9 месяцев назад

Bringing back lots of memories. My late grandad was from round that area and talked about the railway. We went up the hills just south of Loch Lochy and saw golden eagles. Nice, especially the wild raspberries.

@briankumm4825 4 года назад

Abbie, this was very inspiring for me, going through a rough time in life and being locked in with the Coronavirus...longing to be free in the wilds of Scotland. I’m going to choose joy, thank you so much! Brian, Loughborough.

@happysporran 8 месяцев назад

An advantage of being a late discoverer of your channel is the hinterland of videos to enjoy. Always inspiring Abbie, thank you.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 месяцев назад

Haha yes there are a few to work through! Enjoy 🤙

@leeniedee2049 5 лет назад

I just discovered your channel today while at home ill. I watched your video on the Highland way and the Great Glen way... and you are my new hero. You are articulate, artistic and strong. I aspire to be more like you. I need to start on my health journey and I'm going to incorporate more walking and these video's are inspiration.

@elizabethford7263 4 года назад

I discovered her while I was suck as well. She has been a continual inspiration and encouragement.

@berenicek9467 2 года назад

You put it very nicely. I wholeheartedly agree!

@mcgillicuddy4008 2 года назад

@@elizabethford7263 Proofreading is necessary to express your exact feelings/thoughts. And I agree with you: Abbie is inspiring & I have shared her with family & friends. Great vibrant Health to you Elizabeth!

@fujifatbike5793 4 года назад

Keep smiling Abbie....sunshine or not. You have a beautiful smile! Thank you for sharing this beautiful and uncluttered video.

@PaulOvaDoze 5 лет назад

I thought it was 13mins long when i first put it on to watch, wasn't til I was around 30mins into it that i realised it was 1hour38mins. Completely captivating, great video as always Abbie and great motivation for my West Highland Way trip tomorrow.

@googleuser6429 5 лет назад

Watching and listening to you Abbie is medicine for the soul. Thank you for all that you do!

@rosinafrank6957 4 года назад

She just brings a smile to my face with her joyful heart. God bless youAbbie.

@stukelful 4 года назад

56:05 - You sound like Henry Thoreau musing in Walden "I was suddenly sensible of such sweet and beneficent society in Nature, in. the very pattering of the drops, and in every sound and sight around my house, an infinite and unaccountable friendliness all at once like an atmosphere sustaining me, as made the fancied advantages of human neighborhood insignificant, and I have never thought of them since. Every little pine needle expanded and swelled with sympathy and befriended me. I was so distinctly made aware of the presence of something kindred to me, even in scenes which we are accustomed to call wild and dreary, and also that the nearest of blood to me and humanest was not a person nor a villager, that I thought no place could ever be strange to me again." Love it!

@neilbowie3513 5 лет назад

It has been a pleasure walking with you on part of your journey. Such beauty is just outside most peoples doors If you want to find it Well done Abbie. One Love to ALL.

@phoenixrising6245 4 года назад

I've come to the conclusion that anyone giving this - or any of Abbie's videos a thumbs down can be summed up in one word... 'envy'. They must yearn to experience her vitality, enthusiasm, magnetism, her determination to overcome mental health issues and, finally, her infectious smile!!

@markjulianward3885 Год назад

Well not necessarily true

@lindahiggins9295 4 года назад

Love sharing your adventures, thank you so much it has been so great too watch while on lock down thank you Abbie xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

@paullewis8683 4 года назад

I live in wales and under lockdown. your videos are helping me cope with it. I am I my 70s now and your love of life really keeps me sane. god bless you and thankyou

@brendaoneill3319 Год назад

Decide you want it more than you are afraid of it. Abbie, that one statement keeps me enjoying the outdoors, thank you

@beth1776 4 года назад

Your enthusiasm makes it so special to watch .. thank you, I am inspired x

@gladyssellar6408 4 года назад

The great glen way is second to your lovely smile, I’m going to travel both walks soon am in Aberdeen and have been thinking about it all year ,, definitely now thanks again 🙏🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@teresatucker3446 3 года назад

Abbie - you’re a true inspiration! I follow several vloggers, and yours is my absolute favourite. If I’m having a bad day, or can’t sleep, yours is my go-to site!It’s the next best thing to being in the wild! Thank you! x

@philk9227 5 лет назад

Some of the views were spectacular, your enthusiasm as always infectious, but what struck me most about this video Abbie is the quiet wisdom you gave us on this one. The choice in every moment to truly open our eyes and to see. To take joy in the beauty to be found everywhere around us. It is far too easy to get caught up in the destination and to lose sight of the pleasure of the journey itself. Great stuff. Stay safe and stay wild :-)

@scott2724 3 года назад

So inspiring ~ I’m going to start walking everyday and build up the distance so that by end of you I can do multi day hikes like you do. I love nature but just need to improve my fitness a bit more to fully focus immerse like you do. Well done on inspiring so many to get back outside

@StormInc67 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! It has kindled the walking spirit in my self again and this time I'm bringing the family with to Scotland.

@eisvogel8099 3 года назад

It takes ducktape and ...a courageous soul. And a courageous soul you are!

@RootsLion 3 года назад

fort augustus . lovely chippy deya one side . and the funniest ducks an chip shop owner ever ... literally had t wait t be served while he took care of his regulars quacking at the door .. priceless moments lol .. watching this still wishing i lived at urquart castle lol

@jgalloway2407 5 лет назад

Just subscribed yesterday after '100 miles along the West Highland Way' popped up as a suggestion, and then this appears today - brilliant and thank you! :)

@homelessmikescratch7713 2 года назад

can I just say, at the risk of sounding patronising which I do not mean, you are a total inspiration and have changed my life to make it a thousand times better. I am now doing what I love instead of listening to people who told me I was incapable. I just wanted you to know that even if no one else sees your message you have changed my life at least. oh and I'm doing this very walk in a few weeks

@AbbieBarnesWILD 2 года назад

Thank you! Enjoy the walk!

@jazzman1626 3 года назад

Abbie, your videos are as good as any on TV and better than most. So well shot and edited. I’m glad they are often longish like this. Short ones end just as I’m really enjoying them lol. Stay wild, lovely sweet gentle lady.

@tomparsons3710 2 года назад

Abbie, you've inspired me to do a through hike and after much deliberation I have decided I'm going to do the Great Glen Way. I am also now watching this video for the 4th time. Thank you for being the amazing person you are.

@AEWildwoodsman 5 лет назад

New subscriber. You are absolutely brilliant. Thanks for taking us with you. Æ

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 3 года назад

absolutely privileged to be with you.

@patrickmoore2031 5 лет назад

Hey Abbie, I really enjoyed the film and glad it was a good experience for you. The UK offers some really unique walking experiences. Thanks for all the work that goes into things like this and for sharing. Cheers from Arkansas.

@titanbengal 4 года назад

Excellent video Abbie. I thought I was a hardcore hiker but I have nothing on you girl. Keep making these fantastic videos. Love em.

@theheftyhiker847 5 лет назад

Your a complete inspiration. Amazing video enjoyed every minute. Thank you

@johnnyballantyne7737 4 года назад

Just happened upon this by accident. I’m so glad I did, great video, great commentary, thank you for making the effort to share it with us. Great stuff, keep em coming.

@MarkFugel 3 года назад

as usual...what a beautiful trip...thanks for taking us along!!

@alasdairfinlayson 4 месяца назад

One small addition to the John Cobb story. He was not only famous for his water speed attempt, but his motor speed attempts as well. One of his old cars is in the Brooklands museum, thirty miles sw of London. In the same place rests an old Wellington bomber that was retrieved in1985 from the bottom of Loch Ness after crashing there during WW2.

@happyhermit2022 3 года назад

Fantastic and a pleasure to share your journey thank you 🤗

@ocean1573 2 года назад

The Great Glen Way was my last hike before the covid pandemic hit. What a privilege, what a beautiful walk. The memories and pictures from my walk helped me to to navigate through those 2 years of pandemic talk. Thank you Abbie for making me re-lived those wonderful memories. Scotland is a very special place. Definitely going back!!

@khooalbert9948 3 года назад

Abbie, another great travel narrative from you. Thank you such for bringing alive all the 79 miles of Glen Way. Another trail that will go into my must walk trails. Great work and god bless you. Albert Khoo, Malaysia.

@warrenrae 3 года назад

Absolutely inspirational. I just watched both journeys in Scotland back to back, and loved every minute. Very insightful commentary too. Thank you for sharing.

@crazysoxcourier 5 лет назад

thank you for sharing. absolutely loved this and your west highland way video! hopefully one day i'll get around to doing it too!

@nigellack2576 Год назад

Thanks, Abbie, for such a positive and interesting video. Looking forward to the next ones!

@silverbreezeRn 3 года назад

Beautiful video Miss Barnes, thanks for sharing it with us. I was able to visit Edinburg for four days, but couldn't go see Loch Ness. It's so lovely, and glad you filmed it so nicely so I could get a glimpse!

@brucewallace2 5 лет назад

Try the Cape Wrath trail. Now that is a real adventure. However your video is grand. Your cheery disposition and enthusiasm is lifting and entertaining. BTW I'm a Scotsman who knows the country very well.

@camsgonefishinandcampin8303 4 года назад

Just started watching your channel love your cheerful smile my wife and I are really enjoying your clips cheers from australia

@neilmackinnon9667 3 года назад

This was a great watch , ive done the whw many times on the bike and not really appreciating whats around me , your knowledge of the flowers and the land and the beaming smile just inspires. Thankyou

@andrew300169 3 года назад

Must be the 3rd time I’ve watched this, thank you, always enjoy and am inspired a new.

@seonaidsmith7495 4 года назад

Brought back some wonderful memories of when my friend and I did it in stages. Thank you very much

@k.b.twyman4222 5 лет назад

Dear Abbie, I just finished watching this stunning walk for the second time. Finding my joy through your journey has enriched me in ways I truly can not adequately express in words. Thank you. I hope to experience this someday.❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏞 I feel very thankful I found your channel.

@arthurpewtey 4 года назад

What a wonderful video. If that gets just one "new" person out there to put on some hiking boots and get moving, then you've done a great job. Somehow, however, I suspect rather more than just one will be tempted to take the plunge.

@geoffcresswell4815 2 года назад

great watch really enjoyable . really well done some of the best out door walking and talking ive seen on you tube . great out doors adventures

@TheCoopsvids 5 лет назад

Hi Abbie .....always enjoys your trips thanks so much for taking us along and already looking forward to your next one. Take care and good luck with everything you do both in life and on here. Cheers Coops X

@zomzoms1979 5 лет назад

Another wonderful video - I was sad to see it end. Thank you for sharing.

@albertlee9238 3 года назад

Thank you Abbie, amazing energy and follow up on video!

@michaelpilling9659 4 года назад

Brilliant! What a wonderful walk Abbie. My 72 year old legs could easily keep up with you this time. I was captivated by the water, the big skies and those huge lochs. The Canal and its towpath were great to walk along.. Thank you for taking me along. Your film and commentary were fabulous and the historical facts amazing.

@Dodgerm1cbo 4 года назад

Thank you, great travelling with you, wonderful views, keep smiling keep mile Ing. God bless Regards Roger

@colin1594 5 лет назад

fantastic video Abbie, It's been so good to follow you along the route and share your enthusiasm :) I really want to try this trip.

@Mordred478 4 года назад

You are in the part of Scotland that is like heaven on earth to me. I have traveled there many times, and Glenfinnan is a particular favorite.

@stevenmackenzie1870 2 года назад

So glad you feel the same about "Silence is golden"thats why we walk ",Keep it up Abbie"👌👌✌

@Mrs.S-uk 4 года назад

Wonderful ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

@angelakm6753 5 лет назад

Nice one. We paddled the Caledonian Canal in open canoes way back in 1994 or so. We met horrendous waves on Loch Ness, not aided by the bow waves set up by a ship! Your video brought it all back, thank you :)

@pittman4435 Год назад

Fantastic. Thanks I do many walks and this one looks great for this year.👋👣

@darrenmoody6914 3 года назад

What a great film! I’m going to walk the Great Glen Way this summer and having watched your film I can’t wait to get going!

@u2be1201 2 года назад

And on this day, reflective hiking boots were invented! Love you Abbie!

@kgsz 2 года назад

It is gets better than wild raspberries if you're lucky - it's wild raspberries, wild blueberries and wild strawberries in one spot, at once. It's brain-melting nice. Thanks for another fun and beautiful clip Abbie

@jezoakley9765 2 года назад

Most excellent Abbie. That's been one more massive dose of motivation to get myself back out on the trail. Ridgeway for me though. Thanks! 👍

@ranxxerox6407 Год назад

Well, I came looking for video of the Great Glen Way to understand what was ridable on thin tires as I plan my 3rd John o Groats to Lands End journey (and not on the busy roads this time). After 90 minutes I didn't care anything about the surface and that's because I got lost and mesmerised by the great journey and story telling. Thank you Abbie, what a Journey.

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@suetaylor5186 3 года назад

Watching this on Remembrance Sunday 2020. Thank you for showing us these sites of history and remembrance. Lest we ever forget x

@stevesmith3990 5 лет назад

Well done Abbie, thanks for this wonderful travelogue.

@michaelbradym7893 5 лет назад

Fantastic!Thank you for this great hike Abbie!

@ChefKristiThymetoCook 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy your videos!

@kenhenley7599 5 лет назад

Sorry that I have not viewed / commented for some time. "Stuff" got in the way and I have a great deal of catching up to do, starting with this video. Amazing journey On every level) and an absolutely first rate video with excellent editing. Thanks so much for taking us along. I completed the West Highland Way in May (second attempt!) and am now seriously thinking of attempting the Great Glen Way having watched your video.

@andrewrose6536 5 лет назад

Absolutely beautiful, amazing and very informative, thank you

@talkin2ya 5 лет назад

Watched your whole video and loved it . Hope to see you in New Zealand 🇳🇿 soon or if you have already been then I hope you loved it ❤️👍

@DebCampos 5 лет назад

Amazing and inspiring video !!! Thank you so much for sharing this adventure 👍👍😊😊🏞️🏞️!!

@mcgillicuddy4008 2 года назад

Hello Abbie, from Virginia, next to the Appalachian Trail. Your Intro in my first of your videos [the West Highland Way] and this one, has inspired me to share just the Intro with family & friends! Then I continued on "with you" along the Great Glen Way, then@ Meter: 8:46, noticing it is nearly noon, I decided, I better change out of PJs, get dressed, Gear Up & go out to our forest for another explore-adventure. Carry on Abbie, Happy Trails...

@suemander7547 4 года назад

I love your videos and your commentary. I did some trails in Ireland in 2018 and was planning trip to Scotland this year but cancelled due to Covid. I still plan to do a visit Scotland soon but in the meantime, you've inspired me and given a glimpse of what I can expect.

@richardmogridge2562 3 года назад

Thank you Abbie - I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your walk. Like you, I was rather sorry when it came to an end.

@kengauhl6636 3 года назад

Thank you Abbie your vids are just amazing!

@paulwoolton7163 5 лет назад

Found your channel his week. Thank you for an awesome back catalogue of videos 😃

@marylesperance9704 5 лет назад

Thank you Abbie. Your videos are very well crafted and researched. I love them.

@WalksWithOlly 5 лет назад

From your video, it's clear to see all that can be appreciated along the Great Glen Way. Even for its lack of hills and mountains. A trail that I'm sure many may overlook. Thank you for showcasing it, Abbie and all the best.

@rosalynhollidge6200 3 года назад

Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

@deanmc178 5 лет назад

well done for getting to the end,, and what stunning views along the walk :-)

@thedoc1210 4 года назад

you are really good at this, just watched the west highland way video and it was excellent, great smile and attitude. a great watch

@davidboardman870 Год назад

You are such an inspiration Abbie. Its been a tough year (2022) for me as I am recently widowed. I am planning on walking the WHW in May of this year and now considering tagging on GGW. Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge and you have a wonderful smile!

@MegaDapperman 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing yet another great video.

@derektuttle7406 4 года назад

Abbie I love your videos and I love you too keep up the walks .

@loopylou 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journeys and the wonderful landscape! 💖

@paulsmeeton3981 3 года назад

Thank you for a lovely record of your adventures and your extremely infectious smile😊

@botulf680 4 года назад

Fabulous. I really enjoyed this and a great lesson for you to share. Thankyou.

@nevdechavenal6994 5 лет назад

I am always amazed at your knowledge of the flora and fauna around you and your excellent descriptions of your movement through the countryside.

@k.b.twyman4222 5 лет назад

Truly gorgeous and inspiring. I am humbled by the beauty you captured and thank you for your inspiration. Blessings to you for sharing this journey.❤

@theworldthroughalens5324 5 лет назад

Very Enjoyable as always Abbie. 👍🏽 looking forward to the next one. 😀 💐

@BrianthatiscalledBrian 5 лет назад

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventure, Abbie. It's the next best thing to actually being there. Thank you so much for sharing it. 🙂👍

@cheesekakes4116 2 года назад

I lost my soul mate and hubby in February and we often talked about walking the great glen way. so I've decided to do it by myself sometime in the future. Am quite nervous but will defo be watching your video again abbie to learn the route. Thanks for your guidance 👍😊