Hiking 100 Miles On The West Highland Way | A Solo Wild Camping Thru Hike

Abbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

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This Is Our Trail | The West Highland Way is a Scottish Great Trail that runs for 96 miles for Milngavie to Fort William through the highlands. It is a popular hike with a great array of amenities and accommodation options en-route, and yet at the same time it offers an immersive experience that is not to be missed.
I have walked the route three times, twice solo. On this journey wild camp along the way and share not only my own narrative, but also the story of those I met along the way.
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00:00 - Intro
02:26 - Day One, Intro
02:45 - Travel Recap
03:15 - Day One, Milngavie to Wild Camp
25:47 - Day Two, Wild Camp to Rowchoish Bothy
51:22 - Day Three, Rowchoish Bothy to Tyndrum
1:15:40 - Day Four, Tyndrum to Glen Coe
1:35:09 - Day Five, Glen Coe to Wild Camp
1:55:20 - Day Six, Wild Camp to Fort William
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@lizwallace273 Год назад

Abbie, it was your earlier video about the WHW that inspired my husband and me to walk it ourselves. It took a year of planning, saving, and training, but we did it and finished on April 20. It was challenging and exhilarating. We are 65 and 67 and this was the experience of a lifetime. Your video captures so many memories for us. As I was watching, I kept thinking to myself, "I remember that climb! That tree! That pub! That river!" My husband and I agreed that we would go back and do it again if we can possibly find a way. It changed our lives. Thank you for your inspiration.

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Congrats on finishing! So chuffed for you 😊

@dg4846 Год назад

The same happend to me. Abbie is our inspiration and every year I try to hike some long distance walk. Next week Isle of Skye Trail adventure is about to begin. Can`t wait! Thank you Abbie and all hikers who inspire others to start their journey.

@nihalvlivion9219 3 месяца назад

This makes me a little bit nervous because i will hike the WHV next month (also the Skye Trail) pretty spontaneous and now i wonder what to plan for ONE year...

@fujifatbike5793 Год назад

."...because love is a big deal..." Brought tears to my eyes. You Rock Abbie 🙏

@jacquelinemcgowan8164 Год назад

Hi Abbie Thankyou for sharing these walks with us, I know you struggle sometimes and perhaps wonder if its all worth it, but my beautiful daughter of 35 passed away 2 months ago, and to say i am struggling is an understatement, these vidoes are taking my mind off the pain and the shock of it all, they just give me another focus for a short while so thank you once agian, happy walking.

@greeno6064 9 месяцев назад

Ahh Jackie, i was just replying to abbie when i saw your message, it has really brought a tear to my eye as i have a daughter around the same age. Im so sorry for your loss, theres nothing anyone can say to take away the pain that you must feel. God bless you and your family

@hnahler Год назад

Wow, Abbie, what a film! - Not often that I watch a 2h video on RU-vid all the way. - I completed the WHW for a 2nd time in February while suffering from chronic fatigue and headaches (post Covid). It is the best I have felt during the half year that this has become an annoying part of my life. - I need to get out again. Indeed, being tired on the track is so much better than being tired just sitting at home.

@joanschultz4838 Год назад

This video, like all of your videos, has made me both profoundly sad that I will never be able to experience your hikes, and profoundly happy that you share them with us. Thank you.

@paulhunt8852 Год назад

Damn you Abbie Barnes ❤️ Finished the WHW last week, been in constant reflection since, accomplishment, sadness, forward planning ect. I expected your video to provoke emotions, i didn't expect the most powerful emotions to come from a lost coooow & dog !!! So pleased both found !!! Like most on the trail I was searching for answers. When the opportunities came whist walking alone to challenge my inner demons i done the opposite of my intentions. I focused on the surrounding beauty and locked those problems away. This wasn't the journey to contemplate my life and negative problems/thoughts. It was time for me to absorb the jaw dropping surroundings and live in the moment, something I find difficult to do in my general life. Thank you for taking me back in another 1 of your brilliant journeys.

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment 😊

@wolkewietje01 2 месяца назад

starting this trail @ 3rd of May 2024 wirh my mate. I know it's going to be an epic and humbling experience. Me and my mate walked the Hardians Wall and learned so much about multi-day hiking. This time however we will be more self sufficient, camping along the way, really getting back to nature is our first an d foremost goal. This video has helped us prepare mentally in a wierd sort of way. No matter how bad you feel in the moment, just know the reward at the end will make it all worthwhile and leaves a permanent life-lasting impession and appreciation for the world we live in call 'our' home.

@wolkewietje01 2 месяца назад

Will report back on how it went for us, cheers Abbie!

@WomenandAdventure Год назад

We just finished watching this new video and we were in tears at the end. My daughter and I have enjoyed watching many of your videos, but this one is your best yet. I loved your tone and honesty about the community of hikers, about the spirit of the people that helped you throughout your journey. I can see your heart opening and your vulnerability and it inspires me to remember we humans are a community. And that's the power of nature as well that you captured. Absolutely brilliant!

@VanWestBrookMusicStudio Год назад

I know but what about hibs n Pibs? Did you get the polka dots levels on your street level seat up to the depth of the table?

@thefrugalknitter8786 Год назад

Well done Abbie. Your best film ever. I'm 55 and have loved hiking all my life but this past year I've suffered terrible foot and knee pain, I half heartedly have taken up cycling and have been trying to decide if I should take that up instead, but after watching this film and your shout for joy across the moor that was how I feel and I could feel your joy.. Cycling is OK but hiking is me!! Keep up the good work.

@robinferguson8911 2 месяца назад

If your pains allow it you might try bike touring. I'm 54 and have loved backpacking since my thirties. I discovered about 5 years ago that bike touring scratches a lot of the same itches and some different ones too. And when my lower back hurts for whatever reason cycling is the only thing that seems to help! I think the forward position and hip motion loosens up the areas that are hurting and keeps me from sitting (which is when I have the worst pain). I hope you have many adventures ahead of you!

@kathy9341 Год назад

I found your videos when I was researching the WHW. An amazing hike, awesome people, history, diversity of terrain and even enjoyed the rain every single day. It added to the beauty of Scotland.

@NatashaNewtonArt Год назад

I noticed that Coo had fallen off before you mentioned it. I'm at the point where you're running to find it. I hope you do! I hate to think of Coo lost on the path somewhere... Edit: You found him!!!

@nihalvlivion9219 3 месяца назад

What an AWESOME video. Thank you so much, Abbie. Keep up the good work!

@isabelcosta2009 3 месяца назад

Not by chance this video popped up and watched the 2hs. A sincere and genuine account of an unforgetable journey, emotional and profund, surrounded by the exuberance of nature and the kindness of fellow hikers. In 10 days I am heading to experience the same journey! Thank you for your input to share this documentary, so reach and detailed, feels like a video map! All the very best !

@johndoors 3 месяца назад

Abbie, me, and my partner are heading off to do the "Wet" Highland Way in April, and your video has given us massive inspiration. Your words resonate, so keep talking, and we'll keep listening Johnny and Marietta ❤

@sianandmerlinexplore 10 месяцев назад

Wow. Just wow. Everything about this was beautifully shot and poetic. My dog and I set off soon to do the WHW and this film/video has made me realise its going to give me everything that I need and reaffirmed my reasons for doing it. I shed tears throughout this and really felt like I was on the journey with you. Thank you so much for sharing this in the beautiful way that you do. Happy hiking!

@AbbieBarnesWILD 9 месяцев назад

Enjoy your journey!!

@animillsi3592 Год назад

Abbie you are such and inspiration!!! After a long period of inactivity during covid, your videos have inspired my husband and I to get out and spend more time in nature. We're now 1/5 of our way through the wainwrights and just about to do our first wildcamp. You really helped me to get out of my downward spiral. Thanks for sharing all of your experiences with us ❤

@heightside Год назад

GZ on the 60K - love the way you intertwine the stories of others with the narrative.

@pw6582 Год назад

We’ve just finished a couple of weeks before and loved watching your video reminding us of that wonderful scenery and solitude, we are both 70 and carrying our packs was hard but made the sense of achievement even greater. You showed one of the best and nicest things about the WHW that is the people, we met some lovely people along the way and without their encouragement would possibly have given up. Thanks for the videos we watched preparing for the walk and thanks for this one reminding us to not rest but plan our next hike. 👍👍👍

@suzannematthews6268 3 месяца назад

I felt your pain and the huge relief when you found coo. My emotions would have been the same. That brought tears😢 to my eyes.

@Sophie703 Месяц назад

Fantastic film, Abbie! I loved the scenery, your commentary, the interviews, and of course - Coo. Thank you for all your hard work putting these videos together and sharing with us all. Looking forward to your next adventures. :)

@ian230570 Год назад

Another inspirational achievement. Superb. Please keep on going! I hurt my back when I was 21. I’m now 61. It went away sort of for the greater part of two decades but I’m back to having to manage it. When walking I lay down when it gets too much and really focus on relaxing my spine. No matter what the ground is like, a spot of hitting the deck is something my body appreciates. A big plus is trying not to take my pack off too much. You know; pack off to get camera, get glasses, sip water, look at guide, nibble food. The twisting to remove the pack and put it back on is best avoided. I get concerned for you in those walking away from camera shots or walking to camera. They must cost effort to set up. I could live without them and just see POV shots or selfie stick shots. I’m amazesmacked that you still do them when the weather is crap or you feel crap. But then again, you do so much amazing stuff. Thanks vm.

@hikingbikingscotland1267 Год назад

Another epic adventure Abbie , well done. So inspiring.

@gardencreated Год назад

Thank you Abbie! That is a wonderfully life affirming video - but yours always are! I too suffer from chronic pain so understand your thoughts, but also determined to continue hiking as it is epic, and amazing. No where I’d rather be. Thank you 🙏🏻

@Saterik82 Год назад

Having just completed The Way in April 23, Abbie I want to thank you for everything you put into this video. It’s such a perfect account of what I experienced myself. You covered so much of the trail that it brought me back to every memory and moment, even some of the ones I’d forgotten. I too went into this thinking it would be the perfect remote wild camping experience. However I met so many interesting & fantastic people that I kept leap frogging with everyday that I ended up staying at a lot of camp sites; I ended up craving that social aspect and a beer with people at the end of the day. It was sad when I suddenly lost touch with some of them that I’d seen for days, when in reality our only really bond was walking the trail together & that shared experience. This is truly a special hike and I just hope my next adventure can be just as rewarding. Thanks!

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Congrats on your hike! I know exactly what you feel there 🌄

@margaretsims4344 Год назад

Beautiful walk. Thank you for taking us along! You make the hills look so easy. 😊

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Fake it till you make it 😂 Thanks for watching!

@The_Great_Escapist Год назад

Excellent timing Abbie. I always enjoy your videos and happen to be walking the WHW next week. Cannot wait.

@BeeAFinch Год назад

Hiya Abbie! Only a few days ago I completed the WHW for the second time and your video just hit home! Especially your thoughts you talked about on Rannoch Moor are spot on. Dealing with some issues myself, I can only thank you for putting all of it in words and a beautiful edited Video. The WHW is and always will be special and the outstanding community is beyond words. Stay wild and keep on your inspiring work!

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Well done on completing your own hike there 😊 thanks for watching too!

@almor2445 9 месяцев назад

My favourite moment in any of your videos is when you found the coo! Love it!

@AbbieBarnesWILD 9 месяцев назад

I love Coo 🥰

@RafeGonzalez Год назад

What a beautiful and inspiring production. What a journey. Thank you for taking us on it with you.

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@e-r2961 Год назад

Abbie, that was great! Thank you for sharing your journeys and thoughts with us.

@omro2007 Год назад

Abbie, thanks for sharing your lovely hike. It is your best film to date. Like all the others, it’s been emotionally, intellectually, historically, and visually fulfilling, but meeting the other hikers along the way made it especially rewarding,

@1robboard Год назад

Another great achievement Abbie. I always enjoy so much watching your videos you are an inspiration to many people. Thanks for sharing.

@walkaboutphilpots3795 Год назад

Super trail and vid. Love your tent too. Well done .

@BCBoatsAndCanoes Год назад

Thanks for sharing Abbie, highly appreciated.

@regs3941 Год назад

I love your videos, Abbie! Keep it up (if you want to, of course)! I just love your authenticity and your cinematic style. It's raw and real, just as if you take us with you. I really appreciate your work! Oh, and just in case you might want to know: Vienna has actually a lot of public tab water dispenser and the water is so cool. It's amazing, they even made them accessible for dogs! Sometimes these dispensers even release cold vapor, one can stand under it and cool down (Vienna can get really hot in the summer, so that's why they have it)

@matthewburgess7829 Год назад

Very inspiring…..Thank you ❤

@danidaskam1027 Год назад

Thank you, Abbie, for this video! You are awesome!

@keypenhikeralan4233 Год назад

Thank you Abbie!

@claireEt9055 Год назад

Thanks Abbie. As always an inspiring film. Thank you for sharing it with us 😊

@debbiegibson9744 Год назад

Awesome video!

@gordonmculloch4904 Год назад

Beautiful.

@fireflyrocks1 Год назад

Awesome treck.. Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing.

@wolvoman1 4 месяца назад

Brilliant video, very enjoyable.

@CraigFin Год назад

Great vid as always Scotland is such a special place 😊

@mikestockard8675 Год назад

Thanks Abbie - great video, love the music too!

@surfcaster654 Год назад

This was an awesome watch Abbie really enjoyed this one thank you …

@dennishill4098 Год назад

Once again amazing Thank you beautiful Abbie

@kim_outdoors Год назад

Awesome Abbie 👏 well done 👍

@foresteyesphotography Год назад

Epic journey Abbie 🤙

@kellissacallipo7473 Год назад

Amazing Abbie ❤

@janetowen3042 Год назад

Thankyou Abbie. 👍 soooo inspiring!! Thoroughly enjoyed. 😊🤙💪

@robertyoung-ey2pw 11 месяцев назад

Bloody brilliant you go girl x

@stuartsutherland7664 Год назад

Cracking video Abbie. Thanks for sharing!

@Collected1 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your beautiful, inspiring and moving journey with us.

@mrgoodman7837 2 месяца назад

10 mins in and I'm loving it!

@stevemarkperry Год назад

Brilliant, Abbie. What a wonderful film. I loved everything about it. Thank you.

@hikingwiththeshackletons 9 месяцев назад

This was without a doubt your best video ever. It was emotional, inspiring and was abundantly clear that it was a very very personal journey. You had me laughing with you, tearing up with you and the elation you felt. Well done Abbie, you are a beacon of light and hope for thousands of us. Much love. ❤

@AbbieBarnesWILD 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@mrgoodman7837 2 месяца назад

a great watch

@rodoutdoors Год назад

Fabulous. Your declaration made me tear up. Amazing video.

@neilmackinnon9667 Год назад

That was a great couple of hrs relaxing after work , really love your calm and informative style very easy to watch . Your a Gem

@Martycycleman Год назад

Thanks Abbs really enjoyed the walk.

@DovieRuthAuthor Год назад

You go, girl. I love your determination. xx

@c.b.sutherland4790 Год назад

Thanks Abbie - reminded me of good times .. power and strength to your will

@DAoutdoors Год назад

Hi Abbie, wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful adventure. Many congratulations for completing the West Highland Way again! 🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏

@mikeyx1341 Год назад

Thanks Abbie. I really enjoyed your film 😊

@shaunmoneil Год назад

I walked the WHW at the start of April, and you (and Haze) were a huge part of my motivation. Thank you!

@ThePogle Год назад

God Bless You Abbie

@bipedal_shenanigans Год назад

A very refreshing documentary and extremely well produced. You've really upped your game. Thank you for sharing and inspiring

@yasminshikingmission Год назад

What a fantastic journey Abbie 😊 this was a great watch. Enjoyed every min and it just makes me want to put my hiking boots 🥾 on and head out there again.

@LucieH1987 Год назад

First class documentary! I related to this video more than any. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@deborahharding135 11 месяцев назад

Youre awesome Abbie! I applaud your declaration.best wishes to you x

@davidsmart1819 Год назад

Fabulous video

@leenocton608 Год назад

Another amazing film, makes me more excited to hit the way in 3 weeks

@drytool Год назад

You are a true wilderness ambassador!!

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

I do my best 😊

@stefans-place Год назад

Great movie, I hope I'm on the trail this year

@amysample119 Год назад

Can't wait to watch this! Just finished the ridgeway yesterday and met some fellow hikers who also watch you. Thanks for your inspiration and for keeping hearts open by the way you live and love 🌿

@kristensinclair4822 Год назад

What a lovely film! I watched your first one before I walked the WHW in 2021 and this was a nice way to reminisce about my own walk. Keep up the great and inspirational work!

@davidhudson7590 6 месяцев назад

Im inspired by you as a disabled man in 50s suffering with cronic pain from spine and leg injuries when younger suffered with mentel health from age of 10 when went into care but seem get a sense of drive from watching you i can hobble along maybe slowly and not far but its being in the outdoors healing your core and mind atb,david

@Buszkraftowski 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for inspiration and motivation. Had my WHW adventure in August/September. My first long distance hike and it was amazing!

@reflektorfalke8150 Год назад

Such a great and inspiring video! Thank you.

@AbbieBarnesWILD Год назад

You are so welcome!

@justandy1035 Год назад

Great Scenery, and this video has got me ready for my 3rd time on The WHW in about 5 Weeks time in June, Great footage and it brings back so many memories, Thanks for sharing

@wil1029 Год назад

Brilliant Abbie...Couldnt sleep last night so watched your video ....loved it ... one that's on my list for early next year ☺👏🏻👍🏻

@mallyroberts8330 Год назад

Great vid, as always. Will be doing the Way for the first time this September 23. Wish me luck.

@smittylite02 Год назад

I must say Abbie that this video has been my favorite by far. Not only because it showcases a trail still on my bucket list but it also shows how far you've come on your journey. Such a difference from the first video of yours I watched a couple years ago of your wild camp on Exmoor. Well done and a great spirit you have. Cheers from Arizona.

@MrChristhemusiclover Год назад

Loved this video, Abbie. I really want to walk the West Highland Way and hope to in September. Your videos are an inspiration. I also loved your Hebridean Way video - the hard times and the good times. Truly brilliant. Keep up the great work :-)

@thosoneill 9 месяцев назад

Thanks very much 🙏

@brians3512 Год назад

Thanks Abbie, wonderful video, I walked the Way 10 years ago, and really must get it done again, thanks for the inspiration.

@ducatiman1309 10 дней назад

Great video !! thanks so much for sharing !!!Keep well and safe XX

@lesa1378 Год назад

Did the WHW in September this video brought back lots of memories l! I miss it, ill be doing it again one day 😊

@searchingforwonder 11 месяцев назад

Thank you once more for another wonderful journey. All the best.

@AbbieBarnesWILD 9 месяцев назад

Many thanks!

@user-se6wb9pb6r Год назад

❤ thanks Abbie for this Film, it took me back to my whw expirience in 2019. I loved IT so much. I really wanna go back someday and do IT again. Thx for the memorie ❤

@lindamay1000 Год назад

Abbie you are a superstar ❤ fantastic journey and so much wonderful film of the West Highland way. I hope to follow in your footsteps one day . Thank you ❤

@Nate1975 Год назад

Brilliant. Inspired me to walk half of it, the best bits, from the Bridge of Orchy onwards 👍 very well-produced and interesting video

@paulbennison2614 Год назад

A fantastic film. I think I have said it before but you are a model of resilience. Well done on a great achievement.

@lasalleny 3 месяца назад

Abbie, thank you so much for this journey. You have given me longing and inspiration. I will follow up with some action, hoping to inspire some family to go along.