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After recently hiking The West Highland Way, I want to share my top 20 tips with you from my experience of walking this incredible trail.
This popular Scotland walk is a 96 mile long distance hiking trail that runs from Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Western Scottish Highlands. The walk goes through incredible scenery; along the wooded banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilderness of Ranch Moor, over the mountains above Glencoe and finishes just below Ben Nevis - Britain’s highest mountain.
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@rodgermann8365
@rodgermann8365 13 дней назад
This is a great video for anyone thinking of doing the WHW. I know a lot of people will camp at Kinghouses but if you’ve got a few more miles in you that day I recommend making a start up Devil’s Staircase as there’s a super little wild camp spot next to a stream just off the path - but maybe don’t tell everyone 🤫
@SunnyGlasgow
@SunnyGlasgow Год назад
great video, Mary, thanks very much 👍
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
So glad you enjoyed it Tony 😁
@jungggledave
@jungggledave 2 года назад
Tip 21: When you get to Glencoe Mountain Resort, take the ski-lift up to the top. It runs all year round and the views are amazing.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Fantastic tip - wish I had known that! Thanks for sharing Dave.
@davidalexander287
@davidalexander287 Год назад
I turned left after Ba Bridge leaving the trail and walked up to the Plateau Cafe. A lo lovely walk and then followed the chair lift down.
@meikusje
@meikusje 2 года назад
Little extra tip for resupplying in Tyndrum: go to Brodies Mini Market first, then get the stuff you couldn't find there from the Green Welly Shop. They stock a lot of the same stuff, and the mini market is cheaper, and probably needs your patronage more than the Green Welly Shop.
@keithcarper8809
@keithcarper8809 2 года назад
Great tips from an experienced, intelligent and thoughtful hiker. Thanks, Tink!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
So kind of you to say so Keith - thank you as always 😊
@howardmcknight9773
@howardmcknight9773 2 года назад
I agree with everyone of your tips Mary, excellent advice for anyone thinking of doing the walk, when we did the walk in 2019 we used baggage transfer and they picked us up at Glasgow Railway Station, took us to our accommodation at Milngavie, moved our bags daily and picked us up at our accommodation at Fort William and took us back to Glasgow Railway Station at the end and I think it was about £60 or just over for everything which I thought was very reasonable compared to what other baggage transfer companies charge on other long distance routes.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks Howard! Yes that's a great service at a very reasonable price for sure.
@anitavincent7447
@anitavincent7447 2 года назад
I unfortunately doubt I will ever be hiking this trail but this was an excellent video with great tips for those who will. So very different than the PCT in most aspects (rain, terrain, accommodation possibilities, etc) but breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you Mary, you are an “InterNational” treasure for sure. 🙏🏻🥰👏🏻
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Such kind words Anita, thank you very much ☺️
@chrisholt2474
@chrisholt2474 10 месяцев назад
Great information to help my research for my WHW walk, solo in April 2024, thank you.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 9 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@bettyjorodgers8552
@bettyjorodgers8552 2 года назад
Thank you so much for all the tips. You are really good at doing utube. Awesome.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks so much 💚
@m6a3s
@m6a3s 2 года назад
Some good tips there Mary, here`s another. For those not arriving by train I have parked at Milngavie train station on two occasions . The first time I asked in the station if there was a charge and was told it`s free and acceptable if catching the train back from Fort William. I have also parked in the West End car park in Fort William, caught the train down to Milngavie and walked back to the car.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing!
@BucyTV
@BucyTV 2 года назад
Beautiful scenery. Love it. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here:)
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks for the sub!
@martinnorth2680
@martinnorth2680 Месяц назад
Very informative and well presented
@FrScottHikes
@FrScottHikes 2 года назад
Have you heard of a LARQ bottle? I understand they use ultraviolet light to kill all the harmful bacteria in water. I wonder if that would work for the Scotland streams? thanks for the tips. Very helpful.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
No I've never tried them before!
@andym28
@andym28 Год назад
Its alot more effective to put midge repellent on clothing and don't have exposed skin. Midges in Scotland are getting worse as climate is more humid that past years.
@allencrider
@allencrider 2 года назад
I found a tick crawling up my eg just yesterday. So I checked and found those tick cards are available in the States.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
😳 Hope you got it out okay!
@hnahler
@hnahler Год назад
A small caveat on re-supplies, campsites, pubs/restaurants. The tourist season is April/Easter to late September/early October. Outside most places are closed. So, a bit more planning is required for accommodation and food in the shoulder season, March or October. Those going in winter, I assume know what they are doing.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Great point, thanks Hendrik!
@MaxxSeemov
@MaxxSeemov 2 года назад
Once you get past Bridge of Orchy the road becomes very very rocky and extremely uncomfortable. Even the thickest hiking boots will struggle to protect your soles from the pain and discomfort to come. Bring loads of blister tapes. I much prefer the fun section before the end of Loch Lomond with roots and rock scrambling and will choose that trail 10 times out of 10 than the rocky old military road area. The West Highland Way is still fantastic and gorgeous walk though, and if you are blessed with a good weather, it could easily be one of the best walks you've ever done. 😉
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Well said - nice to hear someone else enjoyed the Loch Lomond bit too!
@hnahler
@hnahler Год назад
Excellent tip on footwear: comfort is priority. Those who love to munch the miles, your feet/legs are in for a pounding. Once you have survived the slow slog from Ptarmigan Lodge to Beinglas camp site, you have pretty much gravel roads all the way. In a couple of weeks, I will go another time on the WHW. This time with comfortable, well-cushioned trail runners. I have done it in light hiking boots as well as in light-weight trail runners. No matter, it has been very tough on my feet, shins and knees.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Hope you had another amazing hike on the WHW!
@hnahler
@hnahler Год назад
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures , I did. While joints and muscles were okay, there isn't much that can prevent blisters with five days of rain and most of the paths having turned into streams. It was blister management rather than prevention. I met 4! other WHW hikers, all experienced as you would expect at this time of year, and all battling with blisters.
@moraggunn1960
@moraggunn1960 Год назад
Your video is excellent. I appreciate the supportive info. You delivery spot on. Thank you.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
I appreciate that! Thank you 😊
@AhmedOsman-ls1hq
@AhmedOsman-ls1hq 2 месяца назад
should i get gore tex shoes?
@robinsmith9734
@robinsmith9734 2 года назад
Mary just enjoyed seeing and hearing your encouraging voice again, I am very familiar with Scotland having worked/climbed/ski-instructed from the end of 1970 to 1986/87, and then went to the Shetlands and made plans to go home (my 2nd!) to Norway. My ancestors came from the Elgin region. In Aviemore, in winter, I used to walk home after work, 8 miles through the forest to Carrbridge, my camera catching the magic of an ancient landscape. My love for Monroes, Donalds, and Grahams reached 45, and I would love to do more. I may need another life though. Arohanui Robin
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks for your comment Robin. Your commute sounds wonderful - but a long way every day!
@dougieranger
@dougieranger 2 года назад
Some excellent tips here. Subbed your channel Mary.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks so much!
@NickGoesHiking
@NickGoesHiking Год назад
Great tips thank you, doing the whw for the first time end of April this year, I'll be solo too so this helped settle some nerves, off to watch your whw video now 😊
@susanmansfield8025
@susanmansfield8025 2 года назад
Great tips Mary. Practical and straightforward. Loved it! x
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks so much!
@willowgrace3745
@willowgrace3745 8 месяцев назад
How was hiking it in the Spring? Do you think it’s better in the summer? I’m just curious about the weather and the cold.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 8 месяцев назад
It was wonderful, yes it was chilly on the evenings but worth it to avoid the midges and the trails weren’t as busy 😊
@johnalden5821
@johnalden5821 2 года назад
Fantastic video with a lot of great tips and info! With the amount of rain in the area, how do people handle foot care? How did you keep your feet dry without having five pairs of socks? I would be concerned about blisters or even trench foot.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
I think a lot of people tend to wear hiking boots that are waterproof. I didn't keep my feet dry at all in the day when it was raining - I suppose I just 'sucked it up' and gave in to the weather. I did fully dry them out at night though and let them breathe when I could during the day. Luckily it was only a couple of days so I didn't suffer too much with problems afterwards.
@SolracFS
@SolracFS Год назад
these are so great, cheers!
@CraigDroneAdventures
@CraigDroneAdventures 6 месяцев назад
Brilliant tips! Thank you
@tracykooken2606
@tracykooken2606 2 года назад
good advice Mary !!!!!!!!!!!!! u can b my tour guide any time !!!!!!!!!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks so much Tracy 😊
@Flurb_Xray
@Flurb_Xray 2 года назад
Thanks for the summary! Will take in account.
@MindBlower18
@MindBlower18 2 месяца назад
Great information, very well presented! 👌 Thx from Munich... 😉
@martinwelch5774
@martinwelch5774 2 года назад
Your advice is always well organized and helpful. Cheers!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
So kind of you to say so Martin - thank you so much 😊
@JimBobele
@JimBobele Год назад
Oh yes, Conic Hill, I experienced the same views as you did when I walked the WHW last year. Actually the whole trip was a little but rainy but still very, very beautiful. But therefore I didn't have any problems with the midges since these little monsters don't fly during wind and rain ;-) Safe travels
@robinthebobin6537
@robinthebobin6537 6 месяцев назад
Brilliant video! I did the WHW as my first long distance hike in 2022 as a keen 19 year old, wildcamping for the first time and it was fantastic! A great introduction to longer distance walks, whether you plan on going onto tougher walking/mountaineering, or you're already an experienced thru-hiker. A note on the dietary requirements thing - I'm vegan and I found it pretty decent everywhere, so I can reassure veggies and vegans that it's pretty good on the trail. Can highly recommend the Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha, where I had an absolutely awesome chickpea curry!
@bipedal_shenanigans
@bipedal_shenanigans Год назад
Second watch of the video as learnt something new, big thanks for sharing
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Thanks so much for watching..twice 😁
@davidalexander287
@davidalexander287 Год назад
It's a great video and very informative .
@dodge_walks
@dodge_walks Год назад
Planning the WHW this year if I can get my knee fixed after busting it on the two moors way! Great video with lots of good advise
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
So glad you found it helpful and I hope you a speedy recovery with your knee. Have an amazing hike on the WHW - you will love it!
@shawndyer8140
@shawndyer8140 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for sharing.
@KristinaAdventures
@KristinaAdventures 2 года назад
thanks for sharing this video, really fun to watch! gave so much great advice that ill use on my next adventure forsure! looking forward to see more content 🤗
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks so much Kristina!
@KristinaAdventures
@KristinaAdventures 2 года назад
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures you're very welcome 😇
@balthoy
@balthoy 2 года назад
Great video and solid tips!
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thank you so much!
@Ali-ld7vd
@Ali-ld7vd 4 месяца назад
You made that so enjoyable! Thanks for the tips. Very useful.
@shermer75
@shermer75 Год назад
This is so useful!! Can you do one for the Pennine Way? 😊
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
So glad you found it useful. I would but I haven’t completed the Pennine Way so wouldn’t feel ‘qualified’ enough to advise on it. I’ve only done sections of it so far…maybe one day 😁
@shawndyer8140
@shawndyer8140 10 месяцев назад
Can i use a wheelchair on the route.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 9 месяцев назад
No, unfortunately it is not wheelchair friendly. I hiked the Great Glen Way back in 2018 and I would say the majority of that is wheelchair friendly! I have videos on my channel of that (I was quite new to filming then though so the videos are a little cringe 🤣) if you wanted to take a look at that as an alternative.
@paulpurves484
@paulpurves484 Год назад
Brilliant video super helpful.😊
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Glad it was helpful Snapper!
@mattmatthewmatchuu
@mattmatthewmatchuu 6 месяцев назад
how hard is gluten free?
@Puffball-ll1ly
@Puffball-ll1ly 5 месяцев назад
That was usefull thanks planning to do in early May 🙂
@gillianbooth8225
@gillianbooth8225 Год назад
Brilliant video thank you 🎉
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
You’re welcome 😊
@joe4129
@joe4129 2 года назад
Thank you mary for this vidéo
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
You’re welcome 😁
@franceslockhart3803
@franceslockhart3803 Год назад
What were the apps that you referred to as useful electronic backup please?
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
OS Maps app 😁
@neilmarsh3053
@neilmarsh3053 Год назад
Hi Mary, love your very informative vlogs, what was the other app apart from the OS maps you used on the WHW please ?💐
@Wholesomeday
@Wholesomeday Год назад
This was really helpful thanks, especially good to note the wild camping around Loch Lomond.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Really pleased to hear you found it helpful!
@timothysebastian6185
@timothysebastian6185 Год назад
What a great resource! 👍
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
So pleased you think so, thank you!
@Antarmy2
@Antarmy2 5 месяцев назад
Great advice Mary👍
@derekfox5510
@derekfox5510 2 года назад
Wonderful video sweetheart that I’m sure will be of great help. It was an incredible trail and I was certainly envious of the other hikers that took advantage of the baggage service 😁😘
@johnalden5821
@johnalden5821 2 года назад
Mary will tell you that in the U.S., we call that kind of hiking "slack-packing." On the long-distance thru hikes like the AT and the PCT, there are similar arrangements available from hiker hostels, but most thru hikers do it only occasionally as a way to make up mileage or to get a relative rest after a string of rough days under the pack. Plus, from the video, it looks like you guys had some really nice campsites.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
I know, those tiny packs 😂 Maybe next time 😘
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Yes it was worth it for the lovely camp spots we got to experience without being tied down to a schedule 😊
@marydowcett7764
@marydowcett7764 Год назад
👍🎉🌞
@marydowcett7764
@marydowcett7764 Год назад
Thank you!! Great video.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Thanks Mary 😊
@betterdays3249
@betterdays3249 Год назад
Great video, very informative
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures Год назад
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful.
@hikinginaleakyleftboot
@hikinginaleakyleftboot 2 года назад
This is an amazing tips video! Super helpful. I did the WHW in 2019 & I wish I’d known some of these back then! Especially taking waterproofs that are up to the job! I’m going back in August to do it again.
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
I'm so glad you found the tips helpful! Have a great adventure in August 😁
@saman9592
@saman9592 2 года назад
I am impressed that you have pronounced Scottish place names correctly 😃 great tips
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Thanks so much Sam, I did my research beforehand 😉
@carolynbelgum4623
@carolynbelgum4623 2 года назад
I have a few questions. 1. The WHW is only part of my trip. Is there someplace in London or Glasgow I can safely store my luggage? 2. Can you get a camping permit when your on the trail & know where you want to camp or do you have to get them in advance? 3. How far off the trail do you need to be to camp? Thank you in advance
@MarysOutdoorAdventures
@MarysOutdoorAdventures 2 года назад
Hi Carolyn, I can help with the last 2 questions. You can get a camping permit while on trail, but from what I have read it is better to get it in advance as they might be fully booked up. It’s only one night you will need to book as it’s only Loch Lomond you need it. You don’t need to be far from trail to camp, anywhere you find a spot!
@carolynbelgum4623
@carolynbelgum4623 2 года назад
@@MarysOutdoorAdventures thank you so much.
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