West Highland Way - Solo Hiking 96 miles in 7 days

West Highland Way - Solo Hiking 96 miles in 7 days - May 2024

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The West Highland Way is an amazing 96-mile long hiking trail from Milngavie to Fort William that takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes in Scotland. In May 2024, I hiked the trail solo over 7 days, using both hotels and campsites along the way.
During the Loch Lomond section, I reference a fantastic video from Red Man Walking which talks about the pros and cons of the High Road and Low Road. Here is the link:
• The West Highland Way:...
00:33 - Day 1 Milngavie to Drymen
03:38 - Day 2 Drymen to Rowardennan
09:32 - Day 3 Rowardennan to Inverarnan
15:50 - Day 4 Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy
21:14 - Day 5 Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse
27:15 - Day 6 Kingshouse to Blar a’ Chaorainn
33:35 - Day 7 Blar a’Chaorainn to Fort William
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INOSSI - Far Away
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@ivanarichtrova1589 Күн бұрын

👍👍👍 5:25

@Buszkraftowski 23 күн бұрын

Hello. Same with me. I heared about WHW while watching a vid about the GlenGoyne Destillery and started to watch many inspiring hiking videos on YT. In 2023 I made my own WHW-Adventure come true. Thank you for sharing with us your WHW experience! Greetings from Poland.

@WillisWanders 23 күн бұрын

That’s fantastic! I wish I hadn’t waited so long to do it, but better late than never I guess 😁

@Conzo71 7 күн бұрын

Brilliant video Monica. Done the walk and understand😎 well done you👍

@johnboyle8452 Күн бұрын

Like the twa dugs!

@shi1355 21 күн бұрын

perfect timing with the northern lights 😍 and good on you 🎉

@johnhatfield1070 Ай бұрын

We did this walk two years ago. I carried the tent, cooking equipment , sleeping bags and mats whilst my wife carried her spare underpants and toothbrush. The Kinghouse section was our most challenging day. Absolutely drenched , windswept and tired we turned up at the Hotel only to be told there was no room in the bunkhouse. My wife had turned as nasty as the weather and insisted I enquire at the Hotel itself. £250 later she who must be obeyed was soaking in a hot bath. The dear are so tame and magnificent with their huge antlers. Got to Fort William and retrieved our waiting campervan. Superb week!

@chrisholt2474 Күн бұрын

Yes, well done, what a fantastic film, I really enjoyed your journey, also excellent support from your husband, well done to him too 👍👍👍. I walked the WHW solo, I started on 29th May this year 2024, did it over about 8 days, it is a fantastic trail and your film brings back some great memories. I also met some great trail friends along the way, I had some sunshine, rain, hail, sleet and snow on Rannoch moor and in Glencoe. I enjoyed the whole journey and will walk it again before I get too old. Thank you for your film, best regards, Chris. 🍻👍👍👍

@WillisWanders Күн бұрын

@@chrisholt2474 Hi Chris - hubby says thank you…all that resting in the hammock and pint-drinking took its toll so he’s glad someone has acknowledged his hard work! 😂 Your day on Rannoch Moor - jeez! Talk about four seasons in one day!! Overall I was very lucky with the weather I experienced across the week. I’m doing the WHW again in mid September and something tells me I might not get so lucky again, but I guess you never know 🤞🏻 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for taking the time to watch it and for sending me such a lovely message! ☺️

@chrisholt2474 Күн бұрын

⁠@@WillisWanders Hi, thank you for your reply, there is a chance I may be on the WHW again in mid September, just doing some planning at the moment. It definitely is a fantastic trail, my favourite bit is from Bridge of Orchy onwards and that is where the weather started to deteriorate for me, but I still enjoyed it. All the best and take care. 🍻👍👍👍

@robinmuir7799 24 күн бұрын

Lovely video! Thanks for sharing.

@WillisWanders 24 күн бұрын

Thank you Robin!

@ChristineMcKay-ky8ds Ай бұрын

Well done Monica on completing the walk and letting me walk with you from the chair wine in hand. Fantastic video commentary,scenery just brilliant Thank You❤

@WillisWanders Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Have another glass for me 😂🍷

@ducatiman1309 Ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing your journey Monica !! great views and great dialogue ! Congratulations !!!!

@WillisWanders Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words!

@ervinslens Ай бұрын

Gorgeous episode, captivating and simply enjoyable to watch my friend!

@WillisWanders Ай бұрын

That’s great to hear as this is my first attempt at anything like this - thank you!

@hikesome Ай бұрын

Such a wonderful hiking trip Monica. Fantastic shots the WHW looks stunning through your lens

@WillisWanders Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@vincentlockhart1 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, Monica. Well done! X

@WillisWanders Ай бұрын

Thanks Uncle V! ☺️

@summit_two_sea_outdoors 8 күн бұрын

Great video 👏 really enjoyed it, we are planning on doing this next April and can’t wait 😊 how did you find the trail, in terms of busyness and midges? Liked and subscribed 👍🏼

@WillisWanders 8 күн бұрын

@@summit_two_sea_outdoors Many thanks for your kind comments! April is a good time as the midges won’t be out; they don’t normally appear until June. April can be quite wet so bear that in mind ☔️ The trail was busy at times, but not so busy that I ever felt crowded. Depending on what time you leave camp/hotel each morning, you can definitely find yourself with several people in front and behind. There were also times when I didn’t see anyone for a couple of hours. The Loch Lomond section can seem busy as the path is quite narrow in some areas, plus there can be a bit of scrambling to do, so there was the odd ‘bottleneck’ but nothing more than a minute or two.

@iristerhaar2191 26 күн бұрын

I am starting the WHW on September 17, on my own as my walking mate is injured. I will nearly be 80 years, fit and healthy and experience hiker inc long distance footpath. However slightly nervous about going it alone; advice please All accommodation prebooked.

@WillisWanders 25 күн бұрын

Hi Iris, I was a little nervous leading up to it but any nerves soon gave way to excitement. The first few miles I was virtually skipping and dancing! As it’s such a popular walk, there are often lots of other hikers on the trail to chat to if you so wish. On the other hand, there were parts of it where I hardly saw anyone for a couple of hours, but I didn’t mind that. Walking solo gave me the opportunity to stop and enjoy the scenery without worrying about holding anyone else back. In the evenings, there will always be people to talk to in the restaurants & pubs. With your experience, I’m sure you’ll be able to tell many wonderful stories about other trails you’ve walked over a drink or two! I’ve no doubt you will be very well prepared, but there are several shops and honesty boxes along the route if you need them. There isn’t much after Tyndrum though, so that’s a good place to replenish any equipment and snacks if you need to. September is a beautiful time of year to be in Scotland. It might be wet on some of the days but it won’t be too cold. The dreaded midge season will have peaked well before then, so hopefully they won’t bother you too much. I’m actually planning on walking the WHW again at the same time as you (I’ll be with a friend this time) starting on the 18th. Fingers crossed I get to meet you! Please don’t hesitate to ask if you need any more information.

@iristerhaar2191 25 күн бұрын

@@WillisWanders that is very helpful Monica. I am very excited and will be well prepared. Just is it sensible being a month short of my eightieth……? in fact this walk is to celebrate being alive and able to hike! Aren’t are lucky? I will do it solo, I have done solo trips before( camino de Santiago), but there always lots of other walkers on that trek and you are rarely truly alone. Thanks for advice, just what I needed Iris

@WillisWanders 25 күн бұрын

@@iristerhaar2191 I think it’s wonderful that you’re planning to walk the WHW! As you said, you’re fit, healthy and experienced - I’m sure you will love it and will be an inspiration to many. On Day Two, I climbed Conic Hill; it was very warm (for us Scottish people anyway!) and it was also extremely busy (it’s a very popular hill to climb outwith WHW walkers). I didn’t know beforehand, but there is an alternative path to Balmaha. The next time I might consider going that way as I ended up causing a slight injury to my knee on the way down the hill, so I’d be worried about repeating that. Also, on the Loch Lomond section there is the High Road option. Whilst this is not quite as picturesque as the Low Road, it’s quicker and easier than scrambling over the boulders and tree roots etc.