Despite failing I enjoyed the trip and making this video. If you have any tips to share please leave a comment - I will be back, like Arnold Schwarzenegger! 😂 Also if you want to donate to any of our charities, links in the description 👍

Videos illustrating when things don't go to plan are just as important as the videos of complete journeys. So thank you for sharing this. I certainly wouldn't consider it a failure, far from it. You learnt a great deal and you'll go into your next attempt with that experience and confidence.

“Success is built on a mountain of failure”….👍🏻

Please don’t be too despondent - hope you’re soon feeling miles better. As a fellow ‘mountain gangrel’, I enjoy watching the videos of your camps; they provide a relaxing balm for jangled nerves after a fraught day of work! I’ve done some great backpacks through the Highlands over the years, often using the fabulous network of bothies. The best advice I could offer from experience is to always set one’s own personal comfortable pace and distance and for that reason I usually prefer to go alone - it gives a real sense of mental calm as well. A great thing about Scotland is the right to wild camp almost anywhere. Made a wee donation to Derby Doorways.

I’ve done it five times.The first time I felt like giving up but I persevered and things got better.The Devils staircase and the climb out of Kinlochleven were the hardest parts for me.

Bless you, you did grand. You know for next time, and you will kill it on your next. The advice Jockies can be ignored too. All the best to you x

You are adventurous, vulnerable, and tenacious. Watching you is always worth the trip. (I flashed that your pair of trail runners are like the ones I wear.)

Nothing is ever a failure, it's a step on the gravel path to learning.

When you have a long walk or anything that takes time no matter if its walking playing golf football you have to do the grift work before hand. Like what is it a 4 or five day trek. so three months before 5miles a day with one rest day then throw in a couple of ten miles in a week. when you feel comfortable with that Then try carrying the weight you intend to carry out one day miss a day and so on. At this time pencil in the start day of your walk now that is the target and you must be happy at your progress. The the big day start off don't over reach yourself. by the middle you should be feeling that you could walk forever. Still keep to your routine and when you finish think how you will feel, but still walk maybe 4 times in the week at 5 miles so your body begins to relax and you feel real good. You can then take on other challenges because you are super fit super confident. enjoy your walk and do not give in because you will never forgive yourself in later life. Do no make excuses for yourself you made a mistake is all everybody makes mistakes but you are going to win that walk.

Not all trips turn out as we plan. The take away is that it isnt a failure, memories were made and it will help prepare for future trips. Thanks for another great video.

Recently come across your channel yay! New adventures to binge. This adventure looks amazing and some beautiful scenery. My friend Tim @HardUpHiker recently did this hike solo and i'm looking forward to seeing his adventure. You have the personailty and energy I enjoy in these outdoor channels. Sorry to see you had to bail but that heel could have caused you severe problems. You was walking to compensate and messing up your knees and hips. Its not only a lesson to yourself, its a lesson to me and i'm sure many others. We learn through our own mistakes and others. Hopefully a full recovery and another attempt next year at your own pace! It doesn't take away from the great videos. Go easy on yourself and take care! 😊🫡

I had a pressure sore on a half day hike and it was so sore and made my knee hurt as well they really really hurt so definitely feel for you

Injuries happen Cat, get yourself back up next year and go again. When you were looking through the bothy book i was looking to see if my message appeared, i took walk over to the bothy my dogs a couple of months ago . ..Anyway the trip gave you an insight on what to do next time , you should take that as a positve ...atb Stevie

Hope your feeling better soon Kat.........there's always another day. Loved your vid xx

Sorry to hear about your issues. I hope you have a speedy recovery 🙏 Atb Taff 🤠👊

I'm gutted for you, but these things happen. The trail will still be there when you're healed up. Very sage advice about training properly and not relying on your ability to keep to a tight schedule 👍❤️

A friend and I (both women about your age and fitness level) walked the WHW in April. You'll be back and you'll have a wonderful trip next time. A couple suggestions that made our trip successful... We did 14 miles per day over an 8-day trip. I wore my Keen (wide toe box) boots and sandals and still felt those rocks eventually but I had no blisters. I wore knee support braces and they kept my knees in alignment on all those rock scrabbles. My knee braces were soft, velcro closure ones from Boots. I wouldn't have been able to do it without them. I guess other people felt the same because every shop along the Way had some for sale. Oh and trekking poles!!! Particularly in the last sections trekking poles were a must to take the weight off the knees.

Hi Kat..... Do not beat yourself up. You have not failed as you went so far with your adventure. Brush yourself off and think about what you can do now and try again. Life is to short as it is. I have faith in you and know you can get fit enough to take on the challenge. Once you are fit enough think about going again and making it one you can remember.... I am behind you all the way my dear... Regards Mick,,,,,,,, Chef-on-the-wild-side,,,,,,,,, X

You done the right thing. That bit after the Inversnaid hotel would have ruined your feet even more. You’ll get back there even stronger! 💪🏻

Sorry to hear that! But failure and training are how we improve so I'm sure you'll get back and smash it next time! 🙂 Definitely helps being able to go at your own pace, I've found I'm more likely to have a miserable time if Im trying to keep up with someone else.

I like that you made the best of it! Feet, argh, I feel your pain, have been dealing with feet/knee issues for the last 2 years. Good that you called it before anything exploded! Well at least you have a good story out of it :)

Sorry to hear about you're heel injury Cat. Glad to hear you like scotland Cat.

I'm so sorry things didn't work out for you. I had to bail last year due to a sickness bug on day three, so know what it's like. You put so much effort into the planning and when it doesn't go to plan it's a proper blow. The trail will be there for another time though. Regarding the Vivobarefoots, I would totally agree they aren't suited. I love mine, but for the WHW they just aren't suitable because of the terrain. I recently completed the Cumbria Way Mountain Route with them and my feet were in pain for days after. I'm not sure I'd use them for long distance trails like this really. Although I have been looking at getting some extra cushioned insoles for them and seeing how that goes. Great video and some good things to take away from it. Really enjoyed the video. You'll smash it next time. 💪

You did your best and were honest when things went wrong. I have only respect for you. There are a lot of bullshitters on here and you are not one of them.😊

A group of friends and I did it in seven days. We had our accommodation all booked ahead. Walking with a lighter pack makes it easier on the feet. We also made friends with other walkers as many folks started on Sunday and finished on Saturday. One of my friends needed medical help with a bad rash as he wore baggy boxer shorts that rubbed. You will be back

Don't be too hard on yourself. You live. You learn. And resting is a good thing. The WHW will still be there when you are good and ready for it again.

i find when i am carrying a lot of weight i need extra cushioning in my shoes, also, darn tough socks are worth every penny.

Good call. A good honest reflection and lessons learned turns into experience. You're welcome to join me and my brother Derek, ( Densum Ranger ), next year if you wish. However you decide to do it again, best of luck and you're now more wiser and experienced.

I had to painkiller my way through that second lochlomond section, it must have been rough in barefoot boots too! All we can do is learn from these experiences and think what to do differently next time

Did it in boots last year my mate had to give up after two days with terrible blisters, I finished without a single one. To be honest though I'm not really sure how? Sock liners maybe? Keeping my boots on all day? Compede? Who knows. My 64 year old legs were bloody sore though lol.

Don't be too hard on yourself, you gave it your best shot then made the wise decision to pull out, comfy feet are a must if your going to cover long distances, there's plenty more walks to go on and next time you'll have more knowledge when deciding which shoes to choose 👍

A shame, and disappointing, but you made the right decision Cat. Good on you for staying positive.

You made the right call, the path is nearly all hard-packed gravel so it would only have got worse. Come back next year and walk your own walk.

Sorry you had to pull out……but looking at your injury it was the smart choice. Live to fight another day

Thank you for uploading this, and please don’t look upon it as being a failure. That heel looked really painful. I walked the WHW way back in ’88….in DMs somehow! (But I was young). I loved it, but there were two stand out negative memories - midges (it was July), and also the long slog along the side of Loch Lomond…..it seemed to be an endless day of tripping over tree roots and stubbing my toes! If you don’t mind me making any suggestions….. We stayed in B&Bs. Is it possible to do that next time? Then you’d be carrying less weight, which might be beneficial. Also, if you don’t need too much support for your ankles, could you use some kind of trail shoe/trainer with plenty of ‘sponginess’, and carry light boots for when you might need them? Now I tend to wear a thin liner socks, and another over them. This has been really helpful in preventing blisters, although I appreciate it wasn’t specifically blisters that were your main concern. All the best whenever you decide to do it again, and thank you for documenting it, as it is an encouraging video for others to see. I hope you’re feeling much better now.

Heid up👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

4 k views while it aint looking good for the guy from wales 👀

Sorry that it didn’t happen for you this time but valuable lessons learnt for you and those contemplating the walk. What pack weight were you carrying and did that factor in at all?

I don't count it as making a mistake when on a journey,,there are are highs and lows to all beautiful adventures,,I count it as another link in the chain of evolution of myself 🙏

Gutted for you Cat but I wouldn't call it failure, you gave it your best shot and you've learned from it. I hope your knee and foot heal quickly! It looks like you enjoyed some cracking times, great views and food even if the pasta made you fart in the night 😁😁😁 Thanks for sharing, enjoyable as always and good luck to you when you try again 👍👍

Well done lass.your better off up peak district where there's no wild haggises biting your feet

failure is just inspiration fuel.

When i first started watching your video i thought to myself, ohh all the way to Balmaha on the first day 🫤 thats ambitious. Go again and this yime stop at Drymen, about 12 miles. You will fare way better, and yes, ditch those barefoot boots. Go for something like Hoka, they have great cushioning

Hi, what tent is that?

The first 2 stages are killers , people look at the distance and not the terrain

Shame you could not finish. What was your pack weight?

don't beat yourself about it its always next time and think about it like this u still have your sun glasses , i know how the pain in the knee is I'm waiting for two new knees . but for the pain in the hip what you wanna do is get your legs in the air more often 😉😉😋😋😎its not a race who comes first to end the race , the point about the walk is to enjoy it not to kill yourself sweetie 😎

Good effort mate and a great capture win,win 👏

You'd be amazed how many people drop out for various reasons. There's always a next time.

Awesome share

8 k views .... you deserve it at least you actually go out and camp and set your own tent up e.t.c unlike Karen goes wild

dear god..."no offence...' always follows a tone deaf comment because they know it will cause offence but go ahead a say it anyway. As does putting on a bad Scots accent. It's just ignorant and rude...no offence.

4 k views while it aint looking good for the guy from wales 👀