West Highland Way 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Day 5. Kinlochleven to Fort William.

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @Buszkraftowski
    @Buszkraftowski 28 днів тому

    Thank you, your hiking videos from WHW have been one of those, inspiring and motivating me to walk the WHW by myself. Thank you and greetings from Poland.

  • @iainbickerstaff7099
    @iainbickerstaff7099 Рік тому +2

    Great watching keeping the videos coming 👍

  • @Upinthills68
    @Upinthills68 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Darren enjoyed watching these 5 episodes , the weather gods were looking down on you , highly considering this walk myself.🙂🙂👍👍

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому +1

      Thank u
      The locals kept saying mid May has the best weather
      It's a great into walk into bigger things

  • @willedwards3901
    @willedwards3901 2 роки тому +1

    Great set of vids Darren. I enjoy your straightforward no nonsense and very informative style. Inspiring. Cheers.

  • @stevenkohut6395
    @stevenkohut6395 3 роки тому +1

    great video's all 5 enjoyed every one i am planning to do this for my 60th got arthritis in both my knees but a few pain killers and giving myself 8 days with some of my work mates thanks again for shearing your journey

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +1

      That sounds like a good plan. If you remember, let me know how it went after you do it. Cheers & all the best

  • @stephenmiller251
    @stephenmiller251 Рік тому +1

    Steve from Aberdeen here. Great effort Darren. I’m doing the WHW over 6 days this summer so your videos are very informative.

  • @trickofthetrail
    @trickofthetrail Рік тому +1

    Great series as usual Darren. I'm doing the West Highland Way in April, so was very informative for me. 👍

  • @JackCumming1
    @JackCumming1 3 роки тому +5

    Loved watching your WHW adventure. Doing it in 5 days is impressive. I was in my 20’s when I did it in 5, and it nearly killed me. Just turned 60 and planning to do it again next year. In 8 or 9, no rush.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому

      Excellent, being able to revisit it after so long. I'll definitely take it easy if/when I do it again. Thanks for watching

  • @stephenireland6110
    @stephenireland6110 2 роки тому +1

    Great videos, just watched the lot, planning on doing it mid April

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому

      Good time of year to do it, midge free & fewer hikers on the trail.
      All the best

  • @kimberlym4289
    @kimberlym4289 2 роки тому +1

    Loved the commentary and the length of each video in this series! The weather gods were definitely on your side

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому

      Thanks, yes I was very lucky with the weather!

  • @outdoorjunky1
    @outdoorjunky1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Darren great series of videos 👍👍👍

  • @melaniejones6491
    @melaniejones6491 3 роки тому +2

    Darren. Thanks for doing these videos. They’re great. I was there just last week and although we had good dry weather most days (and good temps for walking) it rained all the way across Rannoch Moor! So it was good to see what we missed! Like someone else said your information about the walk along the way was brilliant. Thankyou

  • @norfolkyeti
    @norfolkyeti 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed those 5 days thanks Darren, hoping to do it in March and hammock camp along the way….

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers pal & good luck. I haven't gone down the hammock rabbit hole yet!

    • @norfolkyeti
      @norfolkyeti 3 роки тому

      @@darrencurtisuk there’s no sleep quite like it

  • @jonm4989
    @jonm4989 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed watching your journey Darren. I think you’ve done a terrific job of filming your trail.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому +1

      Lovely to hear people enjoy watching, thanks very much

  • @ranbirsingh7666
    @ranbirsingh7666 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely enjoyed your videos all 5 of them.. definitely would love to do WHW trek , was in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 cpl weeks ago and loved loch Lomand area. Well done 👍

  • @julimond1526
    @julimond1526 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Darren, the whole series was fun to watch! Can't believe your luck with the weather. Hopefully, I'll be this fortunate at the end of September. Cheers, Juli

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome Juli. The trail should be quieter and the midges will likely be gone by end of September

  • @robhindle8735
    @robhindle8735 3 роки тому +2

    Just watched all 5 days and really enjoyed the videos and how you put them together and talk through the walk. Just deciding whether to do it myself late Sept or wait for May.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +1

      May is statistically less rainy days. Either way it'll still be nice and quiet compared to before 2019 and all the international travellers.
      Enjoy it

  • @johndashwood7671
    @johndashwood7671 3 роки тому +1

    Watched that and enjoyed that walk. Fifty years ago when I went camping, didn't call it wild camping then, I always had a fire at night to keep the wolves away. Keep well and keep making the videos.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому

      Cheers man. Norfolk coastal path coming up shortly

  • @sydneydevine
    @sydneydevine 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent videos Darren. Enjoyed watching your WHW experience 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @nickywhyte7546
    @nickywhyte7546 3 роки тому +1

    Just want to say this has been my favourite take on the journey this year. Well done great video.

  • @MrStompfest
    @MrStompfest 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Darren great series of films great watch

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому

      Cheers buddy

    • @MrStompfest
      @MrStompfest 3 роки тому +1

      @@darrencurtisuk love ur blue rab hoodie can I be cheeky and ask where u got it from and is it classed as a hoodie???

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +1

      @@MrStompfest No problem. Its the Rab pulse Sun Hoody. Available direct from Rab £45, But often strangely cheaper on other websites £40.
      It's built in sun factor 30, so saves me slapping lotion on.
      Very breathable in hot weather, doesn't stink after successive days of use and its quick drying.
      Fits true to size, slim fitting. I hover between a medium and large and ordered the Large.

    • @MrStompfest
      @MrStompfest 3 роки тому +1

      Nice 1 buddy

  • @darrencurtisuk
    @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +3

    Chris&John, Tommy and Tony&Poppy..... If by some miracle you stumble across this video let me know if you made it!

  • @peterrutherford4230
    @peterrutherford4230 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Darren, thoroughly enjoyed the videos. The WHW is going on my list for next year as I’m just getting back into hiking and backpacking. This has whetted my appetite even more.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much.
      It's a great trail, enjoy!

  • @kevinoneill5168
    @kevinoneill5168 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Darren.....
    Great videos!Looking to do same adventure in coming weeks. Well done and keep posting your a natural🤛🙏🏼👍

  • @gerrymcgonigal1870
    @gerrymcgonigal1870 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Darren, Impressive, informative vlogs on your WHW adventure. I binged on them , glued to them. Very natural on camera. My daughter are researching for our first trip next year. From your handy tips section …go light as possible and thanks for indicating the wild camping spots! Thanks 👍🏕

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed and found them informative. You will have a brilliant time!

    • @gerrymcgonigal1870
      @gerrymcgonigal1870 2 роки тому +1

      Hiya Darren … FYI …My daughter and I did 41 miles of WHW . Milngavie to Inverarnan last Thursday Loved the personal challenge… still buzzing. September is on the cards to complete. ATB Gerry 👍

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому +1

      Excellent news & glad you enjoyed it. A great section to look forward to for September!

  • @shaunbades2889
    @shaunbades2889 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos of your trip 👍

  • @dougieranger
    @dougieranger 2 роки тому +1

    Very enjoyable mate.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, The West Highland Way will always have a special place in my heart. Happy hiking 🤜

    • @dougieranger
      @dougieranger 2 роки тому +1

      @@darrencurtisuk I can see why. I’m waiting on a load of new kit to arrive and then I’m off out. I’m not sure which trail to do first but the EHW is looking good. Cheers Darren.

  • @hysicdp
    @hysicdp 3 роки тому +1

    well done mate think i,m 1 to 5 now :)

  • @selwynmccausland4085
    @selwynmccausland4085 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the series Darren - well filmed and really useful information provided. I wildcamped it during the recent spell of good weather in March and it was a great time to do it as it was quiet and no midges. Did u take the road between Bridge of Orchy and Inveroran? I had looked at that but noticed that the WHW path goes up over the hill (fairly steep we climb) and down coming out just before the hotel. U might have done a few more miles on the road 😀

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  2 роки тому +1

      Yes I took the road! I bet it was lovely and quiet for you. Thanks for the comment

  • @dg4846
    @dg4846 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! How did you get such a great weather :) Nice vids.

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому

      Haha, I know, the forecast was sketchy so was mentally prepared for rain.
      Thank you

    • @dg4846
      @dg4846 3 роки тому +1

      @@darrencurtisuk good advice - being mentally prepared for wet weather and then will be all the way sunshine :)

  • @dannypettigrew5738
    @dannypettigrew5738 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant videos mate , what size of backpack you take ?

    • @darrencurtisuk
      @darrencurtisuk  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you
      It's a 40 Litre pack
      I may do a kit list video

    • @dannypettigrew5738
      @dannypettigrew5738 3 роки тому +2

      @@darrencurtisuk brilliant that would be great 👍🏻, thanks

    • @John-th1qi
      @John-th1qi 3 роки тому +2

      @@darrencurtisuk Yes I would be really interested in this too. Be great to know what your packing in there.