Thank you for sharing, I done this bypass in April ,at the age of 70,to make my adventure a little bit easier as i had done Conic Hill two years previously. I do agree i did find it a lovely quiet walk apart from the road section. 👍
@@BrokenBackMountains As someone who has a Golden Retriever shaped hole in my life, due to allergies, that's something I didn't know. Thanks for the information. G♥️🏴
@@steveoutdoors6522 This is the great part about the WHW. There are a few alternatives to make the adventure that little bit easier. Good luck with the preparation for your adventure. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Great wee film. We're going to walk the WHW in 2025. As we have been up Conic Hill many times before, the bypass route will be just fine early on day two.
@@chrisarnold4709 You're very welcome. I'm back on the WHW first week in April. This time using baggage transfer (video incoming! 😁) Good luck with your preparation. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
You'll find out my precise answer next week. But I did meet a young American Swiftie, over for the murrayfield show, in slippy trainers and wet denim up there. I kept him safe and entertained on the way down to Lock Lomond.
@@ScottsScotlandFingers crossed you get good weather. I know Conic Hill isn't Mount Everest but I was up there in the rain and wind and my hands were so painful. I'd always take warm and waterproof gear with me. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Hello Gordon, discovered you through Andrew Park. Binge watched you WHW vlogs and thoroughly enjoyed them. Possibly the most down to earth, informative, honest and truly enjoyable summaries of the walk, which I’d like to do in the not too distant future. Appreciate your honest thoughts on certain issues and your careful and considerate approach…no daredevil behaviour. Looking forward to catching up with your other vlogs and ones to come in the future. All the best. 👍🏻
So that's where the road splits! I completely missed that sign post on my recent WHW journey. Now I know what to look out for next time. Whilst I don't regret taking the Conic Hill route due to being treated to some stunning views that I wish I'd taken more time to enjoy... I do agree the alternative route has it's place for the reasons you listed.
@@Collected1 I've taken earlier paths off to the left before this and ended up in Buchanan Smithy, almost back were I started. I'm never lost! I'm just on an adventure! 😁 G♥️🏴
Currently planning my WHW trip for next April so working my way through your videos, they are So helpfull, thank you. I own a few senchi hoodies and tops and love them, so light yet so warm . The leggings are next on my list 😊👍
@@Happyhiker58 Very glad to hear that you've found the videos useful. I bought leggings recently to try to stop the dreaded tics from getting at me. Enjoy the rest of the series and thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
@@chrisarnold4709 I think you'll be the week after me. I'm considering a 10 day trip in the future. Giving myself a max distance each day of ten miles. I think that could be very relaxing. Good luck with your preparation. G♥️🏴
Going up Conic Hill wasn’t too bad but coming down on those steps was hard on my knees. Thankfully I had two walking poles that made a huge difference.
We went through Conic Hill, no baggage transfer, each carrying our own tents and stuff. I won't say so much as I regret it, but it'd been wiser not to do. One of my trail mates couldn't finish the WHW and I blame it partially on going through Conic hill.
@@migueldeluis5507 If you're able to, Conic Hill is a fabulous challenge. If not, it's good that the option of the bypass route is available. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Great upload G. It’s good that you do these comparisons on the WHW as many people are always not sure which option to choose. I did Conic hill last time I done the WHW in Aug 2023 but think I’d skip it next time and push on to one of the campsites at Loch Lomond. Also weather is very much a factor, when I did it last year I couldn’t see 10m in front of me but if it’s a clear day the views are fantastic.
@@stephenmiller251 It's definitely the way to go when the weather is boggin! No point of heading up if you're not going to get the view. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Nice video Gordon. Now I have to say you do mention 5 good reasons for missing out Conic Hill, however, I would only miss it if it was closed and that was the case the last time we met - I think it was umpteen fallen trees. I was glad mind you as I was heading to Rowardennan on my day 1. 😂. About to start my next walk next Sunday (6 Oct), number 89 and really can’t wait and will be going over Conic Hill for the fantastic views. I hope our paths cross again some day. Keep up the good work.
@@Robertm436 The path less travelled can sometimes be and adventure. 89!!! 😮 Fingers crossed for you, that you get some cracking views from the summit. All the best. G ♥️ 🏴
I enjoyed the climb up but the steps did havoc on my knees. I thought I'd injured myself at one point as the rest of the day I was getting sharp pains. Thankfully it went away. I'm not sure I'd do it again - just getting old! I did climb to the summit too and found it extremely slippery. Big coachload of children made it very noisy though!
Thank you for sharing, I done this bypass in April ,at the age of 70,to make my adventure a little bit easier as i had done Conic Hill two years previously. I do agree i did find it a lovely quiet walk apart from the road section. 👍
As an alternative it certainly has its place. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Nice one!
It is also the route if you have a dog in the lambing season.
@@BrokenBackMountains As someone who has a Golden Retriever shaped hole in my life, due to allergies, that's something I didn't know. Thanks for the information. G♥️🏴
Very nice video
@@UA-cam-SEO-Expert-MA-Kader Thank you. And Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Nice walk! Have a great evening!
@@stigfloberghagenphotography Thanks. You too. G♥️🏴
@@redmanwalking74 👍
Watching this from Milngavie right now and I prepare to start tomorrow! Very helpful, thanks!
@@Lstasz Fabulous. I'm excited for you. Enjoy your adventure. Let me know how you got on. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Thanks it gives you food for thought of what way to go as at my age most probably the right way
@@steveoutdoors6522 This is the great part about the WHW. There are a few alternatives to make the adventure that little bit easier. Good luck with the preparation for your adventure. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Great wee film. We're going to walk the WHW in 2025. As we have been up Conic Hill many times before, the bypass route will be just fine early on day two.
@@cmitchellglasgow Glad you found it useful. Enjoy your next adventure and thanks for watching. G♥️🏴
Plotted as an option for my WHW trip next April. Thanks for the insights again !
@@chrisarnold4709 You're very welcome. I'm back on the WHW first week in April. This time using baggage transfer (video incoming! 😁) Good luck with your preparation. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Reason 6 lambing season with a dog. When I did my WHW. Great vlog
@@smoggiewalks578Very true! Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
You'll find out my precise answer next week. But I did meet a young American Swiftie, over for the murrayfield show, in slippy trainers and wet denim up there. I kept him safe and entertained on the way down to Lock Lomond.
@@ScottsScotlandFingers crossed you get good weather. I know Conic Hill isn't Mount Everest but I was up there in the rain and wind and my hands were so painful. I'd always take warm and waterproof gear with me. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Hello Gordon, discovered you through Andrew Park.
Binge watched you WHW vlogs and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Possibly the most down to earth, informative, honest and truly enjoyable summaries of the walk, which I’d like to do in the not too distant future.
Appreciate your honest thoughts on certain issues and your careful and considerate approach…no daredevil behaviour.
Looking forward to catching up with your other vlogs and ones to come in the future.
All the best. 👍🏻
@@paullindsay1546 Thanks for the very kind words. It's a trail I know very well, which certainly helps. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
So that's where the road splits! I completely missed that sign post on my recent WHW journey. Now I know what to look out for next time. Whilst I don't regret taking the Conic Hill route due to being treated to some stunning views that I wish I'd taken more time to enjoy... I do agree the alternative route has it's place for the reasons you listed.
@@Collected1 I've taken earlier paths off to the left before this and ended up in Buchanan Smithy, almost back were I started. I'm never lost! I'm just on an adventure! 😁 G♥️🏴
Currently planning my WHW trip for next April so working my way through your videos, they are So helpfull, thank you. I own a few senchi hoodies and tops and love them, so light yet so warm . The leggings are next on my list 😊👍
@@Happyhiker58 Very glad to hear that you've found the videos useful. I bought leggings recently to try to stop the dreaded tics from getting at me. Enjoy the rest of the series and thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
I start on 9th April, 6 days and same, using baggage transfer! All accommodation booked, training kind of started to ramp up so fingers 🤞
@@chrisarnold4709 I think you'll be the week after me. I'm considering a 10 day trip in the future. Giving myself a max distance each day of ten miles. I think that could be very relaxing. Good luck with your preparation. G♥️🏴
Going up Conic Hill wasn’t too bad but coming down on those steps was hard on my knees. Thankfully I had two walking poles that made a huge difference.
@@BTurner. I'm with you. I find descending much more of a strain on my body than going up does. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
We went through Conic Hill, no baggage transfer, each carrying our own tents and stuff. I won't say so much as I regret it, but it'd been wiser not to do. One of my trail mates couldn't finish the WHW and I blame it partially on going through Conic hill.
@@migueldeluis5507 If you're able to, Conic Hill is a fabulous challenge. If not, it's good that the option of the bypass route is available. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Great upload G. It’s good that you do these comparisons on the WHW as many people are always not sure which option to choose. I did Conic hill last time I done the WHW in Aug 2023 but think I’d skip it next time and push on to one of the campsites at Loch Lomond. Also weather is very much a factor, when I did it last year I couldn’t see 10m in front of me but if it’s a clear day the views are fantastic.
@@stephenmiller251 It's definitely the way to go when the weather is boggin! No point of heading up if you're not going to get the view. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴
Nice video Gordon. Now I have to say you do mention 5 good reasons for missing out Conic Hill, however, I would only miss it if it was closed and that was the case the last time we met - I think it was umpteen fallen trees. I was glad mind you as I was heading to Rowardennan on my day 1. 😂. About to start my next walk next Sunday (6 Oct), number 89 and really can’t wait and will be going over Conic Hill for the fantastic views. I hope our paths cross again some day. Keep up the good work.
@@Robertm436 The path less travelled can sometimes be and adventure. 89!!! 😮 Fingers crossed for you, that you get some cracking views from the summit. All the best. G ♥️ 🏴
That's some tally.
@@ScottsScotland Isn't it! 😮
I enjoyed the climb up but the steps did havoc on my knees. I thought I'd injured myself at one point as the rest of the day I was getting sharp pains. Thankfully it went away. I'm not sure I'd do it again - just getting old! I did climb to the summit too and found it extremely slippery. Big coachload of children made it very noisy though!
@@TheRamblingHiker I'd certainly say it's worth it if you're able and the top's clear. Otherwise I'd do the bypass. G♥️🏴
If we were to do the WHW again we both agreed that we would bypass it next time , Lovely views , but yeah far too busy with coach parties
@@carrick16100 Agreed. Thanks for watching. G ♥️ 🏴