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  • @shaharrefaelshoshany9442
    @shaharrefaelshoshany9442 Рік тому +5

    This video is absolutely amazing
    I am from Israel.
    I accidently landed here and now you Couse me to buy tickets to Glasgow and going to do it on may 25.
    Thanks so much for this detailed video.
    You succeed to vanish all my fears from a backpack tour in a far country

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and I hope you have an amzing time in our small part of the world. Atb

  • @leapinlizard9487
    @leapinlizard9487 Рік тому +2

    Ray, I really enjoyed your video. I love all the water & lush greenery along this trail. There is a long switchback in the Grand Canyon of Arizona called Devil's Staircase and another one called Jacob's Ladder, both are rather grueling. My father's family came to the U.S. in 1775 from Scotland & settled in Wilkes County, North Carolina. My wife & I visited Ireland many years ago on a business trip, but unfortunately we were unable to visit Scotland, perhaps one day. My dad served for 3 yrs. in World War II & was able to pass thru Scotland. He said he looked for our family's last name in the Glasgow phone book and there were 7 pages of Shores, apparently a very common name. However my middle name is Wallace, so I take some pride in that.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for sharing your story and really hope you get to come over and visit one day. Atb

  • @pw6582
    @pw6582 Рік тому +4

    My wife and I watched your WHW videos before we took your advice hiked it full kit finishing 7 April 23 in eight days fortunately with mostly good weather, we watched the winter WHW with Scotlands Mountains and now having done the walk in relatively good weather we were amazed at your determination in those conditions.
    We are no spring chickens so many times we thought of giving up but for the encouragement of some great people we met along the way, we like watching your videos over again reminding us of the beautiful scenery of Scotland and how tough some sections were but that made it more rewarding.
    Thanks for videos 👍👍👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Рік тому +1

      Wow, so glad you completed the hike and a great achievement. At times my films and others don't show how hard it can be at times but glad it was of some help. Wishing you Atb

    • @Simon-cf5hx
      @Simon-cf5hx Рік тому +1

      i am going to have WHW in late March to FIRST week in April. How's weather your trip? not much cold? most accomodations opened?

  • @Buszkraftowski
    @Buszkraftowski 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video. Very well done. Thx for sharing.

  • @tcfluharty
    @tcfluharty 14 днів тому +1

    Great no nonsense trek. Enjoyable to watch and I love going through all my memories of the trail while watching you go along it.

  • @neilmetcalfe5261
    @neilmetcalfe5261 3 роки тому +3

    I did the WHW back in 1983 when I was 18 with an old Vango Force 10 cotton orange tent.....before the days of lightweight gear. Could barely get my pack onto my back! Took me 10 days. Loved every minute. What a stunning walk it is. Was great to see it again. Fabulous film Ray. Many thanks.

  • @richardharrison5622
    @richardharrison5622 3 роки тому +37

    I finished the WHW on the 6th of May , My 1st ever visit to Scotland and boy what a treat ! The trail is epic, scenery out of this world and the people made us feel very welcome , thank you Scotland, I now hold you dear to my heart 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

    • @ChristophersMum
      @ChristophersMum 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Richard...where is it that you come from?...you are more than welcome to come back.

    • @richardharrison5622
      @richardharrison5622 3 роки тому +5

      @@ChristophersMum Hi, Skegness in Lincolnshire , I served in the Army with afew Scots but never had the pleasure on visiting till this year , its a very special place , hopefully back to do the Great Glen Way later this year .

    • @ChristophersMum
      @ChristophersMum 3 роки тому +2

      @@richardharrison5622 Remember to pack your thermals...no matter the time of year...I'm glad that you are coming back...for me, I wouldn't live anywhere else.

    • @andypugh2000
      @andypugh2000 3 роки тому +1

      Nice one Richard. Did you use campsites or go wild all the way? It’s on my list for this year but no idea how to approach the overnights

    • @richardharrison5622
      @richardharrison5622 3 роки тому +2

      @@andypugh2000 hello mate , mix of both , wild camped but also stopped on sites , mainly because they are cheap , have showers and hot food with a cold beer , also either on or next to the trail , its a epic walk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

  • @glenlyonexplorer
    @glenlyonexplorer 2 роки тому +2

    Cracking video, best one Ive come across on the WHW. Definetley subscribing!

  • @jamesmilby1775
    @jamesmilby1775 3 роки тому +1

    I was looking for Jimmy McGregor on the west Highland Way from the 80s. Can't seem to find anywhere I found your adventure instead and glad I did. Brilliant.

  • @jimmyjohnstone7258
    @jimmyjohnstone7258 3 роки тому +1

    I have mountain bikes from Tyndrum to Fort William. Got the train down the line from FW to Tyndrum then cycle N. Pushed up the Devils staircase. Great down hill reward.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Yep, a cycle down the back to Tyndrum would be brill. Atb

  • @NickGoesHiking
    @NickGoesHiking Рік тому +2

    What a captured moment that water spout was! I was looking at it thinking "what is that" and "I wonder if he noticed that" and then you mentioned it!
    Great video, thanks for sharing

  • @elizabethbrown8833
    @elizabethbrown8833 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant walk share God bless 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥

  • @outdoorstours
    @outdoorstours 3 роки тому +1

    Nice upload and presentation , thanks for sharing , Have a great weekend. See you soon again.

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video. Scotland looks to be beautiful for backpacking.
    I have that same TT Notch Li solo tent. Like you I added fly hem stake loops. I bought the optional "pole handle cups" so my pole handles can be UP and not down in the dirt. Also I dyed my inner tent Green with RIT Dyemore (for synthetic fabrics). This gives me shade and some privacy in an otherwise translucent tent.
    Not sure yet but I MAY add the mid-fly guy line points you have done since here in the US mountain west we can get some pretty high winds, sometimes for days at a time.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому

      Hope the tent serves you well. Atb

  • @martinoconnor6924
    @martinoconnor6924 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Ray for sharing your adventure, was a real pleasure to join you virtually all the best, stay safe.

  • @andyc3088
    @andyc3088 3 роки тому +1

    What a couple of years make. I did the WHW back in May 2018 had sunshine everyday. WHW was the highlight of my Lejog walk. The Kingshouse looks good, it was a building site back in 2018.

  • @GaryM1314
    @GaryM1314 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant again Ray. It’s a special walk and your video showed that perfectly. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @kristaps2010
    @kristaps2010 3 роки тому +1

    At 0:50 appreciate little details! Good stuff. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bikegeist
    @bikegeist 2 роки тому +1

    I really like the way you film these. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 3 роки тому +1

    Knew you had the weather @31.52 when we saw the river in super spate!!. Great job Raymondo👍👍👍

  • @bobh4981
    @bobh4981 3 роки тому +1

    Well made video Ray, good walk to test gear for the CWT, done it before and plan to go again in Oct with my brother before I head out on the CWT in Nov/Dec. As you say a great to test gear, fuel, scran requirements.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Thanks Bob and have a great trip in Oct. Atb

  • @Choccytube
    @Choccytube Рік тому +1

    Thanks for that, now I have another trip I need to book. I'm heading up to the highlands in Feb and doing a ride from Edinburgh to London in May so might be able to fit this in to July.....looks awesome.

  • @ChristophersMum
    @ChristophersMum 3 роки тому +19

    Although my walking days are over...I still love to follow you young lads on your treks...they are all good and brings a smile of contentment...thank you Ray.🎇🏕🏔💞😁🎇

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching, it's much appreciated. Atb

  • @anthonywilliams3466
    @anthonywilliams3466 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed you vlog, did it a few years ago but now struggling to think what it was like things come back watching you, thank you. Enjoy you and Scotland mountains, Haze, Patrick dickinson. Better than TV.

  • @Sturmer69
    @Sturmer69 3 роки тому +3

    I hiked it in april 2019, best hike I ever did. Scottish people are so friendly... I still miss Scotland on a regular basis and plan to re-hike it in 2022

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Great stuff and hope you get back over. Atb

  • @ashropshirelad
    @ashropshirelad 3 роки тому +38

    I have to say Ray, I think this is the best UA-cam account of the West Highland Way that I’ve seen (and I’ve watched plenty)🤣. The photography is superb and the editing on point. I’m itching to hike the second half of this trail before I reach and age where I can’t ! I’m also amazed you did it in that time factoring in all the extra ‘b-roll’ miles that you had to add on! I shall watch this again tonight on the big screen. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks mate. Lots of extra faffing thats for sure. Not forgetting all the missed takes, waffle to camera and cursing :) Atb

  • @GreyGhost.
    @GreyGhost. 3 роки тому +1

    FANTASTIC .... loved every minute. Huge thanks from Cornwall.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Cornwall is a nice spot in the world as was working down there for 13 months ;) Atb

  • @iwasapirateonce1639
    @iwasapirateonce1639 Рік тому +1

    Loved this video, this was the first WHW video I watched, and just over a year later managed to do the walk myself, in late May, with pretty much the opposite weather as in the video, ie. totally no wind, beating sun, roasting heat, no rain, tons of midges and deer fly. Was also able to fit in a few other summit wildcamps after the WHW, needless to say I love hiking in Scotland and plan to return.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks very much and so glad you got to do the hike. Hope you get back over some more adventures. Atb

  • @duncan3144
    @duncan3144 2 роки тому +1

    Scotland is absolutely beautiful. I plan to do the Rob Roy way next year. Early summer and winter.

  • @smallandtall99
    @smallandtall99 3 роки тому +1

    Im walking the WHW from 1-6th June. Really looking forward to especially after giving this a watch👍🏻

  • @richardanderson9340
    @richardanderson9340 3 роки тому +1

    We met towards the end of the Lairig before you head off to Glen Nevis. That last day turned out to be relatively warm and dry. I never tire of the stretch between Ft William and Kinlochleven. Invariably a treat though it has its off days too. Nice video. Nice to have net you in the flesh.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +1

      Very nice to bump in to you and hope you had a great walk as well. Atb

  • @RossFinnie
    @RossFinnie 2 роки тому +1

    Oaft, flashbacks to doing that same long day between Inveroran and Kinlochleven a number of years ago - really should've gone for one of those wee hobbit huts too, remember that bit of grass out the front being absolutely rock solid and ruining a load of pegs!

  • @wil1029
    @wil1029 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you..Excellent walk and really enjoyable watch 👏🏻hopefully 1 day I will tackle this walk...

  • @robertmulhern2129
    @robertmulhern2129 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Ray, I like all your films, informative and great scenery, look forward to many more.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Robert. Atb

  • @Curlew-Corner
    @Curlew-Corner 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulation. An excellent walk. Super video too.

  • @cubbykovu8955
    @cubbykovu8955 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great video I really enjoying I saw many familiar places I have seen

  • @wtn
    @wtn 3 роки тому +1

    Great footage, beautiful views! Thanks for the hike, good impressions!

  • @douglasbates389
    @douglasbates389 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Ray you absolutely smashed it. Great weather. A good bit of training for the Cape Wrath Trail.

  • @lukebutler4825
    @lukebutler4825 2 роки тому +1

    Completed this last week after watching this, stunning week absolutely loved it

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому

      Amazing! Glad you had the chance to do it. Atb

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 3 роки тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed that Ray. I was going to say, 'still as a lily pond,' but hey it wasn't going to last. I'd have gone with the pod to. Reasonable finish. I'll do it one day. A great walk there. Mark

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Think you would love it Mark and hope you get chance one day. Atb

  • @salamanco968
    @salamanco968 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic mate. Thoroughly enjoyed watching.
    God bless

  • @newforestgump8926
    @newforestgump8926 3 роки тому +7

    That was fantastic Ray, so calm and professional. Hats off to you for doing 20+ miles a day and still have the energy to do those walking shots. I’ve watched hundreds of WHW videos & the wife never pays any attention. This is the only video that she was engrossed in! Believe me that is a major compliment. She also spotted those boots and hiking tights you were wearing & is sending me off to update my kit....I’ll ‘accidentally’ show her a few more of your kit reviews....cheers buddy!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much and glad you both enjoyed it. Atb

  • @clivegreenall309
    @clivegreenall309 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your hike, I loved the remoteness.
    I've enjoyed many hikes here in the S African Drakensberg mountains, but only single day sessions.
    Regards from S Africa
    Clive

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Sounds great! Many thanks for watching. Atb

  • @DavidWilsonOutandAbout
    @DavidWilsonOutandAbout 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video, Ray. I had a loch side pitch at Sallochy Campsite back in June when I was up kayak camping, man alive, it was busy there. I was much happier when I moved on to Loch Chon.
    ATB, Dave 👍

  • @stephenszalay
    @stephenszalay 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations. And a macaroni pie from the green welly - superb

  • @PapaTube-ep1nk
    @PapaTube-ep1nk 3 роки тому +1

    This is the first time RS I have watched anybody walking the West Highland Way.
    Good Video enjoyed it, personally wish I had did the walk years ago when asked by mates but old father time catches up, so any youngsters watching if you get the chance get the bag on and do all these Scottish Hiking walks because after 40 time just fly's past.
    Forget busy modern working lives put a sick line in and go. LOL

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      So true Cammy and thanks for watching. Another reason to try and complete the CWT on my bucket list before the body says no more :) Atb

  • @ER-bg9bo
    @ER-bg9bo 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing Amazing, I visited loch lomond once in my life and always remember the Trip very well, found your channel accidently while looking for a tent online... Schottland is a destination again for me and my son, thanks for the views, captured on camera, Greetings from Germany 👍😊😎

  • @cubbykovu8955
    @cubbykovu8955 2 роки тому +1

    Beinglas is the BEST CAMPY ON THE WAY ITS SOOOO GOOD

  • @iainlivingstone7304
    @iainlivingstone7304 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely excellent as always Ray. Love watching and listening to you. Take care

  • @jwwardward1670
    @jwwardward1670 3 роки тому +1

    Great blog Ray ,it makes us gentlemen off a certain age shows what’s possible,thank you, Paul messner could do it in his camper van👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Very true and thanks for watching. Atb

  • @sniper7219
    @sniper7219 2 роки тому +1

    Me and the other half have just walked and wild cramped it in 5 and a bit days. Absolutely amazing! We watched your videos for tips and your one of the green welly is spot on! We do not recommend it either! 😆. Hope you well Ray and keep up the good work!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому +1

      That is awesome! Glad you had a great trip. Atb

  • @paulhulme3880
    @paulhulme3880 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video, my son and I did the walk last May, it brought back fond memories of a great walk, highly recommended.

  • @carlmorris1276
    @carlmorris1276 3 роки тому +1

    Did the WHW a couple of years ago in May, had the best weather Scotland could afford, snow on the top sun on our backs what a week.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Yep, amazing when you get it like that. Thanks for watching and Atb.

  • @robertorosso5585
    @robertorosso5585 Рік тому +1

    Well done man, finished the 25th April,decent weather,no midges few people on the way what a fantastic hike...thanks for sharing!!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Rob and glad you maanged to do the trail and enjoyed it. Atb

  • @GETtwoIT
    @GETtwoIT 2 роки тому +1

    WHW HYPE! What a super informative and beautifully filmed video! Atb Kev and Katie x

  • @Q8Patriot
    @Q8Patriot Рік тому +1

    WOOW Thanks alot for sharing your journey, so relaxing and beautiful 😊😅

  • @aarmy3374
    @aarmy3374 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic 👍 brought back great memories from when i completed the WHW....Thank you!

  • @michaeloregan867
    @michaeloregan867 2 роки тому +1

    Have always wanted to do this walk. Thanks for all the fantastic information.

  • @takeawalkwithme803
    @takeawalkwithme803 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like you've had a grand walk there mate. Very well done !

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому

      Was a great few days out and a lovely walk to do. Atb

  • @zinzanzut1
    @zinzanzut1 3 роки тому +1

    Felt a little down this morning...then came across this...absolutely transfixed loved every minute of it..looking forward to watching more ...very much helped by the walker himself..very warm..wants you to feel part of it....

  • @philleith7827
    @philleith7827 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely SUPERB pal very well done,superb footage,really enjoyed watching,cheers.

  • @garthdimock6619
    @garthdimock6619 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful video and countryside, for a tramper and outdoor lover brought up in NZ I found it quite inspiring. Cheers.

  • @sammybrownfox6265
    @sammybrownfox6265 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed that. Very gentle and relaxing. Well done and thanks.

  • @andyhallowell27
    @andyhallowell27 3 роки тому +4

    Great watch Ray! I did the Way in May 2019. We were blessed with glorious weather for the whole time and it was a stunning walk. This brought back many good memories! Thanks for sharing and ATB, Andy.

  • @stenewton5175
    @stenewton5175 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely cracking trail this, did it in 8 days Sept 2007 & the rain jacket stayed in my pack for all but 2 hrs defending into kinlochleven ! Plan do do it again with my son this time, cheers for sharing & bringing back great memories 👍

  • @simonlakin5067
    @simonlakin5067 3 роки тому +1

    Great stuff Ray, we’ll certainly be giving it a go. Thanks for sharing. ATB 👍🏻

  • @DayTripperAdventures
    @DayTripperAdventures 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliantly filmed and narrated - so easy going to watch. Very different when it’s your legs walking though 😄. I will try this when the novelty wares off and things quieted down a bit. Other campers snoring is too much 😟👍

  • @mickcarr5031
    @mickcarr5031 3 роки тому +1

    brilliant Ray, good to see you oot n aboot again, thanks for taking us along too. cheers.

  • @PaulMessner
    @PaulMessner 3 роки тому +61

    Absolutely stunning Ray. Beautifully filmed mate...however I think the Highland scenery made it easy for ya. I would to have a crack at this next year. Also just noticed the Renegade Scot is no more. Was that an easy decision to make?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +6

      Thanks 👍It was a great walk mate and really enjoyed it after all the lockdown. Hope you get the chance to give it a go as it is a great trip. Not easy on name and just doing a little test ;) Atb

    • @jasonpaterson1250
      @jasonpaterson1250 3 роки тому +4

      Need to do, got the book..its a start lol. Is that a ribz front pack..been looking for same...cant get them?

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +2

      @@jasonpaterson1250 Yes it is but hard to get hold of now. Just need to keep an eye out online and ebay.

    • @jasonpaterson1250
      @jasonpaterson1250 3 роки тому +1

      @@RS.Outdoors ideal, yeah handy bit of kit. Loving the vlogs.

    • @tuvaaq
      @tuvaaq 3 роки тому

      And wasn't chocfull of midroll either 😛

  • @ageofunreason33
    @ageofunreason33 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, Ray! Sad to say that me and my mates just failed the WHW last week. Tried to do it in 6 days, but this was our first thru hike. Made the classic mistakes. Doing too much too soon; bags were way too heavy; etc. We’re gutted, but I must say - what an education! Learnt so much and have the thru hiking bug despite the failed attempt. I aim to give it another go next year. Will be following you for inspiration and advice. Thanks! Keep up the great work. 👍👍👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear that. Practice makes perfect mate ;) Atb

    • @ageofunreason33
      @ageofunreason33 2 роки тому

      @@RS.Outdoors thank you 👍

  • @mariomiguel010
    @mariomiguel010 2 роки тому +1

    It's a great report on the West Highland Way trail. I wish I had watched your video before I spent a few days in the Highlands, last August. I will be back anyways. Congratulations!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @mariomiguel010
      @mariomiguel010 2 роки тому

      @@RS.Outdoors I just found your channel a few days ago. It has kept me night awake :) Fabulous narratives, awesome images, and precious information. Love the way you describe what you are going through during the hiking. Plus, it´s all about Scotland! (In my mind and heart I haven't returned from there yet) "Absolutely fantastic!" Thank you!

  • @davidrobinson4118
    @davidrobinson4118 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely video Ray. Brought back happy memories of backpacking the WHW in the early nineties. We took a week though so not as fast as you. We did it in the first week of October. We were so lucky with the weather. Clear blue skies every day, frost on the tent in the morning and a perfect temperature for walking. And NO midges at all! Great days. Take care my friend.

  • @memyboyjack4277
    @memyboyjack4277 3 роки тому +11

    A great piece of filming and editing. Thank you for taking the time to do this. A great inspiration to a middle aged fat bloke who now is going to be dusting off some gear and definately going to get out there!!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +3

      Just go and do it as it's a long time dead mate. Atb

  • @willkeast8284
    @willkeast8284 3 роки тому +1

    I'm doing this in April 2022 for shelterbox. Good video 😀

  • @Fellmandave1
    @Fellmandave1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Ray for taking us along, was great to see the places you had previously camped. Looked like a great shakedown for things to come. Let the camping gods be benevolent.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Cheers dave and thanks for watching. Atb

  • @mike76rob
    @mike76rob 3 роки тому +1

    Nice, a trail I have done many times now, only the first time south bound last year though and it made a fair old difference I have to say.
    I did find your optimism funny prior to going to the Green Wellie thinking "he surely knows it's pricey as hell".
    I don't think I have ever done the Beinglas to Inveroran section dry..! Blackwater is a great wee campsite.
    Unfortunately the last couple of times I have done the trail that last section has been scarred by the new power lines they have been installing and last year the forest had been felled further in, still great to do though and I really do feel it's still my favourite trail, it just offers everything.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      How did you find walking it south, easier, harder? Might try it that way in a future walk.

    • @mike76rob
      @mike76rob 3 роки тому +1

      @@RS.Outdoors I found it easier in general I suppose, maybe it was just the different perspective of going southbound but I did notice a few things off the trail I hadn't noticed before, it was a good experience so definitely try it.

  • @lindabratsch9091
    @lindabratsch9091 2 роки тому +1

    The snoring on the first night (of your neighbors), cracked me up…! I probably should apologize for being so easily amused, but I will not! 🤷‍♀️🤣I thoroughly enjoyed this video and all of your practical knowledge!

  • @Lindsay_Brunton
    @Lindsay_Brunton 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. As gritty as a walk of that magnitude would be like. Not that im ever gonna find out. Nice one.

  • @simondenton986
    @simondenton986 3 роки тому +1

    Was up at Balmaha for a week at the beginning of August, beautiful area.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Yes it is and some great walks and places to visit around it. Atb

  • @alanmacbeth1495
    @alanmacbeth1495 3 роки тому +10

    Really enjoyed watching this. Well done. Your channel and Scotland's Mountains are my fave TV programmes 😁👍

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +2

      Awesome, thank you! Atb

    • @twiglet2214
      @twiglet2214 3 роки тому

      To be,or not to be,that is the question....

  • @Wanderwithvickers
    @Wanderwithvickers 3 роки тому +1

    Some really great shots here dude! thanks you for such a good watch. 😍

  • @lyallselfbuild6597
    @lyallselfbuild6597 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. I used to stop at the real food cafe in Tyndrum, they do great food for Coeliacs

  • @peterellarby19
    @peterellarby19 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant, thank you. Not sure I will ever be able. Just hoping.

  • @UnkemptBushell
    @UnkemptBushell 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. My brother and I are doing the West Highland Way soon and this has me really excited. Nice one 👍

  • @waxman4207
    @waxman4207 3 роки тому +1

    Nice one Ray, shame about the weather. 2and time I did it I woke up in tent at Ba cottage,Rannock Moor to 6 ins of snow, stayed like that till FW where people were I shorts and tee shirt 😃 it's what makes it interesting.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Yeh, the weather is a peach at times. Atb

  • @sydneydevine
    @sydneydevine 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Ray. Enjoyed watching that. Makes me want to walk the WHW. I once had a terrible baked potato in the green wellie..........I think I bent the knife & fork!! Keep the videos coming m8 👍🏼

  • @patcarroll280
    @patcarroll280 3 роки тому +1

    The Green wellie does some lovely meat pies though. me and Caz got some on the way home and loved them.

  • @Boygenius81
    @Boygenius81 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent vlog and great commentary. Thanks for taking us for the walk!!

  • @andypugh2000
    @andypugh2000 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. I’ve stayed at the Beinglas farm campsite, great food and pub. Had my first Scottish gin there!

  • @buck197
    @buck197 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for that, the path seems really good. Glad you’ve not had any feet issues.

  • @boomshine87
    @boomshine87 2 роки тому +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I'm walking WHW later this year, my first long distance. I have watched several videos of people walking this, but yours showcased the beautiful scenary the best. I am pleasantly surprised at how flat it is in general!

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Hope you have great weather and a fantastic time. Atb

  • @dpax100
    @dpax100 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Ray, so enjoyed revisiting the WHW. Took me 6 and half or so days. Was hoping to visit the area next month and do Ben Nevis with a wild camp round the North side but flights cancelled. So that's on hold. Maybe later in the year.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому +1

      Hope you get back up at some point mate and well done on ding the WHW. Atb

  • @richsmartin
    @richsmartin 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed the video. I did the WHW in April 2019 and I still find myself watching videos of the walk. Yours is one of the best I’ve seen. Very well done!

  • @MrDunk66
    @MrDunk66 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for taking us along on your trip. I miss Scotland a lot. Love your work. Off to watch some more. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @heikekropp4933
    @heikekropp4933 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much Ray, wonderful to see you getting back on track and letting us be part of it 🤗 we had to cancel our scotland trip last year but this video makes me hopeful that we can soon visit your beautiful country again. Stay safe and cheers for now 🍀

  • @MuskiRidesOut
    @MuskiRidesOut 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video, made me homesick though. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from NZ.

  • @lifesahobby
    @lifesahobby 3 роки тому +2

    Good weather , water spout .
    Can't wait to get out . Cheers

  • @shaunallan4059
    @shaunallan4059 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video Ray. 13 of us doing it on Monday, cannot wait to get going.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Great stuff and hope you have a fantastic time. Atb

  • @prestonia1
    @prestonia1 3 роки тому +1

    Marvellous stuff. Looking forward to ticking the WHW off eventually. Thanks for taking the time and sharing the video.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Hope you get to do it and have a great time. Atb

  • @garryhobson4562
    @garryhobson4562 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video, my favourite walk, been blessed with great weather both times. Only needed to wear a coat for 1/2hr in a total of 9 days. Stopped in exactly the same places as you in 2017 and pushed on to do it in 4 days last year.

    • @RS.Outdoors
      @RS.Outdoors  3 роки тому

      Good stuff! and thanks for watching. Atb