Day 1: An American on WEST HIGHLAND WAY

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2023
  • #westhighlandway #wildcamping #backpacking #scottishhighlands #milngavie #solofemaletraveler #backpackingscotland

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  • @rayrushton1862
    @rayrushton1862 28 днів тому

    great account of your hike; informative, honest, human and happy 🐕🐶🐕

  • @andym28
    @andym28 10 місяців тому +3

    They do enforce the rule on camping there was a rainvstorm when I was on conic hill and I had a warden ask me why I set my tent up(it was to get out the rainbstorm)

  • @johneikenmeyer8100
    @johneikenmeyer8100 Місяць тому

    I would suggest hiking the Great Glen Way. Beautiful and i saw another hiker about once a day.

  • @brendahuffman6307
    @brendahuffman6307 Рік тому

    To see the rock walls & troll bridge brought joy to me . Reminds me of your walk in England . Glad to see you back hiking. I enjoy your videos quite a bit. Scotland looks very beautiful. Enjoy the journey.

  • @laniarisca3450
    @laniarisca3450 Рік тому

    I enjoy to watch your channel ..❤

  • @texashikeaholicsadventures5651

    What a beautiful hike!!

  • @happytrekking8702
    @happytrekking8702 Рік тому +1

    A great start!

  • @martinw6366
    @martinw6366 Рік тому

    OMG Sheep!!!! Your back...Watched all your trials and tribulations on the Appalachian trail and your 2 coast to coast trails in England plus you did ..was it South Downs twice?... What a hero....Christina, I really hope you are ready for navigating the cape wrath as it is very difficult..
    Hugs..Martin x

  • @Ericidryfly
    @Ericidryfly Рік тому

    Thanks for bringing back memories of my West Highland Way hike last Month. Already miss it. The crowds on the rest of your hike shouldn’t be bad. Enjoy your hike and looking forward to day 2

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. Im glad you like it. Ive completed this hike 2 weeks ago. Currently on Cape Wrath Trail. :)

  • @RollerbazAndCoasterDad
    @RollerbazAndCoasterDad Місяць тому

    Hi there. We live in Edinburgh. Next time you are over I suggest heading for the cairngorms. I don't hike at quite your AT level but I have enjoyed the extended Lairig Ghru from Blair atholl to aviemore.l (40 miles) You may enjoy a longer run on the Scottish national trail. Either way you will find the remoteness of the Cairngorms much quieter than the WHW. I have been putting off the WHW due to the busy nature. But I'm finally doing it next week just to stop the endless question as a walker here in Scotland.

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Місяць тому

      I just finished the Scottish National Trail 2 days ago and youre right. Started on April 19. The videos are on my channel

  • @davidalexander287
    @davidalexander287 Рік тому

    It's the most enjoyable video. Brought back sp.mamy memories. You said you would be back next year. I suggest you take a look at The Devils Pulpit, a short distance off the WHW and The Lost Valley, which is stunning. It's a little further off the trail but an easy walk.

  • @heather333
    @heather333 10 місяців тому

    Loving this!

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  10 місяців тому

      Im glad you enjoy!! That 6 week Scotland England trip was pretty epic and adventurous! :) Ill be back for a longer trip soon

  • @lewisdonald766
    @lewisdonald766 Рік тому +1

    Look up a man called Tom Weir he is the one who help make the WHW his old tv shows on you tube , his statue is in Balmaha 👍🏻

  • @user-qi1sh4dz1v
    @user-qi1sh4dz1v 9 місяців тому

    Hi. I live in Scotland, and I am binge watching your videos. Really enjoying your travels ❤😊

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  9 місяців тому +2

      Oh i am so happy to hear!! I love Scotland so much. I will be back in April to stay for 2 months. Will be hiking the 540 miles Scottish National Trail. I hope you subscribe and follow. :)

    • @sbc1t
      @sbc1t 6 місяців тому

      @@hikersheep You will love the Scottish National trail , you know it joins the Cape Wrath trail but a different route you walked. I completed it back in May . Good Luck .!

  • @Namibrown
    @Namibrown Рік тому

    Try St Cuthbert's Way. 100-kms, starts Scottish Borders town and ends Lindisfarne (holy Island) off the coast of Northumberland, England. Lindisfarne is stunning. I am in training now before trying my first trail and got inspired to try a walking holiday when I visited holy Island last year. No idea what the walk is like and it doesn't seem to be a super popular route so couldn't find too much info... thats another reason why I though it would be good. Not too many people for me to embarrass myself infront of ;)

  • @thenextadventure8079
    @thenextadventure8079 Рік тому

    Hi Christina we have just discovered your channel and have been watching West Highland Way posts with interest. You really have added lots of detail others who have done that trail have not. Thanks so much it’s been so entertaining too. ‘Oh my word’ you sounded really English! And we also follow Girl Outdoors and Jake! Must have been fun to chat to Jake. Looking forward to catching up on all your other posts….Tim & Selina

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому

      I love your comment! Thank you! Yes, I just finished a 6-week backpacking trip hiking the West Highland Way, Cape Wrath Trail and Wainwright's Coast to Coast back to back. Ill be back soon to hike some more trails in Britain :)

  • @dbstewart4496
    @dbstewart4496 Рік тому

    So nice to see you on another adventure, Sheep. Miss Bobo, oh well. Did you see any Margarets yet? Any way, enjoy your thru hike. Hey, might you visit Ben Nevis? It's one of the 7 summits I believe.

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому

      Only a few Margarets....not as many as England. :( I wanted to climb Ben Nevis but i am so sore and im sick. I better rest for Cape Wrath

  • @spectacularscotland
    @spectacularscotland 4 місяці тому

    Im going to do the WHW in April this year over 6 days (5 nights). Hope you enjoyed it but will watch all these videos and find out.

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  4 місяці тому +1

      I loved it so much that I am coming back to Scotland in 50 days from now to do the Scottish National Trail. :)

  • @hiking_for_the_mind
    @hiking_for_the_mind 8 місяців тому

    Hello there thats me putting my tent up. The man with the blisters. I made it to the end. And seen your friend on devil's staircase.

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  8 місяців тому +1

      Oh hiiiii!!!! From Cheshire, right? Im glad you made it. I had a nice trip walking the WHW, then continuing on Cape Wrath Trail. Then I did the Wainwright's Coast to Coast for the third time. Im coming back in April for 2 months to do the 540 miles Scottish National Trail and then to either the Peak District or Southeast England. I love Britain sooo muchhhh!!! Im happy you found my channel. :) Christina

    • @hiking_for_the_mind
      @hiking_for_the_mind 8 місяців тому

      @hikersheep that's me from Cheshire. Was just watching your coast to coast look epic. I'm doing the coast to coast next year. And the Cumbria way. And west highland way again. To record the footage for my UA-cam channel. I like the look of the Cape Wrath trail. It looks hard but amazing. Have fun on your next adventure. Wayne

  • @carillion09
    @carillion09 Рік тому

    Try the jurassic coast in Dorset

  • @affalaffaa
    @affalaffaa Рік тому

    @7:55 - 8:55 yep, I go through that at the start of a (popular) hike. I don't even think I walk that fast, but always can see I'm catching someone. Did WHW a year ago and by far, for me, the most populous one I've done and fully aware I was part of the masses.

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому

      That's right!! I felt like I couldnt really relax cause I was in a race.

  • @helenwilliamson1420
    @helenwilliamson1420 Рік тому

    Hi Sheep Highly recommend the Cleveland Way, Helmsley to Filey. Overlaps some of the coast to coast through the North Yorkshire Moors That’s If you have any energy left after Cape Wrath😢 Good luck❤

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому

      Oh thanks!! I was considering that too. I know I want a trail that is less crowded. WHW had too many people

  • @themunrobagger
    @themunrobagger Рік тому

    😊😊😊

  • @sydaitge4577
    @sydaitge4577 Рік тому

    Bravo Christina - 🥾🥾= Daisy Roots

  • @KeirMurphy
    @KeirMurphy 4 місяці тому

    I don't like people in front or behind. Behind for the reasons you said! In front, as it makes my competitive spirit want to overtake them! I consciously have to say "stop it..." to myself and just remember to enjoy the journey

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  4 місяці тому +1

      I agree! I enjoyed my time on WHW...it wasn't a hard trek, met nice people,new friends. I think when wildcamping, I can control where I camp between towns and leave before the BnB people leave therefore it won't be too crowded

  • @illtudjames
    @illtudjames Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video!
    What gimbal did you use?

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому +1

      I use a Gopro Hero 10

    • @illtudjames
      @illtudjames Рік тому

      @@hikersheep ok. How do you make it turn around so quickly? Gimbal? Selfie stick?

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому +1

      @illtudjames I had to Google what a gimbal is. Lol. The Gopro comes with a mounting on a stick. I just turn it around left or right with my hand.

    • @illtudjames
      @illtudjames Рік тому

      @@hikersheep Fab! Looking forward to watching part 3 tonight.

  • @user-ze5tu4ck1t
    @user-ze5tu4ck1t 2 місяці тому +1

    English Breakfast? In Scotland Don't Let the Scottish hear you say that . 1st Blooper their Right there .my Canadian Friend.

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  2 місяці тому

      Hahaha! I'll be back in Scotland next week to do the Scottish National Trail. I will only eat Scottish breakfast....minus the haggis. 🤭

    • @user-ze5tu4ck1t
      @user-ze5tu4ck1t 2 місяці тому

      @hikersheep Well I will reinstate you as American then .

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  2 місяці тому

      @@user-ze5tu4ck1t lololol... whewww

  • @saorsa5
    @saorsa5 28 днів тому

    Your in Scotland ffs England is a different country

  • @234cheech
    @234cheech 9 місяців тому

    i hope you enjoyed part of my country

  • @williambell8113
    @williambell8113 Рік тому +1

    It’s a Scottish breakfast 😂

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  Рік тому +1

      I miss Scottish bfast!! Cant get it here in the States. All i can get is American bfast with pancakes, french toast, and lame croissants. :(

    • @williambell8113
      @williambell8113 Рік тому +1

      @@hikersheep we call it a fry up or an awe day breakfast 😂😂😂
      I enjoyed your west highland way walk films it’s a great trail 👍
      I did the race a few weeks ago in 21hours 23 minutes so was good seeing the scenery again 👌👍

  • @234cheech
    @234cheech 9 місяців тому

    if you want a trail with no one on it the southern upland way

    • @hikersheep
      @hikersheep  9 місяців тому

      I will be doing the SNT next year :) I love Scotland sooo much. I dream of Scotland everyday