Hiking 100 Miles On The West Highland Way | A Solo Wild Camping Thru Hike
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- This Is Our Trail | The West Highland Way is a Scottish Great Trail that runs for 96 miles for Milngavie to Fort William through the highlands. It is a popular hike with a great array of amenities and accommodation options en-route, and yet at the same time it offers an immersive experience that is not to be missed.
I have walked the route three times, twice solo. On this journey wild camp along the way and share not only my own narrative, but also the story of those I met along the way.
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00:00 - Intro
02:26 - Day One, Intro
02:45 - Travel Recap
03:15 - Day One, Milngavie to Wild Camp
25:47 - Day Two, Wild Camp to Rowchoish Bothy
51:22 - Day Three, Rowchoish Bothy to Tyndrum
1:15:40 - Day Four, Tyndrum to Glen Coe
1:35:09 - Day Five, Glen Coe to Wild Camp
1:55:20 - Day Six, Wild Camp to Fort William
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Abbie, it was your earlier video about the WHW that inspired my husband and me to walk it ourselves. It took a year of planning, saving, and training, but we did it and finished on April 20. It was challenging and exhilarating. We are 65 and 67 and this was the experience of a lifetime. Your video captures so many memories for us. As I was watching, I kept thinking to myself, "I remember that climb! That tree! That pub! That river!" My husband and I agreed that we would go back and do it again if we can possibly find a way. It changed our lives. Thank you for your inspiration.
Congrats on finishing! So chuffed for you 😊
The same happend to me. Abbie is our inspiration and every year I try to hike some long distance walk. Next week Isle of Skye Trail adventure is about to begin. Can`t wait! Thank you Abbie and all hikers who inspire others to start their journey.
This makes me a little bit nervous because i will hike the WHV next month (also the Skye Trail) pretty spontaneous and now i wonder what to plan for ONE year...
."...because love is a big deal..." Brought tears to my eyes. You Rock Abbie 🙏
Wow, Abbie, what a film! - Not often that I watch a 2h video on UA-cam all the way. - I completed the WHW for a 2nd time in February while suffering from chronic fatigue and headaches (post Covid). It is the best I have felt during the half year that this has become an annoying part of my life. - I need to get out again. Indeed, being tired on the track is so much better than being tired just sitting at home.
Hi Abbie
Thankyou for sharing these walks with us, I know you struggle sometimes and perhaps wonder if its all worth it, but my beautiful daughter of 35 passed away 2 months ago, and to say i am struggling is an understatement, these vidoes are taking my mind off the pain and the shock of it all, they just give me another focus for a short while so thank you once agian, happy walking.
Ahh Jackie, i was just replying to abbie when i saw your message, it has really brought a tear to my eye as i have a daughter around the same age. Im so sorry for your loss, theres nothing anyone can say to take away the pain that you must feel. God bless you and your family
This video, like all of your videos, has made me both profoundly sad that I will never be able to experience your hikes, and profoundly happy that you share them with us. Thank you.
Damn you Abbie Barnes ❤️ Finished the WHW last week, been in constant reflection since, accomplishment, sadness, forward planning ect. I expected your video to provoke emotions, i didn't expect the most powerful emotions to come from a lost coooow & dog !!! So pleased both found !!! Like most on the trail I was searching for answers. When the opportunities came whist walking alone to challenge my inner demons i done the opposite of my intentions. I focused on the surrounding beauty and locked those problems away. This wasn't the journey to contemplate my life and negative problems/thoughts. It was time for me to absorb the jaw dropping surroundings and live in the moment, something I find difficult to do in my general life. Thank you for taking me back in another 1 of your brilliant journeys.
Thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment 😊
starting this trail @ 3rd of May 2024 wirh my mate. I know it's going to be an epic and humbling experience. Me and my mate walked the Hardians Wall and learned so much about multi-day hiking. This time however we will be more self sufficient, camping along the way, really getting back to nature is our first an d foremost goal. This video has helped us prepare mentally in a wierd sort of way. No matter how bad you feel in the moment, just know the reward at the end will make it all worthwhile and leaves a permanent life-lasting impession and appreciation for the world we live in call 'our' home.
Will report back on how it went for us, cheers Abbie!
I noticed that Coo had fallen off before you mentioned it. I'm at the point where you're running to find it. I hope you do! I hate to think of Coo lost on the path somewhere...
Edit: You found him!!!
What an AWESOME video. Thank you so much, Abbie. Keep up the good work!
Well done Abbie. Your best film ever. I'm 55 and have loved hiking all my life but this past year I've suffered terrible foot and knee pain, I half heartedly have taken up cycling and have been trying to decide if I should take that up instead, but after watching this film and your shout for joy across the moor that was how I feel and I could feel your joy.. Cycling is OK but hiking is me!! Keep up the good work.
If your pains allow it you might try bike touring. I'm 54 and have loved backpacking since my thirties. I discovered about 5 years ago that bike touring scratches a lot of the same itches and some different ones too. And when my lower back hurts for whatever reason cycling is the only thing that seems to help! I think the forward position and hip motion loosens up the areas that are hurting and keeps me from sitting (which is when I have the worst pain). I hope you have many adventures ahead of you!
I found your videos when I was researching the WHW. An amazing hike, awesome people, history, diversity of terrain and even enjoyed the rain every single day. It added to the beauty of Scotland.
We just finished watching this new video and we were in tears at the end. My daughter and I have enjoyed watching many of your videos, but this one is your best yet. I loved your tone and honesty about the community of hikers, about the spirit of the people that helped you throughout your journey. I can see your heart opening and your vulnerability and it inspires me to remember we humans are a community. And that's the power of nature as well that you captured. Absolutely brilliant!
I know but what about hibs n Pibs? Did you get the polka dots levels on your street level seat up to the depth of the table?
Abbie, me, and my partner are heading off to do the "Wet" Highland Way in April, and your video has given us massive inspiration. Your words resonate, so keep talking, and we'll keep listening Johnny and Marietta ❤
Not by chance this video popped up and watched the 2hs.
A sincere and genuine account of an unforgetable journey, emotional and profund, surrounded by the exuberance of nature and the kindness of fellow hikers.
In 10 days I am heading to experience the same journey!
Thank you for your input to share this documentary, so reach and detailed, feels like a video map!
All the very best !
Abbie, that was great! Thank you for sharing your journeys and thoughts with us.
GZ on the 60K - love the way you intertwine the stories of others with the narrative.
Another epic adventure Abbie , well done.
So inspiring.
Thank you, Abbie, for this video! You are awesome!
Thanks Abbie. As always an inspiring film. Thank you for sharing it with us 😊
Wow. Just wow. Everything about this was beautifully shot and poetic. My dog and I set off soon to do the WHW and this film/video has made me realise its going to give me everything that I need and reaffirmed my reasons for doing it. I shed tears throughout this and really felt like I was on the journey with you. Thank you so much for sharing this in the beautiful way that you do. Happy hiking!
Enjoy your journey!!
Super trail and vid. Love your tent too. Well done .
Thanks for sharing Abbie, highly appreciated.
Awesome treck.. Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing.
Great video !! thanks so much for sharing !!!Keep well and safe XX
Thank you Abbie!
Thanks Abbie - great video, love the music too!
Brilliant, Abbie. What a wonderful film. I loved everything about it. Thank you.
Brilliant video, very enjoyable.
Excellent timing Abbie. I always enjoy your videos and happen to be walking the WHW next week. Cannot wait.
Cracking video Abbie. Thanks for sharing!
Thankyou Abbie. 👍 soooo inspiring!! Thoroughly enjoyed. 😊🤙💪
A very refreshing documentary and extremely well produced. You've really upped your game. Thank you for sharing and inspiring
10 mins in and I'm loving it!
What a fantastic journey Abbie 😊 this was a great watch. Enjoyed every min and it just makes me want to put my hiking boots 🥾 on and head out there again.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, inspiring and moving journey with us.
This was an awesome watch Abbie really enjoyed this one thank you …
Hi Abbie, wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful adventure. Many congratulations for completing the West Highland Way again! 🥾⛰🏴👏
Loved this video, Abbie. I really want to walk the West Highland Way and hope to in September. Your videos are an inspiration. I also loved your Hebridean Way video - the hard times and the good times. Truly brilliant. Keep up the great work :-)
Fantastic video Abbie - Keep up the great work. Much love and all the best on your next adventure.
Once again amazing Thank you beautiful Abbie
a great watch
Thanks Abbie - reminded me of good times .. power and strength to your will
That was a great couple of hrs relaxing after work , really love your calm and informative style very easy to watch .
Your a Gem
Fantastic film, Abbie! I loved the scenery, your commentary, the interviews, and of course - Coo. Thank you for all your hard work putting these videos together and sharing with us all. Looking forward to your next adventures. :)
Another great achievement Abbie. I always enjoy so much watching your videos you are an inspiration to many people. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video!
Thank you for inspiration and motivation. Had my WHW adventure in August/September. My first long distance hike and it was amazing!
What a lovely film! I watched your first one before I walked the WHW in 2021 and this was a nice way to reminisce about my own walk. Keep up the great and inspirational work!
Great vid, as always. Will be doing the Way for the first time this September 23. Wish me luck.
Abbie, thank you so much for this journey. You have given me longing and inspiration. I will follow up with some action, hoping to inspire some family to go along.
Thanks Abbs really enjoyed the walk.
First class documentary! I related to this video more than any. Thank you 🏴
I walked the WHW at the start of April, and you (and Haze) were a huge part of my motivation. Thank you!
Thanks Abbie. I really enjoyed your film 😊
Bloody brilliant you go girl x
Fabulous. Your declaration made me tear up. Amazing video.
Epic journey Abbie 🤙
Great vid as always Scotland is such a special place 😊
Youre awesome Abbie! I applaud your declaration.best wishes to you x
Amazing Abbie ❤
Great Scenery, and this video has got me ready for my 3rd time on The WHW in about 5 Weeks time in June, Great footage and it brings back so many memories, Thanks for sharing
Brilliant. Inspired me to walk half of it, the best bits, from the Bridge of Orchy onwards 👍 very well-produced and interesting video
A very well done young lady, thoroughly enjoyed your video. 😊
Beautiful.
Very inspiring…..Thank you ❤
Brilliant Abbie...Couldnt sleep last night so watched your video ....loved it ... one that's on my list for early next year ☺👏🏻👍🏻
Another amazing film, makes me more excited to hit the way in 3 weeks
Can't wait to watch this! Just finished the ridgeway yesterday and met some fellow hikers who also watch you. Thanks for your inspiration and for keeping hearts open by the way you live and love 🌿
Thank you Abbie! That is a wonderfully life affirming video - but yours always are!
I too suffer from chronic pain so understand your thoughts, but also determined to continue hiking as it is epic, and amazing. No where I’d rather be. Thank you 🙏🏻
Great movie, I hope I'm on the trail this year
You go, girl. I love your determination. xx
Abbie you are such and inspiration!!! After a long period of inactivity during covid, your videos have inspired my husband and I to get out and spend more time in nature. We're now 1/5 of our way through the wainwrights and just about to do our first wildcamp. You really helped me to get out of my downward spiral. Thanks for sharing all of your experiences with us ❤
❤ thanks Abbie for this Film, it took me back to my whw expirience in 2019. I loved IT so much. I really wanna go back someday and do IT again. Thx for the memorie ❤
Thank you for putting the work in for this Abbie, much appreciated. As long as you are hiking please keep vlogging - you have a natural talent and everything comes from your heart.
Thanks Abbie, wonderful video, I walked the Way 10 years ago, and really must get it done again, thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful walk. Thank you for taking us along! You make the hills look so easy. 😊
Fake it till you make it 😂
Thanks for watching!
What a beautiful and inspiring production. What a journey. Thank you for taking us on it with you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I must say Abbie that this video has been my favorite by far. Not only because it showcases a trail still on my bucket list but it also shows how far you've come on your journey. Such a difference from the first video of yours I watched a couple years ago of your wild camp on Exmoor. Well done and a great spirit you have. Cheers from Arizona.
Thank you for this video and for sharing the real emotions and feelings! You inspired me to get my boots on and summit Yr Wyddfa and I'll forever be grateful to you for what was the most amazing days hike! The West Highland way is now one of the hikes I want to do 😀, maybe this summer 🤞
Stay safe, stay Wild and stay wonderful❣️❣️ xx
Did the WHW in September this video brought back lots of memories l! I miss it, ill be doing it again one day 😊
Happy New year Abbie. Have a great one and look forward to seeing your blogs. ❤
Happy new year!!
Abbie you are a superstar ❤ fantastic journey and so much wonderful film of the West Highland way.
I hope to follow in your footsteps one day . Thank you ❤
This brings back tons of memories from the Kintyre and Loch Lomond ways. We were ready to continue on the WHW but had to go back to work 🙂
We thoroughly enjoyed your video 👏👏, it brought back great memories of when we did the walk in June 2022.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another excellent watch! Loved the cameraderie of the trail!
Not a trail I have done but watching this and Murray's Scotland's Mountains recent winter attempt certainly tempt me!...got a few Grahams, Donalds and Wainwrights to bag first!
A fantastic film. I think I have said it before but you are a model of resilience. Well done on a great achievement.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you !
You took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. congrats on the walk and the film.
Thanks for watching!
When you were by Rannoch Moor I felt your "grita" in my soul! Joyful tears! Thank you for your videos.
Oh wow! I did the WHW pretty much exactly two weeks after you! Clear and sunny most of the way for me. Cold with hail and snow the last day. Glorious!
Such a great and inspiring video! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Awesome Abbie 👏 well done 👍
Great video, I'm planning to do the WHW with my oldest child this summer before they head off to uni. Watching this has got me looking forward to it even more. Glad that Coo made it to the end!
Thank you once more for another wonderful journey. All the best.
Many thanks!
Abbie, thanks for sharing your lovely hike. It is your best film to date. Like all the others, it’s been emotionally, intellectually, historically, and visually fulfilling, but meeting the other hikers along the way made it especially rewarding,
Lovely content Abbie. Walked the way 3 years ago with my brother and a friend. Need to get back soon to do it a second time.
Brilliant as always - good on you Abbie! Always an inspiration! Give your back a rest and maybe your whole self a rest and come back stronger!!
This was a great video, thankyou for sharing, I haven't hiked in years, I used to live inSunderland andhike around hadrians wall. I have been wanting to get start getting back into hiking and camping for a while now and your videos have definetely helped to motivate me. I currently live in Bristol and have a 15 days off starting from the 26th of August. I'm thinking about doing the west highland way trail but not sure if I have enough experience yet.
I’ve just watched your journey of the WHW from start to finish. I’m either going to do it this year or next. I would like to wild camp which I’ve never done before. Slightly daunting, Do you ever feel unsafe? I loved watching this, such great detail and documentation. You have certainly inspired me to this more so now. The outdoors the smile on your face, I’m the same it just brings me pure joy. Hiking is my happy place for sure. Away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Hi again Abbie. Love the ending ,the music and the hike
Thank you 😊
Great Ramble Abbie ! Love Scotland. Happy trails from BC 🇨🇦🌹😎
Thank you!