THE LONGEST SOLO HIKE OF MY LIFE | The Long Walk Home Series, Pt1 | The John o Groats Trail

Join me as I walk, solo, on the longest hike of my life. Starting at the very top of the UK, John o Groats, making my way south, to the very end, Lands End. This route will take in around 1400 miles of national trails, with an extra 100 added on at the end, while I walk home. . This Vlog was day 1 - 4, as I hike along the John o' Groats Trail . All music was free from copyright at the time of download - see links and references below.
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  • @waynemac909
    @waynemac909 Жыл бұрын

    The water colour is just peat, all water up this way is generally brown. Used to come out of the tap that colour when I was a boy. Bath used to look like it was filled with whiskey.

  • @To-ingAndFro-ing
    @To-ingAndFro-ingАй бұрын

    Glad I’ve come across your videos, your enthusiasm is contagious and it makes me more excited/less nervous to take on some of these trails myself in a couple of months!

  • @christal-clear4505
    @christal-clear4505 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Becca, exciting! may your laces be forever muddy, and you, forever happy. Pinky and the brain, brain, brain, brain! 🤣Ooooooooooooooooooo boop

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha brain, brain, brain, brain 😂😂

  • @duncanwalker4770
    @duncanwalker4770Ай бұрын

    Enthusiasm in abundance and the giggly bubbles of excitement just trigger my own quirky giggle fits as I feel the desire to get out and go on an adventure. Just back from the WHW and Ben Nevis and I am somewhat confused, I feel I can't recall the journey, can't reflect on where I have been as it's been a matter of cleaning and tidying and back to work as normal, so I am finding myself watching other's adventures to try and trigger my memories. It is working somewhat. Thanks :)

  • @user-kr9bf4tx7x
    @user-kr9bf4tx7xАй бұрын

    Hi, just found your videos. Love em, you're such a wacky bird love ya. You bring humour to your journey and a lot of entertainment. Thanks.

  • @adriangibbons893
    @adriangibbons893 Жыл бұрын

    First 10 seconds and I can’t wipe the smile off my face from your happiness and enthusiasm, nice one Becca

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwww thanks Adrian, I was pretty excited to start

  • @johncwhitesell8377
    @johncwhitesell8377 Жыл бұрын

    I just love this gal. She is so full of LIFE !!!!!

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwww thanks John xx

  • @matthewbourgoyne4601
    @matthewbourgoyne4601 Жыл бұрын

    We live on a beautiful planet

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah we do 😍

  • @verykeen2please
    @verykeen2please Жыл бұрын

    epic

  • @katahonzakova2631
    @katahonzakova2631 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. They´re full of positive energy and happiness. When I am sad this is helping me to feel better. These videos inspire me to plan my first long-distance trail. It will be West Highland Way in Scotland and I am very excited about it. Thank you so much for these videos! Greetings from the Czech Republic :)

  • @dodge_walks
    @dodge_walks Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Good luck and happy trails!

  • @mrmylo1239
    @mrmylo1239 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant can’t wait for the next vid

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks lovely xx

  • @carriehikes
    @carriehikes6 ай бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @chriswhite2714
    @chriswhite2714 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic video so far, looks amazing can't wait for the rest 👊👍🥃

  • @comehikewithme
    @comehikewithme Жыл бұрын

    Great first video! I'm really loving your journey so far. The ruins and the sunrises! 😍 Looking forward to part 2! Cheers! ❤

  • @markbolger2323
    @markbolger2323 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Beca. Enjoyed first video of jog2le. Look forward to more entertaining videos and your sightings of the Adders. Pls no more nearly stepping on them

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks buddy, yeah the adder was cool, although kind of scary haha

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant I love video's like this well done on a great first section looking forward to seeing the next instalment atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍🤙

  • @emz_adventure
    @emz_adventure Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is amazing. What an intro. Smiles smiles smiles. New to channel. Cant wait to see the next installment ❤

  • @mrlionrocks
    @mrlionrocks Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant..look forward to the next videos x

  • @francisdrake3943
    @francisdrake3943 Жыл бұрын

    Just love your videos

  • @grahamscothern4319
    @grahamscothern4319 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning Becca What an epic adventure ! You are so brave 👏👍 Cheers Graham

  • @Tony-P489
    @Tony-P489 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video to start your quest 👍 Keep up the good work dude 🥾

  • @marcjeffreypresents
    @marcjeffreypresents Жыл бұрын

    Great episode, really enjoyed it. Hope you had a good birthday 🎂

  • @MoosebearAdventures
    @MoosebearAdventures Жыл бұрын

    I ❤ your videos, Thank you ⛺🌞😃

  • @MancOutdoors
    @MancOutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you on the WHW good luck with the trip incredible wow 👍👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @muffinman2889
    @muffinman2889 Жыл бұрын

    What a sunrise 🌅 to wake up to 😎thanks for taking us on your scottish adventure 😋

  • @damedavidfrith55
    @damedavidfrith55 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another cracking vlog so beautiful on this trail ,stay safe and fun travels

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography Жыл бұрын

    wow what a great start ill be with you all the way nice one

  • @skimpywan
    @skimpywan Жыл бұрын

    You lucky lucky lady!!! Im very jealous and I hope to do this myself soon!! Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing all your updates along the way! X

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer Жыл бұрын

    Only just seen this pop up on my feed even though I knew it went live last week. Very strange. Great video Beca, and the start of a belter of a journey. Great lane of hair you’ve got btw 🦁

  • @peterjolly5655
    @peterjolly5655 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant start to your epic adventure will be there right with you... Virtually...!!!!

  • @AGirlGoneWild
    @AGirlGoneWild Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work completely understand the vertigo well done😀

  • @wildcampingadventures1252
    @wildcampingadventures1252 Жыл бұрын

    Top shout awesome adventure well done mate 👍

  • @deecrute
    @deecrute Жыл бұрын

    Haha love it! Scottish Mud! Haha Over 200 miles into my journey I think I am going to write a poem about red, black, brown, sandy and grey mud!

  • @lamangacolin
    @lamangacolin Жыл бұрын

    Oh Wow....incredible challenge. Good luck

  • @Lostgirladventures10
    @Lostgirladventures10 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible 😍😍😍 can’t wait for part 2 xxxx

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks lovely xx

  • @kirkrozelle1900
    @kirkrozelle1900 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from San Diego, USA! Excellent video and I look forward to following your JOG adventure. Cracked up at your Pinky and the Brain reference:) Your filter should be safe for water discolored by tanins from plants/leaves and even livestock urine ... though it won't taste great. Filters won't work on chemicals from farmland runoff tthough. Keep on smiling and laughing ... it's contagious 😂

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Kirk, yeah Im thinking of adding a charcoal lump in my bottle for the chemicals, we will see how things go further south, but loving the hike so far x

  • @ThePhoenix560
    @ThePhoenix560 Жыл бұрын

    Great first video. Looking forward to following your videos, all the way home! Good luck xx

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy it was such an epic start xx

  • @r1chc4ss
    @r1chc4ss Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible start to such an epic adventure. I'll be watching this one all the way. Huge props Ms bootlaces🤘🏻✌🏻🙌🏻

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwww thanks buddy. It's been such an epic start x

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing hike you start on here.Looking fore to watch it all.Beautiful landscapes on your way.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg it's been stunning so far

  • @unthought_known
    @unthought_known Жыл бұрын

    That is so awesome ! Looking forward. I heard about that route couple of years ago. So excited to second-hand experience it. 🙃

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh thanks lovely, I really hope you enjoy it xx

  • @macstyle2012
    @macstyle2012 Жыл бұрын

    Will be great to see your route on this as there are so many ways to go. I have been planning on doing this for years, but starting at the other end, at Bournemouth and adding the complete south west coast path to the trail, Offas Dyke path from Chepstow to Prestatyn, across the canal paths towards Edale, the Pennine way, John Muir trail across to join the West Highland Way, Cape Wrath trail, and across to top to John O Groats.

  • @alanrobertson5497
    @alanrobertson5497 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the video.❤

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy x

  • @jimwhiteford9812
    @jimwhiteford9812 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! cant wait for this adventure. id love to do the same one day. i also live in Cornwall and would have to go your way also!

  • @equidance3338
    @equidance333811 ай бұрын

    Yay! I met you with my Dad on the Weston-s-mare leg of your hike day the river axe. Looking forward to hearing about your last bit over the coast path the Cornwall 🙌😎

  • @ianjames1179
    @ianjames1179 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video, your a natural narrator too. Can't wait for the next adventure. Good luck Becca !!

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks Ian xx

  • @gary_248
    @gary_248 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 👌enjoy your hike pal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers buddy x

  • @dazzbedford68
    @dazzbedford68 Жыл бұрын

    Being following your walk and video part 1 is amazing. Some beautiful views. Can't wait for Part 2

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwww thanks Darren 😍

  • @SimpleHelp22

    @SimpleHelp22

    Жыл бұрын

    United second best team in Manchester 😂

  • @nickoutdoors85
    @nickoutdoors85 Жыл бұрын

    Great film Becs, good luck and enjoy the journey 😊

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah cheers nick x

  • @stevebaker9341
    @stevebaker9341 Жыл бұрын

    What a great achievement 👍

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve x

  • @squirrelred64
    @squirrelred64 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video,, have a great journey and enjoy all the brilliant history 😊

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww cheers mate xx

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm new to your channel. I have just subscribed to it.Thoroughly enjoyed your vlog, looking forward to seeing you next time. Take care.

  • @aaronjames0587
    @aaronjames0587 Жыл бұрын

    what a place! beautiful sunrise's views for days!!! awesome start to an epic adventure! enjoy stay safe! (hair looks good down curly and free lol)

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh thanks mate, I quite like the curls haha

  • @jayhickman2436
    @jayhickman2436 Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic video. Scotland is such a stunning place along your route. Couldn't ask for better views. You have such a bubbly attitude I could watch and listen to you for hours. I think this is the first time I've seen you with your hair down. That was a good tip from Clair with the foot powder. I love watching her channel as well. Looks like you are making good progress. Can't wait for your next video. Take care of those feet and stay safe. 🎈🎈❤

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks so much! Yeah, Claire is just awesome, such a hardcore lass! X

  • @charlottemorrison9074
    @charlottemorrison9074 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Stealing that talc hack too.

  • @gregoryoutdoors
    @gregoryoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Happy trail and all the best! Im on the train to Helensburgh to do John Muir Way coast to coast, will be awesome! Just the weather seems clouds and rain the whole week or two haha but whatever, as long as we are happy on the trail😂 Have fun.

  • @WalksWithOlly
    @WalksWithOlly Жыл бұрын

    A great start to the long walk home and constantly facing a fear of heights. I look forward to following the rest, here and on Insta, as and when you can. For whatever it's worth, I thought your hair looks incredible! Many would probably style their hair to imitate those curls. 😊 All the very best, Becca.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks olly, yeah Im genuinely thinking I might get a perm, I quite liked the way it curled Hahaha. X

  • @Bovey100
    @Bovey100 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Such beautiful landscape. Watching from Ashburton, Dartmoor.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks buddy x

  • @Lissywitch
    @Lissywitch Жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing uploading this after I've had a long day promoting live music on social media. I get to chill watching my fave rock chick of hiking start her incredible journey 😊 Stunning scenery, cracking video girl! Can't wait for the next ❤

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh you little legend, thanks so much! Hope your music promotion went well x

  • @1972andyb
    @1972andyb Жыл бұрын

    Amazing vid mate. Is it the peat that makes the water that colour? Smashing through the miles. So much enthusiasm and energy, love it. Looking forward to the next episode. Take care on those cliff tops 😮😮

  • @MonsterMania74
    @MonsterMania74 Жыл бұрын

    Hello muddy , great video , hope youre doing well . Well done you for starting your walk of memories, you seen some beautiful sights. I think the weather gods have been kind to you so far , Scotland welcomes you. That was a very kind man to offer his services and knowledge to you. 😁 Yes that 1st spring stream you saw was very brown indeed. 😁 I remember pinkie n the brain , and you hair looks lovely curly. Take care of yourself, be safe , safe travels. Toodle pip

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks buddy! Yeah that guy was so lovely, proper sweetheart, tbh all Scottish people have been amazing so far! Absolutley love it here x

  • @hedgerowsandzeros
    @hedgerowsandzeros Жыл бұрын

    Great first installment Beca, look forward to watching the second one later. Can I put in a special request for a selfie, on a cliff top with a cow please? 🤪 Good luck with the rest of it, you can do it!... Graham 😘

  • @grahamrevell2944
    @grahamrevell2944 Жыл бұрын

    Love this girl no fear you go girl,how long do you recon it will take you Hun,,I’ve allways wonted to do that,but never have,hopefully one day befor I die lol x

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah thanks so much buddy, can't wait to smash out the miles

  • @awtyworld2868
    @awtyworld2868 Жыл бұрын

    Did it a few years ago (South to North though) - best thing I ever did... enjoy every single minute!

  • @janepaterson-todd693
    @janepaterson-todd693 Жыл бұрын

    Aaah love discovering this vid. You talk about talcon powder in a bag. That is so funny. I have talked about just the same in my vid.yet to be uploaded as only just got back from Dartmoor. I learnt it from my chap …ex army. I ref him.

  • @GAPTCHANNEL7
    @GAPTCHANNEL7 Жыл бұрын

    *_This is what I like about Ms. Muddy, always laughing cheerfully and always happy for sure, how can you be unhealthy, exercising in nature with the aura of Ms. Muddy who is always happy, always healthy, Mother. greetings from Indonesia_*

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awwww thank you so much lovely! There have been some down days for sure.. but pushing on x

  • @GAPTCHANNEL7

    @GAPTCHANNEL7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@muddy_bootlaces Take good care of yourself dear... if you need outdoor tutorials maybe my video is suitable for you to learn. From Indonesia I love you ❤

  • @am1724
    @am1724 Жыл бұрын

    👏🏻 well done, you. Treasure those memories. We don't get much for free these days 😉 Was wondering why you dipped for a while, but we saw you in the Guard_ fighting for our rights on Dartmoor 🤙🏼so knew something was afoot... didn't expect this though 😁 A banger It'll be, for sure.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks lovely. Yeah the dartmoor fight took a lot of my time, but back on the hiking, and hoping to upload to the tube while I go 😍😍

  • @PeteDevlinootnaboot
    @PeteDevlinootnaboot Жыл бұрын

    You'll have worked it out by now but most of our rivers and waterways are peat stained, especially after rain. It's fine to drink after filter.

  • @nickharvey835
    @nickharvey835 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, great videos and fantastic scenery. There is a German? girl doing the same hike with her dog Otto and may be ahead of you. Her channel is Elli hikes. Good luck and enjoy.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg yes, I've been chatting to her we are hoping to cross paths x

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger Жыл бұрын

    1st😎🤘

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeww buddy ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jonathanspence7721
    @jonathanspence7721 Жыл бұрын

    Good on you for doing this length of trail! Don't worry bout the cows - the ones in the background were stirks (young males) and they usually go a bit crazy when they're all together but normal female cows are fine!

  • @stuartchester6899

    @stuartchester6899

    6 ай бұрын

    Not with calves mate.Cows kill more than the males.trample season is early on when they are first brought out to pasture

  • @donnierobson3215
    @donnierobson3215 Жыл бұрын

    The water is coloured from peat I live in the area and have drunk it un filtered and filtered many times with no ill effects

  • @TheFairestMan
    @TheFairestMan Жыл бұрын

    Looks like you was very excited to start the journey 0:45

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Hehehe just a Little bit lol x

  • @TheFairestMan

    @TheFairestMan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@muddy_bootlaces I hope you had a lot of good memories.

  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Жыл бұрын

    Isn't there a seed in an Avacado?? Hahaha, that estate was enormous. The Scottish seem like genuine people.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, the avocado was so squished the seed just rolled out to the bottom of the bag 😂😂🥑

  • @gary_248

    @gary_248

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m a Scot,Glaswegian and we really are a decent lot,would help anybody in need. We’re not all like is often portrayed with the boozing and fighting 👍😂

  • @POTThaesslich
    @POTThaesslich Жыл бұрын

    how many miles does one add by going back to get the camera? :) well done so far and let's hope you're walking towards even better weather. have fun! I'm looking forward to your next videos... (p.s. never run next to cows. they are very curious, the will follow walkers, but if you run, they run)

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg yes, I should really factor that in 😂😂 as for the cows, I walk slowly, sometime arms put if I need to go close to them in a path... They frek me out lol

  • @alanredversangel
    @alanredversangel Жыл бұрын

    And I thought people who cycled this were hardcore!

  • @BoxTunnel
    @BoxTunnel7 ай бұрын

    Seems Scottish land owners are taking the p*ss, pushing their fences right to the edge of cliffs... None of those I saw in your video were old, ancient fences. As with England it's a case of "Get orf moi laaand"! Love the videos.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    7 ай бұрын

    It felt a bit like that in place to be fair

  • @100Noddy

    @100Noddy

    6 ай бұрын

    There is now a complete public coast path for England , that fencing would not be allowed on the England Coast Path now. You are right though, sadly we do not have the same right to roam as in Scotland as the land owning fraternity is too powerful at the moment.

  • @scotbotvideos
    @scotbotvideos Жыл бұрын

    The colouring in the water will likely be to do with the peat at the bottom of the lake / bog. It won't be bull urine.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh that's good to know! It was on sand though, on a beach, so no bog around, but maybe it washed down river...

  • @nicholasssable
    @nicholasssable Жыл бұрын

    Out of curiosity. I work in a factory and have walked the pennine way and large bits of Scotland and the Peak District. How do you fund this? This is my dream.

  • @JohnSmith-vg5gz
    @JohnSmith-vg5gz Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on starting your journey 🙂 Like the talk trick from Claire ⭐ Never been charged by a cow always friendly 🐮 The colour of the water looks the rock to me tasts of iron I bet ?

  • @scotbotvideos

    @scotbotvideos

    Жыл бұрын

    Colouring will be down to peat.

  • @muddy_bootlaces

    @muddy_bootlaces

    Жыл бұрын

    Tbh i didn't actually end up tasting it... But there was a farm half a mile away, so didn't want to risk it.. Lucky to have met that guy

  • @scotbotvideos

    @scotbotvideos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@muddy_bootlaces I've sure I've seen that guy in another video before. Not sure if by Abbie Barnes or Fit for Adventure (Sarah).

  • @renerabouw9073
    @renerabouw90735 ай бұрын

    How long will it take you, overall? 3years?

  • @max-witchywoo
    @max-witchywoo3 ай бұрын

    I love your leggings 💜 Where did you get them from?

  • @primokarma9841
    @primokarma9841 Жыл бұрын

    jesus imagine giving p after 10 minutes and get a uber the rest of the way haha Probably cost more than plane ticket to america thou