Hi Paul I just wanted to say thank you , I’ve been going through a bit of a rough patch (nothing compared to other people’s problems ) but your videos have really helped me they are like my meditation and let me forget about everything else that’s going on. They have also inspired me to go wild camping for my self so thank you so much Best regards Sacha 👍

@TheWtfnonamez

13 күн бұрын

All the best to you mate. Very nice of you to tell him that, and I also wish you the very best in your life Sacha. If you take a box of matches, some water, and some milar blankets, you will do fine wild camping. You can sort out the details later ....

@sachamerilion118

13 күн бұрын

@@TheWtfnonamez thanks I appreciate that . All the best to you to man. 👍

"Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining" 😂😂😂

@PaulMessner

15 күн бұрын

I heard that too 😂

Thanks for the link Paul! ❤😀 My video of day 1 will be ready this weekend 🙃 It was great to meet you. What an EPIC trek 😍

@jsimes1

14 күн бұрын

I just subscribed! Your videos look amazing Matthias!!

@mgrallert

14 күн бұрын

@@jsimes1 thank you ☺

Almost got ptsd watching this one. I remember arriving at Inversnaid Hotel thinking "Beinglass can't be that far off now". Boy was I wrong! The constant up and down scrambling with a heavy pack really put's you through the ringer. Great video!

@Notagain640

13 күн бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. On top of an already hard day, that last section, although beautiful, goes on forever. I was with my wife and 13-year-old son. I remember talking to one guy at Inversnaid Hotel who said he didn't think the next stretch would be too bad and that we had already done the hardest part. We met up with him in the bar at Beinglas campsite and he came over looking guilty and apologised.

@bravelyliving5869

9 күн бұрын

ME TOO!!!!! I almost quit after this day

Having lived in the Highlands and walked through its wilderness many miles I really appreciate you taking me back there in your vlogs. It seems that everyone I follow is doing the WHW this year but each person brings their own personal perspective to the trail. I walked it years ago before it was so popular.

I really thought you were going to say " There's a sight for sore feet" when you made it to camp after Lomond. Looked like a proper leg burner!

I've got to smile every time you talk about it being remote. From my perspective as a Scot, I avoid the WHW area because it's too busy and close to civilisation! I'm off to Knoydart next week, now that's remote! Glad you are enjoying the hike.

Bloody hell Paul you nailed them pints

Whenever I pass through Tyndrum, it always reminds me of the Somme, so many walking wounded. Loved the video

im going up soon as i get a spare couple of quid

I found exactly the same with the mileage plotting on O/s/Maps, walking from Coniston to Langdale on the Cumbria way the o/s maps said it was 10 miles but in the end it turned out to be 14

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That first day looked rocky indeed, and that really does sap energy and drain you mentally, as you have to focus so much on foot placement. But boy that second day was gorgeous. I'd take more time so I didn't have to push so hard. So much to enjoy along the way. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us!

Nice to see a proper view of walks like this. I'm sure 90% of people would be doing this sort of walk instead of living off a couple packets of dried food

Oh yes the stretch from the inversnaid hotel to the end of the Loch, there is a little beach at the end I named paradise beach as that is by far the hardest walking I’ve ever done. Didn’t know there was a campsite at Glencoe mountain resort. Wonderful scenes Paul.

20:00 it does bug me how little education there is about industrial landscapes like plantation forests

I completed the WHW a week before you, I done it the same week as Mandy from KZread done it in 5. This was my 2nd time, 1st time 8 day's and this year 7. Even on the 2nd whw at a similar time of year as the 1st, I was amazed at how much I missed. The bits you didn't record especially round Lomond was just as well, you forget them so you do it again, but it all comes back when your blowing out of your ass! You have presented a realistic representation of how it is, sweat & all ! Looking forward to part 3, I hiked around 20miles on the 1st day & pitched up on conic hill, that was less gruelling than that climb out of Kinlochleven, but a visualisation of that beer at the Black Isle Bar keeps you motivated!

Hey Paul, I did this section with my wife and 13-year-old son in 2020 (covid year, not that we could forget that!). We had a nice evening at Sallocky Bay campsite, but a proper storm rolled in later that night. We sheltered at the Rowardennan Hotel for the next night until the storm passed and carried on the following day when the weather had cleared. We made it to Beinglas campsite but the midges OMG!!. After the storm, that section was a real mess. We seemed to be always climbing under or over fallen trees and were completely shattered by the time we got to Beinglas. Our trip finished there sadly but we will return and finish it at some point.

Feel the pain mate, done west highland way twice , blistered first day twice , continued when I should have quit, got cellulitis due to blisters, loved every minute of it though, bagging munros now

That bluebell hill was gorgeous. This section was like an obstacle course for sure.

Tyndrum to Glencoe Mountain Resort was my favourite day on the WHW. When enjoying those pints, just remember that beer has all 13 essential nutrients that your body needs. It's basically a health drink 😅🍻

@scotbotvideos

15 күн бұрын

lol ... apart from the alcohol which is really bad if you've exercised or are planning to.

@MaylesTrails

15 күн бұрын

@@scotbotvideos Haha yeah, but let's keep that part quiet 😅

nice 1 Paul . Gives me hope I can do this next year 💪( over 50 club and all 😂)

@stevenvitali7404

15 күн бұрын

I’m 50

@wsaxb05

6 күн бұрын

I cycled it last year when I was 63. Cycling Rob Roy Way this week.

Hi Paul, brilliant mate. I’m going to do the WHW next May. Really good to see your videos as your pace is similar to that at we travel. We’ve just finished the Cumbrian Way over 5 days and it was just perfect, we got to totally immerse ourselves in the environment and take every step of the way in. All the best Dave

Greetings from NorCal. Some of those trails real ankle busters, but very beautiful Scotland is. We call up and down trails doing puds for pointless up and downs. That Haggis looked repulsive, maybe just my pre- conception, might taste good. Cheers!

Great series Paul, nice to see you’re keeping hydrated in that warm weather 😁😎🍺

To me it was just one long pub crawl, great walk

Absolutely amazing nice sound.thanks for sharing your adventure. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak.add this sound in your bucket list.

This just all looks nothing short of "EPIC" Paul...!🤣👍 What great places, fab campsites, people U meet along the way, etc...! I like to think that could achieve something similar in time, but currently stuck at home with foot injuries, so can't do much right now...😐😔 Aaahh, but fear not, cause I popped a Rakoon in my living room (OEX...!😄) so the dog & me R enjoying a virtual camp...!😆 Best wishes & look forward to Part 3...✔️💯👊

Thank you Paul, I really liked your latest adventure and your filming I enjoy quite a bit, in fact my whole family watches you on your travels. The scenery couldn't be bettered and the good humored banter along the way makes me smile. Well done and hope you're not planning on chucking away the walking sticks too soon.

Very nice to relive the WHW with you Paul. I've been following you for two years now, keep up the honest work! I walked the WHW last november, beautiful and hardly met anyone on the trail :D Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos. Best, Jan

@JanOutdoors

10 күн бұрын

By the way I posted a simple video of my hike on KZread as well. Nothing as well done compared to Pual's video's, but it gives you an impression of the WHW in early november in ridiculously good conditions :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZeam8trqLSnn8Y.html

Wonderful stuff Paul, thoroughly enjoying your films of this hike. Oh, and well done both of you, it looks a bit of a tough one 👍🏻🙂. Can’t wait for Part 3 ❤️

A tip for the umbrella Paul: If you have a poncho tarp, you can sling it over the top, peg it down around and clip the studs to at the front. Makes a nice storage tent and frees up space in your living quarters 👍

Absolutely love the Scottish countryside. If I wasn’t Welsh, Scotland is where I’d choose to live.

@WildScotAurora

15 күн бұрын

Wales is so beautiful you are lucky to live there.

@scotbotvideos

15 күн бұрын

Scotland isn't just the Highlands, just as Wales isn't just Snowdonia.

@pootlingalong8928

15 күн бұрын

Agree! I did LeJog on my bike in 2021 and the S ottish countryside - highlands and lowland - really standout in my memory. I must do a tour of Wales - other people’s videos show it as being breathtaking.

Nice to see it on a different day - done it a few days before 😎

Wot no ‘Drive By’s’ Shirley not !! 😂 21 miles is a tough day whatever terrain it is … classic Scottish views though thank you for sharing your adventure 👍👍

Did the WHW too, loved every bit of it, despite having 16.5kg on my back for 7 days. I agree, lomond is a challenge. Enjoy.

I walked this a few years ago Paul, it's a lovely walk and not too difficult if you take it one step at a time. I thought the hardest part was towards the end when the feet are tired:)

Cracking that, Scotland is a beautiful place.

Love the videos, thank you for sharing it with us all, i am definitely envious of you!

Hey, Paul, love watching you hike this section close to town...nice that you were able to access the restaurants...the food looks great! My friend and I just got back home (Alabama) from hiking a 45 mile section of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia....got to see the wild horses in Grayson Highlands.❤

I was looking forward for this next episode. Great coverage just reading the comments your a great inspiration to many people keep up to the hard work and look forward to the next episode.

Stunning again My fellow Mackem. Great vid. Keep them coming. Cheers.

Hi Paul, great series of videos so far. about your cooking, did you think about using flameless heating bags for your food instead of a gas cooker?. I know you need the burner for boiling water such like but it might of saved a bit of weight and plus they’re disposable so you can put them in the in the bins as you go along and it’s easy to pack in your rucksack. I’m thinking of trying these in my little CAMPING adventure that I’m going on in August. just would like your opinion on them. Keep on making great videos.

Great honest Vlog Paul, good skills getting those miles completed.

As I mentioned on your last video Paul, I'm really enjoying this Scottish series. As someone who can't afford the train fare, there & back to Scotland, it's great to see some different scenery when compared to my usual stomping grounds of the Peak District.🙂 Cheers mate.👍

Hi Paul, really enjoying these videos! It was great to meet you and Andy on the trail and now I've got some good footage to look back on! Love the mix of scenery and chat. Great trail, great people along the way, the best week! PS I did do Ben Nevis at the end, that was a descent too far! All best John

A great video Paul thank you so much for sharing, I really felt like I was walking along with you experiencing all the up's and downs of the walk. Looking forward to the final instalment. Keep on Trekking.! My friend😸

When I did the rannoch moor section it was 32 degrees! I was delirious by the time we got to kings house

Really great hike 👍🙂

Well to both of you looking pretty heavy going. Any problems with blisters or ticks. On way. Take my hat off to ya look forward to next one which I’ll be watching when I am following your footsteps.

Sir Paul, that hike looks like you could’ve lost a full STONE In sweat.

Great video Paul!, really enjoyed watching your journey

When you said that you plan to do a break down of the costs , my first thought was would that include the pints as well and where was the best pint from

Brings back all the memories of my trip 2 years ago …. All the pain and joy 😊 Brilliant 👍👍

Brilliant mate. Gorgeous scenery.

Totally absorbing Paul, I reckon you've managed to capture the sense of awe and wonder, as well as the fatigue and challenge, better than any other film I've seen of the WHW. I'm hoping to walk it in September, one thing I'd like to know is did you book ahead or just take a chance there'd be room at the campsites? Looking forward to part 3.

Well done. 👏 That’s a tough section, but stunningly beautiful.

It was good to see you back on the walk of lock Lomond looked a bit wet stay safe one life enjoy blessed be

Great video Paul. You should give the Cleveland way a go if you've not already

Beautiful countryside.

Pure classic Scottish landscapes, loving every minute of these videos. Thank you Paul.

Great video through stunning scenery...you've been lucky with the weather. Best wishes.

Thanks for bringing back such great memories of my West Highland Way hike last year.

Nice video of the route, glad you got fine weather and no midges. I’ve lived on Loch Lomonside my whole life and have been shooting on the surrounding hills for over 40 years, it’s some tough walking on the open ground, paths are not for me, you can keep the trails. All the best chiefy.

Looks a great hike & camp 🏕️

Glencoe up next - one of my favourite places on earth! ❤❤❤

Worst part is over. You were looking over to the Arrochar alps. Great wee hills.

Great video Paul. I’m doing the coast to coast in a few weeks and hopefully west highland way next year. This has really inspired me. Can I ask what bottle holders you use attached you your rucksack straps

Great camera work as usual Paul. You managed to capture the beauty around Loch Lomond perfectly. BTW what is the brolly you used, great idea for walking in intermittent rain.

Another great one Paul, thanks for sharing 👊👍🥃

Another superb video Paul. Well done to both of you.

Brilliant video Paul.... I can confirm that the great weather is still with us....Looking forward to part 3.

Loved it, Paul!

great memories from my WHW trek in 2022. pissed it down the entire stretch of Loch Lomond and it tested me to my limit but gave me such memories.

No one will ever understand how brutal this stage is if you’ve not lived it! I had to tap out at Bein Glas after ruining my knee 😅

Got to admire anyone who tackles the WHW. I could manage the 20 miles, but I couldn't get up and do it again the next day! Fair play to you two

looked as though u were gong to sink that pint in a oner 😆

Love it mate👍🏼

Hope your enjoying the trip I did this in January on my own

Ah memories, did the WHW 2 years ago and it was a blast. I struggled with some blisters since Drymen cause it rained a lot. Thought I had to drop out in Beinglas but fortunately I could make it to Tyndrum and buy some medical equipment at the shop there to handle my feet properly. But thumbs up, over 30k along Loch Lomond. That is something you can be proud of. I recall the stretch after Inversnaid as a really, really tough one. But you have been rewarded with some beautiful weather during the Rannoch moor stretch. For me that was the most beautiful part of the trail. Happy hiking

Thanks, great to see the views and track detail. As an Aussie I 5:15 had a chuckle about "remote"!!

Great series! You're actually giving me hope...and who'd want an easy walk?

The Apple watch will be counting steps and working out the distance on x meters per stride, so if you do smaller steps going up and down slopes it will overcoat the distance!

Loving the series pal 👍. I’m off to do the WHW myself 1st week in May next year so your videos are going to be a great guide so thank you. Just finished The Cumbria Way last week and it’s given me the bug for multi day hikes lol 😂 going to do Hadrian’s Wall at the back end of summer also. Thanks again brother hope you and the family are well 🤙

That bit between inversnaid and Beinn glass is murder. Well done!

Great videos Paul. I’m doing the WHW in 2 weeks. Can’t wait. What weight was your bag mate?

Great hike paul

So jealous of the great hikes and camping you are doing!

Bit of anorak info. That rough part of the WHW up the side of Loch Lomond - the path is all broken (Rob Roy's cave can also be found there), is part of the Highland Boundary Fault. It's a bit of geology demarcates the Highlands from the Lowlands of Scotland. The other major fault is the Great Glen, (which also a has a walking route through it. (Much easier that the WHW.)

Been checking in and out of this channel since you were reviewing tents in a park, your a good bloke Paul, best of luck with things

Your doing well Paul😊

I can almost smell the woodland ! Exellent vid Paul ! Good way to loose a few Lb . Check the scale when you get home Mate 😅 ! Mike.

Hi paul.. loving watching your WHW way video.. i have done this trail every year for past 4 years and im 64 years old.. i made the mistake of doing the exact day 3 as you first time... cashel campsite to beinglass camp site. On paper it looks about 5 hours.. in reality it took me about 10 hours.. omg.. not mage that mustake again.. looking forward to seeing the rest of the route

You should do vid on the cost of the whole trip

Hi Paul, really enjoying your trip videos. Its a bit strange, as I have been watching Liam from Good Bloke Outdoors doing the same trip, although he was maybe just ahead of you, seeing the same places, although I think you are more like me, beers and bacon butties!! Keep it going mate.

That's not a hike that's a pub crawl!

Thank you Paul, for sharing some footage of a part of the world I've only read about. Warm Regards from far away Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.

It's weird seeing you in my home territory and knowing exactly where you are. Normally the scenery is all new to me in your videos

Idd love to be there

Yeah that discrepancy between GNDSS recordings and mapping software is something I experience every week. In my understanding it's (at least partly) down to inaccuracies in each individual satellite fix. They can be made far worse when under any cover or beside anything that creates a "bounce effect." Take a look at the recorded track when you were sat under trees on the tree, I can nearly guarantee that your track shows you walking around.