TIPS & ADVICE FOR HIKING THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY IN 2024

A few tips after doing the West Highland Way.. these are just my opinions don’t be getting eggy.

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The West Highland Way (Scottish Gaelic: Slighe na Gàidhealtachd an Iar) is a linear long-distance route in Scotland. It is 154 km (96 miles) long, running from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route. The trail, which opened in 1980, was Scotland's first officially designated Long Distance Route, and is now designated by NatureScot as one of Scotland's Great Trails. It is primarily intended as a long distance walking route, and whilst many sections are suitable for mountain biking and horseriding there are obstacles and surfaces that will require these users to dismount in places.

[kevinshepherd-kgie]

I love these videos. Such a laid back bloke .
I always end up laughing watching him.

[jazzyjess]

We’re leaving for the WHW on Wednesday! This was great information, thanks!

[adamward]

Love these type of videos Simple’s breakdown of ideas are more multi hikes on the agenda for the summer

[mdz_]

Literally binged most of you videos over the weekend! New sub bro. Brilliant content mate

[Buszkraftowski]

For me the most important part was getting pepared in the gym three months in advance, traning cardio and muscles. I had no muscle pain when I arrived in Fort Williams. I was exausted of course and on the last two days I had two blisters, but beside this, perfect.

[jeanzi]

Loved doing the WHW iv did it 2 times and thinking doing it again, did it in 6 days, next time im doing it solo, we had baggage transfers tho, on the first day we were carrying out own stuff untill i got a massive nail thro the heel of my boots and i could feel every crunch going in my heel but kept going, im hooked on your videos even got my mum watching u to

[michaelbreame]

I live close to you Liam in the Calder Valley. I don't get chance to get out too much because of my job. I do about 30 to 40k steps per shift and those moreno wool socks are a game changer. I love your videos Liam, proper down to earth. I do love it when I can get out on the moors near me, Ogden water and the climb up to withins on the Roman Road 👌

[Chilternwildcamper]

True about the Scottish weather, i am here this week its been hail and cold wind chill of 3 degrees in June! On the Affric Kintail way.

[EventyrsorenDenmark]

Great info. I hiking WHW last summer but like to go back again in Autumn 😊😊😊

[tubulzr]

Very decent advice, starting with doing it in your own tempo.
I prefer gtx boots and tough merino socks, (can't stand wet feet and need the ankle support).
With 3 pairs, I change into dry socks after lunch and keep a clean pair for sleep. Zero blisters on WHW and GGW so that works for me.
(Not going into the liner-debate, never tried it and apparently it's also a sensitive military issue).
Had a full 2 days of food left after the WHW, there really are loads of places to sit and eat well or to stock food.
+1 for smidge and my 'midge-net-hat'.
Agreed much on emphasising 'Leave no trace'.

[Puffball-llly]

I did WHW in early May 8 days got lucky with weather was no rain to speak of. 1000 mile socks zero plisters and with pretty new boots.

[Kal-el]

Ey up Liam I’m fairly new to the channel and I love it… steadily catching up on ya videos and just watched this one… and can I ask what undies do you wear when hiking? 😂🤙🏻

[BrokenBackMountains]

You beasted the WHW, mate.
April to mid May and end of September into October is best for avoiding those wee midge toerags. April can have some surprisingly good weather these days.
Spread it out to 9 days and take it wasy and have a pint nearly every night.😂
I wear an isocool liner sock and a thicker sock as well. Never get blisters. I wear both boots and trail runners. Boots for the shit weather and trail runners for the hotter weather like in France. If Im doing point to point in the highlands, I wear boots. I dont like peatbogs in trail runners.

[JAMIE.B.]

plaster vaseline on your feet evrery morning to prevent blisters for long days walking the WHW works brilliant stops friction picked that tip up few years ago its spot on 👍

[Roadrunner]

Great vid. When you said download the route, Which app did you use to do this please? :)

[grsfhhytff]

Midges aren't that bad, ya soft, delicate Englishman 😛🤣🤣

[LoremIpsum]

Do you not pull threads on that Alpha hoodie? If not, any tips? 🤔
Q. How come your section round LL didn't look like a loo?

[JurgenvanVeen]

You didn’t “camp without a permit in a permit only zone”. You camped in a “no camping zone”, full stop.

[Sorry]

I’ve been addicted to these vids your all I’ve watched for 3 days straight

[johnchesney]

Watching this I was just waiting for him to say. Int milk brilliant 😂😂