My First Wild Haggis Encounter (West Highland Way 2024)

Days 4&5 Inverarnan - Tyndrum - Bridge of Orchy
00:00 Day 4 If You Don't Enjoy It, Just Take A Bus And Cheat
08:08 Day 5
09:40 Food
12:34 My Haggis Encounter

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[wakingtheworld]

"I'm on my way from misery to happiness" - I'm smiling! Yep, exactly how I felt! What music choice to kick off with. After I left Ardleish (at the head of the loch) I put the previous day behind me and knew it would get better though my trek to Tyndrum was 13 miles. The views as I climbed up and away from the loch were stunning, shrouded in morning mist. You've gotta be there to sense this beauty, haven't you? My Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy took 4 hours!! (to do 7 miles!!) Yep, I took my time too. One lady went past me head down, earplugs in. What's the point? Life ain't about rushing to get to your destination but savouring the journey. Such guys miss out on this scenery, the sounds of the sheep, the mountain streams, the waterfalls and wee critters like that dragonfly you spotted. That was lovely.

[bbwoolfy]

Hehe, you finally got the haggis joke! 🤭

Lovely to see the Inverarnan to Tyndrum section dry & sunny. Twas torrential rain when I did it in 2020. The paths were burns (small streams), the burns were rapids and the main river (Fillan) was tickling the bottom of the bridge and had burst it's banks at several points along the way. Soaked to the bone, backpack full of water, electrics all ruined. Was almost the end of our trip.

I watched a YouTube video of some retired US marines who bailed at Tyndrum after several rainy days.

Hope the rest of the trip was dry for you.

Next section via Loch Tulla, Inveroran (food in the hotel is best on the WHW!), the old drovers road, black mount, opening up to Rannoch Moor and Glencoe is rather lovely! 🏞️⛰️

Glad you are enjoying Scotland and the people along the way! ☺️

[michaelwalsh]

In 1974, 1 was 18. My younger brother and I were hiking through the Gap of Dunloe in Ireland. As we went along, we became a little thirsty. We both got a drink from the stream along side of the trail. After our drink, we continued along. After going about another 75 meters, we found a dead sheep in the water. Fortunately, neither one of us suffered any ill effects from the water. We were pretty lucky, I think.

[AuburnAlum]

I want to go to Scotland more than ever now! What a beautiful country! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[ChrisSunHwa]

Thank you for sharing all of this, Dixie!
I knew what haggis was, but I couldn't decide whether you really didn't know or if you were only playing along with the joke. 🤣 They're so ornery, in a fun way, and you're such a great sport! 💚💚💚 That's one of the many things we love about you.

[neilcampbell]

I have watched and enjoyed your adventures traversing the wilds of America for years and it is so weird to see you in Scotland walking the WHW. Delighted to see that you are both having fun and the weather is not too bad so far. Bringing back lots of great memories of my own hike. 👍🙂👍

[amberbydreamsart]

Gorgeous!! Glad you were able to get some easier days finally to recover energy and get into the groove. I love how welcoming the locals are - they seem a people quite proud of their country and thus happy to see others come and be enamored by it. You're making me really want to solidify doing a WHW run of my own next spring!

[LWilli]

Scotland is so beautiful, and it’s good to see you chasing bugs and critters 😉.

[jimmyjenkins]

This was so enjoyable! I admire Rodney. He seems just right for you.
I liked the music in this one, as well. “ Wild Mountain Thyme”; 5:45-6:35, was perfect!

[amysthe-wise-one]

Ah, my heritage. I'm laughing in solidarity at the nose upturn at black pudding (and white pudding, too!) but the food... 'tis excellent.

And a happy Retirement to Momma M. I hope she enjoys it as much as my mam does.

[cyndirowland]

So true that southern hospitality comes from those fun loving Ulster Scots ancestry!

[deborahpratt]

Such beautiful scenery… Hahaha that other hiker looked like a giant compared to Rodney. Everyone there seems so friendly and helpful. Glad you can still get out and explore. Thanks for sharing

[barbarasmith]

I love this section also! When you got that train on the film it didn't even look real. Looks like a beautiful place I can't wait to see. I am also 28% Scottish. Traced back to clans that fought for Robert the Bruce. Thanks for sharing I can't wait to go.

[robertedwards]

I have enjoyed all of your Scotland videos, I always heard its very beautiful there and your videos show it. Thank you for sharing a world i will never get to see.

[budm]

Excellent production! The scenery is superb. All edited so well. I'm really enjoying your content. So much fun to watch.

[thomasthurston]

Beautiful videos and music. That version of "Will Ye Go, Lassie" is wonderful. That tune has long been one of my favorite scottish ballads. Thank you.

[RodMurray]

Thanks for capturing the wildlife, the “coos” and your wonderful insights along the WHW of people, places and lammies too! It’s a magical journey. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[Revup]

Having watched your channel for a few years now, what joy it is to see you come to the trails here in Scotland. I commend your courage doing the WHW with a 'bump' and also Rodney for not becoming a paranoid overprotective husband (like I did!). Remember Haggis can be dangerous when cornered and are best tackled with a knife and fork! I've also ordered your book recommendation (8.34) smells like a good one! Enjoy

[toddmiller]

I love how you incorporate local wildlife in your videos. The Florida trail video is my fav so far

[MichaelKilby]

Love Scotland. Been several times to hike/climb Munros such as Ben Nevis . I love haggis. Also love the Bridge of Orchy Hotel. Great food! West Highland Way is on my bucket list. Thank you.