Poor Otto. Sad for you, but you always put him first.The bootees came in handy. Well done ! Some beautiful scenery on this hike and it's nice to see you with some company for a change; and the background music is really fitting. Another excellent video of your hike. Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Thank you Elli for another lovely documentary film of your hike. I hadn't got the WHW on my to-do list as I thought I've done some bits of it and anyway it is very busy. Even this time when you did out of the main walking season, there seemed to be a fair number of people around. However, you have persuaded me! The scenery is so lovely, who can resist it!
Thank you so much, Nick, for the kind words! Yes, there were quite a few people doing it, even in March. After having done it 3 times, I still think it's a great hike - easy to meet other hikers, good infrastructure, good options for side trips and beautiful scenery without it being very hard. But I definitely would only do it in low season (like late winter, early spring or autumn), it's probably way too busy in summer...
Sehr schöne Serie über den WHW. Macht einfach Spass dir und Otto zuzusehen. Habe länger überlegt ob Rescue Dog ironisch gemeint ist (Rettungshund, also Otto rettet dich wenn du in Not geräts) oder ob du ihn (aus dem Tierheim) gerettes hast. Bezüglich Mäusen ist es meiner Erfahrung nach besser und billiger sie knabbern außerhalb des Zeltes einen Foodbag an als dass sie sich durch das Zelt beißen um an das Futter innerhalb des Zeltes zu kommen. Deshalb lasse ich mein Essen ganz bewusst immer außerhalb. Bin übriges vor 3 Tagen vom WHW & GGW zurück gekommen. Schottland ist schon schön und eine Reise wert. Man muss halt das Wetter mögen.
Vielen lieben Dank für die netten Worte, das freut mich sehr :) Hahaha, daran hab ich noch gar nicht gedacht - Otto ist in der Tat ein ehemaliger Straßenhund aus Kroatien, daher "gerettet". Hmm, interessanter Aspekt - ich hab bisher tatsächlich noch nie Probleme mit Mäuse gehabt. Dachte immer, gut verpackt in Dyeema Drybags und direkt "neben" Otto im Zelt trauen sie sich vermutlich nicht ran bzw. riechen sie das Essen dann nicht mehr. Aber vielleicht hatte ich auch bisher nur Glück 😅
My friend and I did the WHW a few years ago. We had a heatwave until Glencoe, when it turned wet. You definitely had better views of Ben Nevis than we did!
Definitely hard in a heatwave too, if not harder!! it’s crazy, the area around Glencoe seems to be an area where a lot of WHW hikers have really bad/wet weather. I was very happy that I got to see the section in good weather after having no views and rain twice before 😅
Eine wunderschöne Tour. Mit dem Auto konnte ich die Schönheit der Gegend garnicht so schnell aufnehmen, da so viel auf den Straßen unterwegs war (wahrscheinlich Ferienzeit im Sommer), ein Grund mit den Wanderschuhen ein bisschen Entschleunigung hineinzubringen. Nach dem Motto: Fünf Finger für vier Pfoten, hoffe Ottos Pfote gehts wieder gut und ihr hatten noch ein paar schöne freie Tage dort. Viele Grüße G
Stimmt, durchfahren ist auch wirklich cool und man sieht vom Auto auch schon viel, nur muss man ja auch auf die Straße schauen 😅 Der Trail ist wirklich eine Reise wert und sehr zu empfehlen 😊 Dankeschön für das liebe Feedback :)
I’ve just recently discovered your channel which I absolutely love ❤️ I backpacked the WHW about 10 years ago with my dog Mollie and I remember the tough parts like reaching Beinglas. Thunder and lightning as I hiked toward Ben Nevis. I’d love to do it again 😊well done and I love Otto ❤
Aww, thank you so much. Really glad that you've enjoyed the videos :) I think April is a good month to do it. I've hiked in Scotland in April for several years now and the weather was always pleasant: not a lot of rain and plenty of sunny days. This year was apperently unusually wet and cold 😅
When I did the WHW it was a heatwave and it felt like hiking in a desert. I was struggling with heat and finding water. Would like to do it again in more Scottish conditions haha.
Can totally imagine that it's very hard in the heat too, with the terrain being so exposed, almost no shade, etc. Definitely wouldn't want to do it in a heatwave either 🫣
I've done all of the WHW in bits and pieces but never in strict sequence and never as a single trip. A few parts I've done half-a-dozen times, others only once(Milngavie!). But it was great to see your take on it, especially as a 3rd time walker. Looking forward to your Affric trail experience, I really enjoyed it (I did it in winter with about a foot of snow at the watershed).
Thank you for sharing :) I could definitely see myself hiking parts of the trail again too (with detours to include some summits for example), even after my third hike. The area is just stunning, easy to reach, good infrastructure,... :)
WooHoo😃 Well Ms Elli and Otto you guys have completed another fantastic hike, other than Otto’s paw on the last bit Hope he’ll feel better very soon🙏🏻 The gravel would be tough on him for sure The terrain on this journey of yours has been fascinating, saw pics over the years, they didn’t do it justice😍 The views were incredible, even in the rain & fog, pretty days were awesome😍 The fries and noodles looked delicious, when you ate the fry, could see the deliciousness hit your soul😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😃 Thank you again for taking us along Take care, drive safe to your next adventure and please give Otto a scratch for me👍🏻 Til then Ms Elli👍🏻🙏🏻😃☺️
So happy you got some nice weather towards the end of your trek. Thank you for letting me follow along, can't wait for the next one! Really appreciate you taking such good care of Otto, he's a special little guy.
Thank you so much :) so far (after about 750km with it), I really like the Kakwa. Very comfortable, no bruising :) will do a detailed review after I've used it a bit more :)
Liebe Elli und lieber Otto, vielen Dank für diese tollen Videos zum WHW. Für mich startet morgen das große Abenteuer und deine Videos haben mich perfekt für den Weg eingestimmt 😊
Elli& Otto you definitely know how to make the heart beat faster seeing those beautiful mountains ❤. Great seeing Otto so happy and running along too. One thing about Scotland that wind there really hits you in your bones. Another beautiful video young lady and congratulations both for doing this route, take care both 🌷
Thank you so much, Chris! I really appreciate your kind words and support. Yes, that's true - the wind can be so tough. The windchill makes it so much colder 🥶
I'm so glad you had lovely weather on the last day! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It brough back so many lovely memories. I would love to do the West Highland Way again.
Me too, I was so happy to finish the trail with some sunshine and incredible views 😊🥰 thank you so much for the kind words, really happy that you've enjoyed the video 🥰
Congratulations Elli. We’ve enjoyed watching all your WHW videos, what a great challenge! Thinking about doing this ourselves, as a couple of older hikers who have never through hiked before! Where did you park your car in Milngavie?
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words! I’ve parked at the train station in Milngavie. There’s CCTV and it’s free. I’ve left my car there twice already for 8 days without any issues. The parking area isn’t very big though, probably good to come early….
Thank you Ellie for another great video. Really enjoy following you and Otto from the warmth of the sofa😁 Don’t envy the weather although it adds to the drama of the Scottish landscape. Blue sky and sunshine is always welcome but the mountains need the snow, mist, wind & rain, especially up in Scotland to make you appreciate the calmer times. Sensible you put Otto first. Like most happy dogs they’re more than pleased just to keep going so long as they’re with their owner. Looking forward to your next adventure. Take care.
Thank you so much for the kind words and following along! I always enjoy reading your comments :) That's so true - Scotland wouldn't be the same without the fog and mist and also the rain. It just adds something very special to the landscape. Makes it tough sometimes but then you're so happy when the sun comes out :)
It's a beautiful episode, Otto best boy for his mum ❤️ hope his paw gets better soon 😘 I am at Isle of Arran on holiday. Very beautiful and peaceful .Take care and a big hug for Otto ❤
Hi Elli , really enjoyed your walk thru the Scottish mountains , in good and bad weather . Otto has so much energy and seems to enjoy it as much as you. Hope his foot is better , all the best Alan
Well done elli, I'm off to do it in 2 weeks time. I'm watching this as I sit in my tent on the last day of the Cumbria Way, it's been epic. I hope Otto finished ok you have such a special bond. Can't wait to see your next adventure.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for following along :) how did you like the Cumbria Way? Good hike? Hope you're having a great time on the WHW and that the weather is kind for you :)
Another really enjoyable video. The WHW is a great walk and your adventure brought back many happy memories and made me want to walk the route again. Well done to you and Otto!
As always a joy to follow you along the trail. 🌞 Looking forward to your next adventure👍and I hope Ottos paw is healing well and that he will be fit and ready for the next trail💜Take care🌸
Awesome!!! Congratulations to you 3! I will be viewing this over and over for my 2025 hike wild camping. You make good points about hiking with a dog . They are 1st concern. Safe trip home. Trail on!! 🥾🐕
Fantastic vlog as usual, can't wait for the next trail. I lived near Glen Afric and loved getting into the Highlands scenery whenever I could. I hope that Otto is fully recovered. Have a great time in the Highlands.
That was very enjoyable Elli, it's a hike I've never done, but always had on my bucket list. The Kingshouse Hotel looks a lot smarter than when I stopped for a beer in 2017.
Thank you so much! Really happy that you've enjoyed the video :) it really is a nice hike. Not too hard, easy to meet other people, good infrastructure and you see beautiful parts of the Highlands :)
Great vlog 👍 When I was younger, I hiked the West Highland Way in Scotland multiple times and even cycled it twice. I loved the Scottish mountains. But later, when I was in my late twenties, I tried hiking in the Alps for the first time. Now that I'm in my forties, I still go hiking a couple of times each year. I've been thinking about revisiting the West Highland Way, but I keep changing my mind. Whenever I plan a trip to Scotland, I remember its beautiful nature (though it's not as grand as the Alps in my opinion). However, the bad weather and pesky midges make me hesitate. Still, the idea of going back to the West Highland Way remains tempting. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing and the kind words :) true, it's very different to the Alps obviously, which is probably why I like it so much. It's not too technical yet so different than landscapes in Germany/South of Europe. I think I particularly like the roughness, the fog - just a special kind of beauty imo 😊🥰
So pleased that you had good weather from Kinlochleven I love to see snow on the mountain tops ...as long as it stays there! 😂 When it covers everything, I find it monotonous. I hope Otto was OK. Good dog mamma - nice early intervention 😊
Hi Ellie, thanks for sharing your West Highland Way adventure with us. You asked if subscribers might comment on experiences of the route/walk. It's a yes and no answer from me: On 23rd April I took a train from Crianlarich to Glenfinnan in glorious sunshine. There are several sections of the journey which 'track' the WHW. I could see dozens of walkers from the train. Most noticeably between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy. A few years ago I had a gig (I'm a drummer) at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven and went early so I could have a short walk to Loch Eilde Mor. Decades ago I hiked and scrambled up the Black Mount and all the Glencoe Munros. Including the Aonach Eagach. I can't wait to see your Affric to Kintail trip. It's a very special area for me because it's where me and my late wife decided to marry.
Thank you so much for sharing! The area around Glencoe is really stunning.... I loved Glen Affric and Kintail - I wasn't very lucky with the weather and views at first but it's definitely an area I'd like to visit again :)
Hi Ellie, well done on your walk and filming,pleased you had a beautiful day to finish with , that’s my favourite part too, I absolutely love the whole trail but the hardest part is walking the last section of Loch Lomond . I was I think maybe 3 or 4 days behind you,I promised myself a challenge at 70, but no camping . Hope you enjoy your next trail it’s also so very beautiful, best wish to you and Otto hope he has recovered.❤️
Do you know what? - I noticed I was paying attention to your background music and I liked it and think your choices are adding lovely ambience / atmosphere to your video's. Also I absolutely loved the swearing about setting up the tent in the rain. Go Elli!!! M.
Aww, thank you so much! That really made my day, especially since I always try to find music that goes with the video and adds to the vibe of the video. I'm always spending quite some time on that to get it 'right', so this a very nice compliment. Thank you 😊😊
Hello Elli and Otto, Bloody well done you should be proud of yourselves you kept going even when the weather was bad and you were feeling a bit down. But you pushed through like heroes. Hope Otto is ok, however, I'm sure he will be with you taking care of him, and he probably can't wait to get back out again. Looking forward to the next one. You didn't do it this time 😋✌
Thank you so much for the encouragement and for following along! Was definitely harder than expected....I was spoiled with the weatherlast year apparently 😅
Big congratulations to you and Otto for completing the West Highland Way in such difficult conditions. I’m planning on heading up to the Outer Hebrides on Saturday for three weeks hiking with my partner Wendy. It all depends on the weather and it’s looking a bit iffy at the moment….
Thank you so much for following along and your kind words! That means so much :) I hope you're having a great time on the Outer Hebrides and that the weather has been kind for you 😊😊🥰
We’re back home now having had a really good time in the Hebrides. We’ve been catching up on your latest videos and we think you and Otto are amazing. Had we been hiking in your conditions we would have gone home ages ago. You are an inspiration.
@PhilMcKelliget that's great to hear 👌 it was tough for sure, but sometimes not easy to bail in the middle of nowhere, so no other option really than to push through 😅 thank you so much for following along :)
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Poor Otto. Sad for you, but you always put him first.The bootees came in handy. Well done ! Some beautiful scenery on this hike and it's nice to see you with some company for a change; and the background music is really fitting. Another excellent video of your hike. Cheers. Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Lovely to see you walk with a friend. Great hike- very beautiful. Hope Otto was okay!
Thank you so much for following along :) Yes, he was fine the next day, just a bit sore but nothing worse :)
Thank you Elli for another lovely documentary film of your hike. I hadn't got the WHW on my to-do list as I thought I've done some bits of it and anyway it is very busy. Even this time when you did out of the main walking season, there seemed to be a fair number of people around. However, you have persuaded me! The scenery is so lovely, who can resist it!
Thank you so much, Nick, for the kind words! Yes, there were quite a few people doing it, even in March. After having done it 3 times, I still think it's a great hike - easy to meet other hikers, good infrastructure, good options for side trips and beautiful scenery without it being very hard. But I definitely would only do it in low season (like late winter, early spring or autumn), it's probably way too busy in summer...
Sehr schöne Serie über den WHW. Macht einfach Spass dir und Otto zuzusehen. Habe länger überlegt ob Rescue Dog ironisch gemeint ist (Rettungshund, also Otto rettet dich wenn du in Not geräts) oder ob du ihn (aus dem Tierheim) gerettes hast. Bezüglich Mäusen ist es meiner Erfahrung nach besser und billiger sie knabbern außerhalb des Zeltes einen Foodbag an als dass sie sich durch das Zelt beißen um an das Futter innerhalb des Zeltes zu kommen. Deshalb lasse ich mein Essen ganz bewusst immer außerhalb. Bin übriges vor 3 Tagen vom WHW & GGW zurück gekommen. Schottland ist schon schön und eine Reise wert. Man muss halt das Wetter mögen.
Vielen lieben Dank für die netten Worte, das freut mich sehr :) Hahaha, daran hab ich noch gar nicht gedacht - Otto ist in der Tat ein ehemaliger Straßenhund aus Kroatien, daher "gerettet". Hmm, interessanter Aspekt - ich hab bisher tatsächlich noch nie Probleme mit Mäuse gehabt. Dachte immer, gut verpackt in Dyeema Drybags und direkt "neben" Otto im Zelt trauen sie sich vermutlich nicht ran bzw. riechen sie das Essen dann nicht mehr. Aber vielleicht hatte ich auch bisher nur Glück 😅
My friend and I did the WHW a few years ago. We had a heatwave until Glencoe, when it turned wet. You definitely had better views of Ben Nevis than we did!
Definitely hard in a heatwave too, if not harder!! it’s crazy, the area around Glencoe seems to be an area where a lot of WHW hikers have really bad/wet weather. I was very happy that I got to see the section in good weather after having no views and rain twice before 😅
Eine wunderschöne Tour. Mit dem Auto konnte ich die Schönheit der Gegend garnicht so schnell aufnehmen, da so viel auf den Straßen unterwegs war (wahrscheinlich Ferienzeit im Sommer), ein Grund mit den Wanderschuhen ein bisschen Entschleunigung hineinzubringen. Nach dem Motto: Fünf Finger für vier Pfoten, hoffe Ottos Pfote gehts wieder gut und ihr hatten noch ein paar schöne freie Tage dort. Viele Grüße G
Stimmt, durchfahren ist auch wirklich cool und man sieht vom Auto auch schon viel, nur muss man ja auch auf die Straße schauen 😅 Der Trail ist wirklich eine Reise wert und sehr zu empfehlen 😊 Dankeschön für das liebe Feedback :)
I’ve just recently discovered your channel which I absolutely love ❤️ I backpacked the WHW about 10 years ago with my dog Mollie and I remember the tough parts like reaching Beinglas. Thunder and lightning as I hiked toward Ben Nevis. I’d love to do it again 😊well done and I love Otto ❤
Shiel Buses run a service between Fort William and Glen Nevis (Service N42). It goes past Glen Nevis camp site.
Yes, the bus times just weren't ideal for us when we were there in March unfortunately :) But definitely an option too :)
Thank you Ellie, I really enjoyed watching these videos.
aww, that’s very kind! thank you so much for following along :)
Hi Ellie, I enjoyed watching your WHW series. You certainly endured some challenging conditions. I am thinking about doing it next April.
Aww, thank you so much. Really glad that you've enjoyed the videos :) I think April is a good month to do it. I've hiked in Scotland in April for several years now and the weather was always pleasant: not a lot of rain and plenty of sunny days. This year was apperently unusually wet and cold 😅
When I did the WHW it was a heatwave and it felt like hiking in a desert. I was struggling with heat and finding water. Would like to do it again in more Scottish conditions haha.
Can totally imagine that it's very hard in the heat too, with the terrain being so exposed, almost no shade, etc. Definitely wouldn't want to do it in a heatwave either 🫣
I've done all of the WHW in bits and pieces but never in strict sequence and never as a single trip. A few parts I've done half-a-dozen times, others only once(Milngavie!). But it was great to see your take on it, especially as a 3rd time walker. Looking forward to your Affric trail experience, I really enjoyed it (I did it in winter with about a foot of snow at the watershed).
Thank you for sharing :) I could definitely see myself hiking parts of the trail again too (with detours to include some summits for example), even after my third hike. The area is just stunning, easy to reach, good infrastructure,... :)
WooHoo😃
Well Ms Elli and Otto you guys have completed another fantastic hike, other than Otto’s paw on the last bit
Hope he’ll feel better very soon🙏🏻
The gravel would be tough on him for sure
The terrain on this journey of yours has been fascinating, saw pics over the years, they didn’t do it justice😍
The views were incredible, even in the rain & fog, pretty days were awesome😍
The fries and noodles looked delicious, when you ate the fry, could see the deliciousness hit your soul😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😃
Thank you again for taking us along
Take care, drive safe to your next adventure and please give Otto a scratch for me👍🏻
Til then Ms Elli👍🏻🙏🏻😃☺️
Thank you so so much for your kind words and feedback! This always makes my day - thank you for following along 😊😚
So happy you got some nice weather towards the end of your trek. Thank you for letting me follow along, can't wait for the next one! Really appreciate you taking such good care of Otto, he's a special little guy.
He really is 🥰🥰 thank you so much for following along and always leaving such kind and encouraging comments. I really appreciate that :)
Congratulations, Elli! Those mountains looked quintessential Scotland :) Hope Otto's trotters patched up nicely. How'd the Kakwa perform?
Thank you so much :) so far (after about 750km with it), I really like the Kakwa. Very comfortable, no bruising :) will do a detailed review after I've used it a bit more :)
A fabulous walk Elli. And Otto is just the sweetest companion - love him!
He's the best hiking buddy 🥰 thank you for following along :)
Quelle énergie ❤ merci pour ce partage Elli 👍🙏
thank you so much for following along 😇
Liebe Elli und lieber Otto, vielen Dank für diese tollen Videos zum WHW. Für mich startet morgen das große Abenteuer und deine Videos haben mich perfekt für den Weg eingestimmt 😊
Ohhh, vielen lieben Dank für die netten Worte :) Ich hoffe, du hattest eine wunderbare Zeit auf dem WHW und einigermaßen gutes Wetter!! Alles Liebe 🤗
Congratulations to you and Otto for completing the way. Hope Otto's paw is recovering.
Thank you so much! Yes, the issue was gone within 1 day luckily, just a tiny hotspot because of the wet rocky terrain :)
Enjoyable set of videos. Otto is a lovely little dog and you look after him so well.
I always try my best so that he can have the best life :) Thank you so much for the feedback!
Elli& Otto you definitely know how to make the heart beat faster seeing those beautiful mountains ❤. Great seeing Otto so happy and running along too. One thing about Scotland that wind there really hits you in your bones. Another beautiful video young lady and congratulations both for doing this route, take care both 🌷
Thank you so much, Chris! I really appreciate your kind words and support. Yes, that's true - the wind can be so tough. The windchill makes it so much colder 🥶
I'm so glad you had lovely weather on the last day! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It brough back so many lovely memories. I would love to do the West Highland Way again.
Me too, I was so happy to finish the trail with some sunshine and incredible views 😊🥰 thank you so much for the kind words, really happy that you've enjoyed the video 🥰
Congratulations Elli. We’ve enjoyed watching all your WHW videos, what a great challenge! Thinking about doing this ourselves, as a couple of older hikers who have never through hiked before! Where did you park your car in Milngavie?
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words! I’ve parked at the train station in Milngavie. There’s CCTV and it’s free. I’ve left my car there twice already for 8 days without any issues. The parking area isn’t very big though, probably good to come early….
Thank you so much Elli! Really enjoyed watching you and Otto do the trail. I’ve picked up so many tips for when I do it in a few weeks. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥾
Aww, really glad to hear that :) Thank you for following along. Wishing you a great hike, I’m sure you’ll love it 🥰
Thank you Ellie for another great video. Really enjoy following you and Otto from the warmth of the sofa😁 Don’t envy the weather although it adds to the drama of the Scottish landscape. Blue sky and sunshine is always welcome but the mountains need the snow, mist, wind & rain, especially up in Scotland to make you appreciate the calmer times. Sensible you put Otto first. Like most happy dogs they’re more than pleased just to keep going so long as they’re with their owner. Looking forward to your next adventure. Take care.
Thank you so much for the kind words and following along! I always enjoy reading your comments :) That's so true - Scotland wouldn't be the same without the fog and mist and also the rain. It just adds something very special to the landscape. Makes it tough sometimes but then you're so happy when the sun comes out :)
It's a beautiful episode, Otto best boy for his mum ❤️ hope his paw gets better soon 😘 I am at Isle of Arran on holiday. Very beautiful and peaceful .Take care and a big hug for Otto ❤
Aww nice, it must be so beautiful there! Hope you had an amazing time and good weather 🥰 thank you so much for following along :)
Hi Elli , really enjoyed your walk thru the Scottish mountains , in good and bad weather . Otto has so much energy and seems to enjoy it as much as you. Hope his foot is better , all the best Alan
Thank you so much for following along, I really appreciate that 😊🥰
Well done elli, I'm off to do it in 2 weeks time. I'm watching this as I sit in my tent on the last day of the Cumbria Way, it's been epic. I hope Otto finished ok you have such a special bond. Can't wait to see your next adventure.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for following along :) how did you like the Cumbria Way? Good hike? Hope you're having a great time on the WHW and that the weather is kind for you :)
Stunning episode my friend, your latest videos are spectacular!
thank you ☺️
Another really enjoyable video. The WHW is a great walk and your adventure brought back many happy memories and made me want to walk the route again. Well done to you and Otto!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for following along! Really happy that you've been enjoying the videos :)
As always a joy to follow you along the trail. 🌞 Looking forward to your next adventure👍and I hope Ottos paw is healing well and that he will be fit and ready for the next trail💜Take care🌸
Thank you so much, Elina for following along! That means so much :) luckily it was just a hotspot and gone within a day :)
Awesome!!! Congratulations to you 3! I will be viewing this over and over for my 2025 hike wild camping. You make good points about hiking with a dog . They are 1st concern. Safe trip home. Trail on!! 🥾🐕
Thank you so much for the kind words, that means so much :) I'm sure you'll love it, it's a beautiful hike 🥰
@@ellihikes I am excited It will be so different from the Appalachian Trail I am used to and trails in the Northeast USA. 🥾
Exciting walk. Thankyou for sharing. Hope Otto paw is better. 💚
Thank you so much for following along :)
Fantastic vlog as usual, can't wait for the next trail. I lived near Glen Afric and loved getting into the Highlands scenery whenever I could.
I hope that Otto is fully recovered.
Have a great time in the Highlands.
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate that 🥰
That was very enjoyable Elli, it's a hike I've never done, but always had on my bucket list. The Kingshouse Hotel looks a lot smarter than when I stopped for a beer in 2017.
Thank you so much! Really happy that you've enjoyed the video :) it really is a nice hike. Not too hard, easy to meet other people, good infrastructure and you see beautiful parts of the Highlands :)
Great vlog 👍
When I was younger, I hiked the West Highland Way in Scotland multiple times and even cycled it twice. I loved the Scottish mountains. But later, when I was in my late twenties, I tried hiking in the Alps for the first time. Now that I'm in my forties, I still go hiking a couple of times each year. I've been thinking about revisiting the West Highland Way, but I keep changing my mind. Whenever I plan a trip to Scotland, I remember its beautiful nature (though it's not as grand as the Alps in my opinion). However, the bad weather and pesky midges make me hesitate. Still, the idea of going back to the West Highland Way remains tempting. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing and the kind words :) true, it's very different to the Alps obviously, which is probably why I like it so much. It's not too technical yet so different than landscapes in Germany/South of Europe. I think I particularly like the roughness, the fog - just a special kind of beauty imo 😊🥰
So pleased that you had good weather from Kinlochleven
I love to see snow on the mountain tops ...as long as it stays there! 😂 When it covers everything, I find it monotonous.
I hope Otto was OK. Good dog mamma - nice early intervention 😊
Yes, me too! Was so happy that I finally got to enjoy all the views as that stretch is just stunning 💚
Hi Ellie, thanks for sharing your West Highland Way adventure with us.
You asked if subscribers might comment on experiences of the route/walk. It's a yes and no answer from me: On 23rd April I took a train from Crianlarich to Glenfinnan in glorious sunshine. There are several sections of the journey which 'track' the WHW. I could see dozens of walkers from the train. Most noticeably between Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy.
A few years ago I had a gig (I'm a drummer) at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven and went early so I could have a short walk to Loch Eilde Mor. Decades ago I hiked and scrambled up the Black Mount and all the Glencoe Munros. Including the Aonach Eagach.
I can't wait to see your Affric to Kintail trip. It's a very special area for me because it's where me and my late wife decided to marry.
Thank you so much for sharing! The area around Glencoe is really stunning.... I loved Glen Affric and Kintail - I wasn't very lucky with the weather and views at first but it's definitely an area I'd like to visit again :)
Hi Ellie, well done on your walk and filming,pleased you had a beautiful day to finish with , that’s my favourite part too, I absolutely love the whole trail but the hardest part is walking the last section of Loch Lomond . I was I think maybe 3 or 4 days behind you,I promised myself a challenge at 70, but no camping . Hope you enjoy your next trail it’s also so very beautiful, best wish to you and Otto hope he has recovered.❤️
Thank you so much for following along, that really means a lot 😊 well done for completing the trail 👏👏
Do you know what? - I noticed I was paying attention to your background music and I liked it and think your choices are adding lovely ambience / atmosphere to your video's. Also I absolutely loved the swearing about setting up the tent in the rain. Go Elli!!! M.
Aww, thank you so much! That really made my day, especially since I always try to find music that goes with the video and adds to the vibe of the video. I'm always spending quite some time on that to get it 'right', so this a very nice compliment. Thank you 😊😊
Hello Elli and Otto,
Bloody well done you should be proud of yourselves you kept going even when the weather was bad and you were feeling a bit down. But you pushed through like heroes.
Hope Otto is ok, however, I'm sure he will be with you taking care of him, and he probably can't wait to get back out again. Looking forward to the next one.
You didn't do it this time 😋✌
Thank you so much for the encouragement and for following along! Was definitely harder than expected....I was spoiled with the weatherlast year apparently 😅
Big congratulations to you and Otto for completing the West Highland Way in such difficult conditions. I’m planning on heading up to the Outer Hebrides on Saturday for three weeks hiking with my partner Wendy. It all depends on the weather and it’s looking a bit iffy at the moment….
Thank you so much for following along and your kind words! That means so much :) I hope you're having a great time on the Outer Hebrides and that the weather has been kind for you 😊😊🥰
We’re back home now having had a really good time in the Hebrides. We’ve been catching up on your latest videos and we think you and Otto are amazing. Had we been hiking in your conditions we would have gone home ages ago. You are an inspiration.
@PhilMcKelliget that's great to hear 👌 it was tough for sure, but sometimes not easy to bail in the middle of nowhere, so no other option really than to push through 😅 thank you so much for following along :)
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Sin thu fhein
Hi an sin, tapadh leat! 😊 (I hope that's not too far off)