Thru-Hiking the West Highland Way with my Dog: Tyndrum to Glencoe | Winter is BACK?!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In March of 2024, Otto and I thru-hiked the West Highland Way in Scotland, one of the most famous long-distance trails in the UK. Come join us for days 5 and 6 of our (wild)camping adventure where we finally reached the Highlands.
We had beautiful views and sunshine - only to find ourselves in full wintery conditions 12 hours later with freezing cold winds, snow and hail which made for some tough hiking….
Stay tuned for part 4 of this adventure!
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Elli's video showcases beautiful areas, weather conditions like rain, wind, sunshine, and snow, with Otto looking warm and comfortable in his jacket. Have a great day💖👍TFS
Thank you so much for the kind words and for following along, I really appreciate that :)
Hi Elli and Otto! The contrast between the Scottish landscape and the Scottish weather couldn't be greater. A really tough challenge. Respect! By the way, a very nice handkerchief, I've seen it somewhere before. Hang in there! 😊
Superbe et toujours avec le sourire ❤🙌🇧🇪
Thank you 😊
Hi Ellie, this spring in Scotland has been shite. I'm 72, live in Dunblane and got back from visiting my family in New Zealand on 19th March. A few days after I got home, I almost booked flights to go back again!
Sad to say, knowing you post sometime after events, the weather for you trip was officially mega-shite. But your vlogs make me smile. Thanks and hug to Otto.
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! Yes, it's been crazy - so much different from last year when we also hiked in Scotland in April.... it just went on and on and on with the bad/unsettled weather!! I have great hopes now for May 😄😅 thank you so much for following along :)
Another amazing episode! You nailed it again! 👏👏
Thank you so much 😊
You really make a great video Elli so much in it wise , beautiful area's, weather rain, wind, sunshine and the snow. Great seeing Otto nice and warm in his jacket . Respect to you both take care out there 🌷
Thank you so much, Chris, for always cheering me up with your kind words! That means so much 😊😊
Another challenging one! You're still doing amazing 💪 Hopefully there's more sunny days ahead. Keep smiling!
Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement, I really appreciate you following our adventures 😊😊
This was a great video - don't know why exactly - maybe because you have inspired me to visit Scotland and hopefully walk some of these routes one day. Luv Otto and yourself - M.
Aww, that's so cool! Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate the feedback 😊 it's so stunning, you'll love it - it's a beautiful country 💙
Wow!! That looks incredible! I need to go up to Scotland hiking.
It's really so so stunning, Scotland is beautiful 🥰 so many incredible hikes there 🏴
Lovely weather and that woods by the King house seems awesome for camping, I may stay there next time im doing WHW ;)
Yes, it's very convenient as you have the bar for drinks/food where you can warm up, be out of the rain, charge your things etc. A good option, even more so if the weather isn't too great :)
wieder ein sehr schönes Video. Bei blau/weißem Himmel macht das laufen natürlich viel mehr Spaß und Freude, als bei Schnee, Regen, eisigem Wind.
Kompliment wie ihr dem Wetter trotzt. Viel Energie und Kraft für den weiteren Weg . 😊🎉
Hello Elli and Otto,
Well you're getting all the good Scottish weather then you're so lucky lol
Another great video Elli and we can see at times it looks like it's getting you down But keep smiling you're doing amazingly.
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Ich hoffe Otto hat nicht all zu sehr kalte Füße bekommen, aber schön, dass die Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe zum Einkehren lagen. Ich drücke die Daumen für besseres Wetter und euch beiden alles Gute.
Vielen lieben Dank :) tatsächlich scheint ihn Kälte oder Regen quasi gar nicht zu stören 😅 normalerweise zelte ich gern etwas mehr abgelegen, aber bei dem Wetter wars echt schön, nicht nur im Zelt zu sein, sondern ein paar Stunden im Warmen in der Bar sitzen zu können :)
Looks a bit nippy there Ellie!
Hahaha, yes 😅😅🫣 it was crazy.....
The landscapes are wonderful 🤩 My wish for the next video after your finish: can you please Elli sum up how much money you spent (transportation included)?
Thank you so much! I probably will do a summary video for the WHW and address it there too, but this is what I roughly spent:
- transport: a bit difficult, because that varies obviously where you travel from (I came over with the ferry from Amsterdam which cost about 300€, but booked months in advance)
- train from FW to Milngavie after finishing the trail was 30£ though
- apart from that: 13-15£ for every night on a campsite (5 nights)
- food (from shops or eaten in cafes): 10-15£ on average per day
-> I didn't eat out a lot on this hike and wildcamped a few nights too. In total I spent roughly 150£ for the 8 days (not including transport)
@@ellihikes thank you Elli 🤗
You’re certainly getting everything that the Scottish weather can throw at you, Elli. Stay warm and keep going!
That was so so true! And it only continued that way for us 😅 just got snowed on 2 days ago in the Cairngorms 😅🫣 spring seems to take its time this year....
@@ellihikes The whole country is waiting!
Love the video have ever considered doing the jogle in reverse Cornwall to john o groats
Thank you so much 😊 I definitely would do an end-to-end hike again on different trails :)
How beautiful! It is amazing how the weather can turn from one day to the next.
That's so true, it's been crazy how fast it changed from winter to spring and back 😵💫 thank you for following along :)
Good weather makes a big difference. Your one tough lady.
It really does!!! Thank you for following along 😊
Im loving watching your videos when was this Ellie? I am goingbin 2 days and doing it in reverse from fort william to Milngavie. Temperature forcast for FW weekend is -5 so bit nervous but you have inspired me 😊
Thank you so much!! This was about 3.5 weeks ago, end of March! Hope you're more lucky with the weather, I mean spring has to come at some point 😅🫣 Have a great hike 😊
Lovely that you got some sun on day 5 🌞
Thanks for sharing, Elli & Otto 🙏
I remember the train stopping at Rannock one summer, when I was a child and there was a swirling mist of midges as far as the eye could see.
Yes, that was so so nice. Felt like spring, if only for a few hours 😅 I've only been to Scotland in summer once, but that was enough 😅 can imagine how bad it must have been 😵💫😬 Very tough too - on a different level!
Wow this really looks so much tougher than last year walking the UK in summer! The incredible Scottish scenery must make it all worth it though!
Yes, it was a bit harder than expected for sure. But the landscape really is stunning in every weather and makes up for the hard moments 😊
Nice one Elli or rather a cold one 🥶
Quite a change in scenery this time even though some of it disappeared in the clouds and snow! (Great colourful shoes, quite funky,
I hope they kept your feet reasonably warm 🤔)? Otto is an inspiration the way he tramp on through thick and thin.
Keep going, keep warm and thank you for the video. Fingers crossed for better weather 🤞🏻
Hahaha, thank you so much! Otto really is a trooper, he doesn't seem bothered by the rain or cold at all :) thank you for following along!!
It will test your endurance Eli ( and Otto) in those conditions for sure. Good quality gear will make life more comfortable. Although harsh conditions, better than midges throughout the warmer weather. I made the mistake of hiking/climbing in June. A nightmare. Looking forward to following your adventures.
Yes, that's very true! I was very happy with my gear and actually wasn't cold at night in the tent :) I've only been in Scotland in summer once but that was horrible too 😅 definitely prefer spring since then, even if it's like this weather-wise...
The good news is it looks like there was a warming for the second night of this stretch. Hopefully that snow is done for!!
Yes, that's true!! We didn't have any more snow, bit some more very mixed weather 😅 thank you for following along :)
The first day was a beautiful stretch, the next woulda been a tough one for sure, still quite pretty terrain even with the snow❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ tho
Your perseverance and determination to proceed along is inspiring❤️
You guys definitely worked for this one
That is pretty awesome to have restroom and showers available that close to your campsite too
Take care, keep safe, give Otto a pat for me and see you next go round👍🏻🙏🏻😃☺️
Thank you so much for the kind and supportive words and encouragement! That always makes me smile, thank you for following along. Definitely good to have public toilets there as the area is very busy because it's so beautiful and sadly not everyone cares about the correct disposal of waste....
You are always most welcome Ms Elli ☺️
I always enjoy each of your videos so much
Ups and downs, you and Otto always makes me smile
Sadly I do understand what you’re saying on human leaving behind instead of leave no trace
You guys take care, keep safe, give Otto a scratch for us and see ya next time👍🏻🙏🏻😃☺️
Hi Ellie, loving your videos on the WHW, im off there (again) this weekend although temperature in fort william is well below zero which is surprising for april. I am doing it in reverse this time from north to south
Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes, it's been a really cold and wet month - I'm just back from a few very cold and snowy days in the Cairngorms. It was crazy 🌨 have a great hike, I hope the weather starts to improve soon 😊
Are you planing yo come to canada? Nice mountains in British Columbia and nice places in Ontario and Quebec.
I would love to hike there one day, definitely 🥰 Probably not in the near future though, as I wouldn't want to leave Otto and go without him :)
Also, it makes me a little sad to see you down and under the weather near the Inoraron hotel. Which is such a fantastic wild campsite? Just think you could be sat In an office working 9 to 5 rather than in the great outdoors. Cheer up. 😊
That's very true! I'm so happy that I get to do it, even if it's also hard sometimes 😊
Hi Elli, I tried to send you a message on instagram but I forgot the new rule that you can send one message and can’t send another until it’s accepted 😂 really just wanted to say I’m really enjoying these videos and they’re so useful for planning the WHW
Aww sorry about that! I've been in the Cairngorms and didn't have signal and didn't check Instagram for a few days! Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words, that means so much :)