The West Highland Way is a classic.
A classic long distance trail that happens to be located in an amazingly gorgeous country — Scotland.
The West Highland Way covers 96 miles of diverse scenery.
And, it's doable for someone who is in decent shape.
In other words, you don't have to be über fit.
So...how do you go about walking this trail?
What are some tips and tricks?
And what is it like or what can you expect as you walk the West Highland Way?
Tune into this episode to find out all of this.
Of course, I'll also share a few stories of my time walking this awesome trail.
Want to chat about the West Highland Way a wee bit more?
Feel free to email me at lynne@wanderyourway.com
In this episode:
2:27: What it is
2:54: Placing it on the map
3:45: The terrain of the trail
6:02: Do your research
7:47: Determine how you want to do it
13:24: Determine how many days/budget
16:38: Have a good pack
18:09: What to pack
22:26: Be prepared for bad weather
24:00: Orienteering
25:07: Meet people
27:23: Stop and smell the heather
28:58: Celebrate your accomplishment
31:40: Day 1
33:15: Day 2
36:32: Day 3
38:54: Day 4
40:28: Day 5
43:19: Day 6
45:32: Day 7
47:15: Lynne’s Stories
55:17 Wrapping it up
Important links:
10 Tips for Walking the West Highland Way
Best 11 Things Every Traveler Should Do in Fort William Scotland
West Highland Way
Walk Highlands
Walkers Ways
Macs Adventure
Hillwalk Tours
Myrtle Bank Guesthouse
Glencoyne Distillery
Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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