The West Highland Way - 10 Mistakes I Made

Are you thinking about doing the West Highland way? Perhaps you're already planning your hike. Hopefully this video will be of some help to you.
If you've watched my videos you will already know that I was unable to complete the hike this year - having to call it quits 3 days in due to injury.
Here are 10 mistakes I made which ruined my hike. DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES!

Hi, it is amazing, i will do almost all your failures next week… knee is in pain already. Bought new boots…bag is ultralight as much as possible, but a lot of food packed… will be fun as usual…

Cheers

I severely twisted my ankle jumping off a style about two miles beyond Tyndrum. I was lucky for two reasons in that I was still within limping range of Tyndrum and I had my eldest son with me as a makeshift crutch until I could buy a walking pole in the town itself. That and the fact that there are two rail stations there saved me from a much less pleasant experience.

I am 47. I have started getting into rucking. 10% of our body, then up the % after you get used to. Do it 5x a week and walk for an 1hr or 1.5hr. Good preparation and does exactly what you mention. Strengthens your body!

thanks for telling the truth about the silly things you did wrong

You're in Scotland.... We go for a walk, not a hike. Proper got me going.

Superb video incredibly helpful.

thank you for the video. I just completed it and watched your video before

That’s a crazy weight, you’ll know this by now but you can cut that weight by more than a third easily and cheaply.
Better luck next time.

Did it 20 years ago and biggest mistake was too many miles on the first day from Milngavie to Milarrochy Bay Camp Site around 21 miles just destroyed my feet with huge blisters despite many long walks in preparation back in the peak district

Done ghis many time the now , love it , dont underestimate conic hill , i carry aboot 25-kg but is my preffered pack weight , but this is for s comfort sleep system its down to the individual to know what he/she is comfortable carrying especially if its for wild camping only pkenty good video bud , plenty of burns to get water from

Thanks a lot.😊😊

Brilliant informative video.
Sorry you had to endure such hardships along your way but at least your experience will make people like me more savvy! Thank you!

Awesome advice 👍, many honest points, your a 💯% legend, just found your channel
🫶 it, now for a wee binge watch 😁

Thanks for making this video, its very useful and imformative

Boy, that's a lot mistakes.

Well done for being honest

thanks for post some great advice its on my lust of hiles to do ! ...out of interest which gelert jacket was the one that kept you dry ?

Good points there, common errors made by many.