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 [email protected]


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

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Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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