The Self-Guided Travel Podcast

Join us for a solo self-guided journey along Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way with host Arlette Godges in this episode of The Self-Guided Travel Podcast. After fueling up on a Scottish breakfast of haggis, tattie scones, and square sausage with Laura from The Kingshouse Hotel, Arlette hikes through the rugged Glen Coe scenery made famous by the James Bond movies. Layer up to brave the wind and the rain as Arlette takes on a steep solo ascent of the Devil’s Staircase in the penultimate leg of her self-guided Macs Adventure. Distance : 9 miles Duration : 5:0 hr Ascent / Descent : 339 m / 581 m Summary : Climb the Devil's Staircase and catch a glimpse of Ben Nevis (Scotland's highest mountain) on this section of the West Highland Way between Glencoe and Kinlochleven. Highlights Include: 01’40 Breakfast at The Kingshouse Hotel - including tasting haggis - and chatting to Laura who works at the hotel. 07’15 Tackling The Devil’s Staircase! Insights into self-guided hiking tours and the joys of exploring Scotland’s dramatic landscapes at your own pace. Whether you're dreaming of hiking Scotland's West Highland Way, exploring Scotland walking tours, or planning your next self-guided hiking adventure, this episode has it all. Discover tips, local insights, and the magic of solo hiking through one of the world's most famous trails. Start planning your adventure today with Macs Adventure, the experts in self-guided travel. Discover the largest selection of hiking and biking routes in Scotland, Europe and beyond, all designed to help you explore spectacular destinations at your own pace. Book your next Self-Guided Travel adventure at macsadventure.com Produced by: The Big Light

Join us for a solo self-guided journey along Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way with host Arlette Godges in this episode of The Self-Guided Travel Podcast. At the fast-flowing Falls of Falloch, Arlette hears about the benefits of cold water therapy with Claire Gray before the pair take an icy dip. Among the pine trees, Highland Cows and Red Squirrels explore the history and landscape of Scotland with Arlette at the halfway point of her self-guided Macs Adventure. Distance : 12 miles Duration : 6:0 hr Ascent / Descent : 384 m / 178 m Summary : Enjoy spectacular views south over Loch Lomond, and north towards the mountains of the Highlands, as you make your way to Crianlarich. The West Highland Way then passes through forest, by the ruined priory of St Fillan, and across moorland to the busy little village of Tyndrum. Highlights Include: 04’00 Wildswimming with wellness enthusiast and wild swimmer, Claire Gray at the Falls of Falloch. 11’56 Arlette encounters her first Highland Coo and goes looking for Red Squirrels! 14’35 Souvenir hunting in Tyndrum at The Green Welly Stop. Insights into self-guided hiking tours and the joys of exploring Scotland’s dramatic landscapes at your own pace. Whether you're dreaming of hiking Scotland's West Highland Way, exploring Scotland walking tours, or planning your next self-guided hiking adventure, this episode has it all. Discover tips, local insights, and the magic of solo hiking through one of the world's most famous trails. Start planning your adventure today with Macs Adventure, the experts in self-guided travel. Discover the largest selection of hiking and biking routes in Scotland, Europe and beyond, all designed to help you explore spectacular destinations at your own pace. Book your next Self-Guided Travel adventure at macsadventure.com Produced by: The Big Light

Join us for a solo self-guided journey along Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way with host Arlette Godges in this episode of The Self-Guided Travel Podcast. Hiking solo and self-guided with Macs Adventure, Arlette takes on the 96-mile trail, starting in Milngavie and trekking through the rugged beauty of Scotland’s lochs, mountains, and moss-covered forests. Along the way, she stops at the renowned Glengoyne Scotch Whisky Distillery and learns about the trail’s highlights and challenges from Jane McGeary from the West Highland Way Association. Distance hiked: 26.5 miles Duration : 10:46 hr over two days Ascent / Descent : 711.4 m / 731.6 m Summary : A gentle walk through the Scottish countryside from Milngavie, on the outskirts of Glasgow, to reach the charming Stirlingshire village of Drymen. The next day, walk through pine forest, and enjoy the views from the summit of Conic Hill before following the West Highland Way along the shores of Loch Lomond to reach Rowardennan. Highlights Include: 03’10 Whisky tasting and trail stories with Gordon Dallas, Whisky Experiential Ambassador at Glengoyne Distillery. 11’00 Expert advice on the West Highland Way from Jane McGeary. Insights into self-guided hiking tours and the joys of exploring Scotland’s dramatic landscapes at your own pace. Whether you're dreaming of hiking Scotland's West Highland Way, exploring Scotland walking tours, or planning your next self-guided hiking adventure, this episode has it all. Discover tips, local insights, and the magic of solo hiking through one of the world's most famous trails. Start planning your adventure today with Macs Adventure, the experts in self-guided travel. Discover the largest selection of hiking and biking routes in Scotland, Europe and beyond, all designed to help you explore spectacular destinations at your own pace. Book your next Self-Guided Travel adventure at macsadventure.com Produced by: The Big Light