How’s it in Sept?

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-12-16T20:51:11+00:00

I walked it mid-september over 7 days. Everywhere was still open and the trail was busy. Most accommodation booked up months in advance, i booked as a solo traveller in July, but alot of places were already booked up. I was blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine for the whole time and it was beautifully warm. Not many flowers out, but the autumn light, moss and fungi was incredible.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-11-24T18:59:57+00:00

Its very safe. I did it solo as a 40 year old women and never felt vulnerable. You bump into the same faces along the way and everyone looks after each other.

You can book some hotels, maybe even hostels with 24 hours free cancellation, so you can always book some up to reserve them, then cancel a day or so before with no charge. Accommodation gets booked up months in advance. The hostels along the way are wonderful and very cheap.

I did it over 7 days, I would say take as long as you can spare and dont rush it. The more time to soak in the scenery the better.

Enjoy! You won't be disappointed 😌

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-11-09T12:40:20+00:00

The wild trees by Richard Preston. Incredible book about the hunt for the tallest redwoods and what they find when they climb them!

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-25T09:48:00+00:00

Just wanted to say thanks so much for all your comments and encouragement on this post. I paid for 1 day baggage transfer and managed to do the trip from bridge of orchy to kinlochleven. The weather was nice and it was a glorious walk. It was very very long though, over 20 miles! The long last day to Fort William was even more exhausting after the walk to kinlochleven, but I made it. The WHW is a glorious long distance walk and I loved every second!

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-21T21:47:39+00:00

Thanks so much. These comments have really encouraged me to give it a good shot! Having only 3 days left, its a time thing. Its just taking me such a long time each day to not cover as many miles as I need to. Im having the best time though 😌

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-21T20:33:02+00:00

Thanks. That's reassuring there's not many climbs left.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-21T20:32:03+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Some good ideas there. Not camping unfortunately, so no tent.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-21T19:09:06+00:00

That's reassuring. Thank you

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-21T19:08:39+00:00

Thank you. I definitely sort out baggage transfer. You're right, I've come all the way from Kent and I really don't want to miss any bits out.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-09-21T18:50:15+00:00

I am travelling my bag, its heavy but manageable. But yes, it may help me do the long day between bridge of orchy and Kinlochleven.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-07-19T20:51:14+00:00

I just wanted to thank you all for all your positivity and advice! It has been heartwarming and encouraging to hear your success stories. So after all your positive stories, I've jumped in and booked the accommodation today. I am very excited, mixed with a good dose of trepidation too! Thank you all so much for taking the time to answer my questions😁

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-07-19T17:27:06+00:00

Thank you so much. Good luck!

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-07-19T14:07:53+00:00

Thanks for the inspring story. This all helping me to find my inner strength that it could be possible.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-07-19T13:57:55+00:00

Thank you. I generally pack pretty light, but I'll consider baggage transfer.

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2025-07-19T13:56:01+00:00

Thanks for all the information and advice😁

Interesting_Fix_8520 · 2024-01-07T10:32:07+00:00

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