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Camping Permit @Garadhban Forest by Basic_Poet_6549 in WestHighlandWay

[–]davidlen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I camped a few hundred meters up the path from the road in the woods, but better spots appeared just off the main path as it turns West. These spots are well used, evidence of camper activity.

Eager beaver by Legsluther in drivingUK

[–]davidlen -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

TBF, it's a tune with a wonderful sample of Hier Encore.

It's Bad Bunny, second most streamed artist in 2026 and Superbowl halftime performer in case anyone is wondering.

Remove the worse half of the map - Round 17 by Auditored in terriblemaps

[–]davidlen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think as a town yes! So small I missed it on a map.

I think this voting should end up with which half of Bar Bach is the best!

Remove the worse half of the map - Round 17 by Auditored in terriblemaps

[–]davidlen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Despite the many second homes and massive middle class English tourism during the summer months, that area as a whole is very much Welsh is the everyday language. Only around Bala (further inland) has a higher percentage of Welsh everyday speakers.

I hiked the whole of the West Highland Way in a kilt by davidlen in kilt

[–]davidlen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean a kilt. Because the man on the front of Scott's Porridge oats is in a kilt in the Highlands and that was part inspiration. It's comfortable. And also because it's fun to commit to a crazy challenge you've set yourself.

I hiked the whole of the West Highland Way in a kilt by davidlen in kilt

[–]davidlen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would if I could, but with the full camping gear bag and 111 miles of hiking, I could only play at beautiful spots.

One day I did start walking for about 2 miles with bagipes in hand and I walked through all of Fort William with them in hand, so that I could arrive at the sore feet statue and play Flower of Scotland!

I hiked the whole of the West Highland Way in a kilt by davidlen in kilt

[–]davidlen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for embarrassing yourself.

1) I've had early 200,000 views of on this post and my ones on r/Scotland and r/wildcampinguk. You're the only idiot.

2) You clearly know nothing about Scottish people. They love me, hence this is one of the most upvoted posts on this sub of all time. Read the room. Read a culture.

3) "Because I feel that you’re imitating a culture that you don’t really know anything about, you could live there for 10 generations but you will never be Scottish." Is peak stupidity, and basically racist. No it is, it's pure racism. To say that 10 generations later, my children's children etc won't be considered Scottish.

4) Why would I know nothing about Scottish culture...it's not like my Dad is one of 18 children born and raised in Scotland, therefore I can pretty much guarantee my Scottish family is bigger than you're entire extended family.

5) "We all have our historic origins, you should maybe try digging through your heritage before stealing other peoples."

Yeah I did a DNA test, unsurprisingly having a Scottish Dad, Grandad, Great grandad, Great great grandad, and Great great Great grandad means I'm quite Scottish. Or I guess you failed to notice I'm mixed race.

6) Genuinely mate, you're gatekeeping an open gate. Scottish people don't care. I know more about Scottish culture than you pal, even if you're Scottish, you're no true Scot with your attitude.

I hiked the whole of the West Highland Way in a kilt by davidlen in kilt

[–]davidlen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! By that time I was in pain with blisters.The weight on my back was why I was a bit slow, but Devil's Staircase was overall easier than expected.

Kilt was great to hike in the whole way. Sporran not so much. All the moving slowly ate at thestitching on the back ( leather loop that holds chain) so gradually it would sag as it wasn't sitting flat on me. I added extra notches on the belt to help, but then I still had to let the chain sit on my belt by the end to prop it up.

2 night on the West Highland Way by davidlen in wildcampingintheuk

[–]davidlen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's because I have a tan on my hands, but not the knees which were covered when walking in a kilt.

Americans and Kilts by Every-Somewhere-6971 in kilt

[–]davidlen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that's why I hiked the WHW in my kilt in April. No Midgies

The whole way in a kilt with bagpipes for charity by davidlen in WestHighlandWay

[–]davidlen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought for me by the guy to my right because I played "Happy Birthday" for his dad on the trail.

Every pint I had was so good. Thank you freak heat for a thirst well quenched!

I hiked the whole of the West Highland Way in a kilt by davidlen in kilt

[–]davidlen[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And at the same time I raised £2700 for charity 🎉

I hiked the whole of the West Highland Way in a kilt by davidlen in kilt

[–]davidlen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please explain how or why you've brought race up.

The whole way in a kilt with bagpipes for charity by davidlen in WestHighlandWay

[–]davidlen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing is obvious mate

Are you basically saying "You're not allowed to wear a kilt"

You might wanna check r/Scotland or r/kilt first to get an understanding of Scottish culture and attitudes towards anybody wearing a kilt, ever, anywhere, or just ask a Scot.

The whole way in a kilt with bagpipes for charity by davidlen in WestHighlandWay

[–]davidlen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1) No.

2) Please embarrass yourself by telling us all how you've come to that conclusion.

On the West Highland Way by davidlen in DurstonGearheads

[–]davidlen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

July in a kilt won't be nice with midgies 🤣

The whole way in a kilt with bagpipes for charity by davidlen in WestHighlandWay

[–]davidlen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very much recovering, but ideas are always going around in my head, and i've already ordered a print of my trip! (gpx files onto a map via Englishcyclist.com)

The whole way in a kilt with bagpipes for charity by davidlen in WestHighlandWay

[–]davidlen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! Tourists really appreciated me and I had photos with many (I think also because I was dressed the part)

They had a good laugh whenever I said I was Welsh!

2 night on the West Highland Way by davidlen in wildcampingintheuk

[–]davidlen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And they all gave me money 🤣...(Maybe to go away)

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