The West Highland Way is a linear trail route in Scottish Highlands. Running from Milngavie to Fort William, this 154 km long moderate difficulty trekking route is one of the premier short-distance trails in the world. Here are the top 5 tips for aspiring West Highland Way hikers.

Plan Ahead

Check the weather forecast and weather trends in advance. This will ensure that you do not miss out on the sunny part of the weather during your trip. But it can be cold any time of year in Scotland. So don’t forget to bring your cold gear. When it looks like it is going to rain, carry pack-liners, rain layers, and other waterproof gear. These will save you from wearing down in Scotland’s notorious rainfall. Lastly, packing lots of extra socks can be a lifesaver. You can thank us later.

Plan Out the Route

The trail begins from the right in the middle of Milngavie. This town is a great place for you to get your supplies before the hike. You will easily get a train to the town of Milngavie from anywhere in the United Kingdom. Fort William is the final terminus of this hiking spot. Along the trail, the Green Welly Stop is important if you want to do the trail in a week and only resupply once.

Know Your Trail

This trail is deceiving, as the heightened pace is extremely difficult to maintain due to bushwhacking and elevation profile. Also, the trail is incredibly rocky. Nearly the entire trail is stretched between bare hills and open valleys of treeless Scottish Highlands, which needs appropriate sun and wind gear. Such an exposed trail also demands you to be wary of potential storms.

Plan En-Route Essentials

Carrying a map or following the Guthook App will save your day if you lose the guideposts on the way. You can stay in hostels in the towns virtually every night if needed. Wild camping is allowed across much of the trail, but in few prohibited areas, there are some paid official campsites too. Carrying your own filtration system is important but you will also find many water sources as you hike through the trail.

Do Not Miss Out on the Added Perks

Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom, and the terminus at Fort William is nearby. So, don’t miss the chance to add it to the end of your trail. Also, don’t miss the absolutely gorgeous tradition of swimming in Loch Lomond, to refresh and embrace yourself after a long hiking day, even in cold weather.

These tips will surely arm you to stay prepared on your trek planning, as well as help you enjoy the West Highland Way trail.

People are raving about one of Netflix’s latest shows, Emily in Paris. It’s about a young Chicago native who works as a marketing executive. She moves to Paris to bring an American perspective to the French Marketing firm. Whether you’re fond of the show or not, there’s one thing that most people can agree on, and that’s the setting and how stunning it is.

Iconic Settings from ‘Emily in Paris’

The beautiful shots that were taken over the Seine river in France, along with the rest of the iconic settings shown in ‘Emily in Paris’ truly showcase just how beautiful Paris is. Most of the settings in the show are places that people can visit in real life. You can follow Emily’s footsteps when you’re in Paris next by checking out some of these places:

1. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III is one of the picturesque bridges in Paris and it’s one that is considered to be the most beautiful. In the show, Emily’s French marketing firm, Savoir, films a campaign here with one of their clients. The scene shows off the beautiful views from the bridge of the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais.

2. L’Atelier des Lumières

This is an abandoned factory that was turned into an art space. It opened in 2018, and now the exhibitions include the works of Chagall, Renoir, and Monet in “Journeys Around the Mediterranean.”

3. Panthéon

Throughout ‘Emily in Paris,’ viewers were able to spot many of the famous monuments in Paris, like the Panthéon which is a building located in the Latin Quarter of the city. It has many notable French figures that are buried there. These include Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Pierre and Marie Curie, Victor Hugo, and more.

4. Café de Flor

This cafe is located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and it’s one of the most famous cafes in Paris. It has welcomed some of the most famous philosophers and writers in the world during its prime time. It’s a touristy spot, but also a great place to get an espresso.