Wake Up - Wild Camping on the Isle of Bute

Is waking up to the sound of the sea always the peaceful experience you imagine? This episode of Wild for Scotland whisks you away to the Isle of Bute to find out.‘Wake Up’ is a story about my first-ever solo wild camping experience. I chose the West Island Way for this adventure, a 30-mile long-distance trail that runs across the Isle of Bute. The island isn’t far from Glasgow – just a hop, skip and a jump away – but its coast is the perfect place to pitch your tent in solitude and pretend you’re in some remote corner of the country.The West Island Way is very beginner-friendly and most people can walk it in 2-3 days. Camping is optional, as the hike is well-connected by bus and there are lots of B&Bs on Bute.But, I wanted to give it a try – especially because I had never wild camped on my own. Needless to say, it came with its own challenges… You’ll have to listen to find out more!After the story I share some of my top tips for a trip to the Isle of Bute and a hike on the West Island Way.Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!Support this show on Patreon.Full show notes & transcript available from wildforscotland.comGet my Scotland Travel Journal as your travel companion! Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

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Wild for Scotland is an immersive travel podcast with stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com), it's a show for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism, dream up future trips and learn something new. Episodes feature immersive travel stories, practical travel tips, and conversations with locals who are passionate about sharing Scotland with the world.