So, I have an idea... I'm from the UK and currently doing sixth form, but its pretty much a load of shite... A couple years back, I was sorta inspired by 'Into the Wild' which im pretty sure everyone here has either seen, read of heard of it at the very least. I was thinking of dropping out and just hoofing it. I've got enough money to buy the camping essentials and supplies. Just leaving home and walking to Scotland from the Midlands I might add. Then residing and attempting to sustain in the highlands for a period of time. I do however plan on returning at some point. Which is the reason I've continued on with the boring and tedious duty of education, however due to the current state of society, I dont see myself getting a job/career either way. Which has made me consider going now. My question is "Should I stay or should I go?"
How much longer until you finish college? I'm from the U.S. and am not familiar with the forms and all that.
Don't go at this time of year, whatever you do! There's a direct route from the midlands to Scotland, which starts at Edale (just west of Sheffield) called the Pennine Way. Lots of people walk it every year and you'll have plenty of companionship. When you GET to Scotland, you'll find that the land reform legislation which created the "right to roam" also gives you the right to wild camp ... which means that your dream is perfectly sustainable as a way of looking round and getting to know the country. There is also a wonderful network of open overnight shelters called bothies which will assist as well. Make sure you get to know (and observe!) the Bothy Code, though. And there are a number of useful books that are worth looking up and following on outdoor toileting ... which is so important if we are to keep the wonderful, clear mountain streams disease-free. ("How to go in the Great Outdoors" is the title of the best one.) Scotland is a beautiful country - and spending a whole summer just wandering at will would be a great way to get to know it. Don't forget the islands, though, will you??
Wow thanks a million. I'd never heard of the Pennine Way before, this should assist me well. Many thanks.
