Scotland's Last Wilderness | An Expedition between Heaven and Hell
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- An Expedition between Heaven and Hell, we kayaked into what was once known as Scotland's Last Wilderness .
We head off to a remote mountain far from civilisation which lies between heaven and hell (well Loch Hourn and Loch Nevis - debate remains over their translations;) ). Some call this Scotland's last wilderness but I am not sure, I've visited many remoter wilder feeling locations in Scotland. Could this be the Finest Mountain in Scotland? Adventure was around every corner from the drive to get to the start , the kayak in along Loch Hourn then the final mountain ascent . Best adventure I've had in a while ....
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NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)
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Thanks for watching and commenting, so many nice comments :)
If you enjoyed this video you may be interested in some of my wild camping adventures in the mountains here : ruclips.net/p/PLhFhqvuwQ5xVwo8kpZDYRycN1ZpUe9hK2
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Murray
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Scotland....two rainfree days a year. In return you get one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth.
Artificial landscape, trees were cut.
Two coffees half a pack of digestives .and watching some stunning scenery of the west coast..what a fantastic trip you both had 👍
Thanks Spektrum - hope you aren’t too wired now after the two cups of coffee 😂 👍
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Murray
You will need a good poo after that.
Trying to edit that trip in less than 40 mins would definitely do it an injustice. Easily one of your top 10 offerings. Scenery was outstanding and the decision to kayak in added a new dimension. Really enjoyed this Murray, thanks for sharing and stay safe
Thanks Dessie - really pleased you mentioned this - I was worried this was going to be way to long and people would find it boring - hoping it goes down well as it was a great trip :)
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Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains A rout of this beauty and quality of filming would only start to feel ''too long'' if you were over 2hrs...I'm quite sure if you looked out the pieces not used you could break this outing into a few more pieces and make a bit of a longer mini series...what a pleasure...Thank you Murray...just spectacular 🧗♂️🚣♀️🐬🏕😁
Thanks 👍 It’s always better when the weather’s on your side.
Forget Hell. All I see is heaven! Thank you both for this stunning video. As with all the wonderful RUclips channels we can watch - there are people with a sad life who feel compelled to give a thumb down to simply wonderful moments. Wish I could do what you do.
If everybody liked the outdoors then there would be no room for me. So don't forget to tell everybody about the cold damp miserable weather you get when out doors in these lonely frightening dangerous places.
@@Normanskie Amen to that. it seems the more miserable the conditions the happier i am bound to be. I mean i do enjoy my comfortable sofa and warm blankets and indoor cooking at the end of the day..... but there's also something very fulfilling about being outdoors and living life. also helps you better appreciate your ancestors struggle. they didn't have a choice ...and I imagine they're looking down on us, shaking their heads in disgust, as we deliberately give ourselves bruises and blisters for fun.
I always appreciate it when you make the effort to document the whole adventure from start to finish: it makes me feel I've come along with you. I just watched this with a morning cuppa way down in Hampshire, dreaming of mountains before a day's work - but I'm now trying to arrange a relocation to Scotland. Wish me luck, and I hope to see you on a peak some day!
hope you get a move sorted soon and good luck with the move :)
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Murray
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing
Great work guys. Love the banter. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience.
Wow, wow and more! What a blog! My wife and I have kayaked, sailed the Caledonian canal, walked the west highland way, Island hopping and so on, even toured Scotland in our motorhome, yet never seen the sights what you guys have seen and shown us, even the location/s we could not figure out where you guys were? You got the best of the weather for sure and I envied your journey! We are is our 7os now, so no way could we walk in your footsteps! I watch blog/s about Scotland every night on my laptop, I have to say - this was the best ever that I have watched! I love my Scotland, I breath Scotland! I have a timeshare up in Rannoch which we go to every month of May - have done for 35 years, we then drive here and there, even take the train to Fort William! We used to go to arisaig with our kids when we were all younger every year and visited the surrounding villages! Took the boat to Skye! We are all blessed in being born Scottish and being able to venture out into the hills and glens and even climb the odd mountain! My memories are endless! So glad I tuned into your blog guys! Take care and I hope to see more of your blogs! Fabulous!
Thanks Alan - hope you enjoy the videos and some of the adventures over here :)
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Murray
The local inhabitants have eaten us..... l just love your commentary. And the beautiful view of the mountains of Scotland.
Thanks Nadine - they were ferocious on this trip 😂👍
Stunning. If I do nothing else before I die, I want to get some serious walking done in the wild Highlands.
What an amazing journey, thank you for sharing the e experience 👍🏻🇦🇺👍🏻
thanks Phil
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Murray
Great to see you and Gerry back in your element. That was monster stuff. What an adventure !
Not only did I get the wrong mountain range I was even looking the wrong way on the map with the wrong loch in the background. Thanks for sharing this epic adventure and introducing me to this area.
haha - I didn't want to spoil the surprise when you commented on the 5 sister ;) lol
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Murray
Another fantastic adventure. Very cool to kayak, camp, hike and climb in such a gorgeous place with the best weather. Jurassic Park...lol...stunning! You look like you're on top of the world. Porpoises at the end was the icing on the cake!
My butty & me, after arriving by train, took the post bus from Spean bridge....to Kinloch Hourn.... it was 2005, I think.... and it was a short wheelbase Land Rover with the most uncomfortable slatted wooden seats I've ever sat on... the journey getting there was an adventure in itself... the Postie was great fun too... when we got out, shaken, but not stirred at Kinloch Hourn, the fresh smell of the sea hit us and was fantastically overwhelming.... I wish I could have bottled it and taken it back home to South Wales with me... we had a fabulous hike along the path to Barrisdale, climbed one of the nearby mountains and stayed overnight in our tents before making our way along the path to Inverie the next day, where we visited the Old Forge, Britain's most remote pub, to celebrate our trip. We then stayed overnight in an old shooting lodge that had been turned into a hostel.... The Knoydart peninsular is a truly fabulous place, perhaps the last wilderness area left in UK.... even the boat trip back to Mallaig was fabulous, with great views of the surrounding mountains.... go there.... Sadly though, the post bus to Kinloch Hourn is no more....
Really enjoyable video. What an amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing. A
That was wonderful! Since leaving the army (Scots DG) and living in Berlin getting back to Scotland regularly is not so easy, so you have no idea how your infectious enthusiasm and appreciation of the scenery and weather in a rainy pandemic affected city puts a huge grin on my face! Many thanks and keep having fun!
Was going to watch this on the kindle but decided to go with the 55 inch tv and wow am I glad I did. Those views. Absolute belter Murray. Best 40 minutes in a long time. Thanks for taking the time to edit and share this one. Stay safe and here's to the next 40 minute vlog.
Thanks Tony - very much appreciated - much better viewed on a big screen for sure :) Hope you enjoyed it
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Murray
Superb! Combining kayaking, hiking and camping in one day is as good as it gets. Spectacular.
That's my Scotland .... Thanks guys .... just loved this journey .
Cup of tea and watching on the big screen drooling at your trip.🤤 Superbos Murray 😎
cheers Kevin - hope you had a wrap with your cup of tea :)
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Murray
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventure from a land-locked Staffordshire. Great filming, editing and commentary. Stay safe fellas.
I'm already in love with our wee country, but I love watching your videos as it inspires myself and many others to experience it for ourselves. When I'm in the mountains on my bike I always feels the emotion of the mountains and surroundings and somehow I feel you get that across on your videos. Absolutely stunning. Keep it up. :)
Beautiful and enjoyable video. Thanks!
Absolutely class murray👌👌simply stunning.....love the stuff your churning out.......superb!!!!!
Brilliant, that looks like a fantastic trip!
I've probably picked the worst time to start watching your recent videos....just had to postpone another trip to the homeland....your videos are a blessing and a curse! lol 👍😀
ah - I know - its all starting to kick off at the moment - I am currently in a tier 2 area so not too bad although think that may all change soon unfortunately :( cant wait for this to be a thing of the past TBH
@@ScotlandsMountains I'm right there with you...Covid can get to f*ck!
Beautiful views of Scotland as always love it 👍 best Scottish mountain RUclipsr there will ever be
Thanks Corz - very kind of you to say so :)
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Murray
A very interesting and enjoyable video lads , thanks.
loved watching this Murray.
Been looking forward to this longer film👍
Stunning🏔thanks for sharing it👍
Hope you enjoyed it Wayne 👍
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Murray
Thanks for making the extra effort to record this for us.
Gerry sarcasm is great , you guys had a great day and a great watch
twas a fine day out, can always rely on G to put a smile on my face with his wit :)
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Murray
What a fantastic adventure you documented there. The views were amazing and it definitely looked remote to say the least.
it certainly was and the mountains here are absolutely fantastic with great vistas on a good day :)
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Murray
Absolutely love the videos of your adventures. Makes you truly appreciate Scotland's amazing scenery 🏴
Thanks Lynn - very much appreciated - got some good wild camping video on the horizon - hopefully you'll enjoy the scenery :)
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Murray
Murray, stunning 😍 as always! great way to end my work day! brilliant, thanks for sharing! Still our favorite in Oklahoma, USA 🇺🇸
Thanks Steph :) hope you enjoyed it over the pond in the USA 🇺🇸:)
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Murray
Beautiful - thanks for sharing!
Stunning production. Stunning mountain.
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Wow, now even by your standards that was a multi activity adventure. Stunning terrain. Loved it. Andy
Thanks Andy - was a great adventure - to be continued over the next two Wednesday evenings :)
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Murray
Beautifully presented and shot ..you and Jerry absolutely the perfect hosts …well done and massive thanks ..
What a gorgeous film! You really did have cracking weather for it too. I love the drive to Kinloch Hourn. Thanks for another fab video!
Thank you - the drive is certainly a rollercoaster ride :)
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Murray
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.
Great video..Lovely Scotland..Missing it so much..
hope you enjoyed the video, Knoydart is such a great area in Scotland ! hope you get back to Scotland at some point
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Murray
What an amazing adventure, really enjoyed it all, great Saturday night entertainment.
Wow, what a vlog, absolutely stunning! 😀🏔🏴
Thanks Dave - hope you enjoyed it
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Murray
Another brilliant video in a cracking location👌 well done bud
Beautifully filmed. The mountains look like green pyramids! It’s nice to have a friend like Jerry to share your adventures and you both have each other’s back. It was also nice to see all the aquatic life on your way back. Until the next video...take care ❤️ 🇨🇦
Thanks Sue - there had been a bit of rain the prior few days some everything was lush and the mountains nice and green :) a lovely remote part of Scotland :)
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Murray
Excellent adventure. Watching it on my iPhone whilst sleeping in the van at Duncansby Lighthouse. Looking forward to shooting the stacks at sunrise. Your excellent video has got me all psyched up for the morning 😁😁
hope you got a nice sunrise - in fact dont tell me I want to see it in the vlog ;) #nospoilersallowed
I'm so glad you film these trips. It's a real pleasure to watch. Thanks, Murray. 👍🙂🏴
Thanks Brian - much appreciated
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Murray
First class video again mate, and the scenery from those mountains was something else. My brother and I took a walk out to Barrisdale and stayed in the bothy a few years ago....so your bit of camera work also the narrative brought back a few memories. We didn't make it into the hills, that was to be a mission for a later date...
Thanks for sharing the adventure, and cheers..
Mega views. Picked a great day... Going to have to get myself a kayak and move to Scotland I think
Fantastic remember it well from my younger days well worth the long drive down to start
Very much appreciated, especially in these times.
Love to visit one day.
thanks Anthony - hope you get there someday - Knoydart is well worth a visit :)
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Murray
Absolutely Wonderful thank you 😊
That was 40minutes? , that flew by, I thanks for a great upload.
Great adventure boys see you up there
Got to be one of the best, thanks Murray.
Thanks Robert - hope you enjoyed it:)
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Murray
Simply the most glorious video👍👍
thank you - very much appreciated
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Murray
Thanks for a great video; it brought back some memories. In my student days (nearly 50 years ago!) I hiked across the Knoydart Peninsula in very fine weather and climbed Luinne Bheinn and Lahdar Bheinn, and maybe a couple more I've forgotten. I stayed overnight at a small private bothy that cost 50p, but I don't think it was at Barrisdale. It's probably gone now :-(
That sounds like a great adventure and one that you have remembered over the years . Knoydart is a special place, love the hill walking and mountains in that area. Just did a 4 day adventure their beofre Christmas so watch out for the video (if you like Knoydart :)
Take Care, thanks for watching and Happy New Year to you when it arrives :)
Murray
Best 38 & a half minutes of the week. Fantastic watch Murray, awesome stuff.
thanks Stevie :)
One of your best Murray! Those views.. WOW.!
Another great film Murray
Very enjoyable Murray, took us 5 hours or more to walk into the campsite on a very hot March day but oh the scenery. Again you brought back great memories. Atb to you and Gerry
Wow. Absolutely loved it Murray. Really beautifully filmed and put together. Looked a tough walk but conditions were perfect. Really illustrates the combined experience of Gerry and you. A dream trip. ATB - Dave
Thanks Dave - I’ve been lucky on this mountain as had similar conditions first time round many moons ago- it certainly a mountain to leave for good weather and we certainly got it :)
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Murray
Excellent! Thank you.
That was fantastic! Perfect weather, and the water like glass. Murry I only understand 50% of your words. I just love the Scottish brogue
One of the finest videos I've seen. What a trip!
Nice one..did kayak Mull and the outer islands..Coll, Tired etc Nd Corryvrackan. Still will walk the North as well as I do long-distance walking projects months in a row....
Well that had everything. Great scenery as usual. I’m intrigued by the campsite which I found on Walk Highlands can be walked into. The vistas were fantastic on what was clearly a great day. Keep up the great work, Murray 👍
Yes the estate try and encourage camping on the campsite (if that makes sense ). There are a few houses here and they ask not to camp in eye shot of these . The first time I visited Ladhar Bheinn we bivvied high on the hill . The campsite is pretty decent although the bothy was closed due to Coivd when we visited this time around.
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Murray
You haven’t done my waist line any good Murray , coffee and chocolate biscuits aren’t good for me.. Great Adventure , wild life and scenery thanks for taking us along
Thanks Norrie - the wildlife was amazing - part three (still too come) has some great wildlife encounters too - in both the small and large categories!! :)
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Murray
I'm so glad this was my first Munro. And we had a day like this. Great video, thanks.
Stunning trip!
What a fantastic trip guys. I spent time in Knoydart in my youth but the weather was usually less kind .
This is first video I have watched on your channel but I have now subscribed and look forward to catching up with the previous trips and following you on the next outings,
Keep safe , (from an ex-pat in OZ 🦘)
Great video, amazing views. Thanks for uploading.
thank you - much appreciated
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Murray
So glad I found your page ....your videos and adventures are amazing ....this is what life’s for ❤️
I was in Knoydart back in 1988, had a fantastic expedition which lasted a week I still have the map I used to navigate. Incredible place, thanks for this. We stayed in Barrisdale bothy.
An absolute Epic video!What a dream and adventure:stunning scenery,that calm water surrounded by mountains,looks so much similar to Norway's fiords. Fantastic way to live to the full.I reckon if you'd to offer guided trips like this,you'd be fully booked. Loved every bit,from narrow bendy roads ,sea, beach to the mountains. So much packed and so interesting. These 5thumbs down must be from competitors as I cant find any rational explanation.Brilliant work Murray
Thanks Kris - absolutely right - it was an adventure from start to finish this one - parts 2 and 3 still to come - hope you enjoy them (more wildlife in part three too ;)
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Murray
Yet another great, well presented video. Thanks.
Wonderful! Thanks for taking the effort to share these trips. Love watching them, even if it's with a bit of envy :) Chris.
Finest Munro or not, It IS the MOST WESTERLY Munro on the mainland and like the Fisherfield ones attractively remote. Really enjoyed this one Murray, my Fav area.
When I was on the peak, a couple of fighter jets flew under me, one coming from the left side, low into Loch Hourn and being chased by the other one which came from the right. Pretty loud, but spectacular view. Plenty to explore in Knoydart & surrounding area.
Keep up the great video accounts. Many thanks.
Thanks - always spectacular when the jets appear below you - have had a few experiences where I have literally jumped in fright as a jet has appeared when on the mountain! 😂
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Murray
Fantastic from start to finish.
Superb Murray. I really enjoyed this. A wonderful mix of loch and mountain photography. Knoydart is most definitely on my list of places to explore , once the local lockdown in my local area allows. I welcome the extended length of this piece, nicely reflecting the time tht you and Gerry took. For me, this is one of your best! Keep them coming.
Thanks Roy, its well worth the extra mile to get there, some amazing mountains and a feeling of remoteness from the outside world :)
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Murray
Awesome - having watched most of your videos, this one excels! Thanks for creating such wonderful vlogs, long may they continue.
Thanks Ian - thank you - hope you enjoy parts two and three of this one :)
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Murray
I travelled down that road at the beginning of the video and can vouch it's bonkers! I was in a VW T4 and wasn't sure if I'd get back up, Awesome film as always..
Brilliant adventure, thoroughly enjoyed watching your trip. As you say It is a long, tiring day, so save for summer months and longer nights. Thought you may have gone for a pint in Inverie, a long walk, no taxi's. Save that pleasure for the rib from Mallaig, bag a munro and beer while awaiting the boat back.
A beer would’ve been nice - instead I set off for another mountain a few minutes after this one finished 😂😂 to be continued next Wednesday ;)
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Murray
Wonderful Murray. Thanks so much for sharing your experience - a great video to start off the day. 👍👍👍
hope you had a good day and enjoyed the video :)
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Murray
Excellent video Murray, done this in September 2006 we got a boat from Arnisdale did Luiinne Beinn (loony bin) and Meall Buidhe overnight camp at Barrisdale then Ladhar Bheinn the next day you have rekindled memories, bizarrely I was at Armadale ferry terminal on Isle of Skye across from Mallaig on the 6th August about 11:20 to 12, with my binoculars I was watching people on the top of Ladhar Bheinn then shortly after I saw your video on instagram so I think I was watching you, you did the right thing as the next day the weather turned to heavy rain about 2pm and was heavy all the way back to south of Glasgow not a good day to be on the Scottish mountains, keep them coming, take care Stevie.
Lol just watched your other video walking in the rain the next day, well done Murray
Superb stuff Murray loved it
thanks David - much appreciated
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Murray
Nice video - thanks for posting!
Superb framing and really strong colours. I am blown away.
Thanks Ed - hope you enjoyed it
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Murray
Incredible, thanks for sharing. Looks like Hawaii and the Alps in one.
Thanks Chris - some of the landscapes are amazing - such a remote feeling area - cant wait to get back :)
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Murray
Such a great blog guys loved it
Thanks Peter :)
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Hi Murray, what can I say brilliant. As a boy ( long time ago 1981) part of my apprenticeship was to do an outward bound course call a Skye Trek. It involved walking from Loch Eil to Glen Brittle in Skye. I distinctly remember wading through Loch Hourn at low tide to save us 4 miles around the edge of the loch. What an adventure, your film rekindles so many memories. Thank you for sharing.
wow - that sounds like a great adventure and good on the tide being out to save a bit of trekking ;)
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Murray
Great video!!! Ended up on Ladhar a few years back with some friends...25 degrees with clear skies, a slog of a hike from Inverie side, we quickly ran out of water so after taking in the stunning views from the ridge, dropped down Barrisdale side on a stalkers path and set up camp. A lesson learned to pack more water and to better understand clear routes, but a truly stunning part of Scotland.
Beautiful
What an amazing trip, Murray! I love kayaking, so, an added bonus for me! This video was NOT too long; I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks so much for taking us on your epic trip! ATB
Thanks Erin - I was a little worries it was too long for youtube - hope you enjoyed it - took me ages to edit this one 😂😂
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Murray
Enjoyed this enormously.. from South Africa..❤