CANOE LOCH AWE - INNIS ERRICH TO INISHAIL ISLAND | Best wild camps in Scotland?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024
  • I'm exploring and paddling Loch Awe with Laurie. It's the longest freshwater Loch in Scotland. The full circumnavigation is about 80km and we're doing in over 5 days, wild camping on the shores and islands.
    In this video, I paddle 20km from Innis Errich to Inishail (Green Isle) with a stop on Innis Chonnel (Pronounced Inch). We explore an old clan castle, have poached egg & bacon for lunch and battle some strong winds.
    We make camp for 2 nights and I will show you my Berghaus Grampion 3 tent.
    Lamb Kebab, cider and red wine finish Day 2!
    #divum
    CANOES :
    #OLD TOWN DISCOVERY
    #SILVERBIRCHBROADLAND CANOE 15
    PADDLES:
    #GREYOWLPADDLES
    TENTS:
    #BERGHUASGRAMPIAN3
    #VANGOHALO200
    CAMERA:
    PANASONIC GH5 LUMIX
    GOPRO HERO BLACK 10
    DRONE:
    #MAVICAIR

Комментарии • 29

  • @davidsimpson130
    @davidsimpson130 11 месяцев назад +1

    Another brilliant one...I think that I am going backwards! I have been on that island many times, lovely graves going a long way back. I love the way that you give the info about the camping equipment. Sounds very comfortable. Once again, thank you for a very entertaining video. Best Wishes David

    • @divum
      @divum  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks, David, for finding my channel. I appreciate your comments. I hope to make more content in the coming months. ATB Andrew

  • @welshpaddler
    @welshpaddler Год назад +3

    I canoed here with my brother-in-law some years ago. We went north to south. One of our camps was on the island with the castle. The weather was pretty rough and I'm glad we paddled doubles. We came across Dalavich and the cafe there - definitely a shop for locals!! The return trip was "interesting" and our surfing skills improved no end. When we reached the narrow section we prayed to numerous gods and set off on a large ferry glide with waves breaking but arrived safely. Your next trip needs to be Loch Shiel starting at Glenfinnan and down to Loch Moidart - stunning.

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад +1

      Great to read your comment. I know the weather there can be changeable. We were lucky. You'll see in the next videos how glorious it turned out.
      We also stopped at Dalavich. We found a nice shop with ice cream!

    • @bobandrews4635
      @bobandrews4635 Год назад +1

      @divum That’s the shop, very odd people, then. Looking forward to next video.

    • @lauriebloggs8391
      @lauriebloggs8391 2 месяца назад

      errrr...watch this space!!!!🤪🤪????

  • @oliverwhitby4778
    @oliverwhitby4778 Год назад +4

    This is one of the best trips I have seen on you tube thanks for sharing it.

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад

      Thanks so much, Oliver. I'm delighted. ATB 👍🏻

  • @Biking360
    @Biking360 Год назад +1

    I used to live in Newcastle and along with The Yorkshire Dale and Northumberland, Scotland is one of my favorite places. You captured it brilliantly and oh how I miss it :)

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад

      Cheers JP. I must get back up there more as well!! ATB

  • @NaCreagachaDubha
    @NaCreagachaDubha 5 месяцев назад +2

    Powerful video, mate. Many thanks!

    • @divum
      @divum  5 месяцев назад

      My pleasure thanks

  • @wombat1238marsupial
    @wombat1238marsupial Год назад +1

    Inishail looks idyllic. You're right to respect the conditions as it did look a bit hairy when the wind piped up. Your tent looks like a glamping setup, no rough sleeping for you on this adventure😂😂👍👍

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад

      Lucky for us, that was the only rough weather. After that, it was Mediterranean all the way! I think I'm turning soft.....🛶🏕😄🛌

    • @lauriebloggs8391
      @lauriebloggs8391 Год назад

      I think Andrew is being modest, the weather did roughen more than shown, with the boats trying to surf.......became a little "iffy" to film the worst, but gave us good speed!!

  • @TheGingerCyclist
    @TheGingerCyclist Год назад +1

    Another great video! Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.

  • @boerinmetkoeien7190
    @boerinmetkoeien7190 Год назад +1

    Beautiful scenery and that green island!! 😍 I've never been to Scotland, it was always on my list....
    You peddled 80 km, that's far or not for one day? I've no idea, I'm riding my touring bike for 80 km, but that's easier than peddling I guess.
    I also follow Harmen Hoek, he's a hiker and makes beautiful silent videos on RUclips, his last was also about canoeing, it is highly recommended!

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the recommendation.
      The 5 day trip is 80km total. On day 1: 15km, day 2: 20km, day 3: 13km day 4: 30km!!!! and day 5 2km!
      We paddle at about 4kph so in total about 20 hours exercise 💪 😅 As always...thanks

    • @boerinmetkoeien7190
      @boerinmetkoeien7190 Год назад

      Ah, 80 km total, that's more like it! 😅

  • @Arizona-Sonoran-Desert-Guy
    @Arizona-Sonoran-Desert-Guy Год назад +1

    At about 2:55, thanks for the brief history lesson on the Clan Campbell. It piqued my interest to look into the history of Scottish clans further. (That's what good videos do).
    At 3:27, what do you reckon was the narrow passageway you were trying to go through? It looked like a dead-end dropoff to nowhere.
    7:50 Lunch. Poached egg and bacon sandwich, a proper lunch.
    9:54 Big clap of thunder. Are you guys going to be OK and be able to get off the water?
    11:40 Inishail Island and its sandy beach. It's a two-day base camp that even has a hot shower.
    Thanks for the tent and gear rundown. The cot was probably very comfortable.
    Thanks for your time and effort in filming. ATB

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your timeline precise of the video.
      I'm really delighted that you should be so attentive to the details.
      As far as the narrow passageway is concerned, I'm not sure what it was! I presume that the wooden structures of the floors have long gone and perhaps it was a type of 'Priest Hole'- or escape route onto the roof?!! I'm just speculating.
      Thanks 👍🏻 🛶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

  • @willmcallister8464
    @willmcallister8464 Год назад

    Fabulous scenery Andy, very relaxing & cathartic. Canoeing something I've always wanted to get into so thanks for the motivation to do it.

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад +1

      Thanks Will. Canoeing is so much fun. Its also good physically and mentally. Nor does it directly pollute the environment. All good! Give it a go 🛶

    • @lauriebloggs8391
      @lauriebloggs8391 Год назад +1

      I was inspired to start canoeing in a very similar way: if you get half the joy from it that I do, you'll be happy indeed!!

    • @willmcallister8464
      @willmcallister8464 Год назад +1

      @@lauriebloggs8391 I've always had a competitive view on rowing so this hobby in a way feeds into this coupled with the amazing places & scenery out there.

    • @lauriebloggs8391
      @lauriebloggs8391 Год назад

      Absolutely!!@@willmcallister8464

  • @lauriebloggs8391
    @lauriebloggs8391 Год назад

    Tsk....Halo 200, not 3......too much cider /wine with his supper😉

    • @divum
      @divum  Год назад

      Oh yes...I didn't have my glasses on!🤓