Wonderful videos filled with beautiful scenery - no music, just the wonderful sounds of nature and calm, clear and intelligent narration. Bliss. Thank you so much.
Hi niafer, Your right... I much prefer the sounds of the walk, good or bad, than filling in with music. The sounds have a big part to play in capturing the overall experience. Many thanks for viewing. Cheers
Hi Andy, The low cloud certainly adds something to the day. A wee bit more heat would have been nice but overall it was an enjoyable morning. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers
Hi Dave, This weather has been a bit of a pain and we can do with the jet stream getting itself sorted out for this time of year. We'll be getting the winter gear ready if this keeps up 🤣 Cheers
Brilliant nice walk my recent walks in the Brecon Beacons have been cold and very wet a complete change to the heat of last June keep the videos coming very enjoyable
Hi Andrew, This cold spell is going on a bit and we can certainly do with the jet stream getting itself sorted out for this time of year or the winter woolies will be needed soon 🤣 Cheers
Look good waterproofs...we started exploring rivers and their catchment areas after doing the mountains, the Tilt was a favourite, around 220 km square catchment, lots to see, or maybe I'm too lazy to do the mountains at 62 years. 😅
Hi Andrew, You could easily spend your whole walking adventures in Glen Tilt and never get tired of the place. It's a stunning place to visit especially through the seasons. Cheers
Hi Kev, This poor weather is going on a bit but these two never disappoint. Popular tops as we passed 20+ heading up... great getting away from the Lomonds for a change. Cheers
Excellent video as ever. The weather has collapsed in time for a planned week up in the Cairngorms! When I went up Stuc a' Chroin I lost the path and found myself on a steep grassy bank which was a bit alarming, but the way became clear gradually and it didn't take long in the end. The long walk out skirting Ben Vorlich felt like it would never end so I see your logic in going back that way. Here's to some better weather soon! Best wishes, Murdo
Hi Murdo, We've never taken the bypass path and always prefer the short hop back up Vorlich. Its a pity about your planned week in the Cairngorms but I suspect you're not alone having to modify plans during this poor weather spell. Cheers
Hi Charlie, Just checked my log did these June 1993, I remember stuc a' Chroin was in thick mist so last section felt nervy as you couldn't see where you were going, the trip was memorable for the wrong reasons as i sleep in local woods the midge were very hungry that night, never again I vowed. Still all part of the Adventure, look forward to your next video. Kind regards Mark Shaw.
Hi Mark, They are a nice pair with Stuc a' Chroin craggy enough to keep things interesting and obviously worse if you can't see the route ahead. The midge must have thought it was Christmas with you sleeping in the woods.... a meal that doesn't move away 🤣 A hard lesson no doubt. Cheers
@@charliemccartney7055 Thanks for reply Charlie, you vids keep me going with happy memories, it was great then when in better health, got my 50thPentland hill on Tuesday
@@charliemccartney7055 sorry Charlie my message went off early, when my beloved dog is no longer with me I hope to get further north again, did something silly Tuesday wore new boots plenty blisters now on heels, cheers Charlie. Mark Shaw.
@@markalanshaw4950 Sorry to hear about your dog, its alway sad to lose a great companion. Hope the feet heal quickly as you'll need to stride on and take the Pentland total up... well done on the 50th 👏👍 Cheers
@@charliemccartney7055 Sorry Charlie cross wires, the old boy is still with me, It was supposed to say when he is no longer with me, then no rush to get home from walks! But Thankyou for your kind words! I have had dogs since aged 16 so very restricted but great company, my short term memory is terrible but I remember that walk clearly. Cheers. Mark Shaw.
Move below those clouds and the vistas just open up spectacularly! Probably a little technical for me as I don't do so well in rocky terrain, but that is a wonderful adventure...and glad that I can take part, even virtually. A beautiful explore! Bruce and Otis
Enjoyed the video gents, thank you. The weather wasn’t altogether bad, relatively dry. Interesting to hear you say it was cold. I have fond memories of this pair and the scramble that lies between them. The recent rockfall you found was interesting, right on the path as well. Thank you again for sharing it.
Hi Jonathan, The temperature has been great for the last few weeks and typically the windchill is getting well down for the time of year. We might get a chance to put the winter gear away for a while if summer ever comes back 🤣 Cheers
Hello, These two tops provide a good bit of exercise which is great when the weather isn't playing ball. Days like this help keep the legs in condition and combat that cabin fever. Cheers
I’ve done Ben Vorlich but not stuc a chroin so want to go back to do that solo Munro. Will take that path to the right in the video and just come back same way hopefully.
Hello, Yes, the path will get you around Ben Vorlich no problem. Its a popular route for walkers returning to the loch. Enjoy your day when it comes around. Cheers
Another lovely video Charlie, remember doing this in similar conditions standing at bottom of Stuc a’ Chroin wondering which way to go, straight up it was and a very boggy walk out back to the path. Take care, Steven 😊👍🏴🏴
Hi Steven, It was good to get out and these two are ideal for us getting a leg stretcher. We didn't expect clear tops but enjoyed the exercise without a long car drive for a change. Cheers
Hi Alistair, Your right, the last few weeks of poor weather is beginning to grind a bit. We've a few walking plans are on hold until things brighten up but meanwhile we'll stay closer to home. Cheers
Hi William, We've been bashing our local smaller tops as the good weather hasn't aligned with our available days. Hopefully, things will revert back to something like a summer soon. Cheers
Hi Charlie, you have done a lot more hills than me, have you ever came across the Hawthorn fly? I was on Black hill Pentlands yesterday and there were thousands of these critters, I had shorts on it was a nightmare, I didn't hang around on the summit, I was wondering why I had the hill to myself. Cheers Charlie. Mark.
Enjoyed the video. Always good to see your route. The scramble, such as it was, didn’t seem very much at all but I suppose if you weren’t on the path it would have been considerably harder. You got out and about and there were some views even if not at the top. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Charles, The scramble isn't bad at all but certainly a different challenge during the winter. These are a regular pair for us to visit as they aren't that far from home which makes a nice change not having to travel for hours. Cheers
Nice one Charlie & Mike, I loved these 2 on my early munro journey esp the scramble up stuc a chroin. Are you just keeping yourself ticking over or are these 2 part of your last munro round. Always a good watch.👍 ATB Frank.👍🏴🥾
Hi Frank, We're not travelling to far at the moment as the weather is all over the place. These two are a few Munros that are closest to home so make for a short travel day. All good exercise and an enjoyable outing. Hopefully, we'll get back heading north of the great glen soon. Cheers
Ye make it look so easy :)...love those jackets..HH yes ? So after 3000 km touring Scotland every mountain was smothered in dark clouds and atrocious weather 🌧 for the last 2 weeks, i widnt risk going up any although had plans..soaked to the skin on a motorcycle/wild camping lol Question, do you do much preparation before you make it like a wee dander lol 15km ! because ye seem to know the mountains so well and ye never put a foot wrong or get rattled by anything :) ... your videos are so calm. Ye are legends 👏 M ☘️ back to Scotland in feb ❄️ thks for videos
Hi M ☘, Its a pity your touring break matched the crappy weather, we can certainly do with the summer coming back. We have a lot of experience of the Munros but generally we would review the route and estimate our time for the distance. Obviously, you need to know your own walking timings for height and distance just so you don't have any surprises during your day. Its all good fun.... Cheers
Yous have done those 2 a few times guys ⛰️ ⛰️👏 fair play for going back up Vorlich i missed yous by 3 days was up there on Thursday 20th fortunately we got better weather and decent views 2 really popular mountains which i like a lot and both look fantastic viewed from the south thanks for sharing really enjoyed watching that 👍
Wonderful videos filled with beautiful scenery - no music, just the wonderful sounds of nature and calm, clear and intelligent narration. Bliss. Thank you so much.
Hi niafer, Your right... I much prefer the sounds of the walk, good or bad, than filling in with music. The sounds have a big part to play in capturing the overall experience. Many thanks for viewing. Cheers
Stunning vid as always . The low cloud makes it all more Atmospheric.
Hi Andy, The low cloud certainly adds something to the day. A wee bit more heat would have been nice but overall it was an enjoyable morning. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers
Hi Charlie, hi Mike, a very atmospheric walk there. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us as always, all the best Dave 😀🥾⛰🏴
Hi Dave, This weather has been a bit of a pain and we can do with the jet stream getting itself sorted out for this time of year. We'll be getting the winter gear ready if this keeps up 🤣 Cheers
Brilliant nice walk my recent walks in the Brecon Beacons have been cold and very wet a complete change to the heat of last June keep the videos coming very enjoyable
Hi Andrew, This cold spell is going on a bit and we can certainly do with the jet stream getting itself sorted out for this time of year or the winter woolies will be needed soon 🤣 Cheers
Look good waterproofs...we started exploring rivers and their catchment areas after doing the mountains, the Tilt was a favourite, around 220 km square catchment, lots to see, or maybe I'm too lazy to do the mountains at 62 years. 😅
Hi Andrew, You could easily spend your whole walking adventures in Glen Tilt and never get tired of the place. It's a stunning place to visit especially through the seasons. Cheers
Mad looking recent rockfall. Well done chaps. Get the closer hills done till... If we get summer again eh. 😏
Hi Kev, This poor weather is going on a bit but these two never disappoint. Popular tops as we passed 20+ heading up... great getting away from the Lomonds for a change. Cheers
Excellent video as ever. The weather has collapsed in time for a planned week up in the Cairngorms! When I went up Stuc a' Chroin I lost the path and found myself on a steep grassy bank which was a bit alarming, but the way became clear gradually and it didn't take long in the end. The long walk out skirting Ben Vorlich felt like it would never end so I see your logic in going back that way. Here's to some better weather soon! Best wishes, Murdo
Hi Murdo, We've never taken the bypass path and always prefer the short hop back up Vorlich. Its a pity about your planned week in the Cairngorms but I suspect you're not alone having to modify plans during this poor weather spell. Cheers
Saw a Brocken Spectre once on that Ben Vorlich, I’ll never forget it.
Hi Dougie, Great stuff... the shape of the hill is ideal and helps when all the other Brocken Spectre elements come together. Cheers
Hi Charlie, Just checked my log did these June 1993, I remember stuc a' Chroin was in thick mist so last section felt nervy as you couldn't see where you were going, the trip was memorable for the wrong reasons as i sleep in local woods the midge were very hungry that night, never again I vowed. Still all part of the Adventure, look forward to your next video. Kind regards Mark Shaw.
Hi Mark, They are a nice pair with Stuc a' Chroin craggy enough to keep things interesting and obviously worse if you can't see the route ahead.
The midge must have thought it was Christmas with you sleeping in the woods.... a meal that doesn't move away 🤣 A hard lesson no doubt. Cheers
@@charliemccartney7055 Thanks for reply Charlie, you vids keep me going with happy memories, it was great then when in better health, got my 50thPentland hill on Tuesday
@@charliemccartney7055 sorry Charlie my message went off early, when my beloved dog is no longer with me I hope to get further north again, did something silly Tuesday wore new boots plenty blisters now on heels, cheers Charlie. Mark Shaw.
@@markalanshaw4950 Sorry to hear about your dog, its alway sad to lose a great companion.
Hope the feet heal quickly as you'll need to stride on and take the Pentland total up... well done on the 50th 👏👍 Cheers
@@charliemccartney7055 Sorry Charlie cross wires, the old boy is still with me, It was supposed to say when he is no longer with me, then no rush to get home from walks! But Thankyou for your kind words! I have had dogs since aged 16 so very restricted but great company, my short term memory is terrible but I remember that walk clearly. Cheers. Mark Shaw.
Move below those clouds and the vistas just open up spectacularly! Probably a little technical for me as I don't do so well in rocky terrain, but that is a wonderful adventure...and glad that I can take part, even virtually. A beautiful explore! Bruce and Otis
Hi Bruce & Otis, Glad you enjoyed yesterdays outing. Not the best conditions but really good to be out and at height. Many thanks for watching. Cheers
Enjoyed the video gents, thank you. The weather wasn’t altogether bad, relatively dry. Interesting to hear you say it was cold. I have fond memories of this pair and the scramble that lies between them. The recent rockfall you found was interesting, right on the path as well. Thank you again for sharing it.
Hi Jonathan, The temperature has been great for the last few weeks and typically the windchill is getting well down for the time of year. We might get a chance to put the winter gear away for a while if summer ever comes back 🤣 Cheers
Amazing numbers Charlie, 15k and 1443m climbing in 5.5 hrs ! Nice video.
Hello, These two tops provide a good bit of exercise which is great when the weather isn't playing ball. Days like this help keep the legs in condition and combat that cabin fever. Cheers
Another enjoyable video. A shame the weather was indifferent. All being well I will be climbing these two at the end of September.
Hello, These two provide a super walk with stunning views. Fingers crossed you get the weather when visiting in Sept. Cheers
I’ve done Ben Vorlich but not stuc a chroin so want to go back to do that solo Munro. Will take that path to the right in the video and just come back same way hopefully.
Hello, Yes, the path will get you around Ben Vorlich no problem. Its a popular route for walkers returning to the loch. Enjoy your day when it comes around. Cheers
Another lovely video Charlie, remember doing this in similar conditions standing at bottom of Stuc a’ Chroin wondering which way to go, straight up it was and a very boggy walk out back to the path. Take care,
Steven 😊👍🏴🏴
Hi Steven, It was good to get out and these two are ideal for us getting a leg stretcher. We didn't expect clear tops but enjoyed the exercise without a long car drive for a change. Cheers
@@charliemccartney7055 everywhere is a long car drive when you live in Ayrshire lol
Hardly feels like summer time over the last month, that bypass path round ben Vorlich is a real bog fest in this weather.
Well done lads.
Hi Alistair, Your right, the last few weeks of poor weather is beginning to grind a bit. We've a few walking plans are on hold until things brighten up but meanwhile we'll stay closer to home. Cheers
Nice one again Charlie, was wondering where you had been, suppose the weather has been against you
Hi William, We've been bashing our local smaller tops as the good weather hasn't aligned with our available days. Hopefully, things will revert back to something like a summer soon. Cheers
Hi Charlie, you have done a lot more hills than me, have you ever came across the Hawthorn fly? I was on Black hill Pentlands yesterday and there were thousands of these critters, I had shorts on it was a nightmare, I didn't hang around on the summit, I was wondering why I had the hill to myself. Cheers Charlie. Mark.
Enjoyed the video. Always good to see your route. The scramble, such as it was, didn’t seem very much at all but I suppose if you weren’t on the path it would have been considerably harder. You got out and about and there were some views even if not at the top. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Charles, The scramble isn't bad at all but certainly a different challenge during the winter. These are a regular pair for us to visit as they aren't that far from home which makes a nice change not having to travel for hours. Cheers
Nice one Charlie & Mike, I loved these 2 on my early munro journey esp the scramble up stuc a chroin. Are you just keeping yourself ticking over or are these 2 part of your last munro round.
Always a good watch.👍
ATB
Frank.👍🏴🥾
Hi Frank, We're not travelling to far at the moment as the weather is all over the place. These two are a few Munros that are closest to home so make for a short travel day. All good exercise and an enjoyable outing. Hopefully, we'll get back heading north of the great glen soon. Cheers
Ye make it look so easy :)...love those jackets..HH yes ? So after 3000 km touring Scotland every mountain was smothered in dark clouds and atrocious weather 🌧 for the last 2 weeks, i widnt risk going up any although had plans..soaked to the skin on a motorcycle/wild camping lol Question, do you do much preparation before you make it like a wee dander lol 15km ! because ye seem to know the mountains so well and ye never put a foot wrong or get rattled by anything :) ... your videos are so calm. Ye are legends 👏 M ☘️ back to Scotland in feb ❄️ thks for videos
Hi M ☘, Its a pity your touring break matched the crappy weather, we can certainly do with the summer coming back.
We have a lot of experience of the Munros but generally we would review the route and estimate our time for the distance. Obviously, you need to know your own walking timings for height and distance just so you don't have any surprises during your day. Its all good fun.... Cheers
@charliemccartney7055 thks Charlie for that reply
Hi Charlie nice film ma man :) Where has the summer went?
Hi Peter, That's a great question..... the weather has been bloody terrible but that's Scotland for you 🤣 Cheers
Certainly good exercise Charlie & Mike ,your video’s are always a good watch 🤗 thanks again for sharing 🥾🥾
Hi Janice, We enjoyed the day and it help get rid of the cabin fever for a wee while. Many thanks for watching. Cheers
Yous have done those 2 a few times guys ⛰️ ⛰️👏 fair play for going back up Vorlich i missed yous by 3 days was up there on Thursday 20th fortunately we got better weather and decent views 2 really popular mountains which i like a lot and both look fantastic viewed from the south thanks for sharing really enjoyed watching that 👍
Hi David, These are a super pair and provide a bit of contrast, good access and not far from the house 👍 Many thanks for watching. Cheers