A lonely wildcamp above Rannoch Moor
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Join me on an Autumn wildcamp above Loch Rannoch to the summit of Stob na Cruaiche above Rannock Moor. Unfortunately, the weather didn't really play ball as is so often the case in Scotland but regardless an enjoyable time was had nonetheless
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*Music*
'Another day' by Myuu - www.thedarkpiano.com/
'Snowfall' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au/
'I walk with ghosts' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au/
Super, love the ending when the sun breaks through. You definitely live in a special corner of the world, I am envious of the sparse population, to be able to go out and not see another person on the excursion, fabulous!
Here, not so much, the Blue Mountains are beautiful but very busy. Best to do very early walks (5am etc) and be done by 11am and on a weekdays. The harder longer trails are also less populated so if yer fit enough you are awarded with peace and quiet. But there is not so much 'off track', you could easily get away from the population but at great risk. Even very experienced ones can get in trouble. Recently a couple of elderly guys didn't come back from a 2 day hike when they were supposed to and had search parties out for them. They were finally discovered and were fine and not in need of help, but due to the heat they decided to conserve energy and water and trek mostly at night (cooler) but also the trail was very over grown which delayed them. But yeh... we take no chances here, if you're delayed on your return the choppers come looking for you.
Lots of people here get into trouble as well navigation can be a big issue and it can appear nice enough on the lower slopes but once your up high the snow/rain and cold will take 'care' of you quite quickly .. that trip was in fairly unattractive weather on a lesser trod mountain so not surprised to have it all to myself to be honest.. there are others where that wouldn't be the case... The choice is significantly cut down by having a bike as loads you can't really get up.. just needs a 'granny step' and your stuffed!!
@@hikebikescotland9121 'granny step' 🤣
Another great video, thanks very much 👍
Cheers Tony!! Hoping for views on the next one! ATB
@@hikebikescotland9121 I'll be watching and hoping too!
Brilliant stuff, wish i was there😁
Haha cheers John!!
Another fabulous film.
Thanks Glenda!! Saving your borders abbey way for the weekend when the missis is back as she hiked it on foot this summer!
@@hikebikescotland9121 I’ve been wanting to tackle the BAW for a good few years now. Have ridden the Four Abbeys road route about three times. Glad I did it. Lots of lifting over styles and gates etc but that adds to the experience. 😂
Didn't realise there was a road route? - The borders is my old stomping grounds as I grew up in the borders (Selkirk) lots of nice roads in this part of the country to be sure!!
@@hikebikescotland9121 yeah the road route is marketed The Four Abbeys and follows a lot of the NCN roads. We stopped for a second breakfast in Selkirk. Didn’t get any bannock tho.
My favourite time of the year with all the autumnal colours. Rannoch moor is so desolate but stunning at the same time. Not being funny but have you tried dropping the PSI to try and get more grip? Dry feet you can't beat, Small polly bag and merino wool socks.
Gary - Thanks for the comments - it is a special place isn't it?
tires are about 10-12 PSI I recon and I could go a little lower yet... to be honest the tire is past its best (I've a new one at home ready to fit but I seem to never get round to things 🤣) and there were dozens of places where it was axle deep bog... - I don't think anything was going to help in that situ!! atb
Great stuff, captured the clag in all its moodiness! Music suited the footage too, particularly liked the bit near the end when it began to clear up. Good stuff!
Ps what type of mic is that you are using, was really clear
Thanks Horatio!! - Yeah it was a bit annoying with it clearing towards the end but I'm not 100% it would ever clear up there on that day... maybe one day I'll be back.. (in summer!! 😁 )
Horatio - I'm using a Rode Lavalier II and a Sony ICD-UX570
I like the results but the clip on the mic itself is fragile and flimsy and sure to get lost one day. There are pros and cons of having a separate audio recording... when I come to make videos its a pain having to sync the audio with the video and usually I help this with a clap or loud sound so I can see the waveforms and drag them to be aligned - no doubt this significantly slows down the creation of the videos... - on the plus side as its recorded separately I can add this 'quality' voice to either of my two cameras (OSMO Action & Sony A6400) so theres no one 'good' camera especially when it comes to audio if that makes sense... Also if I'm filming in non-windy conditions and use the mic when it comes to editing I have the audio of the mic/sony AND the audio from the actual camera to choose from... ofcourse I always pick the mic as its better quality but I have the choice and I feel like theres a backup if that makes sense eg 2 audio streams recorded... - I feel I've got less chance of loosing a peice of footage altogether if that makes sense... - you do need to stop and start both seperately of course... I have many audio clips of 30+ odd minutes due to forgetting to switch it off but the correct habit is forming!!!
Hope this helps!
@@hikebikescotland9121 many thanks for such a detailed reply. I dont use any hence the poorer quality of my vids, any i just use my phone but this is my next point of research so thank you very much!
It does add hassle and cost to the whole thing but to be honest I think its a kinda necessary evil... - some say audio quality is more important than video quality... they may have a point....
Hi, just given you a sub. Loved the video. Seems we are kindred spirits with Fat Bikes and Dusters. I've only ever climbed Stob na Cruaiche from Black Corries. Did you find traces of a track going uphill from the end of the trees above Loch Laidon? (I'm asking because I've been thinking about a journey from the north, crossing Blackwater (by packraft) and onwards to Loch Laidon. Another question, if I may, what pressures are you running your tyres at for the real boggy stuff? I run at 30psi for the roads and hard packed tracks, but risk mechanical damage on the latter because of the total lack of shock absorbency. I've tried various pressure for the really boggy ground. At the lowest pressure, I've had a puncture or two, possibly because of grit getting in from the sidewall (I run with tubes). I look forward to checking out your previous vids and following your next adventure. Stay safe, ATB, Dave ps...hope your wife enjoyed the Appalachians. I have section hiked some of the trail.
Cheers Dave - Thanks for the sub! - Yes the wife laughs at me when we watch your videos and says 'Your turning into Dave Outdoors!!' you've even got the same car!! - With regards to the tracks up Stob na Cruaiche I took the track up about halfway along Loch Laidon (you can get a detailed GPX from our Komoot page - link in channel description I think!) - There is as far as I am aware a track up the eastern ridge but this dies away from what I can tell well before the summit - over the summit I did follow the continuing track down (I collected water from a bog a 100 or so feet lower than the summit) but it seems quite faded... I did originally consider descending this way to Stob nan Losgann, then to the track above Gearr Leacann and onto the small Meall a Phuill summit and then picking up the track to the Black Corries Lodge and then back to Loch Laidon via the normal Glencoe/Rannoch path - but I understand this is a boggy section and to be honest I'd had my fill of bog at that point!!! - With regards to tire pressures I tend to run them fairly low - my track pump doesn't even register with regards to tire pressures so I don't have accurate figures I go on feel but I'm guessing around 10-12 PSI at the moment... basically as low as I can go without hitting the rim... - but its a draggy slow bike on the better tracks thats for sure... but I'm in no hurry so thats fine. The tires I had are past their best as well (Maxiss Colossus) - I do have newer tires at home (schwalbe Al Mightys) but like you I currently run tubes and am considering switching to tubeless - not so much for punctures but to save weight - These tubes are heavy!!! - also this is interesting reading (www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/specials/fat-bike-tubeless-vs-tubes ) - its food for thought.... I'm no weight weeny or as I say in a hurry but I'm thinking about it... any way... I've drifted off topic. Looking forwards to seeing more of your videos as we always do... take care, Tom
@@hikebikescotland9121 Thanks Tom for the comprehensive answers, very much appreciated. I know of some of the tracks you mention and agree that they are pretty marginal for cycling. I think if I decide to the circuit of Blackwater and Laidon, I’ll probably just hike it and leave the bike at home. Thanks also for the info’ on pressures. I tend to run my tyres too hard, which is probably a reflection of my age, where I’m trying to reduce drag as much as possible. I enjoy packing heavy, especially in the winter when there is a lot of tent time. However, I’m currently looking at a completely different set up, with a new bike and using only bike-packing luggage (no racks or panniers). I’ve priced it all up and it is a bit eye watering, but I’m certainly considering it, especially as the ‘hike-a-bike’ sections would be significantly easier. Keep up the good work with your channel. ATB, Dave