Hiking & wild camping in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @deniskilgour
    @deniskilgour Год назад +24

    Pretty much every Scottish person will have a memory away camping next to a river with a wee fire going having a drink with friends. Never knew you weren’t allowed to wild camp in England makes me appreciate it more. Every time we get good weather people always head out with a tent

    • @kirstylynne2871
      @kirstylynne2871 2 месяца назад

      my £100 tent is the best investment I have made since moving to this glorious country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @abioakley401
    @abioakley401 2 года назад +21

    Wild camping is generally legal in Scotland but in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park there is a local byelaw banning it in some areas (camping management zones) from 1st March to 30th September each year - you have to be in a campsite or camping permit area in these bits of the park. Worth mentioning if anyone wants to come and not risk being moved on/fined.

    • @fredcalvert7368
      @fredcalvert7368 2 года назад

      Are you free to camp anywhere outside of these management zones?

    • @abioakley401
      @abioakley401 2 года назад

      @@fredcalvert7368 yes I think so, and you can camp in the management zones too, you just need to check where exactly it's allowed and get a permit from the website

  • @sams30001
    @sams30001 2 года назад +12

    What an incredible content creator. The quality is exceptional. The best compliment I can give is the subject matter would normally be of no interest to me, yet I am watching back through every video on the channel and I love it 😊

    • @bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663
      @bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663 Год назад +1

      Agreed, he takes the most difficult road for a content creator which is he focuses on the landscape which is what the viewers really want to see rather than satisfying his own ego and droning on inanely about nothing. He lets the pictures do the talking.

  • @sabr8399
    @sabr8399 2 года назад +7

    What an inspiration you are, Liam! Love the content. No words really can do justice but well bloody done. What a dream. 🙏🏻

  • @stevewinnick9499
    @stevewinnick9499 2 года назад

    Thanks

  • @markwilliamson9140
    @markwilliamson9140 2 года назад +1

    Love the simplicity of your cooking style Liam 👍

  • @JamesWester
    @JamesWester 2 года назад +1

    That drone shot at around 14:00 is stunning. It made me say "Wow!"

  • @ananasjunges
    @ananasjunges 2 года назад +5

    What a timing of the video, we're singing the song "Loch Lomond" in choir currently. Your videos capture the atmosphere on the hikes so well, really enjoy them!

  • @BenHikesOutdoors
    @BenHikesOutdoors 2 года назад +1

    Yes mate!!! Another great video with stunning panoramic scenes. Thanks for sharing the journey 👍🥾🏔

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome 2 года назад +10

    Great trail, nice infos, beautiful scenery a good dinner and a cozy camp, that's the mix for a perfect adventure. Another wonderful outdoor experience Liam. Always great vibes in your videos 👏

  • @Dannsandiego
    @Dannsandiego 2 года назад +1

    A beautiful vlog, Liam. I appreciate (and share) your sense of gratitude for nature and your "I always get lucky" attitude.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 2 года назад +2

    Great video again Liam. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Take care.

  • @tomaston752
    @tomaston752 2 года назад +17

    you have inspired me to plan wild camping with my mate this summer.

  • @LeeLeesAdventures
    @LeeLeesAdventures 2 года назад +2

    Another great video Liam. well done. Love your travels we have been watching them. Working our way through lol. Great production i love how you keep moving the looking in angle when at your tent doing stuff. It takes a lot of effort. See you again soon Michael nottingham 👍

  • @thelifeofroley2253
    @thelifeofroley2253 2 года назад +1

    We have loved watching this channel grow Liam. Keep up the positive vibes my friend

  • @tomworton3470
    @tomworton3470 2 года назад +1

    I was highly anticipating this, and disappoint it did not!! Well done sir!

  • @IsaacsWalks
    @IsaacsWalks 2 года назад +20

    I swear your videos get better and better! Absolutely love it 😀👍

    • @engineeringvision9507
      @engineeringvision9507 2 года назад

      This guy was a chef yet uses a pen knife. He is literally trolling us now with close ups of the definitely not a chefs knife.

  • @lincthesinc2703
    @lincthesinc2703 2 года назад +1

    I have absolutely loved this series mate, love watching the channel go from strength to strength. Keep up the great work Liam, absolute legend

  • @brettica
    @brettica 2 года назад +1

    Just got back from 10 days camping in Scotland, we do it as a group every year. What a place! especially when you get good weather 😂 it's a horrible feeling coming back to the flatlands of norfolk.

  • @wilfwilliams
    @wilfwilliams 2 года назад

    so uplifting, a breath of fresh air in both senses.

  • @peterc1927
    @peterc1927 2 года назад

    Another great video bring back nice memories when I was able to go hiking and wild camping bad hips and knees take their toll. Thankyou Liam for bringing the great outdoors to those who can't do it anymore

  • @finlayblack4425
    @finlayblack4425 2 года назад

    Nice to see you out enjoying Conic Hill dude, the views from the top are brilliant. It's a real uplifting moment when doing the West Highland Way seeing Loch Lomond in all it's glory. I'm blessed to be pretty local and to enjoy it through all the seasons. Keep up the great content 🤙

  • @laurithompson5345
    @laurithompson5345 2 года назад

    Your meal was spot on tonight, eating that in a tent in the rainy highlands, heaven!

  • @positivevibes2468
    @positivevibes2468 Год назад

    Living in the moment and appreciating the little things are important for a happy, fulfilling life. The simple things as Liam says :)

  • @KristinaAdventures
    @KristinaAdventures 2 года назад +2

    Liam, thanks for this video! Always so relaxing to watch your videos, feel like I am living vicariously through you and it's so much fun! Scenery was stunning! keep up the awesome work. 🤗

  • @mathewmcintyre5379
    @mathewmcintyre5379 Год назад

    Excellent Liam, hugely inspirational!

  • @nissenkarina
    @nissenkarina 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing these places with us 🙏🏻 love the little pant change 🤭

  • @kristien43
    @kristien43 2 года назад

    It’s great to see what you have achieved for yourself since studying with you college and the adventures your are taking.

  • @ILCJ1
    @ILCJ1 2 года назад +3

    Go to Loch Lomond once a month, literally just climbed that a couple weeks ago, may of just missed you

  • @joeydr1497
    @joeydr1497 2 года назад +21

    Funnily enough wild camping in Scotland is only illegal in the lock lomond and the trossacks national park. More so than wild camping in England.

    • @pedrox96
      @pedrox96 2 года назад

      *B R U V*

    • @dontalkt2meboutheros
      @dontalkt2meboutheros 2 года назад +4

      You need to get a license to camp in the Trossachs from April to October.

    • @mauricexiberras1530
      @mauricexiberras1530 2 года назад +1

      North east side of the loch you camp on / along

    • @joeydr1497
      @joeydr1497 2 года назад

      @@dontalkt2meboutheros oh yeah it was about ground nesting birds. I’d forgotten why, the times make sense with that.

    • @dontalkt2meboutheros
      @dontalkt2meboutheros 2 года назад +1

      @@mauricexiberras1530 Yes, the boundaries were brought in to discourage the fly by night, partying, dirty campers who had access to easily gained, beauty spots. Made things a little harder for the enthusiast.

  • @matrimhelmsgaard
    @matrimhelmsgaard 2 года назад +6

    Thinking of doing the west highland way in august. You already inspired me to do Oslo-Bergen hike and wildcamping last month. And you even answered on Instagram, great channel and great trips and advice Liam! Only one more trip and you've done all the national parks! Good on ya mate!

    • @MartinvonBargen
      @MartinvonBargen 2 года назад +1

      Which route did you take from Oslo to Bergen? I live on the E16 and often see hikers going past my place.
      Well done for finishing that stretch.

    • @matrimhelmsgaard
      @matrimhelmsgaard 2 года назад

      @@MartinvonBargen I walked Oslo-hønefoss-noresund-flå-gol-geilo-eidfjord-kinsarvik-norheimsund-sandaker-hausdalen-Bergen
      I can Imagine. Hope you stop them and talk to them about the trip. It's always nice to talk to people when hiking.

    • @andymcphie3008
      @andymcphie3008 2 года назад +1

      Which would be a relaxed route to see some fjords? Also which is the best month to go?

    • @matrimhelmsgaard
      @matrimhelmsgaard 2 года назад

      @@andymcphie3008 July August is usually the best months. I'd travel from Stavanger to Ålesund if I'd want to see the fjords. By car or by bike is perfect. Or if you're a little crazy like me you'd walk it

  • @liammcilroy5668
    @liammcilroy5668 2 года назад

    So happy you have posted a new video! Can't wait for more!

  • @michaelfinn1317
    @michaelfinn1317 2 года назад

    Now 4 million and one. Well done on these National Park videos, I greatly enjoy them.

  • @inplainsight2482
    @inplainsight2482 2 года назад +4

    You picked a great spot their Liam, by that river.. think I’d of pitched up there too!
    You can’t beat Scotland, one of only two places in the UK that you can legally pitch up a tent almost anywhere you please, the other being Dartmoor.. in fact, even our very own Lake District you can as well - as long as your up on the Fells, and that’s exactly where I’ll heading next, for my next 3-4 night adventure!..😎
    Are you at the Galloway Forest next??
    Be great if you are, as I’m planning another multi-night trip up to there in September.
    Apparently it’s officially certified as one of the most darkest places in the UK with the least amount of light pollution, so will be an amazing place for stargazing! 🏕✨

  • @dnt5volvo
    @dnt5volvo 2 года назад +1

    Nice and clean departure..no one would even know you'd been there.. a credit to you.. setting a standard all should follow.

  • @spotlight-kyd
    @spotlight-kyd 2 года назад

    The most beautiful bit on the WHW along Loch Lomond is really after passing through Balmaha and around Rowardennan. The spot you picked has fantastic views, but the way farther north has beautiful forests and many nice spots by the loch. I have camped overnight on that hill as well, though, along time ago (2006) :)

  • @ianharrop6580
    @ianharrop6580 2 года назад +2

    Great video Liam, as ever. Content is always enjoyable and easy relaxing watching.

  • @madcitywendy
    @madcitywendy 2 года назад

    Lovely! Adding to my list when I finally get to Scotland!

  • @NicolasValentinScotland
    @NicolasValentinScotland 2 года назад

    Loch Lomond is where we fish from our kayaks . Place is huge and beautiful

  • @Tam1872
    @Tam1872 2 года назад

    My favourite place around there is Loch Ard. Spent many a great day fishing that loch. Loch Drunkie and Venechar are favourites too.

  • @frpaddy
    @frpaddy 2 года назад

    Wonderful Liam. Absolutely amazing Sir!

  • @SandVan
    @SandVan 2 года назад

    Loving your content 😍such peace and tranquility when you take us to all these lovely locations🤩👏👏

  • @jbiz6626
    @jbiz6626 2 года назад +1

    Yes Liam! Loving the video man

  • @Bobbydoes
    @Bobbydoes 2 года назад +1

    Haven’t watch it all yet and I know it’s going to be good. Thumbs up from me and a subscriber already. Much love from the west mids.

  • @sueKay
    @sueKay 2 года назад

    I was up conic hill just a couple of days ago and it was roasting! Will need to try and get to this spot to get some shots of the river! If you love shortbread, I recommend Crystal's shortbread - it's the absolute best. You're best having a sauce with haggis, and mashing the neeps if you can! I'm actually glad you didn't camp along the loch - there's camping byelaws in effect along the eastern shore of the Loch throughout summer so you either need a permit or to stay at a designated campsite.

  • @calvin_geo
    @calvin_geo 2 года назад

    Keep it up, love seeing how much soulful fun you’re having

  • @StevenKeery
    @StevenKeery 2 года назад

    You might think of crossing over to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and continuing your ramblings. Lots of beautiful scenery and friendly people over there.
    I think you would enjoy it.

  • @ianlillycrop1639
    @ianlillycrop1639 Год назад

    Aye when i went up Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis last week. I bumped into loads of Canadians and Americans. Really friendly but I just think it's mad that they travel that far for our hikes and landscape when they have the Rockies. Bless them hahaha

  • @goku3873
    @goku3873 2 года назад +72

    Firstly Liam I love the content you make! I’ve been struggling with depression for the last few years and Im considering doing the hadrian wall route for a mental break any advice?

    • @leesaunders1930
      @leesaunders1930 2 года назад +28

      the advice I can give you is just this my friend. DO IT AND DONT LOOK BACK, I'm not suffering depression but I have very bad health anxiety which I take medication for. just do it pal and breathe that air and take in the sights. its well known that the outdoors and good scenery is great for treating depression and anxiety. The hardest part is getting out of bed man, been there and it's terrible. how did your depression come about if you don't mind me asking? and what medication do you take, if any. chin up mate you'll get through.

    • @hookedonbasscornwall
      @hookedonbasscornwall 2 года назад +1

      My advice is don’t go back in those words! Plan well and be Nike - just do it

    • @health4mindandbody563
      @health4mindandbody563 2 года назад

      Have a look at my channel, wild camping and cold water therapy for mental health, just done a video of a outside cold water shower in a wheeli bin, great laugh good for the mind, all the very best😀👍

    • @gjones9409
      @gjones9409 2 года назад +3

      Go for it! Buy the trail guide book as it'll have loads of info. I'm doing Offa's Dyke in sections and enjoying it, though staying in B and B as I'm not brave enough to wild camp it 😊 best of luck. Gwen

    • @mrphil3879
      @mrphil3879 2 года назад +3

      get out and about in fresh air

  • @Davidsdigitalmemories
    @Davidsdigitalmemories 2 года назад

    Hi Liam. I've been waiting for your last 2 videos in this wildcamp. Such a good watch as always. Mega chilled out camp.
    Keep em coming. 💯

  • @deloutdoors2954
    @deloutdoors2954 2 года назад

    Great video Liam ...hope you enjoyed your visit to Scotland ...my neck of the woods 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💓🙌

  • @angloprincess6298
    @angloprincess6298 2 года назад

    Another brilliant video. Thanks

  • @Fannybygaslight100
    @Fannybygaslight100 2 года назад

    Another great video. Good to see you back and still going for it

  • @wanderingwhere
    @wanderingwhere 2 года назад

    Great vid man been wanting to get up that way for a while, nice to see the area, 1 more to go 👍⛺

  • @dave.mcf.aufc1687
    @dave.mcf.aufc1687 2 года назад

    Did the West Highland way at beginning of May,, pissed of rain all week but what an experience 👌

  • @ducatiman1309
    @ducatiman1309 4 месяца назад

    Hey lad loved watching this !! Always been keen to try wild camping- - now more inspred !!!

  • @thefun-employedadventurer3011
    @thefun-employedadventurer3011 2 года назад

    I remember that section from my WHW trip was a mighty climb for sure with 17 miles in the legs

  • @john101CT
    @john101CT 2 года назад

    If you took all the suggestions in the comments, you'd need a ten ton truck to reach your wild camping destination! Your essence is keeping it simple, so the orange plastic cap spoon was ideal! From what I've heard of haggis here is Africa, I'd avoid it, I think. Awesome video, bro!

  • @wildtransmissions2987
    @wildtransmissions2987 2 года назад

    Hoping to get over there and try this myself. Thanks for the upload, that’s looking like my kinda day 😎

  • @autumnangel4808
    @autumnangel4808 2 года назад

    Being half Scottish haggis, neeps & tatties was a regular meal in our house. I've never seen anyone enjoy it so much as you in this video lol. Fab video, btw 🙂

  • @ALochOnTheWildSide
    @ALochOnTheWildSide 2 года назад +1

    Nice Vid - Enjoyed that...👍👍👍

  • @stewartwood2134
    @stewartwood2134 2 года назад

    I love the Traw Sacks

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 2 года назад

    Awe thanks for sharing beautifully Scotland Liam mate you make awsome vids and you always enjoy the beer 🍺 cheers 🍻

  • @jimbo4576
    @jimbo4576 2 года назад

    Top video mate,what a great spot to camp 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @chrisstokie2361
    @chrisstokie2361 2 года назад

    Lovely part of the world mate. Lived close to there for 5 years.

  • @devkantasharma8534
    @devkantasharma8534 2 года назад

    I agree with Liam on midges in Scotland. I went for a walk from Inverness to John O'Groats a couple of weeks ago, and in some sections, midges were crazy. They just do not let you do your work in peace. No amount of Jungle Formula helped. I could have carried a similar midges net that Liam has.

  • @alexbolton9492
    @alexbolton9492 2 года назад +1

    Liam back at it with another certified banger

  • @ER-gw2xz
    @ER-gw2xz 2 года назад +1

    You’re a true inspiration Liam 👊🏻

  • @TheJcoomber
    @TheJcoomber 2 года назад

    Really enjoying the content. Can you do an upload about your kit/equipment? Where you got it? What worked well/didn’t work etc? Thanks

  • @27walker27
    @27walker27 2 года назад

    what a spot!

  • @delsmith7725
    @delsmith7725 2 года назад

    Great stuff Liam. Huge fan. Moved to Portsmouth (part of the South Downs) when I was 19, now 40. Always loved to visit the Highlands. Did the West Highland Way as a teen. Best week of my life. Lake District is beautiful. You gotta love the Cotswolds and Cornwall. We're spoilt really. Just wish I had more time to enjoy our beautiful country 😄 Something for the future.

  • @felixfennemann5455
    @felixfennemann5455 2 года назад +4

    Love your content Liam!! Would be very interested in a gear review after you've done the 15 parks, did everything hold up to your expectations? What would you recommend/ditch? Keep it up!

  • @frpaddy
    @frpaddy 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing Liam!

  • @chrisstuart5080
    @chrisstuart5080 2 года назад +2

    Wearing a baseball cap under the midge nets work a treat for keeping the netting away from your face 👌😉

  • @loneoutdoorsman
    @loneoutdoorsman 2 года назад

    Mash the swede into the mashed potatoes.... game changer! (plus all a 'generous' amount of proper butter)

  • @paulhutchinson5695
    @paulhutchinson5695 2 года назад

    Hi Liam, think you're more or less camped on the same spot of grass that I did in June 2019 when on my Lands End to John O Groats. Back end of Conic Hill. Was hoping to make it to Balmaha but the weather that day was not good so I too found a little oasis by that stream. Looking forward to seeing what's coming after the national parks.

  • @johnel47
    @johnel47 2 года назад

    Ah, Haggis! Food of The Gods 👍😉and midges for afters 🤢All the best, Liam and I'm glad you love our lovely country.

  • @lookintothesky123
    @lookintothesky123 2 года назад

    So happy to see this

  • @georgebarnes8163
    @georgebarnes8163 2 года назад

    Nice big lump of a lake, been there a few times.

  • @gaz-3711
    @gaz-3711 2 года назад

    Hmmmm was walking the next valley over, along the three Lochs way. About the same time.
    You should try that one as it has some stunning scenery.

  • @DanKeeley
    @DanKeeley 2 года назад

    Oh nice the jarl Is a legend of a beer!

  • @callumhughes6983
    @callumhughes6983 2 года назад

    Loch Lomond & the Trossachs is a great name for a band

  • @ainsleybennett418
    @ainsleybennett418 6 месяцев назад

    So helpful we have just booked!

  • @katiejacs
    @katiejacs 2 года назад +1

    Such relaxing vids! I’d love to go wild camping in Taransay in outer Hebrides, the beach looks unreal 😍 had no idea wild camping in Scotland was legal until I started watching your vids!

  • @joenicoud5967
    @joenicoud5967 2 года назад +1

    Another good job

  • @mboutdoors_uk
    @mboutdoors_uk 2 года назад

    Hope you got your camping license mate 😏😆😆
    Beautiful part of the world. It’s a tricky one… calm and sunny then the midges are relentless, cloudy and windy you get a little respite 🤪

  • @PTVplayer
    @PTVplayer 2 года назад

    Brilliant as usual 🎥👌

  • @MellissaAspey
    @MellissaAspey Месяц назад

    " there's so many Americans which was really strange" lol 😆 you crack me up

  • @UKSTAGROSCO
    @UKSTAGROSCO 2 года назад

    Amazing achievement 👏
    New subscriber

  • @bash83845
    @bash83845 2 года назад +1

    Loved this one Liam, great spot and brilliant improv with the spoon too 😆
    What's next after the final national park?

  • @simonwright9916
    @simonwright9916 2 года назад

    Finally able to start catching up with your escapades. Our US east coast road trip is almost at an end and it has been awesome, and our hundred quid tent stood up well. Didn’t wild camp unfortunately, partly as the other half won’t do that, but also because there are some scary animals here! I’m starting to fancy a walking trip back home later in the year though.

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 2 года назад +1

    you need a little wooden chopping board it sets me off to see you prep on the plate haha

  • @loganc1839
    @loganc1839 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful man. Love your content.

  • @Endeavour6644
    @Endeavour6644 2 года назад

    You should try and do all the areas of outstanding natural beauty next, good idea for a new series. Great video as always pal 👍.

  • @buzzandjim4265
    @buzzandjim4265 2 года назад

    Cool..great stuff as usual..peace

  • @elijahglew2908
    @elijahglew2908 2 года назад

    Loch Lomond is sick I went there years ago and had an absolute blast

  • @jonnyting71
    @jonnyting71 2 года назад

    You look like a cross between Brian Cox and Cillian Murphy. I used to live in Balloch - beautiful part of the world, enjoying your content mate

  • @richardjenkins128
    @richardjenkins128 2 года назад +1

    I wanted to ask what’s next after the 15 national parks? Will you do any camping in parts of Europe? Or some other videos in the UK

  • @gregoryoutdoors
    @gregoryoutdoors 2 года назад

    Yeye finaly in Scotland! Hope you come to Pentlands soon? I will join you if yes lol Also hope you make a longer trekking video of some kind of proper walk like you did some time ago! Have fun.

  • @dustinrobinson58
    @dustinrobinson58 2 года назад +1

    Been looking forward to you doing Scotland and it didn’t disappoint.Seems to have flown bye since National Park number one. I’m gutted you’re on to the last one.What you gonna do next,any ideas ?