This might just be the best view in Scotland.. Bla Bheinn, Isle of Skye
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- ➤ In today's video I will be climbing the lonely Munro on the Isle of Skye.. Bla Bheinn! This might just be one of the finest mountains in Scotland, with a special view of the Cuillin Ridge
THE ROUTE: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/...
0:00 Intro
1:28 Walk Beginning
3:00 The wrong turn..
4:00 The famous "Prow" of Blaven
5:00 Summit of Bla Bheinn
6:19 Drone footage
6:56 The Views
10:39 Review
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Scotland has 282 Munro's - Which are peaks over 3000ft in height, I am aiming to climb them ALL!
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My husband and I took a last minute decision to climb this a couple of years ago after an early boat trip from Elgol. Cloud descended and the rain came with it as we got to the point where you took the wrong path. At 60, inexperienced and only making occasional forays up mountains, we turned back. I have subsequently developed arthritis in a knee and am staring down the barrel of a knee replacement. I don't expect to ever be able to manage climbs like this again, so discovering your Munro journey has been an absolute joy. This one is my favourites so far. Your straightforward approach to the climbs and love of the majesty of the scenery that surrounds you coupled with the quality of your video output have made your channel unmissable for me. I look foward to more ascents with you next year. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your very kind comments 😁🏔 You definitely made the right choice that day as I wouldn’t want to be up there with cloud/rain.. thanks for watching!
Cheers, James
I hope your knee replacement heals well and gifts you the ability to ascend beautiful places like this once more ❤️
Another excellent video. I climber Bla Bheinn a few years ago entirely enveloped in mist and low cloud. I thoroughly enjoyed it though. I just had to imagine the views!
My favourite place in the world, great memories of Blaven with the finest view in the whole of the British Isles, I'd say the view from Sgurr Na Stri overlooking Loch Coruisk is a close second. Great film!
I have seen pictures of Sgurr na Stri, will definitely do it once the Munros are completed 😁🏔
Just to say thank you James for such a brilliant series. I look forward to every one. If my life had gone differently I might have aimed to do them although like many the most difficult few might have defeated me. As others have said, you have done a great thing in bringing these climbs and views to the rest of us in such a warm self-effacing way.
Re the last one I guess you have to consider the capability of your friends, where they live, what the weather might be like if you have to fix the date in advance and so on. For those reasons my friend completed on Ben Chonzie, not the most exciting but might fit the bill.
My guess is that quite a few of your remaining 59 are one in a day merchants, or two at the most, so I wish you the best of weather for 2024.
Unreal view that
Breathtaking to say the ,cheers for your time and effort james
Fantastic Stuff, some breathtaking views there! 🏴 Love your channel.
Watching your videos has been a big driver for me to create a real focus on producing my own youtube content recently / for this coming year.
You’ve got a great & calm style of Narration and it seems to come very naturally to you, not to mention the in-depth knowledge you evidently have on all the Locations you travel to. I’ll be starting to do narration in my own aerial videos very soon and I am very nervous! But I look at your videos and you definitely give me the motivation to give it a go. You’ll hear it all the time but great channel, great content!. From one Scotsman to another 💙🏴
Wonderful, some of the best photography and drone work I've seen. Thank you, safe travels.
Thanks John!
Unreal views, got up half way a few years back, until the weather stopped us. not been back to complete since. Sgurr ni stri is up there, Looked as epic
Magic James.
An Teallach was definitely one of the best days I've had in the mountains. But personally speaking, I don't think it would be the best choice for a final Munro, as any friends/family with little hillwalking experience and/or a fear of heights would find it pretty challenging! And it's pretty remote, not the easiest one to get to.
Have you done all the Corrour Munros? They're not too difficult or dangerous, especially Beinn na Lap, and you can book Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, the entire space - great place for a party!
Yeah I agree, a fine mountain but not ideal for others to join.. haven’t decided if I will do it solo or not yet so better start with that 😅
I have done Beinn na Lap but still have the other duo, that is one option 😂 I also have Stob Ban in the Grey Corries as an option, close(ish) to Inverness with a bothy nearby 😁
Cheers, James
@@ScottishMunroJourney Stob Ban is lovely - though steep at the top and a long walk in/out!
Yep, always the last Munro one Skye and always without the obligatory guide. Brings back many memories of (a) swearing I saw a man sitting by the wee lochan who when I got closer had gone. My then recently departed Dad? Who knows but someone was maybe looking after me and your love of Beluga Lagoon and the track we played for reflection (forever in the river) at my Mums funeral a few months ago. Loved every minute of this one James, Thank you,
Cheers Graham & thanks for sharing, sorry to hear about your recent loss.. it really is a special place, Beluga Lagoon just seems the perfect fit too.
Cheers, James
I have just signed up with a guide to do the Inn Pin and am bastier for next may as i did the others about the same time that you did the ridge , got Bla Bheinn to do as well, that leaves the fisherfield 5 ," cheesecake " and Ben More on Mull . My final one is Bynack More as its the closest to home , i never thought about how i was going to finish when i started this journey 35 years ago . For me the view from the trig point looking across to the ridge was very emotional , one of your best drone work as well , cheers from Brechin
Inspiring video 😎
Cracking mountain that mate.. so good I’ve done it twice.. and probably do it a few times more 👍🏻😂
Great video and drone footage. We'll done on another Monroe 👍
You got some lovely light and crystal clear views. Exceptional.
Was on Skye during the recent half-term staying at 9 Torrin. Managed to do a couple of short climbs - one up Belig with my two labradors, which is a steep haul up to 2,300ft from the head of Loch Slapin, and the other with my totally blind friend from Kilmory to a similar height on Blaven's south ridge (amazing views to describe throughout). My friend enjoys a good scramble but is well aware of his limits and mine as his guide!
It's a shame you didn't head over to the South Top as the views from there are arguably even better. But What a place!! 😍
So beautiful landscapes, thanks for sharing. New subscriber here from Philippines 🇵🇭 full watched 11:57
Great video - I love watching this one in particular as this was a special place for my mum and dad 👏
I was almost expecting Frodo and Sam to make an appearance in that backdrop! Lovely scenery
Hi James ,did exactly the same thing two years ago ,it is possible from the south . The day couldn’t have been better ,the view over to the Cullen Ridge was just amazing and whilst I have breath in my body and the legs to carry me I will always go back to the Isle of Skye . I did Gillean,Am Basteir, Frithe,Alasdair,and Dubh Mor ,Nan Eag this year. The weather was perfect and had the most amazing views ever!!I was also suppose to do the Inn Pin but the Company that was supplying the guide had to cancel because of the tragic death of their company director and two clients the previous month. I have 5 left to do which hopefully will be next year .Yet another great video James .Thank you 👊👊
Hi Jason, it must be an easy mistake as its well trodden to the south top - I did some reading afterwards and found out it was possible 😂 fantastic you managed to get them done in Skye this year, its a magical place for sure.
I had filmed 4 days in Skye with the guide you mentioned, Dave from West Coast Mountain guides. A real shame for him and everyone involved, he was a brilliant guide. Definitely do it in the future, it was incredible!
Kind regards, James
Your drone footage is second to none - absolutely stunning!
Another fine video James.
Looks like you had it all to yourself 🤔
Stunning views and landscape we have in Scotland 🏴
(as your video shows👍)
Wow! 😮 Totally stunning! 😳👍
You make excellent films capturing the extraordinary beauty of Scotland and inspiring us to get out there. Thank you.
Epic
What's the point in trying to describe this scenery, there just isn't any words, too. 😊
Thanks so so much for taking your time to bring us heven
Thanks James although in Dads case it was 1997 and agreed, I love Beluga Lagoon and have found their songs/lyrics are really inspiring,
amazing footage
Stunning view from the top 😎
Hi James, 10 out of 10 for the video, they just keep getting better and better and thanks by the by for introducing me to the fabulous Beluga Lagoon.
I remember Blaven from many moons ago, my penultimate Munro....don't feel too bad about finishing, plenty of great Corbetts and lesser hills....Suilven my fave in all of them. Keep the Videos coming please for those of us who are getting to the hills less frequently, they are a real joy.
I am so jealous was meant to do this in September and the weekend I was in Skye the weather was just to sketchy to even attempt it.
Awesome! Thanks James!
Just magnificent. And well done for making the decision to turn back and get on your route.
An Teallach would be an awesome finish. If you want to drink champagne at the top tho… smth easier! Schiehallion, Wyvis 🍾
stunning footage james thank you
Absolutely stunning 👌
Hands down best vlog you have done i have said it before we live in the most beautiful country in the world those views man breathtaking well done man
Thanks William 😁🏔
magical, this is now on my bucket list, thank you.
that was beatiful! thank you for sharing
Another cracking video. Thank you .
As usual James a beautiful video. Thanks.
Fantastic video James, wow it brought back memories. I too have the 'which one to finish on' dilemma' coming fast. An Tellach would be a fine finish but it is not for family or friendly to those with less experience of the hills. A hard compromise - have decided to do Ladhar Bheinn as a penultimate solo excursion with the dog and finish on a "anyone can come" summit with a celebration - Beinn na Lap.
Awesome, how many do you have to go? I like your idea of Ladhar Bheinn as a penultimate solo, I might do the same and enjoy the final with family friends. Beinn na lap is a fantastic choice, I have already done it but still have the other 2 Corrour to do 😁 Enjoy your remaining Munros - Cheers, James
I think its a great plan - I have 14 to go, so maybe in the late spring all being well. I've done most of my hills on my own, so a 'solo' penultimate foray onto Lardhar Bheinn should be special and I think its the right thing, allowing me to spend the last with all my family + friends. I sorely regret not leaving some short/easy ones as i approach the end, I've some hard days to complete in the coming months like Beinn Heasgarnich & Maoile Lunndaidh. (so leave a few easier ones!) @@ScottishMunroJourney
One of my favourites. The views at the top are breathtaking
I can see why 😁🏔
Stunning pictures ❤ o and well done 👏
Hi James.
Fantastic, magical place, that corner of Skye.
When you've done all the munros, go back sometime, walk into Glen Coruisk from Sligachan with a tent and stay overnight, or for a few. On a good day head up Sgurr na Stri for I think the best view in Scotland. It's the best lunch spot I've ever had in the hills.
Done this yesterday and absolutely loved it, what a video as always, keep up the good work 👏
Amazing James great effort and fantastic footage again
Stunning landscapes! Isle of Skye is one of my dream places. Thank you for sharing.
Well done James. That looked spectacular. Views look breathtaking. Can't wait till i can visit isle of skye.
Thanks Alan, you will love it 😁🏔
Brilliant magnificent views another very entertaining watch
Good stuff James. This is my closest Munro to home, always great to see, the views are stunning.
Not a bad Munro to have close to you! 😁 I’d be up there every week 😂 Cheers, James
Brilliant place. We came up from Camasunary and back same way. Just wonderful.
Hi James, wow, absolutely beautiful, what a view. You certainly do take the decent weather with when you go to Skye. 🤣
Thank you ever so much for sharing your adventure as always.
All the best
Dave 😀⛰🥾🏴
20 odd years ago I climbed Blaven in the rain and mist so didn't get any of these wonderful views. We also went wrong on the route up as we ended up clawing our way up an evil scree slope that brought us out at the narrow ridge between the summit and the south top. We then for some reason decided to go back over the south top once we had visited the summit and I can remember stepping very carefully along a very narrow ledge with a big overhanging step around in the middle of it but we all made it to the other side in one piece thankfully. As for the last one it really depends on who will be there with you. I knew there would be some non hillwalking family and friends at my compleation so I kept Ben Chonzie for the last one. Not as spectacular as An Teallach but it did the jib for me. Cheers.
Yes awesome views very good summit one of the best for views and mam sodhal
Definitely - Mam sodhail is also fantastic 😁👍
Fantastic video. Can't wait to head out that way.
Its an amazing place 😁
I would love to bag Blaven just to see the view across to the Black Cuillin. Hilarious about you taking a wrong turn. Human after all!
Haha mistakes do happen, there is a great path towards the South summit so I reckon a few people must make the mistake 😂🏔
wow wow wow
Superb performance numbers wise James.
Only legendary hikers can get beyond those numbers in a year.
Ps the year isn't over yet.
Thanks Alistair 😂 hoping to get another 7 this year which will leave a nice round 50 for next year, Cheers, James
This one is in my plans for next year May when I am back in Scotland 😍 Your video's are an inspiration James!! After you complete them all you should become a guide and do them all again 10x 🙃
Great. A favourite for me. Your drone footage was like food for the soul.
Sgor Goaith, Schiehallion, Bynack Mor, Ben More Mull, Carn Mor Dearg, Ben Nevis......but An Teallach sounds good too.
Wow wow wow 🤩🤩🤩🏔🏔🏔🏔 what a place mate , an incredible video , the drone footage was top drawer. Really enjoyed watching that james 🤜🤛 I'm from Glasgow and not been up that far hiking.... this is definitely on my radar for next summer, thanks for sharing 👍 keep up the great work 🏔✌️
Hero
Do you know i almost done the same thing James! That big boulder has a very prominent path past it and I was aimlessly wandering past. Discovered a wee bit earlier than you though. Cracking wee video again mate and you lucked out with the weather and views! Brilliant again mate! Paul
Cheers Paul, haha i reckon a fair few people must make that mistake 😂 I read in the description that there was a scree ascent so assumed it must have been up that way.. wrong 😂 Cheers, James
Hi James. Fabulous views as usual. Made me chuckle when you did a de-tour, easy to do and we've all done it. By the way, are you a weather man by profession as you always seem to pick a cracking day weather wise for your hikes. Cheers, Ozzy.
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Another cracking video as always 👍
Thinking about your final Munro, An Teallach is outstanding, or any of the Torridon Munros, the two on Liathach being my favourite. None of these are ideal if you're taking less experienced friends/family though.
I completed on Ben More on Mull, a straightforward hill, made a weekend of it with a few celebation drinks in Tobermory with friends. Was thinking of Schiehallion if i finish my second round, just over 100 in so far!
Mate, that drone footage is unreal! Prefect conditions and lighting 🙌
Thinking about saving this one till last on my round, but it’s a long way from Manchester to bring family and friends. I’m only on 73, so I’ve got a while until I need to make that decision 😂
Wonderful video as always. The south ridge of Blaven is probably the easiest ascent so carrying on would have been fine. The col between the t tops is the trickiest bit, but nothing very difficult.
It is a travesty to do An Terallach without doing it as a circuit from Coirre Hallie, plus the 2 Munros makes it problematic. However with planning I think it is a brilliant choice as competent fit friends can accompany you round clockwise over all the airy stuff - (much less airy going clockwise) and up to 2 less competent groups can climb the easier Munro, one from Coire Hallie, and the least confident from Dundonnell. Allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the ridge.
We’ve all done that on the mountains. It teaches us to pay more attention! Great video! As always thanks for sharing.
100%, I felt like Skye was showing me why I had a guide for the other 11 Munros 😂🏔
What a view. Thanks James. As I am getting older getting more nervous of very steep scree descents. Would this be OK?
I'm not fluent in Gaelic, but I always thought Bla Bheinn meant warm mountain due to is proximity to the sea, so tends to have less snow. The Gaelic for blue is Gorm? Last munro to complete, Seana Bhraigh, it was my first as I worked at the lambing on the estate nearby at Glen Achall. One of the most remote and best views in Scotland
Bla is Norse for blue.
@@leshamilton7785 ah, right, I forgot there is a lot of Norse Gaelic mix in place names around the west coast, cheers
An Teallach is my favourite one so far. But get yourself up the wee hill Sgurr Na Stri in Skye. That will totally blow u away buddy. What kind of drone u using?
Those are some cracking views James! Very envious. Regarding ones to keep till last so others can join, you haven't done Nevis yet, have you? Saving the tallest for the end by chance?
It was some place! It’s a funny story with Nevis, I have actually done it but never filmed it - I had done the Ledge Route with friends.. but I did film a clip of me touching the summit.. so I will be making a CMD Arete & Nevis Vid, I think it was officially Munro 153 or something 😂 CMD is an option for last though! Cheers, James
the south top has a bit a sketchy trip over to the actual summit. A bunch of day trippers followed me up the same route until things got serious :0
Yeah I had a quick read up after, I wouldn’t have fancied it solo.. maybe one day though 😁
Hi mate, I know it doesn't really matter now but you can actually summit Bla Bheinn from that side of it. I've done Bla Bheinn twice using that route. I get what you're saying though it's not the main route but it's technically not wrong either. It's a bit more difficult than the main route though. Loving the videos mate 👍
Thanks for that - I did have a quick look after and it describes it as an airy scramble, might not have fancied it solo 😂 I will probably go back one day in the future and give it a go. Thanks for watching 😁
Cheers, James
@@ScottishMunroJourney Yes if you ever go back you should definitely give it a go for a bit of variety lol. There's one small section that requires a wee climb down then back up again but it's not that bad lol. All the best bud 👍
Great vid as always..👍
The light and colours looked amazing 😍
Still stuck on 217 munros and not done a single Skye Munro yet , next year 👍
As for your last one , would help to know what you have left to do? An Tealach wouldn't be a good one for anybody inexperienced..
Thanks mate, hopefully you get back to it next year 🏔 Your right, ill maybe put up a picture with my remaining munros so people can get a better look.. I have Ben More (Mull), Ladhar Bheinn, An Teallach, CMD to name a few 😁
@@ScottishMunroJourney ah the CMD is good one to leave to the end, I've seen others doing that..
That's a hill I've still to do as well..
I was meant to do it a couple of months ago , as a mate left that and Nevis as his last. I couldn't go because of toe nail surgery
ive been up this one...
Hi James, was this the northern approach ?
I did wonder why you were going up that way
I had a feeling people would be wondering 😂
Subscriber invite along for the last one 🤔
Its an option, would that mean I don’t have to walk back for my camera every time? 😂
@@ScottishMunroJourney Haha I forgot about the "extra" miles you must do while filming.
I'd happily be your sherpa for your completion hike 🤟
My hubby and I have been saying for ages we think you are saving Ben Nevis for last 🤔