As always, - Steve's adventures never disappoint ! His ingenuity in composing a short video with humour, information and a clear format structure is really remarkable. Broadcast quality in standard.
Horizontal rain and sleet, what you go through to keep us entertained! Mind you a free car park does warm a Scotsman's soul! Can't wait for the next episode
I was there in the end of May 2016. I was 63 and I took thee same walk. It was so beautiful. Blue skies und quite warm. Absolutely great. I'll never forget it.
I enjoyed that as usual Steve, rather you than me walking along that track. Glad you had a nice & "wee room" , pity you were just your cell 🤣 Thanks again Steve from me in Irvine 😊😊
I recognised the rout to ‘Ben Nevis’ the accent is spectacular, was there about forty years ago, with snow ❄️ the vistas are breathtaking! You have gone that extra mile again Steve, that walk to Steall Falls and back looked treacherous, but the sight of the falls was stunning 🤩 and worth risking you neck for! not sure about that hideous tight rope contraption spanning the river!! that’s a bridge too far I fear 😧 as for the Hotel Cell room, phew! no way! looking forward to part 2. you are now our own Scottish (Braveheart) without a doubt! “👌” 🤗
Thx man we went to scotland almost 15 years ago and we kinda stumbled upon that carpark and walked up to the waterfall. I remember the toursists with italian loafers having to turn around halfway for obvious reasons (like the scottish will warm you for nothing...) Couldn't remember where it was but your video made it clear it was this one recognized the sign warning for the proper shoes, we both looked at each other and said that should be fun. Thx for the video, now I can sleep again knowing which waterfall it was.😊
Enjoyed our walk today, Steve. My heart was in my throat a few times on the narrow, what looked like ledges with steep drops on the side . Beautiful scenery. 🇨🇦
Loved that video, what a difference in the weather, typical Scottish day. Paths were mental. Loved the hotel you stayed in, I booked in there before but had to cancel due to COVID..grrrr. keep up the great work.
Always enjoy the videos of places that I've been, however the ones I enjoy the most are the ones of places I haven't-like the Steall Gorge and Waterfall. Brilliant. I see "The Fort" hasn't changed much though!😀
Steve, I truly enjoy going with you virtually on your explorations. And this one was magnificent. I was reminded of my small group walking tour in the Outer Hebrides a few years back. We also had some treacherous walks in drech weather. However, I also felt a bit fearful for you being out there alone. I'd feel damn badly if something went wrong. I'd be a little less concerned if someone else went with you on explorations like this one. Stay safe.
This was stunning, but certainly won't be trying it lol.you look frozen Steve bet you'll be glad to be home. Glad you found somewhere to stay . Thanks again Steve.
Hi,Steve. I stumbled across one of you videos a couple of weeks ago - they are fabulous. Really enjoyed this one, and I look forward to more. Keep up the great work!
Was there last May for my 70th birthday. Spectacular! My son went over the bridge but had to come back again as, at 5ft 2ins, there was no way I was attempting that!
Lovely video Steve, I never thought that you'd actually get "banged up" on one of your adventures! There's some wild weather forecast to be coming your way this week, take care!
@@steve-marsh We had our visit from "Eunice" on Friday which was quite an experience. Thankfully no structural damage I can see but fences are down all over the place, and I had to go out at the height of the storm to rescue a "Wheelie bin". I think you had less wind but heavy snow further North.
Thanks for showing us that walk in winter. You really need to do it again during autumn. The orange grasses and the raindrops on the silver birch trees make it a magical experience.
Again another cracking video Steve. Keep it up you will be able to give up work soon and live off your work here. Here’s looking forward to your next instalment
Fort William's on the "would love to see" list already - as you say for the location - but I don't think I fancy trying that cable bridge, even in better weather! Cute looking little B&B though, hope we get to find out how both the "B"s were in the morning!
Spectacular. I see what they mean about all the Elf and Safety. That falls would have been a seriously holy site for our ancient ancestors. Water was a really big deal 5,000 years ago and I wonder if there are offerings buried in the silt nearby.
the sign of a sensible walker is knowing when to turn back, great video Steve, its now in my bucket list (for a sunny day!) Reminds me of a day I was going to ascend Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head, I turned back after reaching the tarn, it was an atrocious day…..
Hi Steve, Although weather wise it was horrendous for you, it still was a fantastic video. You did extremely well given the conditions to bring us more of the Scottish wild and natural beauty. As always Steve you are very professional, informative and clear. Well done!!
Thanks Steve, I've done this walk myself, luckily it was in August on a lovely warm day. I remember getting to the foot of the Falls and being attacked by a swarm of midges 🦟, not a problem you would of had 😁, I ran out of there sharpish! Beautiful place, the Glen Nevis camp site is also worth a mention, excellent site 👍
I remember seeing Glen Nevis campsite from a distance and thinking it looks awesome and of course in a perfect location! Hopefully a few days holiday there this year :)
Along a treacherous path in a hoolie with our Steve, that's certainly an adventure! Then he ends up in a cell! Glen Nevis is amazing, but can be quite midgy in summer. I wonder where Steve is going in part 2.
Done that walk and love the falls - a few dodgy areas en route - Also done that Gondola as I love heights - The top section of the Eiffel Tower is the worst as external and cramped.
Awesome vlog, Steve 👌 Fort William, Ben & Glen....great memories 👍🏴 That waterfall is awesome...will visit in next few years....but on a sunny july afternoon 🤞 That cell hotel is fab 😆 Make a break in the morning & try go up Ben 🤞 lovely shelter at the top for incentive 😚 Only if the weather is better though, tc 😉
I'm relocating to fort william in March and can't wait!! I love the Highlands and love driving through the Highlands. Its magical! Can I ask why you don't like Fort William?
Hey Julie, I just don't think it's a very attractive town, but don't get me wrong I'd live there in a MINUTE! It has the perfect location. I'm not dissing it for not being attractive though, it doesn't need to be - it's more that I know a lot of tourists have gone there with Fort William as a destination, and if they don't get out and take advantage of the surrounding area, they are not seeing much in the town itself. All the best with the move - I'm proper jealous!
Hey this is a very emotional walk for me. A few years back I had a heart condition and I managed to get up to where the walkway is but couldn't get any further. Two year later Id been sorted out with a heart op and I made it all the way to Courour. I sat in that meadow at Steall and cried (before doing the bridge both ways- you pussy)!
Fantastic Paul! Many congratulations on what must've been a tough road back to fitness! You're smashing it now! And aye, I'll live with the regret of not crossing the bridge :)
Heading up to Fort William from here in the Yorkshire dales first week in March I love my walking but my wife not so keen so have been looking for some short walks in the area and this fits the bill what a cracking walk just hope we have better weather. Great Video thank you so much just subscribed 👍👍
Loved the video Steve but the weather looked absolutely terrible but there’s always a but the fall’s looked amazing bet you even better in the summer cheers.🍺🍺
@@steve-marsh looks if it could be a nice day for me and the good lady I am just a long the road in falkirk but will wait for the good weather.cheers m8.🍺🍺
OMG the old saying "mad dogs and Englishmen" also applies to Scotsmen!!😁 We love you videos but please stay safe we want to see many many more travel/ history vlogs and also you have someone waiting for you at home🥰 Jan Adelaide
Pity aboot the rain but glad you did this Brother, when I mentioned this walk last year Sarah and I were bombarded wae midgies and we bumped intae another couple Fae Edinburgh. Hope you get to do the walk Fae the Auch est up the Altt Kinglass Tae Loch Lyon this year in warmer weather it's so worth it.
Another great video Steve, love Ft William, but I am a hillwalker. Crossed the wire bridge with full pack a few times, the bothy is a climbers bothy, spent a few great weekends in it, believe it or not, the diesel generator was stolen from the bothy one year, nobody knows how they got it out. Please don't call the Ben Nevis track, the tourist route, its proper name is the Mountain track, don't want people to underestimate the seriousness of the climb.
Ah, yes. I remember that walk from one winter about 40 years ago. I think we had similarly changeable weather. We were camping. I think I'd have preferred a few nights in the cells.
I did that walk one Sunday last august after driving over from Perth awaiting to pitch up at Glen Nevis campsite I arrived about 8am and got the last parking spot it was rammed solid, am hoping to do the walk from corrour to the campsite later this year. I love the Glen Nevis but like you say Fort William isn’t the most attractive town but plenty of outdoor shops and places to shop, eat and drink with plenty of long distance walks within easy reach, whw, ehw, ggw and cwt to name but 4.
@@steve-marsh I’ve done a lot of walks around rannoch moor and corrour such a great area, I’d recommend Loch Ossian circuit especially if the sun is out or the walk from rannoch station to corrour station as looking back over your shoulder the whole of rannoch moor is below you.
Haha, last time I went to Steall falls it was also chuckin' it down and the ground was full of ice and I also chickened out at that wire bridge, lol. But if it rains in Fort William I usually go west (road to the isles, along Glen Finnan, to the left (Silver Sands of Morar, Camusdarach Beach) shortly before Mallaig. And there at the coast there's more sunshine.
Did the walk last year from the lower car park. Worth mentioning that there are several small bridges with a 3 ton weight limit between the lower car park and the upper one. and there is not much room to turn around. Larger motorhomers/campervans should park at the lower car park and take some change to make a donation for the car park upkeep. If visiting Fort William - a trip on the Jacobite train to Mallaig is a must ( you can take a normal service train but it goes faster and its just not the same). If you have a bicycle with you - a cycle ride along the canal to the Commando memorial at Spean Bridge is a nice cycle ride along mostly flat terrain
Wonderful. I will be there in a few week and may take a look a the Falls. I dislike Fort William but perhaps I should use it as a base and look around more.
Weather a bit better today. Hopefully you missed the hail showers! Closing in tomorrow for 48H so I hope you are heading home?.Next time you are up head to 'Castle Tioram' out Acharacle way. I'll keep an eye out for your van. 😊
That long line of B&Bs along the southern entrance road to Fort William should be avoided at all costs. No Scots accents there! Over vigilant parking inspectors can dull the welcome to FW, too. The colours along your walk were great, Steve; winter in the Highlands can be severe but it's always an interesting challenge.
Crikey Steve. Nobody would persuade me to do that crazy walk. It looks lethal. perhaps Im too old and soft now. Well done. I have alsways thought Fort William to be rather uninspiring and a bit drab. Not really an exciting destination in itself.
@@steve-marsh Gaelic was introduced to Scotland from Ireland in the 5th century and remained the main language in most rural areas until the early 17th century. It was outlawed by the crown in 1616, and suppressed further after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. We had to learn it in school but very few can speak it, except in parts of the west.
we had to turn back, the weather was pretty much the same as you have, so not too bad, we had proper footwear and clothing, just my fear of heights, got to the part at ruclips.net/video/clTxIaXKc4s/видео.html 2.04 and that was it, one slip and your a gonna, so no way was I going to attempt, that rock looked so slippy
What a day Steve. You must have been frozen 🥶 Fantastic shots of the hills and waterfalls. Great to look back on once your back at your digs for the night. 😴
Your so lucky to live in such a amazing place like Scotland those views were stunning and kean finds it hard to believe its in Scotland in fact so do I and the hotel you stayed in was amazing kean definitely wants to stay there its a shame about the weather but thank you for making the effort to show us the amazing places Scotland has to offer and kean asks did you see any dinosaurs in the mountains bless him thank you for another fantastic video and entertaining my boy and me stay safe and keep smiling from joff and kean
Sorry I tried to reply to this but it dint seem to work!? Hey Kean! The dinosaurs were hiding from me, but thankfully they only eat all that grass and not humans :)
@@steve-marsh hi Steve and thanks for taking the time to reply it means so much to kean that you take the time to reply to him How's the weather up there it's blowing a hooley down here thank you entertaining my boy stay safe out there from joff and kean
Wow, absolutely magnificent! Stunning views, but that walking path terrified me. It would be better in summer but there’s never a guarantee that it wouldn’t rain and be treacherous. You do the hiking for us! The police station repurposing is very clever. The “cell” was charming. I have to wonder what people got up to in Fort William that required so many cells 😂.
Steve, I wouldn't take that walk on the driest summer day! It was most interesting to see the glen in winter but I think I'd find it more appealing in summer. Any chance you'll return on a sunny, summer day?
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As always, - Steve's adventures never disappoint ! His ingenuity in composing a short video with humour, information and a clear format structure is really remarkable. Broadcast quality in standard.
John - what can I say! THANK YOU! :)
Horizontal rain and sleet, what you go through to keep us entertained! Mind you a free car park does warm a Scotsman's soul! Can't wait for the next episode
Ohhh the free car park was a blessing indeed, although I can't imagine the wardens out that far up the Glen :)
A stunning video, showing Scotland's winter weather at it's best! I had no idea the scenery was so stunning up Glen Nevis.
Thanks so much Scott! You earned your trip to Fort William a bit more than me! :)
I was there in the end of May 2016. I was 63 and I took thee same walk. It was so beautiful. Blue skies und quite warm. Absolutely great. I'll never forget it.
Again that was a WOW factor Steve!!! Those paths look really tricky...
Oh my Steve! What a day and what a walk! We plan on giving it a go when we are there! Thank you, so glad you were careful! Incredible!
Well worth a wee diversion doon the glen this one!
Well done Steve. Taking one for the team! most enjoyable.
Hah absolutely mate! But as always a pleasure!
I was last up falls walk 30 years ago. Thanks for taking us up there again with a spot of weather on!! Keep 'em coming. Stay safe.
Cheers! Stunning place eh? In ANY weather :)
@@steve-marsh Absolutely!
I enjoyed that as usual Steve, rather you than me walking along that track.
Glad you had a nice & "wee room" , pity you were just your cell 🤣
Thanks again Steve from me in Irvine 😊😊
Tell you what Grace, that wee cell felt like a palace after the previous night :D
I recognised the rout to ‘Ben Nevis’ the accent is spectacular, was there about forty years ago, with snow ❄️ the vistas are breathtaking! You have gone that extra mile again Steve, that walk to Steall Falls and back looked treacherous, but the sight of the falls was stunning 🤩 and worth risking you neck for! not sure about that hideous tight rope contraption spanning the river!! that’s a bridge too far I fear 😧 as for the Hotel Cell room, phew! no way! looking forward to part 2. you are now our own Scottish (Braveheart) without a doubt! “👌” 🤗
Haha thanks Bernice! A bridge too far for me too! I've heard it's a lovely spot for a swim in summer though :)
@@steve-marsh Something tells me ‘Braveheart’ and his Lady Alicja will go back then! make sure it’s a beautiful day!
Thx man we went to scotland almost 15 years ago and we kinda stumbled upon that carpark and walked up to the waterfall.
I remember the toursists with italian loafers having to turn around halfway for obvious reasons (like the scottish will warm you for nothing...)
Couldn't remember where it was but your video made it clear it was this one recognized the sign warning for the proper shoes, we both looked at each other and said that should be fun.
Thx for the video, now I can sleep again knowing which waterfall it was.😊
Thank you for the wonderfully scenic walk to falls! I sure wish you had a walking stick for balance on the rocky pathway 🥶😱
Marvellous Steve - I admire your stoicism
Cheers Robin! If it had been closer to home I may have turned back, but after that drive, NOTHING was getting in my way :D
Enjoyed our walk today, Steve. My heart was in my throat a few times on the narrow, what looked like ledges with steep drops on the side . Beautiful scenery. 🇨🇦
Thanks for coming along Jean, my jacket is STILL wet :D
Thanks for this - charming manner, and interesting and inspirational for a possible visit!
Thanks so much for coming along Philip!
Views are amazing, good luck,
Another beautiful amazing video. Thanks Steve. You are my favourite RUclipsr!!
Richard! Thank you so much, even though I reply this slowly??? :)
Loved that video, what a difference in the weather, typical Scottish day. Paths were mental. Loved the hotel you stayed in, I booked in there before but had to cancel due to COVID..grrrr. keep up the great work.
Cheers Jim! Hope you get locked up there someday soon!
Always enjoy the videos of places that I've been, however the ones I enjoy the most are the ones of places I haven't-like the Steall Gorge and Waterfall. Brilliant. I see "The Fort" hasn't changed much though!😀
Aye David, the sights of Fort William didn't make it into the final edit for good reason! :)
Steve, I truly enjoy going with you virtually on your explorations. And this one was magnificent. I was reminded of my small group walking tour in the Outer Hebrides a few years back. We also had some treacherous walks in drech weather.
However, I also felt a bit fearful for you being out there alone. I'd feel damn badly if something went wrong.
I'd be a little less concerned if someone else went with you on explorations like this one.
Stay safe.
Yes, good point! I guess when the video comes out you know I made it back! Thanks so much for coming along :)
amazing video steve you are the best mate🥃🏴
This was stunning, but certainly won't be trying it lol.you look frozen Steve bet you'll be glad to be home. Glad you found somewhere to stay . Thanks again Steve.
Thanks Margaret - I can still feel the discomfort of putting on a damp jacket the next day :)
Aw, dude...that was intense! Four seasons in one day. Welcome to Scotland! 👍
Haha so true pal! There was no way that weather was stopping me though - not after that drive up from Edinburgh!
@@steve-marsh when is the next episode due to be shown? Can't wait!
More memories for me. Went up in a cable car and saw the snow. Thanks again for your wonderful dangerous walk. THANK YOU
Excellent Steve. Most enjoyable.
Cheers Chris!
Love it, what a country Scotland is.
Always challenges you with weather, but well worth the effort :)
Awesome walk Steve, one of my fav places in Scotland. Haven’t braved the rope walk yet but next time. 👍👍
Cheers John! I might keep saying 'next time' but will I be brave enough?
Enjoyed this video, what a view on the mountains, it did look cold, and damp,
It was a challenge to film on that day for sure! Even just getting out the van was a thought :D
Hi,Steve. I stumbled across one of you videos a couple of weeks ago - they are fabulous. Really enjoyed this one, and I look forward to more. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much Doug! Welcome aboard - glad the RUclips algorithm has brought you here :)
Was there last May for my 70th birthday. Spectacular! My son went over the bridge but had to come back again as, at 5ft 2ins, there was no way I was attempting that!
What a beautiful spot for such a special occasion :)
epic little adventure that for taking us along
Thanks so much for coming along :)
Beautiful views!!!
Haha the bed in that cell block looks so tiny
Lovely video Steve, I never thought that you'd actually get "banged up" on one of your adventures! There's some wild weather forecast to be coming your way this week, take care!
If all cells are like that I'm quite happy :) Yeah, sitting here just now watching some pretty wild weather out the window!
@@steve-marsh We had our visit from "Eunice" on Friday which was quite an experience. Thankfully no structural damage I can see but fences are down all over the place, and I had to go out at the height of the storm to rescue a "Wheelie bin". I think you had less wind but heavy snow further North.
Thanks for showing us that walk in winter. You really need to do it again during autumn. The orange grasses and the raindrops on the silver birch trees make it a magical experience.
Really does sound magical! And would make a great wee comparison video :)
Wow! What a walk! What a beautiful waterfall. Excellent as always.
Brilliant Steve and thankyou for yet again another amazing adventure.felt myself relaxing watching this brilliant video...best medicine ever ever...😍
Thanks so much! The weather was so bad on this trip, glad I managed to record something :)
buzzing to see another great video and excited for the next one :)
Cheers! It was a fun but wild weekend! :)
Again another cracking video Steve. Keep it up you will be able to give up work soon and live off your work here. Here’s looking forward to your next instalment
Cheers for all your support Robbie! Part Two just released now :)
I do look forward to your latest adventures.
Cheers Mark! A wild weekend :)
Another wonderful episode !
Thank you so much!!!
Fort William's on the "would love to see" list already - as you say for the location - but I don't think I fancy trying that cable bridge, even in better weather!
Cute looking little B&B though, hope we get to find out how both the "B"s were in the morning!
Haha maybe I'm still locked in there ;)
@@steve-marsh We'll mail you a file in a cake. ;)
Enjoyed that adventure Steve thanks xx wow the weather was something else lol
Thanks Jeanette! It certainly added to the video :)
@@steve-marsh the scenery was fantastic
Love it, thanks!
Great vlog Steve…really enjoyed it…thank you…
Thanks so much Kevin!
Spectacular. I see what they mean about all the Elf and Safety.
That falls would have been a seriously holy site for our ancient ancestors.
Water was a really big deal 5,000 years ago and I wonder if there are offerings buried in the silt nearby.
Oh good point Abraham! Of course I never even considered it!
the sign of a sensible walker is knowing when to turn back, great video Steve, its now in my bucket list (for a sunny day!) Reminds me of a day I was going to ascend Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head, I turned back after reaching the tarn, it was an atrocious day…..
Wise choice of season for this one :)
I stayed in the exact same room at the Garrison! 😁
Haha no way! Small cell, small world :)
Absolutely beautiful winter walk! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching! Much appreciated :)
Hi Steve, Although weather wise it was horrendous for you, it still was a fantastic video. You did extremely well given the conditions to bring us more of the Scottish wild and natural beauty. As always Steve you are very professional, informative and clear. Well done!!
Thanks so much Gary! It can be really tricky to record in these conditions so really appreciate it!
Thanks Steve, I've done this walk myself, luckily it was in August on a lovely warm day. I remember getting to the foot of the Falls and being attacked by a swarm of midges 🦟, not a problem you would of had 😁, I ran out of there sharpish! Beautiful place, the Glen Nevis camp site is also worth a mention, excellent site 👍
I remember seeing Glen Nevis campsite from a distance and thinking it looks awesome and of course in a perfect location! Hopefully a few days holiday there this year :)
Along a treacherous path in a hoolie with our Steve, that's certainly an adventure! Then he ends up in a cell!
Glen Nevis is amazing, but can be quite midgy in summer. I wonder where Steve is going in part 2.
Oh Janet, I'd take this weather over midge season any day!
@@steve-marsh midgies should be outlawed. Tell FM NS that!!,🤣
Done that walk and love the falls - a few dodgy areas en route - Also done that Gondola as I love heights - The top section of the Eiffel Tower is the worst as external and cramped.
Really good to watch well done, Enjoy your porridge.
Haha cheers! I broke out, on the run!
its a great walk that if you're ever in the glen
You need to do a longer video around Steall waterfall and the wire bridge, lots of fun to be had!
Aye, agreed Mike! But nothing could keep me any longer on this day! (until I realised the weather was clearing of course!)
Spent a couple of holidays up that way (from the midlands) and did that walk. Gotta love the ‘Danger of Death’ sign 😂😂
Haha I know right! :D
Stunning. Emphasises what I love about Scotland, I will have to make the 550 mile trip up there before too long :)
Thanks so much for coming along, glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome vlog, Steve 👌
Fort William, Ben & Glen....great memories 👍🏴
That waterfall is awesome...will visit in next few years....but on a sunny july afternoon 🤞
That cell hotel is fab 😆
Make a break in the morning & try go up Ben 🤞 lovely shelter at the top for incentive 😚
Only if the weather is better though, tc 😉
Haha I can imagine hiding away in the storm shelter at top of the Ben - so glad it's there for folks who get stuck in weather like this! Lifesaver!
@@steve-marsh respect to Lochaber!!
Life savers 👌
Would not want to be up there today, for sure!!
Another amazing vlog
Thank you so much Peter 😊
I'm relocating to fort william in March and can't wait!! I love the Highlands and love driving through the Highlands. Its magical! Can I ask why you don't like Fort William?
Hey Julie, I just don't think it's a very attractive town, but don't get me wrong I'd live there in a MINUTE! It has the perfect location. I'm not dissing it for not being attractive though, it doesn't need to be - it's more that I know a lot of tourists have gone there with Fort William as a destination, and if they don't get out and take advantage of the surrounding area, they are not seeing much in the town itself. All the best with the move - I'm proper jealous!
Hey this is a very emotional walk for me. A few years back I had a heart condition and I managed to get up to where the walkway is but couldn't get any further.
Two year later Id been sorted out with a heart op and I made it all the way to Courour. I sat in that meadow at Steall and cried (before doing the bridge both ways- you pussy)!
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Fantastic Paul! Many congratulations on what must've been a tough road back to fitness! You're smashing it now! And aye, I'll live with the regret of not crossing the bridge :)
Heading up to Fort William from here in the Yorkshire dales first week in March I love my walking but my wife not so keen so have been looking for some short walks in the area and this fits the bill what a cracking walk just hope we have better weather. Great Video thank you so much just subscribed 👍👍
Welcome aboard Kevin thanks so much! Have a great time in Scotland when you come up :)
Done this walk a few times, never in the winter. let alone that sort of weather! Your a braver man than I am 😂 Do love a wee jaunt down Glen Nevis.
Cheers! At least no midges for me eh?!
@@steve-marsh every cloud huh?😂
Fantastic video 👍🙂
Loved the video Steve but the weather looked absolutely terrible but there’s always a but the fall’s looked amazing bet you even better in the summer cheers.🍺🍺
A summer return is definitely on the cards!
@@steve-marsh looks if it could be a nice day for me and the good lady I am just a long the road in falkirk but will wait for the good weather.cheers m8.🍺🍺
OMG the old saying "mad dogs and Englishmen" also applies to Scotsmen!!😁 We love you videos but please stay safe we want to see many many more travel/ history vlogs and also you have someone waiting for you at home🥰 Jan Adelaide
I promise I was very careful Jan :) Although to be honest, those slippery rocks were really treacherous!
Really really good stuff!!
Cheers Rache!
Pity aboot the rain but glad you did this Brother, when I mentioned this walk last year Sarah and I were bombarded wae midgies and we bumped intae another couple Fae Edinburgh. Hope you get to do the walk Fae the Auch est up the Altt Kinglass Tae Loch Lyon this year in warmer weather it's so worth it.
Cheers James - I'd take this weather over midges any day :)
Awesome.
Cheers Allan!
Another great video Steve, love Ft William, but I am a hillwalker. Crossed the wire bridge with full pack a few times, the bothy is a climbers bothy, spent a few great weekends in it, believe it or not, the diesel generator was stolen from the bothy one year, nobody knows how they got it out. Please don't call the Ben Nevis track, the tourist route, its proper name is the Mountain track, don't want people to underestimate the seriousness of the climb.
Good point David, thanks
Ah, yes. I remember that walk from one winter about 40 years ago. I think we had similarly changeable weather. We were camping. I think I'd have preferred a few nights in the cells.
Haha yes, it was a relief to get into that cell :) The night in the van was comfy, but freezing cold when not tightly wrapped in the duvet!
Brilliant video, Stunning scenery but weather more like here in Canada.
Every time I see somewhere stunning in Scotland I think of Canada! :)
I did that walk one Sunday last august after driving over from Perth awaiting to pitch up at Glen Nevis campsite I arrived about 8am and got the last parking spot it was rammed solid, am hoping to do the walk from corrour to the campsite later this year. I love the Glen Nevis but like you say Fort William isn’t the most attractive town but plenty of outdoor shops and places to shop, eat and drink with plenty of long distance walks within easy reach, whw, ehw, ggw and cwt to name but 4.
Fancy that Corrour walk myself mate!
@@steve-marsh I’ve done a lot of walks around rannoch moor and corrour such a great area, I’d recommend Loch Ossian circuit especially if the sun is out or the walk from rannoch station to corrour station as looking back over your shoulder the whole of rannoch moor is below you.
Haha, last time I went to Steall falls it was also chuckin' it down and the ground was full of ice and I also chickened out at that wire bridge, lol.
But if it rains in Fort William I usually go west (road to the isles, along Glen Finnan, to the left (Silver Sands of Morar, Camusdarach Beach) shortly before Mallaig. And there at the coast there's more sunshine.
Oh good tip Bob! For all the future times I find myself in Fort William in the rain! (it's a regular occurrence for me!)
Did the walk last year from the lower car park. Worth mentioning that there are several small bridges with a 3 ton weight limit between the lower car park and the upper one. and there is not much room to turn around. Larger motorhomers/campervans should park at the lower car park and take some change to make a donation for the car park upkeep.
If visiting Fort William - a trip on the Jacobite train to Mallaig is a must ( you can take a normal service train but it goes faster and its just not the same). If you have a bicycle with you - a cycle ride along the canal to the Commando memorial at Spean Bridge is a nice cycle ride along mostly flat terrain
Fantastic advice there and well noted on the 3t limit - I really should have put that in!
Damn Steve ur a brave man to be oot in that weather that was some downpour likes gd vid 👌
Cheers mate! Nothing was going to stop me after the long drive there ;)
@@steve-marsh dont blame ya
Aye you are one very brave ( daft ?) man Very scenic and interesting. Where is the highest waterfall in Scotland?
Half way up Ben?? 🤔
Oh I definitely fall into the daft category. So daft I can't even answer your question!
@@steve-marsh I think it is the waterfall with the Gaelic name that falls into the sea at Assent.
Wonderful. I will be there in a few week and may take a look a the Falls. I dislike Fort William but perhaps I should use it as a base and look around more.
I'm with you there mate!
Weather a bit better today. Hopefully you missed the hail showers! Closing in tomorrow for 48H so I hope you are heading home?.Next time you are up head to 'Castle Tioram' out Acharacle way. I'll keep an eye out for your van. 😊
Cheers! Aye, safely back in (equally stormy) Edinburgh now! I'll certainly head that way next time, cheers!
I was getting a little concerned for you on your walk back from the falls. 🥶
Ha me too Thomas :D
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Brill vid mate
Cheers Adrian! :)
That long line of B&Bs along the southern entrance road to Fort William should be avoided at all costs. No Scots accents there! Over vigilant parking inspectors can dull the welcome to FW, too.
The colours along your walk were great, Steve; winter in the Highlands can be severe but it's always an interesting challenge.
Aye totally Alexander! People think I'm mad when I say winter is my favourite season :)
How far is the walk from the carpark Steall falls?
Maybe try a visit to the deer centre cupar or the alpaca centre also near cupar
Two great suggestions I hadn't seen though about! Thank you :)
I love your videos! :) When did you film this?
Thank you! 10th February 2022.
@@steve-marsh That was some brutal weather you had. I will be going upcoming week!
Was this last Saturday? Weather was shocking here in Fort William. Sunday was dry though and I got my first walk in weeks .
This one was on Thursday last week, glad the weather finally turned!
How long to walk there from the car park?
From memory no more than 30 mins
Alicha would have crossed that bridge🤣🤣
It's the sad truth...
Crikey Steve. Nobody would persuade me to do that crazy walk. It looks lethal. perhaps Im too old and soft now. Well done. I have alsways thought Fort William to be rather uninspiring and a bit drab. Not really an exciting destination in itself.
So true mate - but lots of wee gems around it that I'm only now discovering :) Haha you'd be fine on the walk I'm sure :)
@@steve-marsh I would love to think you are right Steve. I would deffo give it a try.
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Itt is pronounced as Stayll
Cheers Rupert - continuing my long tradition of pronouncing places wrong in my own country!
@@steve-marsh Gaelic was introduced to Scotland from Ireland in the 5th century and remained the main language in most rural areas until the early 17th century. It was outlawed by the crown in 1616, and suppressed further after the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. We had to learn it in school but very few can speak it, except in parts of the west.
we had to turn back, the weather was pretty much the same as you have, so not too bad, we had proper footwear and clothing, just my fear of heights, got to the part at ruclips.net/video/clTxIaXKc4s/видео.html 2.04 and that was it, one slip and your a gonna, so no way was I going to attempt, that rock looked so slippy
Oh I'm sorry to hear it! Seems like that weather is pretty common!
I think you were quite right not to cross the bridge, too scary in the snow,
Absolutely, but itching to get back to this spot in Summer :)
What a day Steve. You must have been frozen 🥶 Fantastic shots of the hills and waterfalls. Great to look back on once your back at your digs for the night. 😴
I'm so glad I wasn't in the van that night! Well worth the money to be dry and warm :)
Your so lucky to live in such a amazing place like Scotland those views were stunning and kean finds it hard to believe its in Scotland in fact so do I and the hotel you stayed in was amazing kean definitely wants to stay there its a shame about the weather but thank you for making the effort to show us the amazing places Scotland has to offer and kean asks did you see any dinosaurs in the mountains bless him thank you for another fantastic video and entertaining my boy and me stay safe and keep smiling from joff and kean
Sorry I tried to reply to this but it dint seem to work!? Hey Kean! The dinosaurs were hiding from me, but thankfully they only eat all that grass and not humans :)
@@steve-marsh hi Steve and thanks for taking the time to reply it means so much to kean that you take the time to reply to him How's the weather up there it's blowing a hooley down here thank you entertaining my boy stay safe out there from joff and kean
Great trip as usual . I must say that I like tagging along. Can t wait for the next episode.😀👍👍
You're very welcome :) Next one out soon I hope!
Absolutely stunning! And as a Canadian, I thought the snow was a nice touch :)
Cheers! But you have REAL snow :)
Wow, absolutely magnificent! Stunning views, but that walking path terrified me. It would be better in summer but there’s never a guarantee that it wouldn’t rain and be treacherous. You do the hiking for us!
The police station repurposing is very clever. The “cell” was charming. I have to wonder what people got up to in Fort William that required so many cells 😂.
Haha a wild place Heather and not just the weather :)
I am currently isolating due to Covid and I came across your videos and find them very enjoyable to watch keep up the good work!
Hey welcome aboard Scott! Hope you've not got it bad and are recovering well :)
@@steve-marsh Somedays are better than others but overall recovering well thank you 😊
Steve, I wouldn't take that walk on the driest summer day! It was most interesting to see the glen in winter but I think I'd find it more appealing in summer. Any chance you'll return on a sunny, summer day?
Absolutely! I've heard it's a lovely spot for a swim and picnic in summer - hard to believe!