Hebridean Island of Vatersay - Beautiful Beaches - Epic Views & Wild camping for three nights
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- I travelled by Ferry from Oban to Barra - A 5 hour sailing to the Southern most point on the Calmac route of the Outer Hebrides. A quick overnighter on Barra, followed by a big day and night on the Island of Vatersay. Great camping and the usual island hospitality. A truly wonderful trip to a very beautiful island.
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Hello 😊 your videos are beautiful. Writing a comment because I’d like to hear a story, maybe in the next videos about when you started going on those kind of trips/camping, like how it all started. Also it would be interesting to see how much equipment you have (how many tents, sleeping bags). It’s fascinating seeing you with a backpack that doesn’t seem that big but then you have so much packed: food, clothes, sleeping staff and etc. Greetings from Germany!
Hi there Germany 👋 Goodness me that would be a very long video indeed.. I have managed to acquire quite a lot of stuff over the years . I will certainly look at what I have and possibly do something soon.. Thank you very much for great comments.. Jim 👍👍👍😎
Nice one. Incredible looking place 👍
Brilliant as always. Nothing seems to dampen your enthusiasm. Roll on the next adventure 👍
Thank you very much 😊👍
Island daft these days Jim. But when you've got the weather & a cracking wee island like that, ye cannae beat it. 😎Beaches oooft 😍Pity aboot the day after. Back n forward for the calmac drama eh. Least you got it sorted and in touch with Mrs B...I like that cheeky wee gate. 😉
Cheers Kev.. Folk were queuing to get a photo of that iconic gate shot.. lassy offered to take a photo of me but it was one for the backpack 😎😎😎. Waiting for the wind n rain to do one now so I can get a high one in.. 😉
Ha ha! when you confidently said you'd look for a signal, I laughed. I used to hang around the Calmac office for wifi most nights. The islanders had a petition to get a better signal - and that was 2 years ago... Fantastic place, bare bones scenerey.
That is quite interesting. When I first landed and popped to the coop for supplies, there were some young folk sat outside the coop. I now believe they were using the WiFi... I walked past a mast and expected some sort of signal but got nuffink.... I look forward to revisiting and exploring Barra more. 🤜🤛😎
Good stuff Jim , Barra looks a stunning island to visit. The veiws from the hill were stunning, i love the coastal hills . Good that you got your ferry brought forward, right decision when the weather turns ..Looked a great trip and yo u filmed it nicely mate ..enjoyed that ..cheers Stevie
Thank you Stevie. The weather is a bit all over the place at the moment isn't it.. made for a short trip but as you say - worth it... Cheers pal . Jim 👍
Always a pleasure watching your vids 😁
Thank you for your lovely message 😊
Keep it going this video is Great! Would love to see the meals you make and how you cook them 😊
Thank you.. I do like a good camping and cooking video - it's been too long.. I promise to do something next time out. 😉
Jim nice to come back from my trek across the Southern Upland Way & chill out to you enjoying yourself 👌
Cheers Geo...How did you get on - dya recommend it - wild camping etc? 🤜🤛
Jim great but very wet at times, wild camped the full route apart from 1 night in bothy & 1 night in hotel due to weather.
Amazing video
Thank you again 😎😎
Enjoyed that. Like your attitude just come back another day. The area you were in is one of my daughters and partners favourite places in Scotland so will send this on.
Thank you very much and for your lovely message 😊
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Ah Jim, I love the look of the Hebrides, shame the clag didn't hold off for ya, and it certainly sounded a bit of a palaver getting the ferry rebooked, but it was great until then, and as you said, you can always go back 😉
Thanks for sharing
Take care
All the best
D & B 👍
Cheers boyz.. Twas a last minute change of plan and I consider myself lucky to get the one very good day.. Nice to see the islands though and I very much look forward to taking D&B along with mento the next one. 😎😎😎😎
that was a really pleasant video to watch thank you for all your efforts .i wish you lots of health and good energy
Thank you very much for your lovely message 😊
Defo on the bucket list, so beautiful. Scotland has some amazing beaches heading up that way little later in the year. March on stay strong. Enjoying the channel.
Thank you very much for your kind words 😊
Nice one Jim 👍
Cheers Jimmy 🤜🤛
Great wee adventure Jim, your photo is amazing definitely iconic. Keep doing the videos as your a joy to watch, keeping it real 👍
Thank you David. 👍👍👍😎
Really enjoyed this trek Jim despite your issues. I have heard phone signals can be somewhat difficult . Spending 2 days around Barra before heading North. This video is making me a bit more excited . Sorry your trip never went to plan . It happens sometimes . Well done alll the best Andy
Thanks again Andy.. I'll be back as I'm looking forward to heading north and up to Eriskay.. would have been much easier by bike and most certainly will have one with me next time... Have a great time pal.. Jim.. 😎🚴♀️🚴♀️
Ey up Jimbo, another brilliant video and another beautiful location. Those islands are stunning when the weather is nice. I bet they can be brutal in the depth of winter. I hope you and the good lady are both well
All the best mate
Dave 😀⛰🥾🏕️🏴
Thank you Dave.. all good here thank you and hope all's well with you Sir.. Maybe a video for the future - A week on ??????? in winter ❄️🥴🥶😱
Beautiful views! Thanks for bringing us along on another adventure!
Thank you very much 😊
Your videos are a masterpiece ☺️☺️🤍
Thank you for your lovely message 😊
Loved it , we did the walk up to the auld Broch not far from where you were camped and we did that walk into Castlebay passing those abandoned vans at that hoos ...😊
Cheers 🍻 it's a lovely part of the world and I'm looking forward to returning to head further north. 😎😎😎
Even on a cloudy day it looks like paradise!
Moody and magnificent ☺️
Beautiful and calm... 😊
Very beautiful 😍
of course you will feel great after such a night in this place. amazing
Thank you 👍
Thank you for another cracking video
Thank you 😊
I loved the Hebrides, did a 2 week bikepacking trip in 2013 - absolutely loved it. Really need to return. Loved your vlog and yes that pic of your backpack on the beach is iconic.
Thank you.. I do fancy cycling it myself 😉
Enjoyed this and i can relate as i also wished i had gloves when went hiking in Scotland in June! Also, I didn't have phone signal to change a bus booking and sat having dinner in the bus shelter in the rain,😂
1st world problems eh? I got it sorted in the end but, just shows how reliant we are on Comms to sort stuff out. I was a little surprised there wasn't any humans around .. All very much part of the experience 😉😎
Such beautiful beaches!
Very beautiful.. thank you 😊
Thanks for another very entertaining video 👍
Thank you 😊
You are living the relaxing carefree life I wish for my in my future, away from the cares of mundane office slavery
Great stuff Jim and looked a grand place to visit. Atb
Thank you Ray. 😎
Would like to understand how you plan your trips, what’s the process? You always seem very organised and on a clear itinerary!
Hi there. Thank you for your message. I spend quite a lot of time searching out places to visit, whether islands, trail's or hills etc . Once I decide on a location which is usually weather dependent (and time), I then research routes, sights and potential camp spots. From there I can also determine length of visit.. I've probably got approximately 15 routes plotted out - it then comes down to the above and what I fancy. 😊
It was cold in the lakes this morning! 4 degrees and sleet in June! Must be global warming🤣
Blinking freezing 🥶 up here.. zero again tonight... WTH🤷♂️ 😄😄
Lovely video, great, breathtaking scenery (when no Haar).
Really enjoy your Videos that I've only recently come across....so plenty to catch-up with.
Thanks for the time it takes editing and putting them out there.
Thank you very much my friend 😊
Great video as always. I was curious to know if pedestrians and cyclists need to book a ferry spot in advance. Heading your way in a couple weeks and I just thought I should ask!
Hiya 👋 I almost always book in advance, particularly with busy destinations like Barra... Arran... Some of the ferries have reported full heading in to weekends.. Have fun 😊☺️😊
Bored man! What another great video! I miss Scotland, the beauty that country has in just like none other!
Thank you very much for your lovely message.. It truly is a beautiful country... 😎
How much water did you need to carry. Is that always necessary or does it depend on the destination? I enjoy seeing your travels learning about the Scottish Island. I save a few screen shots because your campsite selection is almost always picture perfect.
Thank you very much. Yes, you're right, it does depend on the destination. More often than not there is a water supply like a stream or inland loch however on the islands, they're usually shared with by cattle etc and so can be quite dirty.. I like to have 2 litres for a camp, but for food, but for coffee and drink the next day. .. thank you very much for your kind message ☺️☺️
What is your preferred hiking and camping temperature? The cold misty island looks wonderful, especially when you tread barefooted into the water with your insulated coat on. It’s hot and humid here with thunderstorms on the horizon. Missouri/Kansas USA.
Hiya 👋👋👋 I actually do prefer cool temperatures to walk in as I do get hot and bothered but it is nice to have a little warmth when at camp.. I would struggle a lot in hit sticky weather... Missouri does sound very lovely though... It would be fantastic to visit places like yours one day.. 🤞 maybe one day.. Thank you for your lovely message ☺️
Nice one Jim - those beaches looked fantastic 👌 shame the clag came in later on - look forward to the next one 👍
Thank you very much Mr Murray Sir.. any suggestions? 😉
Scary that your video should come out almost a year to the day that I should have been there. Didn’t get though thanks to a MacMillan nurse stuffing up the trip to cycle the Hebridean Way:(
Do you think it’s worth popping over just for a few days?
Knowing me I’d not want to come back lol.
Do you never use a chair when you’re away?
Quite a marathon Mim - whether you could or weather you couldn't (!).
Whether the weather or not.. Thank you mummy ❤️
Lol 😂 all good jim .. i look forward to the day i bump into you as fate will determine 😅
Thank you very much.. if you see me , please do say hello 👋👋👋
Enjoyed it.
Thank you 👍
The sea water is cold when you first enter but gets warmer when you stay in long, did you get any charcoal or quartz on the beach on Vatersay. The islands have awesome history.
Hi there 👋 I didn't really spend a great deal of time on the beaches but did try the water... Honestly... I'm just not ready for that level of cold water therapy... Twas absolutely freezing 🥶 😁
Nice one Jim am heading over there in July. No camper vans please lol . Will watch this tomorrow
Nice one Andy.. I hope you have a great time.. they're incredibly popular with vans... Haven't seen as many going on and off a boat... Loads.... Cheers pal 🍻
What a stunningly beautiful place, interestingly enough the SS Politician which was the ship that sank with a load of whisky (yes it is a true story) actually sank near Eriskay, but think they needed more accommodation for filming so chose Barra, I have to go there someday, looked wonderful, just a shame you didn’t get a bit better weather.
Out of curiosity I would have thought for multi day hike you would have been in your durston? I like my DCF tent but it doesn’t offer much warmth, or are you just trying to use all your tents ? 😂 I’m pretty sure on calmac your ticket is valid for quite some time, as we found out in Islay their policy is very Scottish “ ah, if we canna get yooo on we’ll get ur on the next un”
Keep coming JKB, lovely beach shot too 👍 all the best from the Troddler of troddleshire 🥳
Thank you Troddlemaster of the Peoples Republic of Shire folk. I don't like the Durston in windy conditions - just toooooo noisy.. so go for the very packable Abisco lite 1.. ya ken... You're probably right about the ferry but wanted to make the effort to try do stuff right - it's an age thing.. Eriskay is on the to do soon trips.. so stay tuned.. Frank you Mr Troddler.. Jamesey 😎
@@BoredManOutdoors look out for a bottle of the brown stuff off the SS politician on the beach, they are worth fortunes, ya Ken, keep em coming, although are running out of islands?😅 what about India next, in the old whispering grass hat from it ain’t half hot mum, Don Estelle eat your heart out 🥃😎😉
@@titothetroddler where would I start with India? That would be awesome content.. I think I've still got my old blogs somewhere.. weather is absolutely guff up here noo.. Booked a week aff first week in June and it fecking snows 🤷
@@BoredManOutdoors 😂😂😂 you’ve moved nearer the North Pole 😅🤷🏼♂️ i remember the one where you went to get petrol for you bike whilst smoking a fag or something of that Ilk 😎😎have a great holiday, guessing Greece or Canaries? Am I right 🥳
Like this Jim ✔️ drone toooo 🚁
Thank you Frank.. Every time I put that drone up I hope you approve... You're very generous. Hope you're feeling better and recovering well my friend 🥃
@@BoredManOutdoors I’m good ta Jim. Weather here is the issue , also I’ve to wait 6 wks post op before I can go mad and lift stuff; but walking will be ok. But not sure about carting photo stuff as it’s a wee bit heavy for now🤣 Your videos are simply getting better and better Jim….
@@jamesss1953 good to hear pal. Bleeding freezing 🥶 down here.. and rain... Just won't stop. 🤷
Early on in the video, I really liked seeing all the little green "islands" in the background. I thought to myself, how lovely it would be to live peacefully on one 😅.
I'd like to ask a question! How easy is it to pack away your tent everytime you wake up the next day? I mean, obviously you are used to it by now, but I know I'd struggle to put it away easily!
Hi Lisa - did I ever ask you what a Fuggler is? It is worth getting as high as possible to get good views of the surrounding area and islands isn't it.. I'd like to spend more time on the islands but it is a tough life. The tent. packing... Some are more easier (or complicated) than others. The Fjallraven have a lot of guy lines and I like to tie and tidy them all up. In cold wind or rain, it requires discipline ... and time. Once all tidied up, it rolls up quite easily and into its bag. I have three Fjallraven tents and they all require a little patience to pitch and pack up. I reckon 10 minutes to pitch and 15 to pack up. 😎
@@BoredManOutdoors Hello, and thank you for the response, and the information! 😊
As for me telling you about a Fuggler? 🤔 - I'm not sure but I can tell you again! They're oddly shaped little plush monsters, with many, many different styles - but what draws them all together is their human style teeth! 😁
Canny beat they wee OMM front pouches!! 😁
Ye canae 😄😄😄
@@BoredManOutdoors
Have you seen what Google has translated your reply as...🤣🤣🤣
What's it saying 🤔😁
@@BoredManOutdoors wll yeh spelt "cannae" wrang anyhoo. 😂
What areas do you visit that make you think about William Wallace? Would like to take my family around some day.
That's a real tough question.. There is the monument at Stirling to William Wallace but for me, and if allow my imagination to go, I guess I could imagine Wallace and his armies high up in Glencoe perhaps or maybe holidaying on Loch Lomond.. 🤔😊😊
Hi Jim, great content as usual. I was just wondering what tent you used on this trip
Hi there 👋👋👋 it twas the Fjallraven Abisco Lite 1... My go-to one person tent for windy or potentially windy) conditions.. 👍
@@BoredManOutdoors thankyou
Great video, glad I found your channel. The outer hebrides has some of the best beaches I've ever seen. Berneray is well worth a look. What brand are you boots? They look pretty good.
Thank you very much 👍.. The boo-its are Altra Olympus 5 GTX. Took a little getting used to, specially climbing but loads of space up front... Got a 2nd pair going cheap due to unpopular colour... 😁🤜🤛
@@BoredManOutdoors what size?
10.5🤔
@BoredManOutdoors that's a shame not right size for me as I would have been interested. I currently wear classic scarpa leather boots but find then very heavy at times. Those look a lot lighter. Would you recommend them?
@@thepeakdistrictviking I like them and I believe more folk are moving away from leather - other than when requiring a crampon. They're not very practical in snow. They're a zero drop boot so like I say, take a little getting used to for some folk. 👍
Hi Bored Man, boyfriend and I enjoy your videos and shouting “good” or “rubbish” when you ask how we are. Whereabouts did you grow up? We are trying to work out your accent. Jenny (originally from Yorkshire now Lincoln, via Fife, Moray and Norfolk!)
How Do Jenny and BF from Lincoln... How you doing? .... Goooood... I am indeed a Yorkshireman 😄😄😄😎
Knew there was something I liked about you. I am from Otley (nearly)! Your voice gives me nostalgia and your adventures make me restless! You have become an essential part of my week! X
@@JennyLongstaffe-wd3bo otley - I know it well Jenny. I'm originally a Keighley lad but don't hold it against me... 😉😊
How do you work out your route's Mr B
I like to have about 10-20 routes planned in - I use komoot most of the time. Then based on energy, time and weather, choose which ones I could do. A little research on maps & RUclips and I'll be ready to give it a go.. 🤜🤛😎
Scary that your video should come out almost a year to the day that I should have been there. Didn’t get though thanks to a MacMillan nurse stuffing up the trip to cycle the Hebridean Way:(
Do you think it’s worth popping over just for a few days?
Knowing me I’d not want to come back lol.
Do you never use a chair when you’re away?
Eyup Ducky.. Maybe if you visit Eriskay and south uist.. that way you would have full days.. they're more favourable to cycles than hiking.. I sometimes take a small foldable stool type thing but more often than not lounge out and offer myself to insects and other biting beasties.. 😱😉
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