Ben Starav, Glen Etive

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @RossYoung-l4c
    @RossYoung-l4c Год назад

    We did these three at the weekend past Sat 3rd June and it was roasting. Fantastic day out. Thanks for sharing this and bringing back good memories

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  Год назад

      Hi Ross, This spell of settled weather is just magic and glad you had a super day down Glen Etive. Cheers

  • @thelifeofbrian282
    @thelifeofbrian282 2 года назад

    Great video 📹 great views 🏔 cracking weather 🌞 nice one guys, atb Brian 👍

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Brian, Many thanks for taking the time to view your latest outing. It was a super day with the settled weather adding to the adventure. Cheers Charlie

  • @neilcollins5930
    @neilcollins5930 2 года назад

    Fantastic views , brilliant video .

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Neil, Many thanks for taking the time to view our latest outing. Just great when you get a settled weather window. Cheers, Charlie.

    • @neilcollins5930
      @neilcollins5930 2 года назад

      @@charliemccartney7055 I did the Fan Dance route in the Brecon Beacon’s on Tuesday last . 24k it was tough , very tough . Hot day carrying 35lbs pack .

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      @@neilcollins5930 Neil, Well done... that sounds like one hell of a big day. Cheers, Charlie.

    • @neilcollins5930
      @neilcollins5930 2 года назад

      @@charliemccartney7055 it taught me a lot Charlie. I forgot my poles ( bad mistake ) and on my way back down sadly an elderly gent collapsed and past away in front of me . Hard hard day .

  • @johnfrew9032
    @johnfrew9032 2 года назад

    Fab video Charlie remember them well Strav’s a brut of a hill

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi John, Your right…. Starav goes on a bit with the sea level start. A great hill nonetheless. Cheers, Charlie

  • @fionashannon4132
    @fionashannon4132 2 года назад

    Love your videos, another fabulous day. Thanks for sharing. 😊

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Fiona, Many thanks, glad you enjoyed our latest outing. Hopefully this weather window will extend into next week. Cheers Charlie

  • @philipproctor2663
    @philipproctor2663 2 года назад +1

    Hi Charlie cracking video and commentary blessed with good weather and stunning views brings back happy memories doing these munro's myself keep them coming looking forward to the next one

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Philip, This weather spell is terrific and gives many opportunities for some bigger days. Hope it continues into next week 👍 Cheers, Charlie

  • @Kev_Russ
    @Kev_Russ 2 года назад

    Stunning day Charlie. I'll need tae repeat Stavros for the views. Saw zilch before.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Kev, Starav is a stunner when the weather is like this. I've been up that shoulder a few times now and it still goes on for ever...lol. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @heathershand9083
    @heathershand9083 2 года назад

    Another great hill day Charlie! Thankyou for taking us along.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Heather, Was that not a cracking day. Glen Etive takes a bit of beating with settled weather. It was cool but the heat is getting there. Cheers, Charlie

  • @barrieshaw5465
    @barrieshaw5465 2 года назад

    Superb again👏 👏 👏 this weather is prefect for days in the hills.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Barrie, It certain was a super day and this spell of weather is just ideal. Hopefully it will last for our next outing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @wjoest6694
    @wjoest6694 2 года назад

    What a great hike Charlie and Mike! The views are awesome 👌. Such a rewarding hike 👍, thank you both for sharing 🙏. Cheers and take care.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Wolfgang, this settled spell of weather is a joy, particularly when in a spectacular glen like Etive. Cheers Charlie

  • @PAADVENTURES1
    @PAADVENTURES1 2 года назад

    nice one Charlie! did this over two walks and found that outlier a real trudge! wish I had done it in a single albeit long walk like yours...didn't get views though so might get back! cheers Charlie. Paul

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Paul, Its always better to do the three when your there but its certainly a harder decision if its raining and your in clag. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @ianevans7110
    @ianevans7110 2 года назад

    Enjoyed this, Charlie. It's a good few decades since I last was up Ben Starav, so it was good to see it again, and the superb views from the summit. Not much snow left now !!

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Ian, The glen isn't in great condition at the moment with all the ongoing water works but the tops certainly make up for it once you get to height. A cool breeze but the winter is over and things slowly heating up. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @mosestrod2856
    @mosestrod2856 2 года назад

    What a day for it ! And those amazing Etive views. Lovely stuff once again lads 👍👍

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Moses, The weather was amazing and the location stunning. Views as far as you could see... just terrific. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors 2 года назад

    Wonderful video gents, stunning scenery. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Dave, Glad you enjoyed our latest outing. Certainly a great spell of weather for the hills. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @majornova8357
    @majornova8357 2 года назад

    superb, as always.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Major Nova, Many thanks, glad you enjoyed tagging along. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @andy-astro
    @andy-astro 2 года назад

    Fantastic guys, great views. Looks like a lovely walk along all those ridges. Cheers.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Andy, The views are stunning when starting from the coastline. It's always enjoyable when the tops have a bit of shape and character like Ben Starav. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @hikingwithfrank315
    @hikingwithfrank315 2 года назад

    Lovely video again Charlie, I loved Ben Starav when I did it along with GBM. Still to do the one at the back. You got great conditions Charlie and that was a dramatic Sky at the end of your walk.
    Cheers
    Frank.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Frank, Yes, another cracking day. Fingers crossed this spell of weather holds out for our next outing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389
    @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 2 года назад

    That’s a super set of hills. Only been up Ben Starav once, in the claggggg though. Must go back soon. ATB Charlie. D&L

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi D&L, Hope you both are well.. Ben Starav is a bonnie top with plenty of character and no favours given when starting from sea level. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @davidbutterfield8911
    @davidbutterfield8911 2 года назад

    Amazing clear conditions fellas. Not sure if it’s the light, but the clarity of this particular video on my HD telly was spectacular. Keep em coming Charlie
    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi David, Glad you enjoyed our latest trip. The good light certainly helps give the clarity to the movies and a joy to watch on a large HD screen. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @Craig-Mitchell
    @Craig-Mitchell 2 года назад

    Good views there 😎

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Craig, Many thanks for taking the time ti view our latest outing. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @bivboy10
    @bivboy10 2 года назад

    Epic lads 👏

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi bivboy10, Many thanks for taking the time to view yesterday's outing. A super day in a terrific area. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @ACshinealight
    @ACshinealight 2 года назад

    Gutted I must have just missed you Charlie was right there with my boys fishing those it’s.

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hello, Hope you had a cracking day with your boys. When the weather is settled its a magic place. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @paulrichards5895
    @paulrichards5895 2 года назад

    Nice one guys

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Paul, Many thanks for watching. We had a cracking day in super conditions. Cheers, Charlie

  • @rascott1970
    @rascott1970 2 года назад

    Did starav and GBM about 15 years ago. Walk out from gbm wasn’t great. Should’ve done the 3rd one while I was there

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Bob, I've found its always easier to include the outlier if you can as its a long way to go back for the single. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @marktlewis
    @marktlewis 2 года назад

    I’m enjoying your videos! I notice the majority are recorded in spring (like this one) or the fall. Why not summer? Is there a reason I’m not considering?

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Mark, No reason as our walking is an all year activity for us. Weather and family commitments are the main reason for gaps in your walking log. Cheers, Charlie.

    • @marktlewis
      @marktlewis 2 года назад

      @@charliemccartney7055 Thank you for your reply! Any recommendations for someone who is an experienced mountain hiker, but new to hillwalking and the munros of Scotland?

    • @johncarroll772
      @johncarroll772 Год назад

      ​@@marktlewisGlencoe Hills are a terrific introduction to the Scottish munroe.

  • @selwynmccausland4085
    @selwynmccausland4085 2 года назад

    Another cracking day Charlie. I did Starav for my 100th munro last Oct and really enjoyed it apart from that walk out from Glas Bheinn Mhor - it seemed never ending down along the stream. Have to go back to do Beinn nan Aighenan, how long is the walk from the Col and back? Look forward to ur next outing

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад +1

      Hi Selwyn, You should be under 2hrs getting back to the col. There is a good path all the way and you could travel light up to the summit. Cheers, Charlie.

  • @alistairthow1384
    @alistairthow1384 2 года назад

    Big day out this early in the year, Ooft!

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi Alistair, We're trying to get an idea of where the fitness is at ahead of our Ullapool walking week in May. Probably less prepared than previous years but we'll see. Cheers, Charlie.

    • @alistairthow1384
      @alistairthow1384 Год назад

      I managed to get the first and third top done at the weekend.
      As the song goes
      🎶 Two out of three ain't bad.

  • @discoverydave8541
    @discoverydave8541 2 года назад

    Hi Guys, superb.....how lucky with the weather were you those views....
    stunning.
    👍🏔

    • @charliemccartney7055
      @charliemccartney7055  2 года назад

      Hi dave, The forecast was just too good to miss. Just a terrific day for getting these three done again. Cheers, Charlie.