Thanks for the great video - we’ve recently moved back ‘home’ to Kendal having spent almost five years living on Mull. So it brought back happy memories of our time there. It certainly is a very wild place and invigorating being in touch with the ever changing elements. Winter weather on Mull can be quite challenging but also amazing. I’m so sorry you were plagued by the dreaded ticks - they really are everywhere (we even had them in our garden!) and can certainly influence where you roam on the island. But as you say it is a truly awe inspiring place and very addictive.
Just come across your channel and wow what fabulous content. Loved your insight into your Lake District cottage. Mull was a bonus as I used to live on that amazing beautiful island in Salen so thoroughly enjoyed your content. Thanks 😊
Thank you, so happy you like the videos. You were very lucky to live on Mull! It's a beautiful place and ao underrated I think. There's so much to see there!
Terrific video. We went to Mull ages ago when our children were young (they're now in their 30s), but I can see we didn't do it justice and we need to go back and see it properly.
you guys are awesome~ I'm glad I've found your channel! I have passed it on to one of my sons... I'll pass it on to more. what a wonderful trip for you both! ...aside from the ticks! one of my sons and daughter in law live on an island that I think is the Lyme Disease capital of the world!? ... way too many deer waaay out in the ocean! ...anyway, I look forward to more of your biking adventures, your cottage and finding your way in your community! enjoy!
Thank you for sharing your journey. I do like your channel, I am also a big admire of the Lake District whenever we have time off from work, we are heading towards the lakes.
Nice vlog of your adventure. Maybe get some Lifesystems EX4+ spray, it contains permethrin, you spray it on your cloths, fabrics, tents, boots etc and it deters the blighters, also lasts for quite a long time and doesn't wash off easily, is colourless and odourless. It's not nice to resort to chemicals but there's some real nasty diseases spread by ticks etc
Thanks, really appreciated! Yep, we've now picked up some permethrin we'll use for coming trips. Fingers crossed we don't come across the same amount again!
how weird with the ticks - we were on Mull about 3 weeks later - not one tick - also no midges Just before the waterfalls - there is Black Beach - for your next journey there ;)
We would definitely recommend - it was stunning. Steer away from bracken and I wouldn't go bushwaking. It seems like it's been particularly bad this year!
@@joshandsarahride I've heard from a few folks up here that ticks are especially bad during the first rains after a long dry spell - and it seems you were camping in the first rains after Scotland's longest dryest spell in a long while. The ticks you had were also really really tiny which tracks with them just hatching after the rains. It's not always like this i swear!!
well I'm glad to see that the bay of Calgary looks a lot nicer than the city of Calgary 😂 Did you happen to pick up any tick fighting tips or tricks while on the island?
It was a very pretty bay! Umm, people had said about using Smidge or midge repellant on clothes. Also treating gear with permetherin which they don't like. To get them off your stuff, using the sticky clothes brushes or duck tape (we just used a wet hand, though it wasn't that effective). To not get them in the first place, DON'T GO IN THE TALL GRASS 😅😅 this became a bit of a running joke along the trip...
The irony of it all you were getting soaked and blown away and when I was there it was 26°+ and cyclists were collapsing off their bikes! There does seem to be a pattern of weeks each year on Mull when the weather is spot on. It was quite funny seeing you ride the island the opposite way round to me but those roads are so recognisable.
Ha, yes, sometimes you time it well; sometimes you don't 😅 in fairness, there was only 1 day of moderately demoralizing rain. Glad we could show you the ride on reverse! Did you check out Eas Fors? That place was super cool!
@@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 After such a long dry patch, it was really nice seeing the landscape come to life again. Though it didn't make for the easiest riding conditions 😅
Mull, you were amazing! Thanks for watching, here's part 1 if you missed it: ua-cam.com/video/vHWWfwiIRcM/v-deo.html
Stunning thank you 🙏🏻. Not liking them ticks 😮. Happy adventures you 2 🎉
Thanks for the great video - we’ve recently moved back ‘home’ to Kendal having spent almost five years living on Mull. So it brought back happy memories of our time there.
It certainly is a very wild place and invigorating being in touch with the ever changing elements. Winter weather on Mull can be quite challenging but also amazing. I’m so sorry you were plagued by the dreaded ticks - they really are everywhere (we even had them in our garden!) and can certainly influence where you roam on the island. But as you say it is a truly awe inspiring place and very addictive.
What an incredible place to live. Must have been amazing really being able to explore thoroughly! Must be a big change of life now?
Beautiful people, beautiful journey, thanks so much for sharing. Wishing you many more ADVENTURES!
😊 thanks Ted! Next adventure coming next week!
Just come across your channel and wow what fabulous content. Loved your insight into your Lake District cottage. Mull was a bonus as I used to live on that amazing beautiful island in Salen so thoroughly enjoyed your content. Thanks 😊
Thank you, so happy you like the videos. You were very lucky to live on Mull! It's a beautiful place and ao underrated I think. There's so much to see there!
Another fantastic video thank you josh and Sarah and may your rides never end 😊
Ahh, I really hope they don't 😄 we've got lots of plans!!
Very nice vicarious thrills from this viewer in Colorado!
Terrific video. We went to Mull ages ago when our children were young (they're now in their 30s), but I can see we didn't do it justice and we need to go back and see it properly.
Definitely am island with so much to explore. We will definitely be going back!
Absolutely beautiful video, stunning drone shots!
Thanks 😊 some other incredible sections but the winds were so high I didn't think I'd see the drone again!
you guys are awesome~ I'm glad I've found your channel! I have passed it on to one of my sons... I'll pass it on to more. what a wonderful trip for you both! ...aside from the ticks! one of my sons and daughter in law live on an island that I think is the Lyme Disease capital of the world!? ... way too many deer waaay out in the ocean! ...anyway, I look forward to more of your biking adventures, your cottage and finding your way in your community! enjoy!
What island do they live on that is Lyme disease capital of the world? Really glad you liked the video ans thank you fir passing it on 🙂
@@joshandsarahride they live on Nantucket, MA, USA
Thank you for sharing your journey. I do like your channel, I am also a big admire of the Lake District whenever we have time off from work, we are heading towards the lakes.
This trip was absolutely gorgeous ! Thanks for sharing !
Your videography and photos are stunning
Thank you 😄 really glad you like the videos!
Loved your video !!
Another great video. Top trumps - 53 ticks in a day, i think you beat me (darn it!) ❤ All the best
Haa thanks 😅 what is your record?
Another stunning video!
Loved this film. Spectacular thanks for sharing and will look forward to your next video
Thanks for watching David!
Nice vlog of your adventure.
Maybe get some Lifesystems EX4+ spray, it contains permethrin, you spray it on your cloths, fabrics, tents, boots etc and it deters the blighters, also lasts for quite a long time and doesn't wash off easily, is colourless and odourless.
It's not nice to resort to chemicals but there's some real nasty diseases spread by ticks etc
Thanks, really appreciated! Yep, we've now picked up some permethrin we'll use for coming trips. Fingers crossed we don't come across the same amount again!
Amazing! I am going to be there in September!! :) Great video!! Oh nooo I am sorry about the ticks! :(
It's such a fantastic place. Happy to share some recommendations if you'd like 😊
Your videos are beautiful ❤
how weird with the ticks - we were on Mull about 3 weeks later - not one tick - also no midges
Just before the waterfalls - there is Black Beach - for your next journey there ;)
Does seem to be very hit and miss with the ticks. We don't hold grudges so we'll be back!
Oooh where is the beautiful waterfall?
You are great❤❤
😁😁😁
love this so much! do you guy use komoot?
Hey Natalie, we use it to navigate but not log any rides really. It's something we should probably start to do...
Enjoyed watching your trip 👍 could be one for me at some stage. How did you pickup so many ticks & what did you do to avoid them thereafter ?
We would definitely recommend - it was stunning. Steer away from bracken and I wouldn't go bushwaking. It seems like it's been particularly bad this year!
@@joshandsarahride I've heard from a few folks up here that ticks are especially bad during the first rains after a long dry spell - and it seems you were camping in the first rains after Scotland's longest dryest spell in a long while. The ticks you had were also really really tiny which tracks with them just hatching after the rains. It's not always like this i swear!!
@@goblinpiper the vast majority were tiny. And you're right, it was just after a long dry spell. Don't worry, would take a lot more to put us off 😁
well I'm glad to see that the bay of Calgary looks a lot nicer than the city of Calgary 😂 Did you happen to pick up any tick fighting tips or tricks while on the island?
It was a very pretty bay! Umm, people had said about using Smidge or midge repellant on clothes. Also treating gear with permetherin which they don't like. To get them off your stuff, using the sticky clothes brushes or duck tape (we just used a wet hand, though it wasn't that effective). To not get them in the first place, DON'T GO IN THE TALL GRASS 😅😅 this became a bit of a running joke along the trip...
The irony of it all you were getting soaked and blown away and when I was there it was 26°+ and cyclists were collapsing off their bikes!
There does seem to be a pattern of weeks each year on Mull when the weather is spot on.
It was quite funny seeing you ride the island the opposite way round to me but those roads are so recognisable.
Ha, yes, sometimes you time it well; sometimes you don't 😅 in fairness, there was only 1 day of moderately demoralizing rain. Glad we could show you the ride on reverse! Did you check out Eas Fors? That place was super cool!
@@joshandsarahride yes I did love a waterfall you certainly had a lot more water coming down it than I did but it is lovely..
@@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 After such a long dry patch, it was really nice seeing the landscape come to life again. Though it didn't make for the easiest riding conditions 😅
@@joshandsarahride when i was there - 2 ladies had a naked swim at the very bottom of it ;) - there is a path to walk down the cliffs
They live on Nantucket, MA, USA
We live in Cumbria, UK 🙂
What bikes ?
We both ride Surly Trolls 🙂
That’s what I thought. I rode an Ogre for a while, they are perfect for anywhere. Thanx for taking the time to reply !
@@flatheadfletch exactly. Perfect do everything bikes - love em!