Solo Overnight Wild Camp on a Scottish Loch
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2020
- Whilst working in Edinburgh I took the opportunity to head up the West Highland Line for an overnight solo wild camp and my first attempt at a vlog (Couldn't resist adding a location-specific film reference, let me know if you spot it). After a quick and cosy bite in the station café I headed out around the shores of the loch to find a good spot. Then made a truly dismal attempt at fire-starting (an area I definitely intend to improve on!) and even had a little dip in the loch.
A wonderful experience and hopefully there will be more chances to get out in the woods again very soon.
Filmed on Sony A7iii and Mavic Mini
My girlfriend and I watched this last night. The production quality is off the charts in this genre. Amazing spot you found to hunker down.
It's criminal the algorithm doesn't reward this sort of quality by pushing it to more people. It's strange times when a guy filming himself, sleeping in an IKEA car park gets 10x the views.
Obviously, it's not all about views. But it must be nice to feel your hard works being validated in some way.
Looking forward to your next videos. That full frame goodness isn't wasted on me.
Wow, thank you so much. And yeah whilst I'm not that fussed over view counts, It's good to get into conversations with like-minded folk. I really just like to make videos and wanted to mix it with another big interest of mine, Some might see this style of filming one's self as OTT for a camping vlog; but the production quality is really the challenge I set myself, the camping is the joy. Looking at heading to Snowdon this summer so look out for the next one.
(P.S.: Full-Frame all the way!)
I totally agree with your above comment. The blind leading the blind. Keep up the good work
Good effort, lots to learn on your journeys. Enjoy it. We'll be watching. Best wishes from Scotland. 👍
What a relaxing watch. You have a very easy presentation style and the music was suited to the video.
I really enjoyed that, thanks for taking the time to film and share.
Thanks for respecting the LNT ethos and even taking the neds leftovers out with you 👍
Thanks Gavin, Always nice to hear some lovely feedback. And absolutely, I believe Leave No Trace means No Trace, no matter who brought it in!
Rannoch Station (Loch Laidon) is my young teenage memory-bank - 1963-1965. Stayed in the Polmadie Anglers' Railway Club coach at Rannoch Station; introduced to me by my Grampa Brown. Woken up by the delicious smell of fresh trout cooked gently in real butter - the trout being supplied by the night-fishermen.
After the trout starter, we fortified ourselves with ham/bacon, eggs, potato scones, black pudding, haggis, 'baked' beans and a slice of fried bread ... followed by (for me, a stripling of circa 14 years old) two slices of *well-fired* toast, washed down with some strong, sweet tea, replete with evaporated milk.
Ramble over.
Thank you for your own, personal, to-be future memories, Johna.
Stay free. Rab 🍻😎
PS. Thank you for the circa 57 year old, loving Memories. To you and yours, from mine and me. R 💚
Just found this: a beautiful and well made film, thank you. I have just returned from a multi day wild canoe camp trip on another Loch, and you capture the essence of the place and wild camping very well. It's just an enduring shame that people have to scar every where they visit.............
Looked mint there what a lovely spot to spend the night 😍
It was absolutely stunning, October is the best for colours
Loved this remarkably scenic vlog, so relaxing. Keep them coming Johna.
What a film! What a passion, hats off. Keep making more pls
Excellently made little film. I recently went on my very first wild camp ( not solo ) with a mate. Really enjoyed it and hopefully I’ll pluck up the courage to go alone one day. Keep doing what you love! 👍
Stunning video thanks for sharing the experience 💖
Love this film...would love to do this on my mountain bike 🚵♀️
What a wonderful film! Beautifully done, thankyou! I look forward to following your channel. 👌🌐🌏
Absolutely stunning! So jealous,just added this location to my bucket list 👍
You absolutely should, the rail access and cafe make it a good option for first-timers and the stunning remoteness makes it good for more experienced campers too.
you know, I really enjoyed watching that. The camera work was spot-on, which makes a huge difference! It's a new sub from me.
Wow, well done Video with picturesque scenery. Keep going mate.
This was a really beautiful and well made video.Enjoyed it very much.What a great camp by the lake.Thank you.Hope to see more from your Channel.Atb.Søren
Amazing video, really good to see a well put together video.
Thank you so much
Nice one man. Yeah this place is nice, remember it well.
Hi Johna, I'm new in the hood 🤠. Amazing video, very high quality. Edinburgh is one of my favorite cities and well, the highlands are so beautiful, we were there few years ago and we loved it. Hello from the Swiss mountains
What a great spot Josh. I’d be love to visit there it looks amazing.
Beautiful mate. Lovely video.
Thanks very much
Beautiful footage of your Scottish wildcamp.
You certainly chose a really special location here 🤩
great, relaxing upload .... many thanks.
You're very welcome!
Beautifully filmed and edited video, with nice music to match.
Too many people spoil their otherwise scenic and tranquil videos with overpowering music but this was just right .
Thanks very much for that 👍
Thanks! There's been an array of differing opinions on the music in these comments, I didn't think it would be so polarising (Or such a focus for people), but glad to hear you enjoyed!
Great video and nature 🙂👍
Well done mate I plan on trying to get up there when I get a chance 🤞
Lovely photography Johna.
Johna Hi 😊 Just came across your video it’s absolutely beautiful and the scenery is breathtaking! I’m going to Corrour next week for 4 days hiking wild camping so excited! I applaud you for taking a swim😆 I will have to give it a go as well! I love all the shots you filmed, I’m planing to film it as well so it gives me an idea how to approach it as it’s my first time filming. Look forward to more camping videos from you.
Sorry I missed your lovely comment, Thank you. I hope your trip went successfully and you enjoyed it! If you did film it please do upload!
Quality production! More of this please
Just booked a trip for two nights in Snowdonia, so keep an eye out!
Incredible filming! I know that twig stove failure feeling all too well. Haha.. it can be very difficult to get them going. 😅 Really enjoyed this video my friend.
Mark
Amazing video thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Well done for picking up after others, you need to wonder why we have too. I always take a bag with me so I can do my bit
Enjoyed that thank you for sharing well said about fires in dangerous places (grass or peat) 👍🏻loving the MSR elixir 2👌 great to see leave no trace and a clean up stay safe and enjoy...colin 🏕☀️🏴
Good video. Corrour area is so wild and I love it. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you.
Thanks very much, hoping to get out more come spring
Rannoch Station (Loch Laidon) is my young teenage memory-bank - 1963-1965. Stayed in the Polmadie Anglers' Railway Club coach at Rannoch Station; introduced to me by my Grampa Brown. Woken up by the delicious smell of fresh trout cooked gently in real butter - the trout being supplied by the night-fishermen.
After the trout starter, we fortified ourselves with ham/bacon, eggs, potato scones, black pudding, haggis, 'baked' beans and a slice of fried bread ... followed by (for me, a stripling of circa 14 years old) two slices of *well-fired* toast, washed down with some strong, sweet tea, replete with evaporated milk.
Ramble over.
Stay free, S. Rab 🍻😎
Cracking spot mate 👌
I enjoyed all your camps. Thanks. You do not have to blow into the bag to inflate the mat. Open the bag and the air is already inside !
Just close the top gently to trap the air without squeezing the air out of the sack. Jobs a good un !
I've only just found your channel I enjoyed the vid well Done .
Glad you like it!
Great vid and stuffs.
Thank you for your leave no trace message. Please keep filming damage to campsites when you find it and proudly call it out. well done.
Where abouts on the north side of the loch did you camp? Is it best to go clockwise or anticlockwise around the loch when coming from the direction of the trainstation? Thanks 👍
nice one bud - keep it going!
Thanks 👍
I was hoping to get to the Highlands this year but had to change it until next year. Great views! #BelfastBanters
Make sure you do, you won't regret it!
@@JohnaAsh I had everything booked and my city went on lockdown. It will make it all the sweeter when I make it!
fantastic 5*****
Phenomenal Filming, Commentary, Editing and Sound Track. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this footage. Thank you! I've been researching footage of wild camping and yours surpasses all! I'm hoping to go there with my unsociable dog, hoping he can chill with Mother Earth and get some much needed therapy. I want to ask, how far is the location from road? My tent is heavy, 4 man and I like my creature comforts. Air bed, Quilt, etc. 👋👏🏕️ 🎶👍
Lovely dear.
Thanks very much!
Hi...i just so your video. It was mind blowing. I am interested in wild camping, but i dont know where to start,what gears need to buy , about the rules and do we need to take any permission to camp ,could you help me with this questions?
Awesome vid Brother. How about a "whats in the bag vid" to show what youve taken with you to survive this venture. You seem to be travelling quite light.
Great idea, just editing my next mini adventure at the moment but maybe that should follow
gr8 vid m8
exact location?
Hi
Really enjoyed your video . The quality was exceptional 👌
What camera did you use please?
I'm guessing a mini 2 drone and some cannon dslr type camera?
Thanks
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. It was a Sony A7iii with the Sigma 18-35 Art Lens, along with the Mavic Mini 1
Can I ask how long it took to walk from the station to Loch Rannock? A quick search is showing 20+ hours. Wicked video, thank you!!
Thanks so much, lovely of you to say. This is actually a different loch; whilst this is in the Rannoch Moor region this is actually Loch Ossian. The walk from the station wasn’t long at all, under an hour I’d say.
Brilliant spot thanks too ypu I was able to find it and stayed for 3 nights unfortunately others know about it and have had fires such a shame why can people not relize take all rubbish with you so others can enjoy it just as much and NO FIRES except for the big fire pit what someone done it was perfect so please if others find this be respectfull to the nature and the land as this only place can really camp around the loch what has flat none bumpy ground again thanks to the video enjoy all
Great homage to “Trainspotting”
Hi , I know it’s old video but I would be greatful if you reply me
I’m actually camping in Inverness now am planning to go to the loch Ossian ‘ can I just camp around around the lake wherever I like
There’s a permit set up in the Loch Lomond national park but everywhere else in Scotland u can wild camp 👍👍
Nice 1 👍
Thanks very much!
you're right about fires of course but the video is too professional for me. Where did the film crew stay?
Aah that's interesting! As someone who makes videos professionally I've always looked with interest at the relatively new appeal of lower quality. Even broadcast commercials are using handheld phone footage quite regularly these days. So when making these videos, even though my instincts are always to get the cleanest, most stable shots I can, and edit them together for a smoother narrative, I did think there might be those who just prefer the raw appeal of a 1st-hand, unedited "Vloggy" style videos. But it's just not my style, A big part of these videos is to test out and make as good a video I can just by myself, otherwise I'd just go out and camp, and only take a few photos.
(And the DP, Sound Op, Grips and a few Runners all stayed in the hotel 😉)
Nice. Can you a take a 4x4 there or only accessible via footpaths?
Any advertising of the place always proudly notes "only accessible by train or by foot", though as you can see around the cafe and station there are cars parked up, so I suspect they have supply roads, and emergency routes maybe? not sure about public access
Just to be clear? Are you looking for a sense of solitude and wilderness but you want to be able to drive your car right up to it for convenience? 🤦♂️😆 Just go to centre parks.
Interesting technique of cooking on a twig stove
I believe the common parlance is: “complete failure”
Great video! Would you be up for sharing the location?
just catch a train to Corrour, and walk up the track a short way on the north of Loch Ossian..
I was enjoying this video until he added the milk before taking the teabag out. 🙂
I just had to re-watch myself, as I couldn’t believe I’d commit so heinous a crime, but you’re right! No water would remain close to the optimum brewing temperature of 96 degrees that way! I can only put it down to shock from the cold of the loch, I hope you can forgive me! 😄
😂😂@@JohnaAsh
spirit, friend, greeting one hobby
when you camping try to caught a fish and cook it.,it is so
beautiful
I know y did u go there🍄😂
Cant believe u didnt make the fire
I know, shameful attempt, wasn’t it?
@@JohnaAsh no worries pal. Im sure it wasnt easy ;) better luck next time! U had a great experience and that counts.
Doesn’t look like you got the tip wet. Curb your enthusiasm.
Hi enjoyed the video and what a place to wild camp.. would you be about to share the location and spot you wild camp? TIA 👍
Love your video brother
Couldn't watch beyond LOCK. (Loch)
Well this is unfortunate. Not for my humble video - that will get by unaffected I'm sure - but you must be denying yourself a lot of wonderful content out in the UA-cam stratosphere due to the HUGE volume of people not from the northern English or Scottish regions that casually pronounce the word "Lock". It is of course a fairly standard accent difference and I can only assume (and please correct me of I'm incorrect) that you are yourself Scottish, and perhaps your sense of national identity is in a fragile place enough place to be offended by the absence of a slight glottal fricative of "ch", in place of a hard "K" . I am glad, However, that you did make it at least 4:08 into the video and I do hope you can find the enjoyment beyond - and in spite of - this small issue
@@JohnaAsh it's two completely different words with two completely different meanings. If I saw an apple I wouldn't call it an orange. Nor would I call an English lake a Loch. So why change Loch to Lock.
@@bigteddy66 imagine being this petty and pathetic that you have to go out of your way and ruin someone's experience with your stupendous comment, let the man enjoy life and hopefully you'll find a hobby you enjoy instead of being an asshole in the comments
@@bigteddy66its not our fault you caught your missus doong what she was doing, but you should deal with that directly instead of latching on to a pronunciation variation and making that the bain of your woes. Just deal with whats going on within yourself and set yourself free
Where this spot please
Stop . Then speak ! .
Why would you go to a remote place only to go on a hunt for 4 G, think that shows your true colours.
Thank you for highlighting an important issue when it comes to modern wild camping attitudes:
To everyone else reading this comment, don't be this guy. Wild camping can be an exhilarating, relaxing and mentally healing experience, but above all a safe one with good practices. Yes, many people go out on their own for a respite from their reliance on technology and screens, but a complete cut-off from any communication should never be the goal. The ONLY reason previous generations would not update someone back home of their movements/location is because they couldn't. Thankfully we live in an age where the joys of wild camping can be achieved by more people safely due to the fact that partners/parents/friends need not be worried because they know that you are safe and well. My very next gear purchase is a Garmin InReach so that I can have a satellite communication with me even in very remote/high altitude places. Spend time outdoors, reconnect with what matters to you, and always show your truest colours.
@@JohnaAshagree. Being a solo female adventuting in remote areas, having a signal is very important for my safety 🙂
cant watch cos of the music soz
Thanks for taking the time to comment
Goodbye 👋
Music is crap!!. Adds nothing to what is a really good video!!
I'm sure there's a better way to offer what could've been some nice constructive feedback, but I'll take the intended compliment in there, thanks for watching
@@JohnaAsh At least you got the point. I have no idea why people who make you tube videos think that their bizarre taste in music will be enjoyed by all watchers. To each their own, I guess.
@@madcat1007 I'd offer the counterpoint that I don't think they do think that, nor have I ever noticed a singular taste in music that is particular for "UA-camrs"; in this instance I went with some gentle, acoustic guitar (from what was scantly available royalty-free) as I felt it lent itself well to the peaceful and still landscape and the energy I felt when I was there.
If my process is anything to go by I think most people uploading their own creative work to UA-cam will create something that they themselves enjoy, and any like-minded audience will tend to find it and appreciate as well. There's no expectation at all that EVERYONE will enjoy it - nor should they - but perhaps there is an expectation that those who watch but don't like it will either pass it by peacefully or at least leave a courteous "Not my cup of tea".
@@JohnaAsh Fair dos. Not my cup of tea. Still a good video!!
Just shup TF up and move on if it's not to your taste jeez. It's just a gentle guitar music; hardly anything to get pissed off over. Clown!
Is it bad I stopped watching as soon as I seen him wearing a mask ?
Yes
Oh dear...tried for a wild swim in the Highlands in October!!...one lesson learned🤣🤣🤣
That was a really lovely video...I'm so glad you like our hidden gem...there are quite a few...
and you are most welcome to come back...however bring your thermal socks...hi from Perthshire.🏔
Thanks so much, the feeing came back to the toes after 10 mins and a cup of tea!
@@JohnaAsh The cup of tea did it!!