The Great Glen Canoe Trail - Part Four. The Mighty Loch Ness. Wild Camp on the Shore. The End.
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- In this video, the final part of the Great Glen Canoe Adventure, we enjoy a rolling swell and spectacular views as we continue our way along the mighty Loch Ness. Carrying all of our gear for the trip, we reach our final camp spot near the end of the Loch, close to Dores - an epic 17 mile paddling day. As we enjoy our final evening together around the fire, reflecting on the journey so far, our minds move towards tomorrow and the final push to our goal - Inverness and the end of the trail.
But like with the end of all great trips, thoughts begin to drift towards the next adventure and ideas and plans start to develop - we will certainly all paddle together again some day!
There are twelve of us on this trip, attempting to raise money for the Alzheimers Society. I would like to thank everybody who has already donated to this essential cause, we have already smashed our target, but with your help we can go further! - I’ll put a link below to the JustGiving page.
I will also put links to the UA-cam channels and Instagram pages of the other guys who took part in this adventure - please go and check out their videos for their takes of the trip!
Drone shots by Simoneardleyart - thanks mate!
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
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In the US, thru-hikers call people who donate supplies, etc "trail angels". The gifts, services etc are called "trail magic". How lovely to see that the folks over there engage in the practice too.
Fascinating...thanks for your information! 👍
@@TR-zt9os Ah. Didn't know that. Most of my exposure to the terms comes from watching Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust), Darwin (Darwin Onthetrail), Jupiter (Jupiter Hikes), etc. So thanks for the insights 😊
I love that! Angels they were too! 😁
Fantastic to see how good people always respond to help a fundraiser with some comforts to aid the effort and lift the spirits. I admire the “trail angels” so much and the goodness that’s in them to think and act to help.
thats really nice :-)
Things could have been vastly different if they had some duck tape on the titanic. LOL.simon, as a 64 Australian woman who has never been camping or canoeing, you are my favourite channel. I love your adventures and Maggie you are the equivalent of our bush tucker man only better. Thank you.
This was a very special 5 days of my life that I will never forget, to think it is over still gets me, just the perfect weather, time and people and now to see that we have hit £14,000 is just mint blowing. It couldn't have gone any better, thank you Simon for such a lovely series of video's.
Now, haha that Nessie win for you the night before the last was well deserved mate, I couldn't have stomached all the jellied, squishy goodness that deer had to offer 😄.
I really enjoyed the break down of gear too mate towards the end of the video, I liked how you went through certain things and what use you got out of them.
Classic ending to this series.
Once again i was so happy you came with us mate, all the very best, Ant 👍
Thanks mate! It was an amazing trip - superb to spend some time getting to know you and the other guys - awesome company and an epic adventure - thank you mate!! 😁
He’s a good soul our Simon
He truly is
When he smiles I smile
And I feel his gratitude for it alll
Absolutely lovin' what you-all are doing but Simon, when you get home I personally would love to see you repair the canoe damage and I bet lots of others would too. Cheers - be safe.
Big thanks Richard for your support pal
Exactly what I just said to my wife. Looking forward to it!
Completely agree on the video of the repair. I felt devastated that you’d damaged your lovely boat, but I bet it ends up as good as new... well done all, once more. Les
It will end up better. He will probably add in a kitchen sink!
definitely agree with this. my partner and i are really hoping he films the work! it's such a beautiful canoe
We had a great trip didnt we . Think you summed it up well. 'An absolute blast' 👍.
Heres to the next one 🥃.
Keep safe fella, atb Rick , Jack and Billydog
Congrats, great cause supported by a inspirational (youtube channel) team. Keep it going fellas.
Thanks mate! I loved every second of it - can’t wait for our next adventure!! 😁🛶
three BEAUTIFUL camp spots
Simon... Your episodes of this benefit stands out in so many ways. Content, photography, honest dialog, editing, So many attributes showing your genuine thoughtfulness in the work you put into each episode. Congratulations! Hope the contributions continue to come. Sincere Regards.
The boat held up nicely. Such a fun run along the loch. And just getting there was there was an adventure itself.
What a great adventure. Didn't know canoes came with a sail option. Awesome!
A good bloke with good blokes. Splendid trip. Enjoyed sharing it. Many thanks!
I have really enjoyed all the films from the participants of the trip. Well done all.
Fantastic series.......great trip, great lads and a fantastic cause.......well done once again to every single one of you!!!!
Amazing accomplishment with awesome pals !
Thank you , Simon .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
I absolutely loved this one 😊 Dad's side is Scotch Irish 😊 being married 45 years...you gave me the trip of my life ❤❤ CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳
This was a fanatic series all 4 were brilliant, hope you do more adventures in Scotland.😊❤❤
As a Scot i truly love your videos of nature in the land of my homeland , actually i love your videos wherever you you are in the UK you really are a very beautiful person and i love your videos . Duncan once of Edinburgh ,now Queensland since 1964 .
Brilliant!! Absolutely brilliant! What an adventure! Each member's videos were wonderful to watch as each had their own perspective and moments they wanted to share. I never go bored watching any and all of them! In fact, I'll watch them all again down the road. Congratulations Simon! I was proud of your canoe also! It shone like beacon on the lochs with it's beautiful wooden lines! And congratulations to all the lads for completing the challenge all in one piece! Thanks Simon! Cheers!
Big thank you Maggie for everything, your watching of all the videos, your comments and your support, thanks so very much and glad you enjoyed them all
Thank you Maggie! Like Ant said - you have always been a great support with your comments and kind words - hugely appreciated! 😁
Great stuff so enjoyable to watch you all, said it before but you are all a fantastic bunch for raising so much money, it was a privilege to donate to the cause thank you all for the entertainment very well done.
Big thanks Malcolm for your support buddy 🙏
Thank you mate!!
Watching you and your friends on this canoe trip has been such a pleasure. I’m so glad you did well with the Alzheimer’s contributions. Your pride and joy, with her sailing rig served you well. I’m so happy you were able to continue, with the tape repair, obviously due to the superb construction of the canoe in the first place. A little time in the shop and she’ll be in tip top shape again with an adventure wound to tell a story. Know who’s gear isn’t a bit beat up? Folks who stay home. I’m glad you get out there, Man. Well done. Thanks for taking us along. Texas
Simon, A Bloke I'd call My Friend.!!! The best compilations of such a great journey and cause that I have seen in a very long time. Seems no one wants to be bothered anymore about the things that need caring about.
Bravo to you and the rest of the Team as it was definitely a Team Effort. I am very glad that you were able to do a quick repair of your "yacht",,,lol. I can't wait to see the full repair video and the next upcoming adventure you'll take us all on.
I'm ecstatic with the amount of funds you all raised for this very worthy cause as I seen it 1st hand in my own family and how it robs a person.
Please take good care of yourself, your gear, your friends and family. Gods Peace and Blessings from l'il me in Alabama, USA. Cheers~
Thanks for sharing the trip with us and thanks to all of you, for what you have done.
Easily one of your best adventures I’ve seen so far!! well done!!!! And great work for the charity!!!!!! 😊
What a great watch an epic journey well done lads.
Outstanding Simon, and congrats on exceeding your target!
That sail is awesome, you must be happy with it 🌬⛵️
Thank you for sharing this wonderful and beautiful journey with the rest of us Simon. Well done on the initiative as you guys are a huge inspiration to all regarding kindness and the caring for the wellbeing of others. I wish you all the best and will look forward to more adventures in the future. Big thanks and cheers from Denmark.
Thanks Simon can't wait see this 😍😍😍😎
Congrats on the 10*000 well done all of you nice video Simon thanks
Great adventure and loved all 4 videos.,Thank you
Absolutely loved watching that fantastic journey and a little sad it had to end. Well done everyone, great effort. 👏
Well done too all you guys. What an amazing journey. Not to mention, the fantastic sum of money raised!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
EPIC THE BEST AS ALWAYS SIMON YOU & YOUR VLOGS
ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.PLUS EVERY ONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS MISSION YOU ALL ACCOMPLISHED
😊 ⛺️🚣♂️🐕🍻⭐️👍🏻
Thank you Stephen!
That looked an amazing trip! Something i would love to do. Well done all
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Its been 0.00001% the fun you had having the experience, but that it whole bunch of of fun. I'm guessing you all will never forget the time together.
I guess everyone has already said how they have enjoyed viewing this, so just to say, I loved every moment, so thank you Simon xx
Thank you!
Well done Simon ! you and the guys did brilliantly! You're all heroes in my eyes, and I'm proud of you all for completing the challenge, and raising so much money ! I can't wait for your next big adventure 😁
Thank you Heather! 😊
That was great. Well done, to all of you. 🙂👍All we need now Simon is the boat repair video. 😋🚣♂️
Great series Simon. I've enjoyed watching very much. It's like being there without having to actually be there. 👍💞😊
What a great adventure! Soo glad no one got hurt and what a story to tell
Hi Simon ☺ and the gang, this has been brilliant, what a joy to watch, and great camera work and narrative, so glad you reached your target of donations, Ant will be suited whith the result of your combined efforts, I whish him well, as I do all of you. Looking forward to your next video Simon, whatever your willing to share whith us, stay safe guys, best wishe's, Stuart uk.
Why would anyone downvote this? Absolutely great stuff Simon. Thank you for a wonderful set of videos.
Thoroughly enjoyable. I hated to see the trip come to an end. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Absolutely awsome stuff Simon 👌🏻🏴 so glad you shared all of that with us. I couldn’t be more chuffed that you guys reached the 10,000 mark 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
On a personal level it means so much to me ❤️👍🏻🛶⛺️🏴
Fantastic video. The Nessie award was brilliant!
Fab video Simon ! Well done to all of you, it`s been a journey for all your followers too and for a very worthwhile cause. Thanks again !!
viewer feedback: I love how you point the camera at things here and there, and feel no requirement to narrate and tell. You narrate sparingly. You give us the atmosphere. Thanks for these. This kind of content is why I buy YT Premium. Can't wait to set up a sail rig on my Yak.
I have really enjoyed watching your adventures in Scotland. Keep up the fantastic work. Thanks Simon.
Ness is a huge Loch so not surprised to see it looking choppy though it did calm down, you all did well especially with those sails up! That speed! Those packet meals came in handy but good score with the eggs and chicken of the woods. I missed the last bus from Urquhart castle and ended up walking back to inverness along the Loch, I'd bought a bunch of miniature whisky bottles so it was a good time, got a lift thankfully in the end, only remembered when i saw your shot of it. Great journey for you all and all for a good cause, well done the lot of you.
That was a long walk home! Thanks mate!
Well done boys wish we had known about the tracker thing we was at Dores this past weekend and would have seen yous had we been there couple weeks earlier haha but maybe next time and will keep a look out if you're back up here later (hope so) we are just just getting through everyones videos..we love our country and so happy you do too
Thank you so much Carolann, yeah gutted you didn't see the tracker posts it would have been ace to see you. We'll all be back again very soon! Thanks so much for your support 👍
Thanks Carolann - next time! We’ll be back!! 😁
Well done everybody 👍🏻
An end to what looked like an epic adventure. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing it with us Simon.
Those old boats you pass @ 23.36 are old coal barges, one was called BumbleBee they were used to supply coal to all the villages along the Loch down to Fort Agustus from wher you finished before the roads were properly built, I do quite a bit of fishing at the BumbleBee..Where you pass under the bridges @ 29.30 I actually live a 5min stroll from there just behind the cemetery hill called Tomnahurich...Tom na h'Iùbhraich, 'hill of the yew wood' in our language ..or The Fairy hill locally . Its been an interesting watch start to finish Simon and great to see from a Ducks eye view so to speak..lol, Many thanks for the videos .
Inspired; the story, the cinematography, Bertysolo and the environment! So much so I’ve booked myself a canoe “taster” session in October in the lakes! #excited!!
Loch Ness looks like an amazing body of water. Thanks.
Bravo - BRILLIANT! I think I have watched all the vlogs from the group, this is the best - by far. Fantastic, well done everyone. Great video.
Yup. That was worth saving and watching in one go. Congratulations on your epic journey and congratulations on raising so much money. 👍🥃
So proud of you all finishing what you started and exceeding your monetary goal. Looking forward to the canoe repair.
Living in New Zealand now but used to sail up and down this canal every year...so a big thank you for the memories!
Fairly hammering-along under sail 😊👍. Well done, objective achieved & some adventure along the way ⛺️🤠👏👏👏
a brilliant documentary of some fine people working together for a good cause, Ive enjoyed all the videos, and it would be great if someone could could volunteer to take all the footage from you all and splice together a feature length video,
Brilliant, thats all I can say, well done everyone that took part in this
Congratulations on (it all and) surpassing your fundraising goal! Glad you had a blast! Thanks for sharing Scotland! 👍😎🇨🇦🦌💜
Thanks for the adventure. This leaves me with a great big grin and misty eyes for your comradery. Safe travels in the future.
I absolutly loved this video collection you did. And the cause is amazing. Alzhiemers is a great cause. this touched me my mom passed in 2012 from Alzhiemers the months before she passed were so heartbreaking she couldnt remeber people places anything she though certain people were others it broke my heart and the night she passed i was in the room and she died i had to call my dad and tell him his wife of 43 years passed and he needed to come back over to the facility. They are now together my dad passed in 2020. I wish and pray they can find a cure for alzhiemers. I remember how scared my mom looked before she passed because she couldnt remember. God bless each one of you. Cheers
Absolutely wonderfu time, sharing with you, Simon. It is so calming paddling along with you. Loch Ness never looked as beautiful when I was there last. - a good few years now. 'Till next time, then. On the Bonny, bonny banks of......
You always pick such wonderful music to accompany your excellent vids. When I saw the protruding rock ahead of you and you struggling to avoid it, in the river Oich, my heart lept into my throat. The sound of the scraping wood strips of that beautiful canoe just tore me up. Being a senior sailor, I loved seeing you set sail (I learned the basics on a Super Sailfish back in the late 50's) and cruise effortlessly on your way. Also, as a rower (Cox'n at first and then as Stroke (4's, 6th Boat!) in "prep school") , thanks for catching that "skuller" at the end of the trip. (One early AM, I snuck dow to the lake and took the headmaster's skull out for a tour around the lake... nobody was the wiser. Had I been caught, "they" would have thrown me in irons and left me to die underneath the kitchen.) And I loved that un-official review of your kit at the end. 'Nuff said. Oh, and I wish you had pinpointed via GPS coordinates or compass bearings your nightly stopovers. It would have been fun tracing your trip precisely on Google Earth. Simon, your videos are top notch. Paddle on.... Nessie makes a good figure head! Cheers!
Well done Simon you have all done a brilliant job .
Big thanks Jackie for your support 👍
👋👋👋 Simon What an awesome Adventure you have shared with us !!!! so proud of "you all"stay strong and may you be blessed in all that you do through your UA-cam👋💙
Congratulations on finishing. And congratulations on the loch ness award. So at least i know more guys play with stuff animals, beanie babies. My brother and i have a Little Caesar pizza pizza guy, he just got it from me. God bless you Simon.
Awesome set of videos Simon.
Really enjoyed watching them.
You all must be very proud of yourself for completing your journey and raising so much money for a very worthy cause.
Well done to you all.
Looked like a awesome time.Its a shame you couldn't drop by and see a real Lock Ness legend,Steve Feltham.Here's to the next one.👍
Just watched all of your journey to raise money for an amazing thing, well done all of you! Soooo enjoyable to watch and so proud of you all, well done! :)
I think what you all have achieved is brilliant as the money you have raised always helps a great cause as Dementia or Alzheimer’s is a absolute Bastard when you see what it does to families it makes cry just thinking about it so big thumbs up to the lot of you and welcome to Scotland and our midges 👍👍👏👏👏👏💪🙏
very exciting and beautiful trip..thanks for sharing with us
Brilliant mini series Simon. Well done on completing your journey and raising some cash for a worthy cause. Congratulations fella. All the best 👍🙏❤️
Beautiful. Thanks.
Beautiful 🏴🏴🏴
Amazing job Simon! What an amazing thing you all have done. You all are amazing people.
A brilliant series of videos. Thank you for taking us along on the journey!!
Thank you for what you have accomplished.
Cheers from the Colonies.
Brilliant last trip. Thanks for the great series with a worthy charity. 👍👍ATB Grays
Thanks for taking us along! 💗
I love the autogenerated captions: wave sounds are captioned as applause.
I concur.
Glad Nessie had pride of place on your canoe as the trip ended. Your group must have been a great sight for onlookers.
If folks think there aren't good people left in the world, they only need to see your great group. Congratulations on completing the journey and for reaching your donation goal. 🥳🎉🥳
Thank you Jeanette!! Haha - love that about the auto captions 😂👍
Good job, Simon and Team! What a beautiful adventure for a great cause. My grandmother passed from Alzheimer's over 10 years ago and her younger brother, my last surviving great uncle, is suffering from dementia currently. He's still hanging in there but his state is fragile enough that we did not tell him of my father's passing back in 2018 for the effect it might have had on him because Dad and Uncle Boyd were very close. So I have seen, and still see, the affects that such mental conditions can cause. I'm not a very religious guy but Ant and his family are in my thoughts.
Also. Isn't Ginge's scruffly little dog just the cutest thing!?
I'm so very sorry to hear what pain you have been through. Nobody can imagine what it feels like, it's horrific. Each day you hope you get that chance they may recognise you, to say they love you. Those days are getting fewer now for us. My Dad now only sees me most of the time as his mate and that is so very hard to take.
Anyways sorry for that. Thank you so much for your words and for your support pal. All the very best yo you and your family too.
@@AntSurviveTheNight Thank you, Ant. It was very tough on Dad when Nanny started to decline. She'd greet him and not recognize him and then a few minutes later say "Jerry Paul is that you? When did you get here?" So we've certainly shared similar experiences. I wish I could offer more than kind words over here from the States. I'd have certainly been by if I were anywhere in your part of the world while you guys were out. Stay strong.
-Shane
Thank you Shane and I’m so sorry to hear about your losses - I can’t begin to imagine the suffering you and your family have been through - it’s such a cruel disease.
Take care mate.
Thanks Simon! Wonderful cause and beautiful scenery!
Well young man right now I'm at work only on lunch which is going to be over with very shortly so I'll be watching this when I get home so I can sit and relax a little bit and get some more Excedrin for migraines in my system so I can relax a little bit my head's and eyes are killing the hell out of me
So have yourself a fantastic day
Thank you - hope the Migraine cleared up!
Loved this series so much. Your videos are so great Simon. Thanks for sharing them.
Simon that was an amazing trip! I have enjoyed watching all 4 vids in this series. I appreciate you raising money too, for the Alzheimer's Society. My grandmother suffered with the disease before her passing. It's sad watching folks go through that.
Scotland sure looks pretty! It's a bucket list country for me to want to see, as is much of the UK. Thanks for the glimpses of it. I'm planning on watching the repairs to your canoe soon. Want to see how that is done. I live in a flat water area and have little experience with rapids too. You captured some good footage as you went through the rapids, really enjoyed seeing that. You handled it pretty well I thought.
Thanks for the PM on the camera mounts. Already have them looked up and added to my wish lists!
Best to ya Simon
~Karl
Thank Everyone for their Raising Awareness to this cause
It Was great to watch your last adventure with the other lads and good to see nessie on the boat at the end👍🦕
Epic stuff, what an adventure. And beautifully shot and edited. Realised I hadn’t donated, so will remedy that now. Thanks as always.
thank you for letting us come along with you on your journey great job
What a great series of videos! Thanks for filming this trip!
Sad this is the final video of the adventure. Really enjoyed seeing each perspective of this great trip. Here's to the next adventure 👍
Cheers Ben mate for your support buddy
@@AntSurviveTheNight absolute pleasure mate. Thank you for organising this amazing trip and to all of you for sharing the adventure 👍
Thanks Ben!
Enjoyed every minute of your videos Simon. A great adventure for a good cause. Bet you all remember that one always. Well done to you all.
Great to watch your adventure Simon. Glad you had excellent weather. And proof that Nessie still traverses the Loch 😄👍
We’ll done again Simon. You’re documenting of the trip has been superb. Fantastic achievement all round. Thank you for sharing it all.
Off on a Narrowboat for a week now. Like a canoe only bigger lol. 🤣. Take care. All the best. Paul.
Thanks Odd man for your support pal 👍
Cheers Paul! Have a great week! Jealous!!
Was supposed to be packing for my OBX (Outer Banks, North Carolina) trip which begins this weekend but took this lovely detour into Simon's Scotland paddling videos. What a joy -- will keep these in mind while paddling on Pamlico Sound. Thanks, again, Simon! I think these are your best videos, yet!
Hi Simon enjoy watching your canoe trip to Scotland it's a great place to go camping and canoeing thank Simon for sharing a awesome video take care have a great journey.
Fantastic trip Simon looking forward to the boat repair video
Clive
Well done to all of you 👍😁
Enjoyed watching the videos. Thank you for sharing your great adventure with us 😆
Great episodes!!! Well done Simon and Crew!!