Hiking & wild camping in the Cairngorms

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  • @J1mston
    @J1mston Рік тому +25

    I first watched this video around a year ago and it's the video that inspired me to get in shape. I'd not long since had a heart attack and could barely walk a mile. Attempting it would leave me in pain for 3 days. Seeing how beautiful the Cairngorms are made me want to go and I knew that I'd not be able to properly enjoy them with how I was. I made the decision to start working out and spending time every day on the treadmill. I've since been able to visit Scotland, do a bit of walking in the Cairngorms and experienced how nice they are first hand. I'm not where I want to be, yet. There's a long way to go but I'm well on that path now and I hope one day I'll be able to take on some of the adventures you have. Until then, thank you for inspiring me to break out of the rut I was in. Thank you for giving me a goal. Just thank you. You genuinely changed my life.

    • @C4sp3r123
      @C4sp3r123 11 місяців тому +3

      Well done, keep it up👍

  • @veroniquediallo6055
    @veroniquediallo6055 2 роки тому +79

    I absolutely love how you buy your meals from the regions you're traveling in/to and then give a proper shout-out while prepping them; especially the brews! All 15 trips were awesome. What's next on your wild camping horizon?

    • @altclut
      @altclut 2 роки тому +1

      Buying local food and beer has been a highlight of this series! I’m so sad that it’s come to an end!

  • @oliverjones8699
    @oliverjones8699 2 роки тому +18

    Spent weeks in the Cairngorms when I was a kid and now more recently despite being from the south west of England. one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We stayed in a lodge about 20 miles north of Pitlochry. Truly in the middle of nowhere. climbed a lot of the mountains, drank from the burns and laughed a lot. Will never forget it.

  • @markmiller5577
    @markmiller5577 2 роки тому +66

    Awesome Liam, at work at the moment, sweating like prince Andrew, will watch at 10.30pm, cant wait.

  • @lukebaileyy
    @lukebaileyy 2 роки тому +11

    I have to say this might be one of the best channels on UA-cam. Great videos mate.

  • @irene.22
    @irene.22 2 роки тому +38

    I maybe had a bit of teared eyes while watching this :')
    The first video of this series was the first one that was uploaded since i subscribed, and from then i never left.
    From these very well edited videos you showed how beautiful uk landscapes can be (for someone like me who has never seen them)
    Thank you Liam🙌🏼

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 роки тому +18

    Just wow, scenery is simply stunning. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @twinkletoes8145
    @twinkletoes8145 2 роки тому +8

    I did this walk from the Glenmore visitor centre to the Green Loch a couple of weeks ago…it was beautiful. There was someone swimming in the loch too…I was there with my jumper and coat on!!

  • @wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978
    @wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome video - can't wait to get my van up here and do some camping.

  • @whitson6777
    @whitson6777 2 роки тому +13

    You honestly could be in New Zealand with some of the shots of the Cairngorms. Stunning mate, loved every bit of this series

  • @scottplumer3668
    @scottplumer3668 2 роки тому +8

    My wife and I were in Scotland a few weeks ago, and my goal is to go back and wild camp in the Cairngorms. And now I've sussed out what to eat and drink!

  • @philipburke1708
    @philipburke1708 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent. Honest, straight forward, no gear lectures: a joy to watch.
    Thanks,
    Phil.

  • @duggill77
    @duggill77 2 роки тому +9

    Thanks for visiting beautiful scotland. I like how respectful you are to the land as alot of idiots like to leave places a mess when camping

  • @whatwhatwyatt
    @whatwhatwyatt 2 роки тому +44

    Mate you are definitely supposed to cook tattle scones! Fry them in a wee bit of butter. Also pretty sure those scotch pies should be done in the oven haha

    • @markpeter506
      @markpeter506 2 роки тому +9

      I was howling watching him eat the raw potato scones and pies 😂

    • @naym8638
      @naym8638 Рік тому

      Nah, you can have a tattie scone with a wee bit of butter! They do taste amazing fried though!

    • @nunpho
      @nunpho Рік тому +4

      They're not even raw, they're cooked. Better when heated and fried tho

    • @katyg3873
      @katyg3873 Рік тому +1

      The tattie scones will take your full English fry up to the next level.

  • @joenewbould2314
    @joenewbould2314 2 роки тому +7

    Un toasted potato cake with cold chicken curry … savage Liam 🤣

  • @ginetteneale5101
    @ginetteneale5101 2 роки тому +6

    Congratulations Liam 👏🏻👏🏻. Loved this series - this episode particularly. Your videos just keep getting better. Thanks for sharing and taking us along xx

  • @joseph_oenix
    @joseph_oenix 2 роки тому +41

    I cannot believe I’ve just seen someone have a dry (UNTOASTED) potato cake!? Other than that, great video Liam

    • @thevoiceofreason2196
      @thevoiceofreason2196 2 роки тому +5

      👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I came here just to find this !!

    • @TheEllismc
      @TheEllismc 2 роки тому +4

      Got to get them fried

    • @Muzik_Junkie
      @Muzik_Junkie 2 роки тому +4

      Was Masala straight from the tin that did me in!

    • @altclut
      @altclut 2 роки тому +3

      I’m an old Scottish man and I’ve never heard of a toasted tattie scone.

    • @mightymog100
      @mightymog100 2 роки тому +1

      Get those tattie scones toasted or in a frying pan mate 😆

  • @darrenj3267
    @darrenj3267 2 роки тому +3

    well done Liam all 15 national parks thats quite an achievment

  • @K.Dmarsden
    @K.Dmarsden 2 роки тому +4

    Ahhh lovley. Thanks for bringing some peace and tranquility into my home tonight. 👍

  • @branagan1985
    @branagan1985 2 роки тому +4

    Potato cakes certainly in the North West are grilled/toasted and go with an English breakfast. Absolutely love them. Great video and series, good job

    • @lolsaXx
      @lolsaXx 8 місяців тому

      Tattie scones in Scotland are fried in butter or at the very least toasted.

  • @o.bsoutdoors3871
    @o.bsoutdoors3871 Рік тому +1

    What a perfect spot! Paradise, if it wasn't for that pesky Scottish wind! Love you positive mental attitude Liam, so glad we discovered your channel😊👏

  • @jamierobinson3349
    @jamierobinson3349 2 роки тому +6

    Congratulations on camping in all the National parks! I've watched all of them from my home here in Astoria Oregon (The "Goonies" town) here in the Pacific Northwest U.S.
    Cheers! 🍻🍺

    • @marky4577
      @marky4577 2 роки тому +1

      Always wanted to visit Astoria! I'll get there one day 😊

  • @ducatiman1309
    @ducatiman1309 4 місяці тому

    Thankyou Liam for sharing your adventure again !!!

  • @a320trevor
    @a320trevor 2 роки тому +3

    Well I have to comment. I have been busy but the other side of me has saved this as a treat. Liam you are the Master of the Vlog on your great outdoor journey. Always pleased to see what you’re walking adventure looks like and I am never disappointed. Except of course, I am disappointed, that your mission is complete but you have another in mind for sure. Great video work.

  • @MySeanog
    @MySeanog 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Liam, we really enjoyed watching you on your adventures in the National Parks, what a beautiful country you live in... From all in Ireland

  • @Tam1872
    @Tam1872 2 роки тому +5

    You need to shallow fry the tattie scones and best as part of a fry up.

  • @knicol46
    @knicol46 2 роки тому +4

    Potato scones best if grilled, toasted or oven bake - for a crispy potato scone. Goes well with Sausage, bacon etc

    • @Elrosso85
      @Elrosso85 2 роки тому +1

      Ehh… fried on the pan is how they’re made.🤌🏽

  • @rileyhoffman6629
    @rileyhoffman6629 2 роки тому +6

    Liam: You are such a cool dude! If I were 50 years younger, I'd love to join you on a hike. So envious. Youth is gorgeous!

  • @Warrior_of_Sparta
    @Warrior_of_Sparta 2 роки тому +3

    Ah yes, this is the one I’ve been waiting for!

  • @spotlight-kyd
    @spotlight-kyd 2 роки тому +2

    Five years ago, during my most recent holiday in Scotland I rented a mountain bike in Grantown on Spey, drove a bit along the Speyside Way and then up into the Cairngorms in that same general area. One of the most beautiful forests I have seen and fabulous for biking. I also came upon that loch, which is as beautiful as it looks in the video. They were a lot more people there then, though (it was afternoon, early in June).

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh Рік тому

    The Cairngorms are special. We didn't hike them like you, more toured with some walks, basing ourselves out of Grantown on Spey. We loved every minute.

  • @Bspoke53
    @Bspoke53 2 роки тому +2

    Mate, have enjoyed all of your travels and every moment of every National Park! Wtf you gunna do next? .... Can't wait!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @williamchanning9055
    @williamchanning9055 2 роки тому +2

    Liam, just brilliant mini series, loved your food choices.. looking forward to your next adventure

  • @poptart2122
    @poptart2122 2 роки тому +68

    Liam's Drinking Game:
    1 sip - Liam comments on the view
    2 sips - panoramic shot of countryside
    1 large gulp - Liam says something is perfect, or couldn't get better
    2 large gulps - Liam boils water or films himself drinking
    3 large gulps - Liam says 'fresh'
    Down your drink - Liam says 'thank you' to the place he stayed in/thank you to the countryside
    Shot - Liam says he slept well
    ❤️

    • @theaccidentalhiker
      @theaccidentalhiker 2 роки тому +1

      3 large gulps at 02:58 ha ha

    • @ruthsdyspraxiacontent
      @ruthsdyspraxiacontent 9 місяців тому +1

      and when he loves the food and beer take a gulp haha. I didn't realise he said fresh and I've watched the entire series lol

  • @RyansNextAdventure
    @RyansNextAdventure 2 роки тому +2

    I remember hiking in the Cairngorms last year and hiked past that exact lake and I thought “What a great little beach to camp on ⛺️” and there you are camping on it, awesome. Great video 👍🏼

    • @lcbbushkraft440
      @lcbbushkraft440 Рік тому

      Where's the lake please?

    • @RyansNextAdventure
      @RyansNextAdventure Рік тому

      @@lcbbushkraft440 the beach in the thumbnail is the left end of Loch Avon, which is located a few miles North East of the summit of Ben Macdui in the Cairngorms National park in Scotland. Beautiful area

  • @lincthesinc2703
    @lincthesinc2703 2 роки тому +2

    Been waiting for this mate. Loved this series sad it has to come to an end! Realest dude on YT

  • @hippybumpkin
    @hippybumpkin 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Congratulations Liam. Really good to watch, thank you!!

    • @michaelarcher6278
      @michaelarcher6278 2 роки тому

      Likewise, I was there in June. Very similar weather. Walked up the mountain on the other side of the path (from Ryvoan bothy )
      Being going to that part of Scotland since 1974.

  • @wildtransmissions2987
    @wildtransmissions2987 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic spot Liam, with that and the squashed tea cakes what’s not to love haha 😍 thanks for sharing 🏕

  • @CooKJaY9
    @CooKJaY9 2 роки тому +2

    YESSS. I come with my plate at my desk and your video pop's up. I just love eating with you Liam !!

  • @francisday3187
    @francisday3187 2 роки тому +2

    Loved this video and the series! Thanks for making them.🙂👍

  • @dombridges01
    @dombridges01 2 роки тому +2

    Ayyyy been hoping you'd have a trip to the Cairngorms, looking forward to watching!

  • @MikeNolan59
    @MikeNolan59 2 роки тому +7

    Bro just ate the pies straight from the packet without heating them up 🤣
    Love the videos though Liam, the editing is top notch and your content is unique and special compared to most content creators these days, well done mate 👍🏼

    • @t3hOutlaw
      @t3hOutlaw 2 роки тому +2

      Literal mad man not cooking the pies.

    • @duggill77
      @duggill77 2 роки тому +3

      The guy ate cold chicken tikka masala out a tin or did u miss that? 🤡

    • @alcurtis93
      @alcurtis93 Рік тому +2

      Supposed to be kept refrigerated too. Wonder how long he had in his pack at over 20c 😅

  • @nigelhajjar
    @nigelhajjar 2 роки тому +2

    Awsome Liam wonderful camera work 10 out of 10 for all you show and bring us.Much Respect from Tasmania.

  • @Yodaspirit45
    @Yodaspirit45 2 роки тому +16

    Would love to see Liam do a solo wild camping trip using public transport filming the travel done to reach his destination instead of just seeing the journey by foot from where he has parked his car. Not all of us can or want to drive or own a motor vehicle therefore it would be good to see that it’s possible to do solo wild camping using public transport like trains, coaches and buses.

    • @MasonMcLeodFilms
      @MasonMcLeodFilms 2 роки тому +6

      I can speak from experience that it is absolutely possible to do that in the UK, as I have no car and have been on 4 wild camping trips alone this last year and a half. It normally involves a train and at least 2 buses, as there is less direct routes as you get further into the highlands. To get to the cairngorms where Liam is here, I took a train to glasgow, then to Aviemore, then called a taxi to get to feshiebridge which is where I started walking from.

    • @joewilson3575
      @joewilson3575 2 роки тому +4

      Absolutely possible, even just going from your house and linking onto a nearby walking trail. If you live in a city, unless it's London you can probably walk out from the middle of it in only an hour or get the bus near to wherever you want to go and link onto the trail. Get some OS maps of your local area and go from there, you don't need fancy kit, just a little but of know-how and determination and that'll get you most places pretty easily.
      In the backpacking britain video he got the train and coach to John o' Groats, so even for a muckle journey like that it's possible.

    • @benbliss9589
      @benbliss9589 2 роки тому +2

      Doing it next week

  • @jbiz6626
    @jbiz6626 2 роки тому +2

    Yes Liam! You ruddy legend

  • @InThePartyMoments
    @InThePartyMoments 2 роки тому +1

    What a series, inspired me to get out and wild camp 3 times. All in Northumberland national park. Each time was different, and yet all beautiful

  • @impezz
    @impezz 2 роки тому +3

    love watching these videos mate! you seem like a top guy

  • @aesopsock7447
    @aesopsock7447 2 роки тому +4

    I would love to see you taking on the famous American trails Liam. Maybe worth thinking about

  • @gallaghim
    @gallaghim 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoying your videos, stumbled upon them recently. Your camera work is noticeable too, a good mix of walk-by shots and first person shots, shows that you give some decent thought to camera & editing. Nice one 👍

  • @sidebizmums
    @sidebizmums 2 роки тому

    Love your videos; they’re so calm and relaxing. Thank you!

  • @edwardkerr2951
    @edwardkerr2951 2 роки тому +2

    Never ate potato scones cold. Fry them on the pan then have them on bread or a roll. Add some tomato sauce

  • @jackfinnigan5021
    @jackfinnigan5021 2 роки тому +1

    Every video has been epic, love the enthusiasm towards the food and IPA 👍

  • @ziggysawdust5407
    @ziggysawdust5407 2 роки тому +1

    Another top video Liam, cheers.

  • @joenicoud5967
    @joenicoud5967 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful series sure hope you have more travels planned

  • @paulwilkinson1293
    @paulwilkinson1293 2 роки тому +5

    Should do all the bothies in Scotland

  • @Davidsdigitalmemories
    @Davidsdigitalmemories 2 роки тому +1

    Just awesome.... loved watching these videos. You'll have to do a compilation of all the best bits on your national parks hikes.

  • @bash83845
    @bash83845 2 роки тому +2

    Loved it Liam, great way to end an epic series!! Peaks next after Wales? 😉

  • @tomcarter6100
    @tomcarter6100 2 роки тому +1

    What’s the next challenge or milestone then?
    What a great series that was! Loved following the different parks and adventures Liam!

  • @JimmyJimmyEnglish
    @JimmyJimmyEnglish Рік тому +1

    I would love to be a butterfly for a couple of weeks and follow you on a multi day hike just fluttering in the wind watching what you get upto off camera!

  • @James-ov5xr
    @James-ov5xr 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing video as usual , keep up the fantastic content Liam , your videos always make my day , thanks very much , I love the positive vibes , keep them coming !!😁

  • @robinsavard84
    @robinsavard84 5 місяців тому

    What a beautiful spot! I love the joy you find inevery destination and the food you bring! Being from the US, i have no idea what you are eating most of the time! Lol

  • @theaccidentalhiker
    @theaccidentalhiker 2 роки тому +1

    im just a guy sat here with a laptop watching another guy sat in his tent eating cold curry from a can... yet im hooked 🙂

  • @hayjanetown
    @hayjanetown Рік тому

    Beautiful. What a way to finish on the 15th! But Liam, you’re telling me, you didn’t swim in that pristine water?!?! Gahhhh

  • @katherineparfitt3985
    @katherineparfitt3985 2 роки тому

    What a great video to finish an epic series!!

  • @matt2468
    @matt2468 2 роки тому

    That opening shot is gorgeous!

  • @miiortbiiort4610
    @miiortbiiort4610 2 роки тому

    I remember this spot from years ago. Back then it was too busy to camp sadly. Nice to see the place again. :)

  • @saxonmckenzie9260
    @saxonmckenzie9260 Рік тому

    Those tunnocks things remind me of going round my nans on a Sunday when I was a kid. Looks like a banging tea!

  • @dayerex1582
    @dayerex1582 2 роки тому +2

    That loch you camped at I had visited it with some friends on a university mountaineering trip and we got so high and the ducks were literally sitting right next to us it was so funny and so beautiful at the same time

  • @KimSebak
    @KimSebak 2 роки тому +3

    Great hike 🤩

  • @borjaam4263
    @borjaam4263 2 роки тому +2

    keep it up mate! love your content

  • @chrispietryga8710
    @chrispietryga8710 2 роки тому +1

    When I was a kid....a long time ago...Irn Bru was advertised as "Made in Scotland from girders!"☺

  • @RussWeymouthPhotography
    @RussWeymouthPhotography 2 роки тому

    I visited that Lochan in September (a bit busier with people then) but still worth the hike in. I had to see for myself if the water really was that colour - when the sun shines the water is a beautiful blue-green and so clear.

  • @roking567
    @roking567 2 роки тому +2

    Potato scones taste even better in toaster

  • @travelswithann4616
    @travelswithann4616 2 роки тому +1

    I make wax melts that smell the same as iron brew lovely. Glad you enjoyed your Scottish munchies. X

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic last national park camp. Where next? Thank you for sharing. Take care.

  • @wezboyes
    @wezboyes 2 роки тому

    Well done pal! Epic adventures!!

  • @old.not.too.grumpy.
    @old.not.too.grumpy. Місяць тому

    Fun fact a drink called iron brew was first produced in New York in 1889.
    Up until 2011, Barr also made Irnbru in Mansfield Nottinghamshire England.

  • @drubber007
    @drubber007 2 роки тому +1

    Was at the green loch in May...beautiful area.

  • @stevenhigginson6127
    @stevenhigginson6127 2 роки тому

    Well done on completing all the parks. Best 'til last, with the Cairngorms! Raw potato cakes (or tattie scones as they call them up north) 😆. Much better toasted, them. Great content, nice one Liam.

  • @SojournWithUs
    @SojournWithUs 2 роки тому

    Beauty! We'd love to get to the Cairngorms soon. Really surprised there wern't many midges, but it looks pretty windy which definitely helped with that.

  • @tiqvahone
    @tiqvahone 2 роки тому +2

    Great stuff Liam!! If you read this please mention, or text, how to avoid tics and know where they are likely to be. I understand they like to operate near water.

    • @dh4321
      @dh4321 2 роки тому +2

      They live in tall grass, so pull socks up or wear trousers if walking through. You can also buy a cheap tick remover to detach them safely

  • @Simon-qn5wm
    @Simon-qn5wm 2 роки тому +29

    Excellent series Liam, were you tempted to have an evening swim across that Loch?

  • @iancrompton8477
    @iancrompton8477 2 роки тому

    If you ever come to Manchester, Fierce have opened a bar in the Northern Quarter and the beer is excellent! Great vid as always. Living the best life.

  • @neilinnature
    @neilinnature 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed this one, what a great camping spot

  • @MrPatcher86
    @MrPatcher86 2 роки тому

    Amazing as always!

  • @delsmith7725
    @delsmith7725 2 роки тому +1

    Quality video Liam. I miss my Scottish favourites you know. Lived in Portsmouth most my life. Tattie scones usually fried in butter with a fried breakfast. Totally different taste. Scotch pies are best from a butcher where you can sometimes get them heated up and go great with a pint of milk. Usually dry out the packet I find. Nice with chips and beans too 😋

  • @ScottishMunroJourney
    @ScottishMunroJourney 2 роки тому +3

    Great video, captured it brilliantly 😁This was my local walk when I loved in Aviemore, incredible place.. you should have got some of the Cairngorm Brewery beers to go with it!
    Saved the best till last as they say 😁
    Cheers, James

  • @alexedge646
    @alexedge646 2 роки тому +1

    Top video marra...Good efort

  • @andrewb7432
    @andrewb7432 2 роки тому +4

    Mate you've got to get the tatty scones and toast then just till they're warm than drown them in butter 👌🏼 that's how we'd eat them. Or on a fry up.

  • @adambaggins6662
    @adambaggins6662 2 роки тому +4

    Another excellent video Liam!
    🌟CHALLENGE!🌟
    You mentioned in one of your videos ages ago that you'd like to try and live of the land for a few days. Would you consider doing that in a video soon, while it's summer and there's plenty to eat? Maybe not living solely off the land but incorporating some wild plants, berries, etc into your meals? 👍🏼

  • @coreyscott5655
    @coreyscott5655 2 роки тому

    Definitely my favourite spot around Aviemore. 👌👌

  • @tyfloyd7438
    @tyfloyd7438 2 роки тому

    Smashed it man, well done 👏

  • @Old_nl
    @Old_nl 9 місяців тому

    Majestic hike that! Its in my top 3 most loved exped's in Scotland. Right through the Lairig Ghru climbing Ben MacDui and neighbouring peaks.
    BTW...check out the old TV adverts for Irn Bru... it's made from Girders! 😂

  • @nk53nxg
    @nk53nxg 2 роки тому +1

    You can walk for miles in the Cairngorms. Try walking from Linn Of Dee to Aviemore, proper trek over the Lairig Ghru pass 👍.

  • @JIMcLauchlan
    @JIMcLauchlan 5 місяців тому

    great video liam love the cairngorms so beautiful like the rest of scotland. nice bit of info on the moss and air quality. glad you got iron brew there a good scottish staple shame there wasn't any buckie to go with it lol

  • @frpaddy
    @frpaddy 2 роки тому +1

    Irn Bru, Liam. “Made in Scotland….. from girders” 🙂 Wonderful video!

  • @DBProductions12345-m
    @DBProductions12345-m 2 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to this one!

  • @michaelholt35
    @michaelholt35 2 роки тому +1

    Always great seeing your videos buddy. This one was epic. How good are those potato scones lol. Just to let you know, you can get them in England too, they might be called potato cakes though. Have them with a fried breakfast but have them toasted with a little butter on top.....ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER!!!!
    Hope to see some more of your videos again soon buddy 👍.
    Keep living your best life.

  • @steveweston117
    @steveweston117 2 роки тому

    looked like a great hike, what scenery!

  • @tobwhy168
    @tobwhy168 2 роки тому

    Love the series man. You should revisit your top 5 parks for future vids!