Hiking & wild camping in the Cairngorms

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  • Опубліковано 18 лип 2022
  • The last stop on the bus, this one should be epic!
    I plan on wild camping in all 15 of the UK's national parks, this time it was the Cairngorms; 15 down 0 to go.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 319

  • @J1mston
    @J1mston 6 місяців тому +16

    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 6 місяців тому +3

      Well done, keep it up👍

  • @veroniquediallo6055
    @veroniquediallo6055 Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік тому +65

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

  • @lukebaileyy
    @lukebaileyy Рік тому +11

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

  • @irene.22
    @irene.22 Рік 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🙌🏼

  • @whatwhatwyatt
    @whatwhatwyatt Рік 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 Рік 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 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @joseph_oenix
    @joseph_oenix Рік тому +38

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

    • @thevoiceofreason2196
      @thevoiceofreason2196 Рік тому +5

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

    • @TheEllismc
      @TheEllismc Рік тому +4

      Got to get them fried

    • @Muzik_Junkie
      @Muzik_Junkie Рік тому +3

      Was Masala straight from the tin that did me in!

    • @altclut
      @altclut Рік тому +3

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

    • @mightymog100
      @mightymog100 Рік тому +1

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

  • @whitson6777
    @whitson6777 Рік 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

  • @poptart2122
    @poptart2122 Рік тому +67

    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 Рік тому +1

      3 large gulps at 02:58 ha ha

    • @ruthsdyspraxiacontent4018
      @ruthsdyspraxiacontent4018 3 місяці 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

  • @Tam1872
    @Tam1872 Рік тому +5

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

  • @wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978
    @wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978 Рік тому +5

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

  • @duggill77
    @duggill77 Рік 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

  • @rileyhoffman6629
    @rileyhoffman6629 Рік 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!

  • @scottplumer3668
    @scottplumer3668 Рік 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!

  • @joenewbould2314
    @joenewbould2314 Рік тому +7

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

  • @knicol46
    @knicol46 Рік тому +4

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

    • @Elrosso85
      @Elrosso85 Рік тому

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

  • @twinkletoes8145
    @twinkletoes8145 Рік тому +7

    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!!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Рік тому +18

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

  • @philipburke1708
    @philipburke1708 Рік тому +3

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

  • @darrenj3267
    @darrenj3267 Рік тому +3

    well done Liam all 15 national parks thats quite an achievment

  • @jamierobinson3349
    @jamierobinson3349 Рік 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 Рік тому +1

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

  • @branagan1985
    @branagan1985 Рік 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 2 місяці тому

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

  • @KieranMarsden19
    @KieranMarsden19 Рік тому +4

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

  • @paulwilkinson1293
    @paulwilkinson1293 Рік тому +5

    Should do all the bothies in Scotland

  • @edwardkerr2951
    @edwardkerr2951 Рік тому +2

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

  • @ginetteneale5101
    @ginetteneale5101 Рік тому +6

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

  • @MikeNolan59
    @MikeNolan59 Рік тому +8

    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 Рік тому +2

      Literal mad man not cooking the pies.

    • @duggill77
      @duggill77 Рік 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 😅

  • @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😊👏

  • @Yodaspirit45
    @Yodaspirit45 Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік тому +2

      Doing it next week

  • @a320trevor
    @a320trevor Рік 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.

  • @theaccidentalhiker
    @theaccidentalhiker Рік 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 🙂

  • @peonycottageboutique4154
    @peonycottageboutique4154 11 місяців 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.

  • @roking567
    @roking567 Рік тому +2

    Potato scones taste even better in toaster

  • @sidebizmums
    @sidebizmums Рік тому

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

  • @MySeanog
    @MySeanog Рік 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

  • @francisday3187
    @francisday3187 Рік тому +2

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

  • @spotlight-kyd
    @spotlight-kyd Рік 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).

  • @Warrior_of_Sparta
    @Warrior_of_Sparta Рік тому +3

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

  • @hippybumpkin
    @hippybumpkin Рік тому +1

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

    • @michaelarcher6278
      @michaelarcher6278 Рік 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.

  • @andrewb7432
    @andrewb7432 Рік 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.

  • @hayleytownsend9758
    @hayleytownsend9758 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

  • @Bspoke53
    @Bspoke53 Рік тому +2

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

  • @saxonmckenzie9260
    @saxonmckenzie9260 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ICIRECORDS
    @ICIRECORDS Рік 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

  • @williamchanning9055
    @williamchanning9055 Рік тому +2

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

  • @lincthesinc2703
    @lincthesinc2703 Рік тому +2

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

  • @graememurray2603
    @graememurray2603 Рік тому +2

    Great vid but yes tattie scones are best cooked……with a fry up is best 😎

  • @thewilksourlife631
    @thewilksourlife631 Рік 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.

  • @gallaghim
    @gallaghim Рік тому +2

    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 👍

  • @wildtransmissions2987
    @wildtransmissions2987 Рік тому +3

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

  • @dombridges01
    @dombridges01 Рік тому +2

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

  • @septin5522
    @septin5522 Рік тому +4

    yea........ tattie scone is not the same as an english scone, you are supposed to fry them (or toast them if you are a heathen). cracking with an egg.

  • @joenicoud5967
    @joenicoud5967 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful series sure hope you have more travels planned

  • @jackfinnigan5021
    @jackfinnigan5021 Рік тому +1

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

  • @CooKJaY9
    @CooKJaY9 Рік тому +2

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

  • @MartinHervy
    @MartinHervy Рік тому +6

    Liam! I was wondering what you were filming with and to my surprise you don't have an amazon affiliate link to your gear. You should really cause I imagine a good chunk of your audience is in the UK. Anyway, love the videos :D

  • @tonyc1167
    @tonyc1167 Рік тому +4

    Brilliant series Liam, well done lad, you thought of walking the circumference of England? would love to see that.

  • @nigelhajjar
    @nigelhajjar Рік тому +2

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

  • @James-ov5xr
    @James-ov5xr Рік 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 !!😁

  • @ScottishMunroJourney
    @ScottishMunroJourney Рік 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

  • @steveweston117
    @steveweston117 Рік тому

    looked like a great hike, what scenery!

  • @bash83845
    @bash83845 Рік тому +2

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

  • @RyansNextAdventure
    @RyansNextAdventure Рік 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

  • @ziggysawdust5407
    @ziggysawdust5407 Рік тому +1

    Another top video Liam, cheers.

  • @matt2468
    @matt2468 Рік тому

    That opening shot is gorgeous!

  • @MrPatcher86
    @MrPatcher86 Рік тому

    Amazing as always!

  • @tomcarter6100
    @tomcarter6100 Рік 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 10 місяців 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!

  • @dalriadaskillen
    @dalriadaskillen Рік тому +1

    Love your hikes across some great countryside. As a Scot, I have to say I am not keen on Irn Bru. Those wee scotch pies and tatty scones really ought to be cooked, but if you are hungry, you’re hungry. 😀

  • @aesopsock7447
    @aesopsock7447 Рік тому +4

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

  • @KimSebak
    @KimSebak Рік тому +3

    Great hike 🤩

  • @katherineparfitt3985
    @katherineparfitt3985 Рік тому

    What a great video to finish an epic series!!

  • @impezz
    @impezz Рік тому +3

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

  • @wezboyes
    @wezboyes Рік тому

    Well done pal! Epic adventures!!

  • @tobwhy969
    @tobwhy969 Рік тому

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

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 Рік тому +1

    tunnock's tea cakes are just stupidly delicious. i slam a whole pack in one sitting, my digestive system does not thank me for it

  • @borjaam4263
    @borjaam4263 Рік тому +2

    keep it up mate! love your content

  • @adambaggins6662
    @adambaggins6662 Рік 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? 👍🏼

  • @happyhikerfrombykerandy2245
    @happyhikerfrombykerandy2245 Рік тому +1

    Great mate well done

  • @jbiz6626
    @jbiz6626 Рік тому +2

    Yes Liam! You ruddy legend

  • @neilinnature
    @neilinnature Рік тому

    Enjoyed this one, what a great camping spot

  • @sootyginger4388
    @sootyginger4388 Рік тому

    Stunning 🥰

  • @stevenhigginson6127
    @stevenhigginson6127 Рік 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 Рік 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.

  • @miiortbiiort4610
    @miiortbiiort4610 Рік тому

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

  • @alexedge646
    @alexedge646 Рік тому +1

    Top video marra...Good efort

  • @tyfloyd7438
    @tyfloyd7438 Рік тому

    Smashed it man, well done 👏

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Simon-qn5wm
    @Simon-qn5wm Рік тому +29

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

  • @josephdeegan5389
    @josephdeegan5389 Рік тому

    Great video again mate.

  • @mapleleafer74
    @mapleleafer74 Рік тому +1

    10 mins in the loch and that beer would've been cold!

  • @chrispietryga8710
    @chrispietryga8710 Рік тому +1

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

  • @prismatica2389
    @prismatica2389 Рік тому

    beautiful spot

  • @dayerex1582
    @dayerex1582 Рік 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

  • @delsmith7725
    @delsmith7725 Рік 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 😋

  • @Kai-qw7ch
    @Kai-qw7ch Рік тому

    Tut tut tut @ Liam, yes the potato ( tatty scones) do get cooked... You lightly fry them in some oil ( not lota mind) . They'll turn a golden brown. Cook and stack them up then fry a couple of eggs, some square sausage( we call it slice ) . On your place should be two tatty scones, then two sliced sausage, then the black pudding then two more tatty scones, then the egg ( make sure your egg yoke is nice and runny ) Trust me, this is a meal fit for a king. As for the tunnocks teacakes. You never ever... take a bite out it, you unwrap it and stick the entire teacake in your gob, then take a wee sip of the iron bru. Sighs... utter bliss.

  • @HCProds1
    @HCProds1 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to this one!

  • @Mrade0161
    @Mrade0161 Рік тому +1

    well done Liam !

  • @drubber007
    @drubber007 Рік тому +1

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