Hi Murray, Lovely video great shots. On the age thing im 70 now and did this walk about 25 uears ago with my brother. With no issues. BUT as you get older confidence does wain. Partly because of physical limitations. I.e. balance is the first issue, balance does deteriorate as you get older, and definately effects your confidence. You do feel unsteady as this happens. I have noticed this creaping up on me as i get older. This gives me some trepidation I do still get out though as i have been for 45 years, but i choose my challenges very carefully. Hope that gives you an idea of how physical issues related to age effect confidence. John M
I'm also 70 and had hip joint replacement surgery done last March. In the years leading up to the surgery my balance and mobility were becoming more and more compromised and even walking on a flat road was painful. Six months on I'm pain free, thank God, and I've been working hard to get my fitness back to where it was. I'm feeling great now, as far as cardio fitness goes, but my balance hasn't come back fully and I'm starting to think it never will. But it's been fantastic getting out and about in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland and the fells of England this summer, after years being a semi cripple. I'm just counting my blessings. To all you young lads and lasses who might happen to read this, make the most of your youth while you have it. To you, John M, all the best my friend, and I hope you are enjoying your walking and scrambling as much as I am.
Couldn’t agree more. I’m 67 now, still pretty fit, but realise I’m not as fit and agile or sure footed as I used to be. I’ve had to turn back on a couple of Skye Munros last 18 months, notably the Bad Step on Am Bhasteir this year, whereas 20 years ago I hopped down it no problem. Think it was more mental than physical but it’s the combination that puts the doubt in your mind. I did Liathach no problem this year and loved it, there’s always an easier alternative if you don’t fancy the direct scramble, but only in good conditions. It’s not a place for walkers in bad weather or winter. I did it in winter 20 odd years ago with a guide, the late Martin Moran, full on winter mountaineering. Great video thank you Murray, superb camera work!
One of Scotland's finest mountains. Loved your camping spot. Even without the coffee that must have been a fantastic trip. Regarding fear I think experience is a big thing. Initial fears soon go as you realise what you are actually capable of doing.
That was incredible, definitely one of the finest in Scotland.. captured perfectly! This is top of my list to revisit already, might even steal that camp spot location 😂
Marvellous adventure ... I wouldn't even have the legs to get to your campsite. I take it you are no somnambulist ... Just on geology, the Torridon giants are made of the same stuff (Torridonian sandstone, 1000-720 million years old) as Suilven. The underlying gneiss (easily seen around the base of Suilven and in Assynt, also from Ben Shieldaig northwards) is around 3 times as old! I think its oldest at Scourie.
I was going to wax lyrical but everyone before me has said everything I wanted to ( I’m not complaining - I hate typing on ipad!), so I’ll just say thank you so much Murray for all your hard work and dedication … and to your family for supporting you. Muchos grassyarse!
One of your best Murray. You really should be getting a Percentage from the Scottish Tourist Board. I probably wouldn't ever dare to do what you did on that traverse, but I did get inspiration from you to pose on the famous buttress on Stac Pollaidh. Keep up the good work 👍 ps. Regarding fear, I do think that I consider the risks, and not just regarding hiking, much more aged 50+ than I ever did in my 20's. Back then the riskier the better!
Stunning video Murray.The view's the night sky the colours in the morning what more could you want. Admire your courage on the pinacles it's not for the faint hearted. Drone footage was out of this world. Bit worried when I saw you on the edge of the pinacle towards the summit but really was worth it for the views. Take care and look forward to your next video.
Fantastic watch. Started off sedately, then those incredible Sunset shots from the drone and camera. Very well put together video with good balance of music, drone and camera footage. The shots of you going over the pinnacle ridges gave me the Heebiejeebies ! I appreciate your knowledge of the mountains.
0:46 Wow what a day ...what a camping spot and those views. Thankyou for a wonderful video this week... Your photography,editing and commentary just get better and better 😊😊😊😊😊.I have had to watch this twice already just to appreciate all the views Stay classy Torridon...😊
Wow, Murray. You've outdone yourself on this one. Lost for words actually. It will need a few viewings to take it all in (second one this evening with family). About COFFEE. Years ago, I heard Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, say she chewed a coffee bean after a meal (to freshen the mouth). Maybe if you forget the gas again...
I would travel there for no other reason than to camp on that very spot Murray.... In fact... I will... What an incredible pitch.. The age/fear thing...? Well, for me, it's not lack of confidence but getting weaker.. I'd hate to run out of gas... I take much longer to do height and distance combined these days.. I get there... But it takes a little longer... Thank you so much for sharing that mountain adventure... If I'm lucky - I'll try get there this Autumn 🤜🤛
Wow just wow Murray. You’ve been on form lately with your camp 4 on Ben Lomond (like to think I helped influence Gerry to do that after our chat on Narnain), your journey to the last Glacier in the Cairngorms and now this. My experience of Liathach was a wet traverse of the bypass path which was the highlight for me as it was pretty much a day of zero visibility up high (probably just as well) 😁
No words Murray, that camp site, nothing anywhere can be a better campsite than that. That view, simply off the scale. Then the pinnacles, heart in mouth time, I think we do question our mortality the older we get. But again the views, just stunning. Thank you for an amazing video Murray. Take care and ATB
Magic Murray, what a spot, what a mountain. 😎 Oooft nightmare aboot the canister & coffee. Pinnacles looked fun. I think the older I get, the more anxious I get about thinking of doing scrambles/climbs. Once am up on a Mountain & in ma groove am usually okay. All in the mind.
I only saw Torridon twice doing NC500 but never actually hiked in there. You got me hooked now for sure. It's a must visit place for anyone who loves mountains. P.s. we met at Ellies chain walk just after covid. I wish I was more chatty but maybe I'll see you again up in the mountains one day. Great video as always.
Fab views Murray. Had to look back in my log book and found out I had climbed these munros from east to west in 1979 taking 7.5 hours and in 1999 taking 6 hours a lot fitter then lol. Still got a couple of Corbetts to do in Torridon but not sure if I would attempt Liatach again!!
I was genuinely gutted for you that you couldn’t have a coffee. But besides that. Wow. Absolutely spectacular place. Torridon really is a magical part of the Highlands. Thank you.
Beautiful video, great camera work and perfect weather too. Takes me back to my Liathach traverse (east to west) over 30 years ago. We went over the pinnacles - easier than I expected then, but I think that you do get more fearful as you get older. Parental responsibility plays a part, I’m sure.
Thank you Murray for another amazing video. You take us to places we might never get to see for various reasons, but I really feel like I’m part of the experience because of the way you film your adventures. I really appreciate your work. Thanks again ❤
Earlier I watched a Planet Earth episode with Columbus Crabs living on the back of a turtle. This video looks like Murray is living on the back of a Stegosaurus!!
Wow Murray, that was an amazing video ❤ What a camp spot! definitely not for the faint hearted but then nothing you do is 😂 Your camera work is the best on UA-cam by far. Thank you for showing us the awesomeness of this beautiful world. Have a blessed week 🙏
Murray what can we say it was fantastic what you did the views were brilliant but we were almost reaching for the brandy to calm the nerves and we were on the settee just watching 👍👍
Brilliant video Murray, one of your best ever! I can relate to all of that, especially forgetting the gas, which I did for the first time last year! I used to be super fit in my 40s and 50s, thinking nothing of 25 mile multiple Munro days. Then a few health scares in my early 60s, (I'm 67 now) left me suddenly feeling old, mainly generally knackered and not as well balanced as I was used to. Suddenly steep pulls uphill became much harder, and a touch of vertigo started to make me nervous near big drops. I have 22 year old twins, and they are both a lot fitter than me now, but I try to keep up with them and sometimes "experience" wins the day! I think my really big hill days are behind me now, but I'll keep having a go every now and again, and continue to climb vicariously through your wonderful videos :)
Murray, just amazing as ever, you're killing it with these videos, ❤❤❤❤🥰😍. Just wanna get to the Highlands and take this scenery in for myself, but as a substitute for getting there myself your videos are the next best thing!
As ever I love your stuff and this is right up there as one of your best . Just glad the wind didn’t get up during the night on that exposed camp site. But then that might be me getting fearful in my old age. Wonderful video 👍
Murray. Once again stunned and left emotionally thrilled by your adventure. You deserve a broadcasting award for your content which is unmatched in engaging beauty. This is my favourite hill in Scotland and the video brought back memories of December 1995 when I did it.
You make some stunning videos Absolutely brilliant epic watch what a campsite😲 good job you don't sleepwalk Perfect apart from the slight hiccup with the gas I suppose everyone's done it including myself I forgot the picnic on a day out in the remote area in the Galloway forest😂 needless to say the wife wasn't happy😂😂 Keep up the brilliant work Thank you
Stunning Stunning Stunning & all free Except for the equipment oh and the gas canister. A client of mine has an A4 sheet at his front door it reads KEYS GLASSES MONEY BIBLE , maybe you need something similar, again one of the best on YT no jealousy at all
I love Liatach and the panoramic views is second to none for me on the mainland and all the Torridon hills are special but this video captured all there majesty so well done Murray for bringing their beauty to my living room😄.
Murray. You keep on smashing the standards. What a gorgeous film . WHAT A PITCH. Particularly jealous as I've wanted to do that for near 30 years. I best pull my finger out 😅. Well done....Super film. With a capital SUPER 🎉
I walked and climbed all over Scotland for nearly 40 years I now have arthritis which stopped my activities in the mountains but yes as I got older my neck got shorter I think this is a natural response to aging, I'm now 75 and live a quite life in Scotland enjoying the views from the valley.
Wow this is the best footage ive seen of the Torridon tops. Your photos are always fabulas Murray. As l approach 79 im still climbing hills with my 4 legged pal. Ive never been keen on "airy pinicles" even when l was much younger. Balance is key, we have to work on it,. Ive taught and practised Yoga for many years, it keeps you very aware...... What a great adventure you had, and all without coffee !!! 😅 Take care....Alioban ❤🐕🐕
Absolutely fantastic Murray. I've yet to grab the munros of Torridon but this video really showcases the beauty of this area. It definitely shows how long I've been following your channel now as I instantly thought of Collie's Ledge of Sgurr Mhic Coinnich on the Cuillin traverse when you walked the by pass route! Another fine example of your top quality videos. Thank you very much again. Looking forward to the next one.
hi murray am just watching am dead panicky a got fear but absolutely amazing view is stunning wee always watch youtube so wee know what walks were doing but wow love it 👍👍
What an epic trip! That camping spot! The photo recreation! What a perfect couple of days…other than no hot food or drink! That was just stunning, Murray. I hope you got your coffee not too long after. Quite a drive to get there as well. Thanks for documenting the adventure. Cheers, and ATB!
Nice one Murray. Done Liathach back in the 80's. Happy days. Yeah, I don't know what it is with regards to, 'The Fear' but certainly with age, I've found myself second guessing moves under foot or jumping across gaps for example that in younger years, I would'nt of hesitated doing but now I'm like mmmh 😕
Yes, in my opinion Liathach is the best mountain in Scotland. Done it three times, once in the snow on a blue sky day in spring - unbeatable. Thanks for another wonderful film of great scramble.
Wow Murray, exceptional hike, last week I challenged Ben Nevis and happy to say I conquered him, your videos inspire me to challenge myself further, keep the videos coming, always look forward to see what you’re doing next.
It is so lovely to see the stunning nature through your hikes. I really have to do this hike too. It reminds me a lot of the ridge climbs in the alp. Thank you for you work and greetings from Germany
Brilliant vid 😍👍 You can never go wrong in Torridon 😍 The drone footage of you on the ridge edge 👌😍 I avoided the ridge because of the wind , still want to do it .. And a man of your camping experience forgetting the gas 🤷♂️🤣.... at least you didn't forget the whisky 👍😜
Great spot you found, I bivvied at the peak which was nice, there’s one spot along the ridge that a tent fits. Someone was already set up on it when I went so I’m glad I had the bag. Great video 👍🏻
My heart was in my mouth just watching you. So glad you thoroughly enjoyed it and the uncomfortable zone wasn’t triggered. Beautifully shot and an amazing treat to watch 😊
I traversed Liathach on my first visit to Scotland after climbing An Teallach! I ascended up the very steep corrie at the very eastern end of the ridge. I had hot sun for two weeks so I went a bit crazy, climbing everything and anything, including of course, Suilven. Bill
I’m a nervous wreck just watching the video. Do you not have any worries about sleepwalking or getting blown off your airy perch ? I know I couldn’t sleep in that situation.I did Liathach in 1971 and (thankfully ) have no recall of it. Must appear to be a scaredy cat but I’ve managed to complete all the Munro’s though I’ve needed help on some. I agree with your thought about fear as you get older.
Murray!! What have you just done 😂😳! Absolutely brilliant! U just look hyped haha I'd be! Brilliant pitch that. One I'm certainly gonna copy one day when I will be able to. Was just up the Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair today Beinn Eighe. Very shocked I managed the hike there and back. Didn't realise my achillis had progressed that much tbh. Had no throbbing pain. Only things were my knees struggled a fair bit, but to be expected. Shit bugger! No coffee, no gas. That's the worse mistake 😂😂😢 hate that when it happens.That's the best part of the Wildcamp. Man. Forget being grumpy cuz it's morning 😂 I want to go up there again. The bivvy last time on the flat platou was incredible, but I didn't do the pinacles I took the bypass. Good to see now that they were not too bad to go over. That ridge you were on for the photo though. Hmm not sure about it 😅 it's just the thaught of whta if? That is scary, not doing it. Today during my walk I was looking at it and it's much longer than you think to hike a cross it 😂 Be good to get a camp done on BEINN Eighe, cuz I've camped beinn alligin and bivvied Liatiach. Mind not camped liatach 😂 now needs stealing. That spot. Thanks once again. This was fantastic video🙏 right under the mountain tonight 😂 so tempted. Kills me 😂 but I can't, for obviose reasons. Killer haha. Had to choose to watch this video when I'm up here didn't I 😂😂 Thanks again 🙏
When you're young you feel immortal, when you are older you think, I've had a long life, a lot more than some of our friends, how much is left, might as well have no fear of the inevitable and do what I want and live life. 🙂
Stunning simply stunning mate❤️ Not long got back from Scotland and did the Hidden Valley in Glencoe and walked Suilven which was a bucket list for me and we had stunning weather so I’m so happy and will want to visit Torridon at some point but don’t think I’ll be walking the Pinnacles but just to be there is stunning in itself! So mate thanks again for this stunning and very informative video and I can’t wait to come back to Scotland next year. Cheers Mark 🏴🤙
What a fabulous walk & filming. Thanks for sharing Murray 👌. Epic view, aurora & an inversion! Wow!! 🥳. Certainly age does affect which walks we take. Confidence definitely dips. Balance also decreases with age . Hey ho, but there are always walks we can do & we also enjoy watching you walk those we can't. 😊 Take care & keep walking. 😊
Absolutely superb Murray. As a 70 year old now. I have found that the fear factor came in on my 60s and know I would find it hard to cope on the Skye ridge Aonach Eagagh or indeed Liathach. In my fourties’ I had seemed ok with these ridges. I did use the by pass path on the mountain but thought it was exposed but wonder how I would feel now. I was brought up watching Tom Weir, Jimmy MacGregor, Muriel Gray and Cameron McNeish on various outdoor shows but nothing can compare with the footage you put out and all on your own. So well done. Must admit though I loved the Munro show with Muriel it was funny but informative and coincided with my Munro journey. Anyhow look forward to your next adventure.
What an absolutely incredible video thanks Murray. I am now 70 and can assure you that I have lost my nerve when it comes to heights. My legs were tingling and my heart racing throughout your video. What incredible scenery. It looked like you were on top of the world. It's hard to get better than that. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
Hello Murray, What a fantastic video, it is an area I never visited. I am 88 now aand as others have commented, balance leaves as you age. So enjoy it while you are able. A quick technical question: you seem to be able to take drone shots when you are involved in doing something else, is the drone hands-free programmable? Cheers ... Peter
Anyone else play the Murray drinking game. Pour a we dram and pick a catch phrase and take a sip whenever he says. Spin you round Bring you back Let’s go etc 🥃🥃🥃
Wow those opening shots were incredible, there are just not the right words for the rest of the video, Murray. Invoked such a great feeling, and a real joy to watch. Epic drone work. I would love the confidence (along with the knowledge and experience) to try that location. Just wonderful. Cheers, Gary B
Amazing place to camp 😊 as for fear, I'm 60 now, and I don't think I'm any more scared or worried as 40 years ago. But what I have found is I'm a lot slower, I seem to take more time plotting a route. Just wonder if you find that
Absolutely brilliant place. Done it a few times & will never tire of it. I'm 68 and find I'm pushing my scrambling to higher levels all the time.UA-cam vids are invaluable in checking routes & difficulty beforehand. Have generally found the going easier than the impression given in vids, but i always chose the finest days & on challenging bits, focus 100% on what's immediately ahead. I find this keeps the nerves away.😊 Only look down when you’ve completed or are on a secure perch. Never give in to age. Enjoy the freedom & experience that growing old brings & make the best of your health & vitaiity, whilst you still have it. Thanks for taking me on an armchair tour of one of the best outings Scotland has to offer, Murray😊 I'll be back there as soon as i can......
Scenery is so stunning, you capture it so beautifully. Always so relaxing and exciting to watch your videos, truly a blessing you share this footage. Thank you! I was in Scotland this summer and climbed some easier ones, Lochnagar maybe the highlight. Hope to do this one some day, but FEAR is definitely an issue. I'm thinking maybe a rock climbing wall hobby might prepare me for the scrambles.
Amazing, I don't understand how you and people like you are able to take the heights in your stride, made me feel slightly odd just watching the film, lol. The views are other worldly, thanks for sharing this!
Thank you Murray for another excellent movie, showing us more of beautifull Scotland. A question on filming with your drone. Do you fly on waypoints, or are you just doing it free hand?
Fantastic video as ever, Murray. Such an interesting question about fear. I’ve not done Liathach and I don’t know what I’ll end up doing - neither prospect pleases! Your films are always so beautifully judged and this is one of your best. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes Murdo
@Scotland's Mountains Great video Murray. Five year's back had a fantastic day out on Liathach..... climbed and walked the FULL ridge.... round the back, up the steep face onto Meall Dearg, over the Norther Pinnacles, over the two munros and the Am Farsarinen pinnacles, and onto the final top, and off down the rough face..... to the main track. A perfect circuit on a perfect day in late September. The scariest part was the face on the east end of Meall Dearg.... very steep heather, and loose blocks, with the odd bit of good rock... The Northern Pinnacles were fine after that.... lol...
Your finest video yet Murray. And that wild camping spot - WOW. Needs to be in Visit Scotland’s brochure. Reminds me that I need to get back up Liathach. Not been up there for 30 years. Made a winter attempt a couple of years ago but in the winter it’s a scary proposition. Thanks for sharing the best Scottish mountain videos on UA-cam. 👏👏👏
Brilliant video Murray. Went up the highest Munro more than thirty years back but thought better of following the ridge. Now I wish we'd pressed-on. Such is life. What an experience you had though: sensational!
Murry, fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. The night sky, was absolutely breathtaking. When you see the stars, it makes us so insignificant. However, the fear....I've walked many a ridge, many a hill in Scotland. Now I even have to look away on some videos where there is exposure ...I can't even stand on a castle battlements and look over. Started probably 10 years ago and has got progressively worse. I'm coming on to 73 and still hike, camp, a bit of cycling (not so much since the lockdown, as lost a lot of fitness then) so I avoid the exposure and enjoy the glens, valleys and forest walks. As always, a super video, not full of bravado.. thankfully. Thoughtful, inspiring, so thanks again for the time, effort in getting out there, producing, editing, and putting these videos out there. Keep safe and looking forward to the next adventure.
At last Murray! This was arguably your best ever video. I've been waiting for you to visit the finest mountain in the UK ever since I first subscribed to your channel several years ago. The wait was worth it though - what a video, what a pitch! Glad you did both the pinnacles and bypass path. You made it look a lot easier than I'm sure it is, that's the value of experience and fitness.
Geez the wee demons at the beginning, I'm surprised they're still this bad in the latter part of September? At 4:42, when you said that's where you were going to pitch your tent, I just stared in wonderment. I'd rather be there, wild camping, than any fancy five star hotel. The stars at 10:10, along with the aurora - I've told you before that often when I look at photography or videography that I "hear" music, and my mind automatically attributes a song to what I'm seeing. Enthralled by the majestic beauty of the sky and stars, I "heard" Fordlandia by Johann Johannsson. I had to find the UA-cam video and it's at 8:05 where the music starts building. There are no adequate adjectives to describe that sky and I had tears in my eyes. Showed my husband and he said "Wow!" 10:42, that morning sky, just lovely. Whaaat? You forgot your gas cannister for your coffee? The horror! You don't even want to talk to me until I've had my coffee in the morning. 😂 All of the views, my gosh, there's too many 12:25, 13:52, 16:52, 17:17, 17:58, 22:31, my comment could just be a string of timestamps. David and I are coming to Scotland in May of 2025 and are already planning ahead, and Torridon looks like one of the places we'd love to go to. The bypass path, incredible. I think regarding the fear, the key may just be taking things one step at a time, truly no pun intended. If you're still feeling fear, maybe take some deep breaths and steady and settle yourself before continuing. But, if you find it to be overwhelming, that may be a sign that maybe at this visit it's not something you want to attempt. Just my take. A mind boggling vid Murray, I just cannot thank you enough for all the drone footage and all of your hard work that enables us to see this scenery! 👋
Watched later than usual. Absolutely marvellous in every way, but I was biting my nails as you tackled the ridge and those pinnacles. Envy you the view of the stars. Here in Norwich it’s lucky if you can see one or two on a clear night. Light pollution is a menace! Thanks for a fabulous video. Will need to enjoy this several times.
Magic hill and great video Murray. As for age, the main fear I've got(I'm mid 40s)is of injury and not being able for the hills. Did my hamstring in May and 4 months on, still nowhere near. Very frustrating. There's so many great low level walks, that they can become a target, once the hills slip beyond reach.
I think that was your best yet, just beautiful, stunning, awesome, my heart was pumping all the through, from your campsite, to the pinnacles, and the bypass, and the fantastic Scottish Highlands, no way you can beat that one, even the weather was good for you. Thanks for sharing my friend, and stay safe on the hills. 😎
Murray you are one of Scotlands finest. You should have your own TV programme. Being so far away in Falmouth makes me emotional every time I see your adventures. The highlands are second to none. Keep going son. ❤ Big john
_What a superb and truly amazing video._ It features some of the best footage of Liathach I have ever seen -- especially the parts shot by the drone. Thanks for posting! We climbed this magnificent mountain (and traversed the pinnacles!) back in 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003 and then finally in 2008, so this was a great reminder!
Hi Murray,
Lovely video great shots. On the age thing im 70 now and did this walk about 25 uears ago with my brother. With no issues. BUT as you get older confidence does wain. Partly because of physical limitations. I.e. balance is the first issue, balance does deteriorate as you get older, and definately effects your confidence. You do feel unsteady as this happens. I have noticed this creaping up on me as i get older. This gives me some trepidation I do still get out though as i have been for 45 years, but i choose my challenges very carefully.
Hope that gives you an idea of how physical issues related to age effect confidence.
John M
I'm also 70 and had hip joint replacement surgery done last March. In the years leading up to the surgery my balance and mobility were becoming more and more compromised and even walking on a flat road was painful. Six months on I'm pain free, thank God, and I've been working hard to get my fitness back to where it was. I'm feeling great now, as far as cardio fitness goes, but my balance hasn't come back fully and I'm starting to think it never will. But it's been fantastic getting out and about in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland and the fells of England this summer, after years being a semi cripple. I'm just counting my blessings.
To all you young lads and lasses who might happen to read this, make the most of your youth while you have it. To you, John M, all the best my friend, and I hope you are enjoying your walking and scrambling as much as I am.
Couldn’t agree more. I’m 67 now, still pretty fit, but realise I’m not as fit and agile or sure footed as I used to be. I’ve had to turn back on a couple of Skye Munros last 18 months, notably the Bad Step on Am Bhasteir this year, whereas 20 years ago I hopped down it no problem. Think it was more mental than physical but it’s the combination that puts the doubt in your mind. I did Liathach no problem this year and loved it, there’s always an easier alternative if you don’t fancy the direct scramble, but only in good conditions. It’s not a place for walkers in bad weather or winter. I did it in winter 20 odd years ago with a guide, the late Martin Moran, full on winter mountaineering. Great video thank you Murray, superb camera work!
One of Scotland's finest mountains. Loved your camping spot. Even without the coffee that must have been a fantastic trip.
Regarding fear I think experience is a big thing. Initial fears soon go as you realise what you are actually capable of doing.
Murray is the world's best postman.... he always delivers. Stunning scenery, what a spot.
Another beautiful video with stunning scenery 🏔️! Such a gorgeous location 🏕️
I was getting vertigo sitting on my couch watching this 😊. Stunning view's, amazing video as always Murray.
That was incredible, definitely one of the finest in Scotland.. captured perfectly! This is top of my list to revisit already, might even steal that camp spot location 😂
Congrats on completing all the munros James! Can't wait for that video to come out
Don't think I could bring myself to walk to thst spot, never mind camp there!😳
I imagine myself rolling over during the night and -- oops, there's me off the camping spot right enough 😊
Marvellous adventure ... I wouldn't even have the legs to get to your campsite. I take it you are no somnambulist ...
Just on geology, the Torridon giants are made of the same stuff (Torridonian sandstone, 1000-720 million years old) as Suilven. The underlying gneiss (easily seen around the base of Suilven and in Assynt, also from Ben Shieldaig northwards) is around 3 times as old! I think its oldest at Scourie.
I was going to wax lyrical but everyone before me has said everything I wanted to ( I’m not complaining - I hate typing on ipad!), so I’ll just say thank you so much Murray for all your hard work and dedication … and to your family for supporting you. Muchos grassyarse!
One of your best Murray. You really should be getting a Percentage from the Scottish Tourist Board. I probably wouldn't ever dare to do what you did on that traverse, but I did get inspiration from you to pose on the famous buttress on Stac Pollaidh. Keep up the good work 👍 ps. Regarding fear, I do think that I consider the risks, and not just regarding hiking, much more aged 50+ than I ever did in my 20's. Back then the riskier the better!
Stunning video Murray.The view's the night sky the colours in the morning what more could you want. Admire your courage on the pinacles it's not for the faint hearted. Drone footage was out of this world. Bit worried when I saw you on the edge of the pinacle towards the summit but really was worth it for the views. Take care and look forward to your next video.
Dear me Murray,nerves of steel,terrifying yet compelling to watch. Cheers for sharing
Absolutely spectacular from start to finish. Glad you had such a glorious day for this very special mountain.
Fantastic watch. Started off sedately, then those incredible Sunset shots from the drone and camera. Very well put together video with good balance of music, drone and camera footage. The shots of you going over the pinnacle ridges gave me the Heebiejeebies !
I appreciate your knowledge of the mountains.
0:46 Wow what a day ...what a camping spot and those views. Thankyou for a wonderful video this week... Your photography,editing and commentary just get better and better 😊😊😊😊😊.I have had to watch this twice already just to appreciate all the views Stay classy Torridon...😊
Wow, Murray. You've outdone yourself on this one. Lost for words actually. It will need a few viewings to take it all in (second one this evening with family). About COFFEE. Years ago, I heard Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, say she chewed a coffee bean after a meal (to freshen the mouth). Maybe if you forget the gas again...
I would travel there for no other reason than to camp on that very spot Murray.... In fact... I will... What an incredible pitch.. The age/fear thing...? Well, for me, it's not lack of confidence but getting weaker.. I'd hate to run out of gas... I take much longer to do height and distance combined these days.. I get there... But it takes a little longer... Thank you so much for sharing that mountain adventure... If I'm lucky - I'll try get there this Autumn 🤜🤛
I've definitely become more risk averse with age. Stunning vid and that sunrise was beautiful.
Been waiting all day for this Murray!
Wow just wow Murray. You’ve been on form lately with your camp 4 on Ben Lomond (like to think I helped influence Gerry to do that after our chat on Narnain), your journey to the last Glacier in the Cairngorms and now this. My experience of Liathach was a wet traverse of the bypass path which was the highlight for me as it was pretty much a day of zero visibility up high (probably just as well) 😁
No words Murray, that camp site, nothing anywhere can be a better campsite than that. That view, simply off the scale. Then the pinnacles, heart in mouth time, I think we do question our mortality the older we get. But again the views, just stunning. Thank you for an amazing video Murray. Take care and ATB
Magic Murray, what a spot, what a mountain. 😎 Oooft nightmare aboot the canister & coffee. Pinnacles looked fun. I think the older I get, the more anxious I get about thinking of doing scrambles/climbs. Once am up on a Mountain & in ma groove am usually okay. All in the mind.
I only saw Torridon twice doing NC500 but never actually hiked in there. You got me hooked now for sure. It's a must visit place for anyone who loves mountains.
P.s. we met at Ellies chain walk just after covid. I wish I was more chatty but maybe I'll see you again up in the mountains one day. Great video as always.
Fab views Murray. Had to look back in my log book and found out I had climbed these munros from east to west in 1979 taking 7.5 hours and in 1999 taking 6 hours a lot fitter then lol. Still got a couple of Corbetts to do in Torridon but not sure if I would attempt Liatach again!!
I was genuinely gutted for you that you couldn’t have a coffee. But besides that. Wow. Absolutely spectacular place. Torridon really is a magical part of the Highlands.
Thank you.
Beautiful video, great camera work and perfect weather too. Takes me back to my Liathach traverse (east to west) over 30 years ago. We went over the pinnacles - easier than I expected then, but I think that you do get more fearful as you get older. Parental responsibility plays a part, I’m sure.
Thank you Murray for another amazing video. You take us to places we might never get to see for various reasons, but I really feel like I’m part of the experience because of the way you film your adventures. I really appreciate your work. Thanks again ❤
Earlier I watched a Planet Earth episode with Columbus Crabs living on the back of a turtle. This video looks like Murray is living on the back of a Stegosaurus!!
Wow Murray, that was an amazing video ❤ What a camp spot! definitely not for the faint hearted but then nothing you do is 😂 Your camera work is the best on UA-cam by far. Thank you for showing us the awesomeness of this beautiful world. Have a blessed week 🙏
My hands were sweating watching that....and it wouldnt take you to sleepwalk on the pitch !!
Murray what can we say it was fantastic what you did the views were brilliant but we were almost reaching for the brandy to calm the nerves and we were on the settee just watching 👍👍
Superb! Those views were to die for. But I am glad you didn't!
Brilliant video Murray, one of your best ever! I can relate to all of that, especially forgetting the gas, which I did for the first time last year! I used to be super fit in my 40s and 50s, thinking nothing of 25 mile multiple Munro days. Then a few health scares in my early 60s, (I'm 67 now) left me suddenly feeling old, mainly generally knackered and not as well balanced as I was used to. Suddenly steep pulls uphill became much harder, and a touch of vertigo started to make me nervous near big drops. I have 22 year old twins, and they are both a lot fitter than me now, but I try to keep up with them and sometimes "experience" wins the day!
I think my really big hill days are behind me now, but I'll keep having a go every now and again, and continue to climb vicariously through your wonderful videos :)
Murray, just amazing as ever, you're killing it with these videos, ❤❤❤❤🥰😍. Just wanna get to the Highlands and take this scenery in for myself, but as a substitute for getting there myself your videos are the next best thing!
Hi Murray, two words BRAVE MAN.X💕🏴
As ever I love your stuff and this is right up there as one of your best . Just glad the wind didn’t get up during the night on that exposed camp site. But then that might be me getting fearful in my old age. Wonderful video 👍
Murray. Once again stunned and left emotionally thrilled by your adventure. You deserve a broadcasting award for your content which is unmatched in engaging beauty. This is my favourite hill in Scotland and the video brought back memories of December 1995 when I did it.
You make some stunning videos
Absolutely brilliant epic watch what a campsite😲 good job you don't sleepwalk
Perfect apart from the slight hiccup with the gas
I suppose everyone's done it including myself
I forgot the picnic on a day out in the remote area in the Galloway forest😂 needless to say the wife wasn't happy😂😂
Keep up the brilliant work
Thank you
Stunning Stunning Stunning & all free Except for the equipment oh and the gas canister. A client of mine has an A4 sheet at his front door it reads KEYS GLASSES MONEY BIBLE , maybe you need something similar, again one of the best on YT no jealousy at all
I love Liatach and the panoramic views is second to none for me on the mainland and all the Torridon hills are special but this video captured all there majesty so well done Murray for bringing their beauty to my living room😄.
Murray. You keep on smashing the standards. What a gorgeous film . WHAT A PITCH. Particularly jealous as I've wanted to do that for near 30 years. I best pull my finger out 😅. Well done....Super film. With a capital SUPER 🎉
I walked and climbed all over Scotland for nearly 40 years I now have arthritis which stopped my activities in the mountains but yes as I got older my neck got shorter I think this is a natural response to aging, I'm now 75 and live a quite life in Scotland enjoying the views from the valley.
Wow this is the best footage ive seen of the Torridon tops. Your photos are always fabulas Murray. As l approach 79 im still climbing hills with my 4 legged pal. Ive never been keen on "airy pinicles" even when l was much younger. Balance is key, we have to work on it,. Ive taught and practised Yoga for many years, it keeps you very aware...... What a great adventure you had, and all without coffee !!! 😅 Take care....Alioban ❤🐕🐕
Absolutely fantastic Murray. I've yet to grab the munros of Torridon but this video really showcases the beauty of this area. It definitely shows how long I've been following your channel now as I instantly thought of Collie's Ledge of Sgurr Mhic Coinnich on the Cuillin traverse when you walked the by pass route! Another fine example of your top quality videos. Thank you very much again. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for the video from a magic place. My two favourite mountain traverses on the mainland are An Teallach and Liathach.... 😊
Thanks for going where I wouldn't dare to and sharing the AMAZING (if scary) views 👏
hi murray am just watching am dead panicky a got fear but absolutely amazing view is stunning wee always watch youtube so wee know what walks were doing but wow love it 👍👍
Fantastic Video,. Torridon is a place I have wanted to visit for a while now. It is spectacular in my eyes and your presentation..
Stunning video Murray and what a pitch. Superb 🏕 🗻👌
Inspiring Murray, just added this to my list
Almost surreal pitch Murray. Splendid content as per usual. Thanks man 👌🏻
What an epic trip! That camping spot! The photo recreation! What a perfect couple of days…other than no hot food or drink! That was just stunning, Murray. I hope you got your coffee not too long after. Quite a drive to get there as well. Thanks for documenting the adventure. Cheers, and ATB!
Absolutely amazing Murray!! breath taking
Wow. What you call exciting I call terrifying 😱😂
Nice one Murray. Done Liathach back in the 80's. Happy days. Yeah, I don't know what it is with regards to, 'The Fear' but certainly with age, I've found myself second guessing moves under foot or jumping across gaps for example that in younger years, I would'nt of hesitated doing but now I'm like mmmh 😕
Yes, in my opinion Liathach is the best mountain in Scotland. Done it three times, once in the snow on a blue sky day in spring - unbeatable. Thanks for another wonderful film of great scramble.
Wow Murray, exceptional hike, last week I challenged Ben Nevis and happy to say I conquered him, your videos inspire me to challenge myself further, keep the videos coming, always look forward to see what you’re doing next.
Wow! Stunning! And you're filming it all too. I'm giddy just watching! But, just fabulous! Thank you!
It is so lovely to see the stunning nature through your hikes. I really have to do this hike too. It reminds me a lot of the ridge climbs in the alp. Thank you for you work and greetings from Germany
Brilliant vid 😍👍
You can never go wrong in Torridon 😍
The drone footage of you on the ridge edge 👌😍
I avoided the ridge because of the wind , still want to do it ..
And a man of your camping experience forgetting the gas 🤷♂️🤣.... at least you didn't forget the whisky 👍😜
Great spot you found, I bivvied at the peak which was nice, there’s one spot along the ridge that a tent fits. Someone was already set up on it when I went so I’m glad I had the bag. Great video 👍🏻
Back to back bangers. Great work In this video, stunning.
Could some of the shooting stars be satellites? Brilliant film in a great area, thanks Murray
My god I was going dizzy watching this one, but absolutely spectacular breathtaking views. 👍
Nicely done Muzza, a visual pleasure. There’s me thinking you’d have to bivvy out on Liathach. ⛺️
My heart was in my mouth just watching you. So glad you thoroughly enjoyed it and the uncomfortable zone wasn’t triggered. Beautifully shot and an amazing treat to watch 😊
I traversed Liathach on my first visit to Scotland after climbing An Teallach! I ascended up the very steep corrie at the very eastern end of the ridge. I had hot sun for two weeks so I went a bit crazy, climbing everything and anything, including of course, Suilven. Bill
I’m a nervous wreck just watching the video. Do you not have any worries about sleepwalking or getting blown off your airy perch ? I know I couldn’t sleep in that situation.I did Liathach in 1971 and (thankfully ) have no recall of it. Must appear to be a scaredy cat but I’ve managed to complete all the Munro’s though I’ve needed help on some. I agree with your thought about fear as you get older.
Murray!! What have you just done 😂😳! Absolutely brilliant! U just look hyped haha I'd be! Brilliant pitch that. One I'm certainly gonna copy one day when I will be able to. Was just up the Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair today Beinn Eighe. Very shocked I managed the hike there and back. Didn't realise my achillis had progressed that much tbh. Had no throbbing pain. Only things were my knees struggled a fair bit, but to be expected. Shit bugger! No coffee, no gas. That's the worse mistake 😂😂😢 hate that when it happens.That's the best part of the Wildcamp. Man. Forget being grumpy cuz it's morning 😂
I want to go up there again. The bivvy last time on the flat platou was incredible, but I didn't do the pinacles I took the bypass. Good to see now that they were not too bad to go over. That ridge you were on for the photo though. Hmm not sure about it 😅 it's just the thaught of whta if? That is scary, not doing it. Today during my walk I was looking at it and it's much longer than you think to hike a cross it 😂
Be good to get a camp done on BEINN Eighe, cuz I've camped beinn alligin and bivvied Liatiach. Mind not camped liatach 😂 now needs stealing. That spot.
Thanks once again. This was fantastic video🙏 right under the mountain tonight 😂 so tempted. Kills me 😂 but I can't, for obviose reasons. Killer haha. Had to choose to watch this video when I'm up here didn't I 😂😂
Thanks again 🙏
This was great. A Murray classic!!
Epic, views once again brilliant show
When you're young you feel immortal, when you are older you think, I've had a long life, a lot more than some of our friends, how much is left, might as well have no fear of the inevitable and do what I want and live life. 🙂
What stunning scenery, love your videos so grateful we get to see these amazing parts of Scotland, thanks Murray x
Wow. Fantastic Murray 👍👏😁
Stunning simply stunning mate❤️
Not long got back from Scotland and did the Hidden Valley in Glencoe and walked Suilven which was a bucket list for me and we had stunning weather so I’m so happy and will want to visit Torridon at some point but don’t think I’ll be walking the Pinnacles but just to be there is stunning in itself!
So mate thanks again for this stunning and very informative video and I can’t wait to come back to Scotland next year.
Cheers
Mark 🏴🤙
Fabulous, we did this 20 years ago too, we had an inversion as well... was quite wet underfoot.
What a fabulous walk & filming. Thanks for sharing Murray 👌. Epic view, aurora & an inversion! Wow!! 🥳.
Certainly age does affect which walks we take. Confidence definitely dips. Balance also decreases with age . Hey ho, but there are always walks we can do & we also enjoy watching you walk those we can't. 😊
Take care & keep walking. 😊
Your videos and filming is incredible! Love watching them thank you! Your brave!
Absolutely superb Murray. As a 70 year old now. I have found that the fear factor came in on my 60s and know I would find it hard to cope on the Skye ridge Aonach Eagagh or indeed Liathach. In my fourties’ I had seemed ok with these ridges. I did use the by pass path on the mountain but thought it was exposed but wonder how I would feel now. I was brought up watching Tom Weir, Jimmy MacGregor, Muriel Gray and Cameron McNeish on various outdoor shows but nothing can compare with the footage you put out and all on your own. So well done. Must admit though I loved the Munro show with Muriel it was funny but informative and coincided with my Munro journey. Anyhow look forward to your next adventure.
What an absolutely incredible video thanks Murray.
I am now 70 and can assure you that I have lost my nerve when it comes to heights. My legs were tingling and my heart racing throughout your video.
What incredible scenery. It looked like you were on top of the world. It's hard to get better than that. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
Hello Murray,
What a fantastic video, it is an area I never visited. I am 88 now aand as others have commented, balance leaves as you age. So enjoy it while you are able.
A quick technical question: you seem to be able to take drone shots when you are involved in doing something else, is the drone hands-free programmable?
Cheers ... Peter
Anyone else play the Murray drinking game.
Pour a we dram and pick a catch phrase and take a sip whenever he says.
Spin you round
Bring you back
Let’s go etc
🥃🥃🥃
Wow those opening shots were incredible, there are just not the right words for the rest of the video, Murray. Invoked such a great feeling, and a real joy to watch. Epic drone work.
I would love the confidence (along with the knowledge and experience) to try that location.
Just wonderful.
Cheers,
Gary B
Amazing place to camp 😊 as for fear, I'm 60 now, and I don't think I'm any more scared or worried as 40 years ago. But what I have found is I'm a lot slower, I seem to take more time plotting a route. Just wonder if you find that
Another great one. Gave me something to watch in a cr@ppy business hotel stay last night. 👍👍
Absolutely brilliant place. Done it a few times & will never tire of it. I'm 68 and find I'm pushing my scrambling to higher levels all the time.UA-cam vids are invaluable in checking routes & difficulty beforehand. Have generally found the going easier than the impression given in vids, but i always chose the finest days & on challenging bits, focus 100% on what's immediately ahead. I find this keeps the nerves away.😊 Only look down when you’ve completed or are on a secure perch. Never give in to age. Enjoy the freedom & experience that growing old brings & make the best of your health & vitaiity, whilst you still have it.
Thanks for taking me on an armchair tour of one of the best outings Scotland has to offer, Murray😊 I'll be back there as soon as i can......
Scenery is so stunning, you capture it so beautifully. Always so relaxing and exciting to watch your videos, truly a blessing you share this footage. Thank you! I was in Scotland this summer and climbed some easier ones, Lochnagar maybe the highlight. Hope to do this one some day, but FEAR is definitely an issue. I'm thinking maybe a rock climbing wall hobby might prepare me for the scrambles.
Amazing, I don't understand how you and people like you are able to take the heights in your stride, made me feel slightly odd just watching the film, lol. The views are other worldly, thanks for sharing this!
Thank you Murray for another excellent movie, showing us more of beautifull Scotland.
A question on filming with your drone. Do you fly on waypoints, or are you just doing it free hand?
Fantastic video as ever, Murray. Such an interesting question about fear. I’ve not done Liathach and I don’t know what I’ll end up doing - neither prospect pleases! Your films are always so beautifully judged and this is one of your best. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes Murdo
@Scotland's Mountains Great video Murray. Five year's back had a fantastic day out on Liathach..... climbed and walked the FULL ridge.... round the back, up the steep face onto Meall Dearg, over the Norther Pinnacles, over the two munros and the Am Farsarinen pinnacles, and onto the final top, and off down the rough face..... to the main track. A perfect circuit on a perfect day in late September. The scariest part was the face on the east end of Meall Dearg.... very steep heather, and loose blocks, with the odd bit of good rock... The Northern Pinnacles were fine after that.... lol...
Your finest video yet Murray. And that wild camping spot - WOW. Needs to be in Visit Scotland’s brochure. Reminds me that I need to get back up Liathach. Not been up there for 30 years. Made a winter attempt a couple of years ago but in the winter it’s a scary proposition. Thanks for sharing the best Scottish mountain videos on UA-cam. 👏👏👏
Brilliant video Murray. Went up the highest Munro more than thirty years back but thought better of following the ridge. Now I wish we'd pressed-on. Such is life. What an experience you had though: sensational!
Murry, fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. The night sky, was absolutely breathtaking. When you see the stars, it makes us so insignificant. However, the fear....I've walked many a ridge, many a hill in Scotland. Now I even have to look away on some videos where there is exposure ...I can't even stand on a castle battlements and look over. Started probably 10 years ago and has got progressively worse. I'm coming on to 73 and still hike, camp, a bit of cycling (not so much since the lockdown, as lost a lot of fitness then) so I avoid the exposure and enjoy the glens, valleys and forest walks.
As always, a super video, not full of bravado.. thankfully. Thoughtful, inspiring, so thanks again for the time, effort in getting out there, producing, editing, and putting these videos out there. Keep safe and looking forward to the next adventure.
At last Murray! This was arguably your best ever video. I've been waiting for you to visit the finest mountain in the UK ever since I first subscribed to your channel several years ago. The wait was worth it though - what a video, what a pitch! Glad you did both the pinnacles and bypass path. You made it look a lot easier than I'm sure it is, that's the value of experience and fitness.
Geez the wee demons at the beginning, I'm surprised they're still this bad in the latter part of September? At 4:42, when you said that's where you were going to pitch your tent, I just stared in wonderment. I'd rather be there, wild camping, than any fancy five star hotel. The stars at 10:10, along with the aurora - I've told you before that often when I look at photography or videography that I "hear" music, and my mind automatically attributes a song to what I'm seeing. Enthralled by the majestic beauty of the sky and stars, I "heard" Fordlandia by Johann Johannsson. I had to find the UA-cam video and it's at 8:05 where the music starts building. There are no adequate adjectives to describe that sky and I had tears in my eyes. Showed my husband and he said "Wow!" 10:42, that morning sky, just lovely. Whaaat? You forgot your gas cannister for your coffee? The horror! You don't even want to talk to me until I've had my coffee in the morning. 😂 All of the views, my gosh, there's too many 12:25, 13:52, 16:52, 17:17, 17:58, 22:31, my comment could just be a string of timestamps. David and I are coming to Scotland in May of 2025 and are already planning ahead, and Torridon looks like one of the places we'd love to go to. The bypass path, incredible. I think regarding the fear, the key may just be taking things one step at a time, truly no pun intended. If you're still feeling fear, maybe take some deep breaths and steady and settle yourself before continuing. But, if you find it to be overwhelming, that may be a sign that maybe at this visit it's not something you want to attempt. Just my take. A mind boggling vid Murray, I just cannot thank you enough for all the drone footage and all of your hard work that enables us to see this scenery! 👋
Watched later than usual. Absolutely marvellous in every way, but I was biting my nails as you tackled the ridge and those pinnacles. Envy you the view of the stars. Here in Norwich it’s lucky if you can see one or two on a clear night. Light pollution is a menace!
Thanks for a fabulous video. Will need to enjoy this several times.
Magic hill and great video Murray. As for age, the main fear I've got(I'm mid 40s)is of injury and not being able for the hills. Did my hamstring in May and 4 months on, still nowhere near. Very frustrating. There's so many great low level walks, that they can become a target, once the hills slip beyond reach.
I think that was your best yet, just beautiful, stunning, awesome, my heart was pumping all the through, from your campsite, to the pinnacles, and the bypass, and the fantastic Scottish Highlands, no way you can beat that one, even the weather was good for you.
Thanks for sharing my friend, and stay safe on the hills. 😎
Murray you are one of Scotlands finest. You should have your own TV programme. Being so far away in Falmouth makes me emotional every time I see your adventures. The highlands are second to none. Keep going son. ❤ Big john
_What a superb and truly amazing video._ It features some of the best footage of Liathach I have ever seen -- especially the parts shot by the drone. Thanks for posting!
We climbed this magnificent mountain (and traversed the pinnacles!) back in 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003 and then finally in 2008, so this was a great reminder!
Absolutely amazing place, wow…..my jaw was open the whole time when you crossed the pinnacles…..😍