Fort William to Montrose MTB - A Scottish Coast to Coast Bikepacking Adventure

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  • Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
  • Join us on our self-supported Scottish coast to coast bike backing adventure from Fort William to Montrose.
    Music:
    Beauty by NoCopyrightAudioplus
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    Sanctuary, by Idyllic & AEROHEAD
    / sanctuary
    All other music from UA-cam Audio Library:
    Headlands, by National Sweetheart
    Sweet Release, by Dan Lebowitz
    Read All Over, by Nathan Moore
    Freeling, by Lauren Duski
    As You Fade Away, by Neffex
    See You On the Otherside, by The 126ers
    A Truly Dazzling Dream, by National Sweetheart
    Believe (Instrumental), by Neffex
    Walking In The Sky, by Nico Staf
    Snowy Peaks Pt1, by Chris Haugen
    Sunset Dream, by Cheel.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 39

  • @JenniferMurray-e5q
    @JenniferMurray-e5q 5 днів тому +1

    Absolutely incredible trip. I'm blown away by both of your fitness levels and the scenery. Love the picture of you both on the beach at the end. What an achievement! Brilliant video well done to you both

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  5 днів тому

      Thanks ☺️. Absolutely loved it. Much easier to cover the distances if you have a friend to chat to - the amazing scenery helps too! It’s as much mental fitness as it is physical fitness. Cheers!

  • @patriciaorr4917
    @patriciaorr4917 5 днів тому +1

    Claire what a fabulous video and what an adventure. The scenery is stunning and I'm more than impressed with your adventure. Well done you two and thanks for sharing with us.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  5 днів тому

      Thanks 😁. It was such a great trip. Already planning the next one 😅.

  • @richardrr4220
    @richardrr4220 3 дні тому

    What a great route and seems like you struck lucky with weather showing off Scotland in all its beauty, stunning... Really enjoyed your video and great inspiration, cheers!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  2 дні тому

      Thank you for your lovely comments. Glad we’ve inspired you 😊

  • @RobBob_Wales
    @RobBob_Wales 6 днів тому

    Awesome adventure. Thanks that is on my bucket list.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  6 днів тому

      Thanks. Definitely worth doing 🚵‍♀️🏕️😀

  • @Iain-qy1su
    @Iain-qy1su 5 днів тому

    Just had the pleasure of watching your adventure following Jennifer’s recommendation. All that practice in the Baljaffray Woods has paid off handsomely! Thanks for sharing. Iain Murray.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  5 днів тому

      You’re welcome 😀. Haha I hadn’t thought of that - baljaffray woods obviously prepared me well 😂. I hope you are well.

  • @rodmcleod9951
    @rodmcleod9951 6 днів тому +1

    Excellent, well done both of you, your route brought back many happy memories

  • @fraser-b3494
    @fraser-b3494 4 дні тому +1

    Really enjoyed this, thanks for taking the time to make the video. I'v done one small bikepacking trip this year and I am keen to do more. Might try this one out, although its considerably further than the one i did :)

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  4 дні тому

      Thank you. I hope you get out on more adventures soon 😊

  • @user-xt3qb3ew5h
    @user-xt3qb3ew5h 6 днів тому +1

    OMG Claire this is fantastic - what an adventure

  • @richardwilliams1858
    @richardwilliams1858 6 днів тому

    Great video, and great to have spent some time with you during your/our adventure!

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  6 днів тому

      Thanks. Was great to hear the alternative routes. Here’s to more adventures in the future.

  • @kevinmcguire4537
    @kevinmcguire4537 6 днів тому

    Great video . Beautiful scenery. 👍🏻

  • @silentrabbit247
    @silentrabbit247 18 годин тому

    Enjoyed watching your coast to coast & nicely filmed ( glad you found the drone )
    If there is anyway you can get the packs off and the stuff onto the bike - you'll find it more refreshing & less tiring when cycling, give it a try you will notice a big difference.
    Not too well known, but The Scottish Outdoor Access Code ( SOAC ) allows responsible wild camping ( up to 4 people, bikepacking or backpacking etc ) in Playing Fields ( off the pitch etc, and asking if there are houses in sight nearby ) - a great option for an easy night in a village or town ! I always camp in the playing field in Ballater, not far from the old Station.
    ATB enjoy your next tour.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  14 годин тому

      Hey, thanks for your helpful comments. I have my drone in my pack and food for the day so it’s pretty light. As for Karen tho, I have no idea 🤷‍♀️ what she had in hers 🤣. Another ‘anything cage’ on the forks might help to put more stuff on the bike.
      I didn’t know that about camping on playing fields. Very helpful, thank you.

  • @felipaocarrara
    @felipaocarrara 5 днів тому

    Very Goody film : i líke it so much ❤

  • @TheSavin1
    @TheSavin1 3 дні тому

    Looks really good. Definitely worth looking at if you can guarantee no midges - or stay in hotels / hostels.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  2 дні тому

      Hotels/hostels are definitely doable. Chances are it will be windy in the mountains so that should keep the wee buggers at bay! Good incentive to keep moving too 😂

  • @hikebikescotland9121
    @hikebikescotland9121 6 днів тому

    Fantastic video - great production and a real adventure! We really enjoyed watching this, several sections we recognised from our own trips. I keep thinking about getting a drone but you've gone and set me back a few months as I don't doubt I'd do the same and loose it! - At least you got to go a little 'off piste' for a while to retrieve it! :-) - seriously though loved the narration and the little bits of history.. I didn't realise that bridge in Glen Gairn was supposed to be for trains! very interesting.. Thanks again - ATB Tom

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  5 днів тому

      Thanks for your kind comments Tim. Glad you enjoyed it and glad I found my drone! 😂

  • @trudigilmore8294
    @trudigilmore8294 18 годин тому

    What a great video! I’m in Montrose and was considering cycling to Oban but I’ll freeze the video and look at your routes and the two cycle paths mentioned. If you’re kind enough to reply to this comment how did you plan your route and identify the land rover tracks? I use Landranger maps but find not all tracks are passable due to private signs.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  14 годин тому

      Thank you and glad you liked it. We used 1:50000 os land ranger maps. Bikewithgps is a good website that has some routes that users have put onto it. We used a route off that and adapted it a bit. In Scotland under the outdoor access code you have the right to roam (including cycling) almost anywhere with a few exceptions - like not into people’s gardens. In general the houses/lodges that we passed had a route around them so we did not go through their house grounds. I hope this helps.

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  14 годин тому +1

      Hope you enjoy your cycle 🚵‍♀️😃

    • @trudigilmore8294
      @trudigilmore8294 11 годин тому

      @@mtbfree4914 Great - thanks!

  • @rcwallaz
    @rcwallaz День тому

    Really enjoyed watching your adventure. Well done on the production. Route looks good. Do you have a GPX of the route at all?

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  День тому +1

      Thank you. Glad you liked it. I’ve deleted the GPX files unfortunately 🙄.

    • @Straitjacket808
      @Straitjacket808 14 годин тому

      Awesome adventure. Please can I as for some information about your bikes? Thanks

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  11 годин тому +1

      @@Straitjacket808 sure, what would you like to know?

    • @Straitjacket808
      @Straitjacket808 11 годин тому

      Just the bike makes and model s please

    • @mtbfree4914
      @mtbfree4914  11 годин тому +1

      @@Straitjacket808 Sonder broken road (titanium frame), and a specialized epic (carbon frame).