Without doubt the best video log of the Cape Wrath Trail I've ever watched! Your dedication to filming and sharing your experiences is wonderful. I salute you and Moss on your achievements :) I'll be doing my own CWT in May 2019 and will be watching this series of videos again for inspiration. All the best for future hikes. :)
Thank you very much Chris! The kind words and shout out on Twitter are much appreciated! It's really motivating. Talking about that, all the best for your CWT walk: you must let us know how you get on! Thanks again, cheers! 👍👍👍
Thanks to you and Moss, my wife and I did half the CWT in April and then I completed the whole trail solo for charity last week. It really is a special trail and unlike all the others! Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the inspiration and the insights which enabled me to plan the trip meticulously! Thank you again and hope you and wee Moss are keeping well pal! 🙏🏻
@@stuartturner2668 thanks Stuart! Really glad to hear that you and the Mrs. hiked the trail and found something special in it. I'm so glad the vids were inspirational and insightful. Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know. Cheers! John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate my pleasure mate. Your CWT video series is still far superior to anything else I’ve watched all these years later. Are you and Moss still hiking/camping by the way? And if so any other adventures planned? We’re thinking East Highland way next as opposed to the now too popular WHW. And gotta ask…is the camo zPacks still going strong?
Amazingly detailed series, bloody well done filming so continuously, a lot of folks skip parts when they're tired or it's wet. So I thank you for that. When you put Moss in your bag for the last 8 miles I was bawling! She did so well and you're a strong man. Hope you're both well.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! It was a lot of filming and then editing, that was for sure! Yeah, I wanted to give more of an idea of what it was like, ups and downs of it all during the hike: so I'm glad that came across. 👍 Aw, that's a wee shame that you were greetin' at the last bit wae Moss in the bag. 🤗 She was a bit better the next day and then back to normal the day after that: I think she had just pulled her shoulder a bit was all. Moss is a wee trooper so she is. 💪 We are both good thanks! Happy New Year! Cheers! John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Thanks for the videos John - great insights, observations, tips and humour. I'm 68 and on the trail from next Tuesday 21st, just as the weather turns. Fingers crossed the slugs don't get me.....
Thanks so much for sharing your journeys! You put in so much detail and I love listening to the banter as you go along! No matter what, your 'glass' is always 'full'! I'm not long retired from work and having received a gift of walking poles and a 'proper' rucksack recently, no more excuses - building up my stamina, slowly but surely! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos - keep me going till you're free to make more! Thanks again! :)
Thanks Anne, I appreciate that! Really glad you are enjoying the vids! 🙂 That's great to hear you are getting kit together for your own adventures! You must let us know what you get up to! Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
WOW John you are "THE MAN"!!! I tell you Sir you are a real f__kin hero and I mean to finish carrying Mossie was like pure poetry, cos' like that wee faithful dog was your daily inspiration. Pure dead BRILLIANT.
John my last little bitch Lucy used to really freak out in the tent during a storm at night, I found by putting my headtorch on and cuddling her in the sleeping bag did the trick.@@HoundsofHowgate
Awesome playlist John. Thanks very much. CRT next year at 67 years old. Highly entertaining and useful tips and information. Totally agree with your thoughts on preparation and have adjusted my own accordingly; concentrating on hills rather than distance Well done and thanks again.
I’m walking the trail staring on the 24th April so decided to watch your vlog again. I’ve found it so useful, the style is easy to watch and Moss is a star. Like you I’ve been preparing by walking long distances with a full pack so now I’m doing some big ascents too, so thanks for that advice. Couldn’t believe that you carried Moss, an extra 15kg, on your last day, brilliant, 👍.
Hi Hounds, laying on the sofa, leg elevated, ice on my knee I binge watched the entire Cape Wrath trail. The weather was hard on you and the insects plagued you but what an achievement. I have walked many of the glens you traversed and know how tough they can be in bad weather. Moss must have been a great companion for you and you made great team. Well done. I will now start watching the other walks you have both completed.
Hi Michael! Thanks, it was a great wee adventure. Moss is awesome: I always say that if Moss can't hike it with me then I ain't hikin' it. She's the best hiking companion ever! Hope you enjoy the rest of the hikes and I hope the knee gets better soon. Cheers!
What an absolute amazing adventure just watched the whole series and loved every minute not only amazing effort into doing the Cape Wrath Trail but to put all the footage together and share it is amazing The bond you have with Moss is amazing it was very sad to see her limping on the final push as she had done amazing too you done. What anyone would have done and carried her a great bond I can imagine a lot of highs and a few lows but the sense of being free because of being out with nature and remote locations also a tough thing to do not only the walk but being away from your family not easy keep up the amazing videos and adventures you must have some plans for 2019 ? Many many thanks for bringing us along on this amazing adventures
Thank you very much for the amazing feedback John! I really appreciate it and it makes all the effort of carrying the camera stuff, filming and editing when I get back worth it! Yeah, Moss is a great dog. I'd ditch all my expensive hiking kit before I'd see her suffer any day! This year we are planning on walking the length of Scotland. So we done the West Highland Way in April, Milngavie to Fort William and we done the Cape Wrath Trail in August, Fort William to Cape Wrath. So today we were out and walked from Mingave to Glasgow on the Kelvin Walkway and that is the start of the Clyde Walkway. So I'll be following that South to the end and then crossing country through Wanlockhead where I'll pick up Stage 6 of the Suthern Upland Way. That will take me to Moffat where I'll then pick up the Annandale Way and follow that South until the end. After that I just have to cut East for about 10 miles and I'll be at the border! After that I plan on doing the Southern Upland Way. It will be cool to have walked the length and width of Scotland! 👍
Hounds of Howgate it’s great to watch people who love to get out and explore I do a video when I am out but it’s just with my iPhone but it’s great to look back doing these big walks how does it affect your work I find that work just hampers getting away
@@Kg51Edelweiss me too. I have to use up all my holiday leave for these longer hikes: which is handy because if I was on holiday I'd be hiking! If you check out my West Highland Way plus my Skye Trail video series that was all shot on my Samsung S7. The only thing I did was get a gimbal for it. That makes for buttery smooth pans etc. Check out the Zhiyun Smooth 4. It's a universal smart phone gimbal. To then go next level you could look at mic mufflers to help with wind noise even better a Lav mic that you can plug straight into your phone. Check out: Rode SmartLav+. That stuff together will skin you about 130 to 150 quid but it makes a big difference when recording with your phone!
Hi Hounds. Just watched these videos over the past week or so with my wife. I completed the CWT in 2013 and watching this brought back so many memories, good and not so good. I spent ages planning my trip along with doing a section with mrs L. from Fort William to Shiel Bridge two years earlier. We have sat watching these vids and laughed and remembered stuff from 2013. I think I was slightly luckier with the weather than you from the look of things. The only trouble with seeing your trip is, it’s made me want to give it another go! Also we loved watching Moss, she seemed to be loving it, until the last day, hope she recovered quickly. Congratulations to both of you for completing the trail and thanks again for taking the time to film the trip, It’ll be really useful to anyone planning to walk the trail. Take care, cheers Pete Lambert.
Thank you Pete, it's very kind of you to take the time to let me know you enjoyed the hike! Really glad I could bring back some memories for you! Haha, I'm also kinda glad it has made you feel you want to hike it again as a lot of what this channel about is showing how much this beautiful country has to offer and encouraging people to get out there for some adventurin'! So that's great actually, haha 👍 Yes, Moss was hobbling less the following day and back to normal the next: I think she might have just sprained her shoulder a little actually. She can get a bit excites with jumping about at times! Thanks again! Cheers, John & Moss 🐾👍
Really enjoyed watching those, thanks for making them. My plan is to do this in mid August this year, so this has really been helpful in planning that. A few things I learnt here, that I wouldn't normally take on a long summer hike, is a gps and a warm jacket of sorts. Cheers again
I've watched the whole route, absolutely brilliant, well done. I recon you should get an agent and see if you can get some voice over work, you have a great voice and turn of phrase. I really enjoyed your narration and story telling, particularly at map time. I have a collie called Floss so particularly enjoyed watching the lovely relationship you have with your dog.
Thank you very much Phil! 👍 Much appreciated! Yeah, Moss is a great dog. Best hiking partner ever! I've not had Moss since she was a pup: got her about 5 months old and rehomed her as the folk that had her couldn't handle her. Funny thing is as soon as I got her she got into her own wee personality and became a great dog! She was originally called Sammy before but I didn't think it suited her. I watched a documentary about a Norwegian explorer and he had a dog called Foss and the name Moss jumped into my head and stuck! I think it suits her. 🐺🙂 Thanks again!
Awwww mate look at wee Moss in your pack! Mate I have to share a screen shot of that on my Instagram story and share you around. Legends of the Cape Wrath Trail.
Like so many other folk, my travel plans to Scotland this year had to be put on pause, and it really RIPS MY NET! But your wonderfully well put together, informative and very entertaining CWT video series has been a consolation as well as a delightful diversion. Map time is my favourite time! Brilliant. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for introducing us to Moss🧡
Thanks Martha! 🙂 Really glad to hear you enjoyed the vids! Hopefully not too long until things return to some sense of normality! Cheers! John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Many thanks, Hounds, for all the work you've put into these CWT videos. Have now watched the entire trail and feel exhausted. Glad to see you put your back into it on the last day - it wouldn't have been much if you'd just been able to waltz into the lighthouse compound with just 15 kg on your back, not when you could carry 30. And Moss did deserve a wee break. I've discovered these videos 2 years after the fact, so I've got some catching up to do. Will check out some of your other treks on Skye and Mull and so on. Hope this finds both of you hounds in good nick and ready for another adventure after lockdown is lifted! Cheers.
As a new subscriber, have been working my way back through your videos stuck inside on this wet & stormy day. Thoroughly enjoyed watching the trials and tribulations of your Cape Wrath Trail series. What a way to finish, having to carry Moss in your rucksack for miles through those bogs. Must have felt like you could fly when you finally took off that rucksack ! But at least you had blue skies for the last day, and you will never forget your epic journey. Just hope that you got a chance to enjoy doing the Trail rather than just the satisfaction of finishing it. Remember when I was a teenager, I always rushed my long distance hikes too much. Now I am an old fart, I have to take my time - and make allowance for my limitations. But as a result I seem to enjoy the journey all the more. ATB, and looking forward to watching more of your adventures in the future.
Thanks! 🙂 Yeah, it was a good day to finish. In fact I think I actually say on vid that day that despite carrying Moss and such it could have been worse and pouring it down or something. You are right, it felt great getting the rucksack off; and the first paint in the pub... lovely! 🐾👍
Fantastic hike and videos of the Cape wrath. Love the way you look after Moss. Wish more people were like that. The last day must have been hard on you carrying Moss, so I take my hat off to you. I hope to do the Cape Wrath trail sometime and will definitely use these videos as a good guide. Really enjoyed watching. Thanks Steve.
Hi John, nah.... I think I'll stick with Hounds, that way I'll be directing my comments at both of you. First of mate, a big congratulations , for completing not only the trail but for facing adversity and overcoming it. You said in this vid that you hoped other people contemplating doing the CWT would be informed by your collection of vids, well for me I was entertained. A brilliant video series, with narrative that was sensible, honest, amusing and down to earth. Fantastic editing along with all the work that goes with editing a vidoe to ensure the quality is good.The dedication of retreiving that camera for those river sections is true dedication. Also not too many references to jobbies.....for a change! After The Skye Trail I was abit worried about Moss, you know wether she could hack it, she did, albeit for the last day 10 miles. Sometimes my dogs developed a limp, all of a sudden. Its not always the paws, sometimes it's muscle strain in the legs, sometimes its just a case of how they lie. We're the same, if we sprain a muscle we limp and are tentative about putting weight on our feet. To be quite honest don't know what to watch now at night! Anyway thanks for the time and effort of sharing your vids with us. Those final steps to the lighthouse have inspired me to get my finger out and move north form Torridon. When I do get to the Cape, no bus and ferry for me I'm afraid its a case of walking back along the road and walking 3 or 4 miles upstream to the nearest footbridge. Cheers Alan (aka owdjockey)
Thanks very much Alan! All your comments have been very much appreciated! It makes all the filming and editing well worth it! Really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again! 🐺🐾👣👍
Hi John, Been watching your progress during the lockdown with 2 episodes each night, after watching your exploits on The WHW I thought initially your were a one of hiker how wrong I was! Your endurance and humour is to be congratulated for enduring the weather, midges, damp clothing, bogs etc etc your are a role model to any young individual and I have the utmost respect for your efforts. Just love your wee dug seems to understand your every word and what a bond you created on the last hike think your wee dug was just chancing his luck to see how much you loved him. Hope you enjoyed your 10 pints of Guinness you most certainly deserved it and hope to meet you one day on the trail, for now take care and stay save🏴
Wow, thank you very much for the great feedback! I'm really glad you enjoyed this series! 👍 Aye, Moss is a wee champ, isn't she! We are a pretty tight team and I just love going hiking and camping with her. She's actually lying on my feet right now as I type this, all passed oot after her dinner.🐺💤 🙂 Thanks again and all the best for getting through the lockdown until we can get out hiking again! Cheers! 🐾👍
Hi mate, sorry I'm three years late to the party, but I have only just discovered your channel. I have just finished watching all the CWT vlogs. They were absolutely superb, loved every minute of them. Well done to you both, what an achievement. I do hope Moss's paw soon got better.
WOW ! what a totally inspirational pair you and Moss are , having watched every minute of these videos that was one epic journey , the bond between man and dog could not be greater . I've made it to the cape on 5 occasions from cornwall on a bicycle i hasten to add staying at youth hostels so have not endured the pain and discomfort or dare i say bravery you encountered , but it is still an achievement i am proud of in my advancing years . John Morrison gave me a CWT plastic card on my last visit 5 years ago . You may be familiar with the tragic tale of artist Margaret Davies who was also an experienced long distance walker , she was found barely alive by 2 shepherds late december 2002 in Kearvaig bothy having completed this journey sadly she died later of starvation and hypothermia having been air lifted to stornaway . It's not a journey for the faint hearted , but the reward for the effort is something that can't be underestimated . WELL DONE both you guys !
Wow...congratulations John and Moss. That trail is demanding and makes others seem like a walk in the park. You both deserve all the rest and treats you want!
john with ''moss in a bag'' is the most nails thing i have ever seem ! totally hardcore ! after watching other walks with people whining all day this is an inspiration , the best cape wrath series of all time !😀
Congratulations and thank you for the videos Hounds. You really bought the trail to life. We did the section to Strathcarron this year and used your vids to recce the route. I’ve just binge watched the second half to help plan the second half for next year. You have given me lots to think about! Seeing you carrying Moss made me thankful I didn’t take my collie, Ziggy. Not sure I could manage the extra weight!
Thanks Steve! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the vids and found them helpful: exactly what I was aiming for. 🐾👍 Yeah, it's something you have to think about doing long hikes with your dog. Like, what if this or that happens and what will I do. It definitely adds more to the planning process and logistics. Plus it beckme not just your hike but both of you so that has to be taken into account. Like if you want to batter on but the dog is tired then you have to account for these things. I think that might be a problem for some folk. I made a whole series on hiking with dogs actually. They are up on my channel. Don't get me wrong though, Moss is my hiking partner and I'd not have it any other way. I had talked with the folk at the TGO Challnge last year about entering but dogs weren't allowed so I didn't bother: I couldn't go hiking for 2 weeks withoot the bold yin! 👣🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate Ziggy has done most of the Wainwrights with me as well as the C2C & SWCP but the CWT is a long way from help in lots of places so any little problem becomes a major issue pretty quickly. Keep posting up the vids - I'm enjoying them and learning a bit about getting my pack weight down for next year!
@@stevebolingbroke1786 definitely. The CWT has special considerations that have to be catered for due to the remoteness of stretches and the fact that it is unwaymarked, so needs a level up in nav too. Defo not to be underestimated. 👍
What an epic video series! Thank you for taking the time to document your adventure. You've certainly planted the seeds of inspiration to give this a go in the near future. Loved every minute of this series - your manner and humour make for very easy watching. Hope you and moss are well! Ps best intro for any video I've watched on UA-cam - had me laughing every time. 👍 All the best, Carl
Superb series, well done! I first attempted the CWT back in 2000 but had to pull out at Shiel Bridge after crossing Knoydart. I then set off from Kirk Yetholm in 2016 and walked as far as Strathcarron. In 2017, I returned to complete the trail but got sick and had to pull out again at Inchnadamph. I still haven't got to the Cape after all of these years. Your videos certainly made me want to get back out there and reach the lighthouse. Thank you for the most entertaining and inspiring CWT videos on UA-cam.
Thanks man! 👍 That's a shame you had to pull out those times. Like there is always an element of luck involved too, isn't there. Sounds like you've had a wee run of bad luck with the CWT. Good luck for your next go! Cheers, John & Moss 🐾👍
Just watched every episode 1 after the other.Thoroughly enjoyed it and what a way to finish carrying your trusty companion Moss in the rucksack to the end.😃👏👏👏 I'm not a camper but i know a few of the parts of the CWT as i have been up quite a lot of the mountains you passed enroute.Really liked the way you put each day section together to explain your route.Had OS map up on my phone following you while i watched,lol.🤣🤣👍
Just finished the trail on Monday, unlike yourself we done it in stages due to work commitments, you guys that do it in one go deserve a medal, keep up the good work and the footage is second to none, great to have that wee bit in back of your mind after watching👌
Well done on completing the trail! 👏👍 Thanks for the positive feedback: really glad you enjoyed the vids! 🙂 Now you'll need to pick your next adventure!🌄 Cheers, John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Well done John and Moss. Undoubtedly the best hiking videos I have watched. Viewed them all over a week. You must be very fit to have carried Moss on the last day. I did the CWT over 2 holidays 8 and 9 years ago and always look back fondly on my adventure. Loved it, loved it and just loved every bloody minute.
Good grief, what an epic trip and to have accompanied it with film makes the world a richer place. I have binged watched the whole trip today and subscribed within a minute. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to watching the rest of your adventures.
Binge watched your CWT videos yesterday. Very good to watch and informative too. Thanks for the considerable effort in producing them, was a real eye opener and full of quality info. Intend subscribing and watching your other walks now. Should also say founds comments informative too as regards gear suppliers in UK.
Absolutely brilliant. I've watched a few of your vids now and always find them hugely informative and entertaining. This series has been my favourite and has inspired me to book some days down in the diary for the CWT next year, once all this daftness is hopefully over and you let us back over the border. Thanks again Moss your a star 😁
Just spent the day watching all the videos of your Cape Wrath adventure and I have to say it is the best collection of videos I've ever seen on UA-cam, very well done to your good self and the Bonnie Moss, great to see how thoughtful and loving you are with her, looking forward to watching more of your videos, again well done to you both.
Well what can I say other than WELL DONE THE TWO OF YOU FOR COMPLETING THE CAPE WRATH TRAIL. Also for facing up to and overcoming problems that you had to endure. What another cracking series of videos and look forward to seeing more. The pair of you are now my favourite's on youtube. So informative and inspiring. I had always made excuses for not doing CWT saying its to much and it would only be a long slog. I hope your feet and your wee doggies feet are recovered and are ready for another venture. All the best and AWAY THE HOUNDS many thanks
Incredible series! Honest, humorous, informative and overall great entertainment. Big respect for you and Moss. Salute both your efforts on the last leg. It’s a great achievement. There's a special bond between you two, I can see you care for her deeply and she trusts you with her life. Hoping to complete this trail next month and your channel thoroughly helped with my planning, so thank you John. Best wishes, Richard
Just watched all your Cape Wrath videos and loved them all. Very well put together and extremely informative, and funny 😄. Think Moss loved being in your bag at the end. Don't think I could convince my missus to do it though, far too cold and boggy for her !. Cant wait to look through your other videos, nice one 👌
Thanks Lee! Really glad to hear you enjoyed all the vids! 🙂 Yeah, haha, some folk have thought Moss was smart enough to pull a trick on me to get her to carry her cos she sure did seem to be enjoying it! 😂❤️🐺 Hope you enjoy my other vids too! Cheers! 🐾👍
Superb journey I've enjoyed watching frome the beginning and found yourself and moss truly inspiring.. Looking forward to giving the trail a bash in the near future🏴 👍🏻
Great video log. One of the best I've watched, Informative. Clear views of landscape and routes taken. Very funny in places. Loved the concern for welfare shown toward your walking companion Moss. Hope she/he was ok after carrying on final leg to the Cape. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! ✔👍 Yeah, Moss recovered with a small limp the next day and was back to normal the following. I think she might have pulled her shoulder a bit is all. Cheers! 🐾👍
Hi John, Have you seen the US thru' hiker Jessica (Dixie) on Homemade Wanderlust channel? She's documented her adventures on the 3 great long distance walks in USA (AT, PCT and CDT). I think you would really appreciate the physical and mental challenge, the awesome scenery, her honesty and openess, not to mention the excellent production and editing of the vids. Hours and hours of great watching.
I have loved this Cape Wrath experience. I envy your grit and spirit of adventure and continued optimism right to the end. Hope Moss was ok. Will be looking out for more of your adventures, especially during this month of lockdown. Your a very inspirational young man.
Thanks Jane! That's nice of you to say that! 🙂 Yeah, Moss was walking with a limp the next day and then back to normal the following. It looks like she probably just pulled her shoulder a wee bit (probably from all the mad running about she likes to do at the start of the day)! Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Great series, thank you so much for all the effort you put out not only in doing the hike yourself and with fab Moss but all the filming and map time and pointing things out on the trail, weather conditions, gear, town stops... just really appreciate it, and like someone else mentioned your turn of phrase, well put, you have a great entertainment value in your presentation! Was fun to watch the series and also to follow in real time on Instagram. Best of luck with your future hikes, looking forward to future info from you! Cheers!
Thanks so much Beth! Honestly, every one has been so kind and supportive it makes all the filming and editing effort well worth it! If it wasn't for people like you subscribing, supporting and commenting then I doubt I would have kept up with the filming effort from my earlier trips. Thanks again, cheers! 🐺🐾👣👍
I have only just found your Channel. Fantastic set of Videos mate ,I've learnt so much from your travels. I am planning to do it May 2022 and your experiences have helped a great deal . I think Moss was pulling a sicky on that last day all the best for your future travels
Hi Hounds, just watched all of your CWT series and really enjoyed it. I'm going to start hiking it on Monday 29th April and make a documentary. I'll let you know when it's on UA-cam, you might like my recording style. TBA
Absolutely brilliant sir!! Watched every video and loved them all. So pleased yous two made it to the end. A truly honest account of your journey well done.
Absolutely loved watching this whole trail. It’s riveting stuff so I must admit I binge watch them. Man and dog ........ great teamwork. You have her well trained. Amazed how she will wait while you go get water etc. Her trust in you is total. I think we’re all a bit in love with wee Mossy. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Hi John. Just wanted to say a huge thanks for your informative videos which I have been watching over the past 2 weeks when i get the chance. I'm planning to the do trail from Fort William up to Ullapool next May so it's been really useful to get an in depth look at what i might come up against and given me some good ideas for planning the trip. Great effort mate and well done for getting Moss over the finish line on the last day. All The Best Glen
Thanks Glen! 👍 Really glad you enjoyed the vids and found them helpful! All the best for your trip; you'll need to let us know how you enjoyed it! Cheers! John & Moss 🐾👍
That’s some achievement. Tough on the feet, knees and back for sure and the midges just to compound the hardness! A big well done. Although a year old enjoyed watch all 15 episodes 👍
Just binged watched the whole series . That looked brutal in some sections & a real test both mentally & physically . Congrats on the completion & hope Moss and yourself are well .
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed the series! 👍 Yes, Moss and I are well during the old C19 weirdness. Hope all is well your end too. Cheers! John & Moss 🐾👍
Absolutely brilliant mate. I know its a bit late but massive well done to you and Mossy 👏🍺👍 If one day I have a go I will come back to these videos as part of planning
This was amazing! Truly in awe of you. Moss is sooo adorable and an incredible companion. I planning my first long distance walk, at 53. The Great Glen Way, which now looks like a gentle stroll in the park!
Thanks Tracey! Glad to hear you liked the series! 🙂 If you want to check out most of the Great Glen Way have a look at my Loch Ness 360° vids: basically the first half of that hike is from Inverness south on the GGW. Hope you like that one too! 🙂🐾👍
Wow! Brilliant series! Just discovered your channel a few days ago, got eye strain binge watching your vids! Moss is a legend, what a brilliant lass! Seen it a year ago since you last put a vid up, hope you are both ok, and hope to see more vids in the future! Take care both of you!
Hi Lorraine, really glad to hear you enjoyed the series! 👍 Aye, Moss is a wee belter, isn't she! She's here next to me in work as we speak.🐺 We are all good: global pandemic etc put a halt to things for a bit in conjunction with me building a cottage in the countryside. All is well though. Cheers! John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Brilliant series of videos, really enjoyed watching, and there was loads of great info as well. Thanks very much! (Watched your Skye Trail ones too, great stuff.)
Really enjoyed the series , real life view on the trail such a great adventure with everyday throwing up something to overcome. Loved how Moss just sat in your rucksack enjoying the view , I hope she was ok . That is well beyond my limits but makes for a great watch and just watched all 15 atb Dave
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the series! 👍 Aye, Moss was walking with a limp the following day and then back to normal the day after that: it looks like she had just pulled her shoulder from running about a bit too mad the day before. She definitely looked like she was at it in the rucksack when you watch the video back though! Wee sly wan! 😂 Cheers! John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
nice one. i am on the trail in few weeks time, thanks for such a great footage, the part u carrying the dog is legendary already. keep doing videos like this, once again thanks for 3 lovely nights on my projector wall ,..., Czech republic hiker
@@HoundsofHowgate Mission completed, had nice weather second week, apparently the best from all UK, it made the journey very pleasant, I met very few people on the way which felt like exploring unknown land,....I travelled all around the world but must admit that this hike got nice soul, definatelly will come back sooner or later to Scotland. The wildness was truly legendary...
@@myssra1476 excellent! Well done! 🐾👍 Yeah, the weather has been superb lately: perfect hiking weather. You definitely picked a good window for it! Rwlly glad you enjoyed hiking in Scotland. It's something else, isn't it! 👣🐾👍
Well done what a great achievement and certainly got me thinking of doing it next year. Bit disappointed as I have nothing to watch now 😕. Great to see you carrying the dog on the last day, what a warrior. Good luck on the rest of your walks/adventures
Late to this party :) What an adventure! Sorry but this last episode had me in stitches a couple of times, some proper Type 2 fun I am sure. Hope Moss recovered well! Thanks for the hard work putting this series together, very informative and helpful for my own preparations for when I attempt the CWT (hopefully) next year.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the series! 👍 Aye, turned out Moss had just pulled her shoulder a wee bit. The next day she was walking with a lump and then the following was back to normal. 🐾 That's great that this was helpful for your planning: all the best for your CWT hike! 🙂🐾👍
Absolutely class adventure John, thoroughly enjoyed following you... Good on ya for digging deep and carrying poor Moss, hope shes recovered from the foot injury? I can see how much you love her. 👌 ATB Steve
Thanks Steve! 🐾👍 Aye, it turns out it was probably just a wee shoulder pull: the next day she was walking with a small limp and the following day she was back to normal as if nothing had happened!
Well done That reminds me so muck of the pain when i did the rail in 1986. No books or many maps. I did have many detailed notes from stalkers. I will do the trail again when i have the time. A slave to a wage... I think i have spoken with you a good few years ago as i stayed just down the road from Howgate. Just passed the Manatus. Loved the Skye one as you passed my old home where i was born. All the best I bet the pint didnt hit the sides Cheers.
I love, love, love your videos of your adventures with Moss. This one looked a bit too much for me! What an achievement. Thank you so much for sharing :) x
Loved the series. I would suggest that you look into giving Moss, Glucosamine Sulphate tablets for her joints. I have a field Spaniel called Tess who had metal plates in her front leg at six weeks old after getting run over by the breeder. I give her 2 Glucosamine Sulphate tablets a day she is still going aged 16 today. I also purchased a Bioflow magnetic collar many years a go to try and help her joints.
Hi John, glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂 Yeah, I have a joint support mix that I put in with Moss' food: trying to keep your dog as healthy as possible is always the way, so great tip! I've found an emergency dog carrier that I'm going to buy: it's only 240g but it will be well worth it as you just never know what is going to happen! It seems like on the second last day Moss pulled her shoulder a wee bit (sometimes she runs about mad at the start of the day and with the miles it's not good). The next day she was walking with a wee limp and then the following day she was back to normal. The carrier would also be good for river crossings and things too. Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Hounds of Howgate I also give my dog 1 x 75mg baby Aspirin a day if she is in pain but use sparingly as can cause internal bleeding if you give a dog to many, I always check her poo for dark blood in it as a precaution. I am now working my way through your other vlogs, you two should have your own series on T.V.. All the best to you two.
It took me a long time, but I finally got to the end of your epic adventure. Well worth it, these are an excellent series of vids. What a conclusion -- poor Moss and poor you having to carry her those final miles.
Watched all 15 mate, well done, really enjoyed the video record of your adventure on the CWT. Many thanks for sharing, top man and top dog Moss. I am planning to do CWT April 2020, happy days, cheers matey.
Congratulations guys, an epic achievement! Spent last last few days, as I did watching your Skye Trail series, laughing out load and just enjoying every minute of your amazing adventure. Your videos are just first class, take a bow big man!
Thanks Steve! Really glad you enjoyed this series as well as the Skye Trail. 👍 Hopefully we can get back to some adventuring soon once things return back to a bit of normality! Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Wow, What an epic series, loved every moment of it. You have such an easy natural way of describing your surroundings, absolutely stunning as they were and what an achievement. Moss was the icing on the cake she is lucky to have such a wonderful friend ,your dedication to her is admirable. Thank You so much, very inspiring indeed good luck with your next adventure, wherever it may take you.
Excellent achievement. Poor Moss, but I suppose your lucky she hurt her paw on the last day and not day 4, loved watching day 1 to day 15 of this trail. Was going to donit many years ago but never got round to it, and never will now.
Thank you! 🙂 Exactly about Moss! I think if she had hurt her paw at some other point I would have camped for a few days to see if it got better. Really glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
Really enjoyed this while series. Great to see the good and the bad. Also really appreciate the detailed map reviews. Excellent set of videos and really well done!
What an amazing finale well done sir .great humour throughout. Amazing walk . Binged watched the whole series . Ill need to get training if ever going to try . You made it look easy. That’s your fitness ,experience and great character . Moss is wee trooper. It was a very dramatic and tough ending . Well done .
Thank you Niles, much appreciated! Feedback like this totally makes all the filming and editing worth it! If you haven't already hiked it, I would say the Skye Trail is a pretty good middle ground between the West Highland Way and the CWT for example. Then it is just a case of getting long day hikes in and consecutive days in. So like say a 15+ mile day hike one weekend and 2 consecutive 10 mile day hikes the next weekend, preferably camping overnight. Its just volume and building on time hiking I suppose. One think I would definetly reccomend for CWT training is short mile munro hikes with your full backpack to get ascent and descent leg strength built up too. I didn't do that and I think it would be really beneficial for a hike like the CWT in hindsight. Thanks again! 🐾👍
Without doubt the best video log of the Cape Wrath Trail I've ever watched!
Your dedication to filming and sharing your experiences is wonderful.
I salute you and Moss on your achievements :)
I'll be doing my own CWT in May 2019 and will be watching this series of videos again for inspiration.
All the best for future hikes. :)
Thank you very much Chris! The kind words and shout out on Twitter are much appreciated! It's really motivating. Talking about that, all the best for your CWT walk: you must let us know how you get on! Thanks again, cheers! 👍👍👍
Hi Chris, I'm hiking the trail in May too! I'm starting North to South from the Cape on the 12th of May! Would be good to pass you on the trail 👍
O.M.G THE IMAGE OF LE MOSS SAFELY ENSCONCED IN YOUR PACK WILL NEVER LEAVE MY STREAM OF REALITY!! ATB
Thanks to you and Moss, my wife and I did half the CWT in April and then I completed the whole trail solo for charity last week. It really is a special trail and unlike all the others!
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the inspiration and the insights which enabled me to plan the trip meticulously!
Thank you again and hope you and wee Moss are keeping well pal! 🙏🏻
@@stuartturner2668 thanks Stuart! Really glad to hear that you and the Mrs. hiked the trail and found something special in it. I'm so glad the vids were inspirational and insightful.
Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know.
Cheers!
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate my pleasure mate. Your CWT video series is still far superior to anything else I’ve watched all these years later.
Are you and Moss still hiking/camping by the way? And if so any other adventures planned?
We’re thinking East Highland way next as opposed to the now too popular WHW.
And gotta ask…is the camo zPacks still going strong?
Amazingly detailed series, bloody well done filming so continuously, a lot of folks skip parts when they're tired or it's wet. So I thank you for that. When you put Moss in your bag for the last 8 miles I was bawling! She did so well and you're a strong man. Hope you're both well.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! It was a lot of filming and then editing, that was for sure!
Yeah, I wanted to give more of an idea of what it was like, ups and downs of it all during the hike: so I'm glad that came across. 👍
Aw, that's a wee shame that you were greetin' at the last bit wae Moss in the bag. 🤗 She was a bit better the next day and then back to normal the day after that: I think she had just pulled her shoulder a bit was all. Moss is a wee trooper so she is. 💪
We are both good thanks! Happy New Year!
Cheers!
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Thanks for the videos John - great insights, observations, tips and humour. I'm 68 and on the trail from next Tuesday 21st, just as the weather turns. Fingers crossed the slugs don't get me.....
Thanks Paul! Glad to hear you liked the vids. 👍
All the best and enjoy the tail!
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Excellent! Loved watching these and very informative! Well done for carrying wee moss on the last day. Pair of troopers💪🏻
Thanks Michelle! Glad you liked the series and found the vids informative.
Cheers!
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Thanks so much for sharing your journeys! You put in so much detail and I love listening to the banter as you go along! No matter what, your 'glass' is always 'full'! I'm not long retired from work and having received a gift of walking poles and a 'proper' rucksack recently, no more excuses - building up my stamina, slowly but surely! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos - keep me going till you're free to make more! Thanks again! :)
Thanks Anne, I appreciate that! Really glad you are enjoying the vids! 🙂
That's great to hear you are getting kit together for your own adventures! You must let us know what you get up to! Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate Thank you! Will do! :)
Awesome! 🙂🐾👍
WOW John you are "THE MAN"!!! I tell you Sir you are a real f__kin hero and I mean to finish carrying Mossie was like pure poetry, cos' like that wee faithful dog was your daily inspiration. Pure dead BRILLIANT.
Thanks Allan! High praise indeed. Cheers! 🐾👍
Aye, I couldn't see her hurt. I'd rather fling away all my expensive gear than have her in pain! 👣❤🐾🐺
John my last little bitch Lucy used to really freak out in the tent during a storm at night, I found by putting my headtorch on and cuddling her in the sleeping bag did the trick.@@HoundsofHowgate
Gotta keep 'em safe Allan 🐾👍
Awesome playlist John. Thanks very much. CRT next year at 67 years old. Highly entertaining and useful tips and information. Totally agree with your thoughts on preparation and have adjusted my own accordingly; concentrating on hills rather than distance Well done and thanks again.
Thanks Jim! Glad you found the vids helpful! All the best for your CWT hike! Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
I’m walking the trail staring on the 24th April so decided to watch your vlog again. I’ve found it so useful, the style is easy to watch and Moss is a star. Like you I’ve been preparing by walking long distances with a full pack so now I’m doing some big ascents too, so thanks for that advice.
Couldn’t believe that you carried Moss, an extra 15kg, on your last day, brilliant, 👍.
Hi Hounds, laying on the sofa, leg elevated, ice on my knee I binge watched the entire Cape Wrath trail. The weather was hard on you and the insects plagued you but what an achievement. I have walked many of the glens you traversed and know how tough they can be in bad weather. Moss must have been a great companion for you and you made great team. Well done. I will now start watching the other walks you have both completed.
Hi Michael! Thanks, it was a great wee adventure. Moss is awesome: I always say that if Moss can't hike it with me then I ain't hikin' it. She's the best hiking companion ever! Hope you enjoy the rest of the hikes and I hope the knee gets better soon. Cheers!
What an absolute amazing adventure just watched the whole series and loved every minute not only amazing effort into doing the Cape Wrath Trail but to put all the footage together and share it is amazing The bond you have with Moss is amazing it was very sad to see her limping on the final push as she had done amazing too you done. What anyone would have done and carried her a great bond I can imagine a lot of highs and a few lows but the sense of being free because of being out with nature and remote locations also a tough thing to do not only the walk but being away from your family not easy keep up the amazing videos and adventures you must have some plans for 2019 ? Many many thanks for bringing us along on this amazing adventures
Thank you very much for the amazing feedback John! I really appreciate it and it makes all the effort of carrying the camera stuff, filming and editing when I get back worth it! Yeah, Moss is a great dog. I'd ditch all my expensive hiking kit before I'd see her suffer any day!
This year we are planning on walking the length of Scotland. So we done the West Highland Way in April, Milngavie to Fort William and we done the Cape Wrath Trail in August, Fort William to Cape Wrath. So today we were out and walked from Mingave to Glasgow on the Kelvin Walkway and that is the start of the Clyde Walkway. So I'll be following that South to the end and then crossing country through Wanlockhead where I'll pick up Stage 6 of the Suthern Upland Way. That will take me to Moffat where I'll then pick up the Annandale Way and follow that South until the end. After that I just have to cut East for about 10 miles and I'll be at the border! After that I plan on doing the Southern Upland Way. It will be cool to have walked the length and width of Scotland! 👍
P.s. I'm filming all that too. 🙂
Hounds of Howgate it’s great to watch people who love to get out and explore I do a video when I am out but it’s just with my iPhone but it’s great to look back doing these big walks how does it affect your work I find that work just hampers getting away
@@Kg51Edelweiss me too. I have to use up all my holiday leave for these longer hikes: which is handy because if I was on holiday I'd be hiking!
If you check out my West Highland Way plus my Skye Trail video series that was all shot on my Samsung S7. The only thing I did was get a gimbal for it. That makes for buttery smooth pans etc. Check out the Zhiyun Smooth 4. It's a universal smart phone gimbal. To then go next level you could look at mic mufflers to help with wind noise even better a Lav mic that you can plug straight into your phone. Check out: Rode SmartLav+. That stuff together will skin you about 130 to 150 quid but it makes a big difference when recording with your phone!
What am I gonna watch now. I've really enjoyed this series. You're an absolute legend 👏
Thanks Martin! Really glad to hear you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
Hi Hounds. Just watched these videos over the past week or so with my wife. I completed the CWT in 2013 and watching this brought back so many memories, good and not so good. I spent ages planning my trip along with doing a section with mrs L. from Fort William to Shiel Bridge two years earlier. We have sat watching these vids and laughed and remembered stuff from 2013. I think I was slightly luckier with the weather than you from the look of things. The only trouble with seeing your trip is, it’s made me want to give it another go! Also we loved watching Moss, she seemed to be loving it, until the last day, hope she recovered quickly. Congratulations to both of you for completing the trail and thanks again for taking the time to film the trip, It’ll be really useful to anyone planning to walk the trail. Take care, cheers Pete Lambert.
Thank you Pete, it's very kind of you to take the time to let me know you enjoyed the hike! Really glad I could bring back some memories for you!
Haha, I'm also kinda glad it has made you feel you want to hike it again as a lot of what this channel about is showing how much this beautiful country has to offer and encouraging people to get out there for some adventurin'! So that's great actually, haha 👍
Yes, Moss was hobbling less the following day and back to normal the next: I think she might have just sprained her shoulder a little actually. She can get a bit excites with jumping about at times!
Thanks again!
Cheers,
John & Moss 🐾👍
Really enjoyed watching those, thanks for making them. My plan is to do this in mid August this year, so this has really been helpful in planning that. A few things I learnt here, that I wouldn't normally take on a long summer hike, is a gps and a warm jacket of sorts. Cheers again
Thanks! 🙂
Glad to hear you are going to hike the trail and the vids helped with the planning!
Cheers,
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
I've watched the whole route, absolutely brilliant, well done. I recon you should get an agent and see if you can get some voice over work, you have a great voice and turn of phrase. I really enjoyed your narration and story telling, particularly at map time. I have a collie called Floss so particularly enjoyed watching the lovely relationship you have with your dog.
Thank you very much Phil! 👍
Much appreciated!
Yeah, Moss is a great dog. Best hiking partner ever!
I've not had Moss since she was a pup: got her about 5 months old and rehomed her as the folk that had her couldn't handle her. Funny thing is as soon as I got her she got into her own wee personality and became a great dog! She was originally called Sammy before but I didn't think it suited her. I watched a documentary about a Norwegian explorer and he had a dog called Foss and the name Moss jumped into my head and stuck! I think it suits her. 🐺🙂
Thanks again!
Awwww mate look at wee Moss in your pack! Mate I have to share a screen shot of that on my Instagram story and share you around. Legends of the Cape Wrath Trail.
Thanks man! 🐾👍
Like so many other folk, my travel plans to Scotland this year had to be put on pause, and it really RIPS MY NET! But your wonderfully well put together, informative and very entertaining CWT video series has been a consolation as well as a delightful diversion. Map time is my favourite time! Brilliant. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for introducing us to Moss🧡
Thanks Martha! 🙂 Really glad to hear you enjoyed the vids! Hopefully not too long until things return to some sense of normality!
Cheers!
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Many thanks, Hounds, for all the work you've put into these CWT videos. Have now watched the entire trail and feel exhausted. Glad to see you put your back into it on the last day - it wouldn't have been much if you'd just been able to waltz into the lighthouse compound with just 15 kg on your back, not when you could carry 30. And Moss did deserve a wee break. I've discovered these videos 2 years after the fact, so I've got some catching up to do. Will check out some of your other treks on Skye and Mull and so on. Hope this finds both of you hounds in good nick and ready for another adventure after lockdown is lifted! Cheers.
As a new subscriber, have been working my way back through your videos stuck inside on this wet & stormy day.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the trials and tribulations of your Cape Wrath Trail series. What a way to finish, having to carry Moss in your rucksack for miles through those bogs. Must have felt like you could fly when you finally took off that rucksack ! But at least you had blue skies for the last day, and you will never forget your epic journey.
Just hope that you got a chance to enjoy doing the Trail rather than just the satisfaction of finishing it.
Remember when I was a teenager, I always rushed my long distance hikes too much. Now I am an old fart, I have to take my time - and make allowance for my limitations. But as a result I seem to enjoy the journey all the more.
ATB, and looking forward to watching more of your adventures in the future.
Thanks! 🙂
Yeah, it was a good day to finish. In fact I think I actually say on vid that day that despite carrying Moss and such it could have been worse and pouring it down or something.
You are right, it felt great getting the rucksack off; and the first paint in the pub... lovely! 🐾👍
Fantastic hike and videos of the Cape wrath. Love the way you look after Moss. Wish more people were like that. The last day must have been hard on you carrying Moss, so I take my hat off to you. I hope to do the Cape Wrath trail sometime and will definitely use these videos as a good guide. Really enjoyed watching. Thanks Steve.
Thanks Steve! Really glad you enjoyed the series and found them useful! Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Hi John, nah.... I think I'll stick with Hounds, that way I'll be directing my comments at both of you. First of mate, a big congratulations , for completing not only the trail but for facing adversity and overcoming it. You said in this vid that you hoped other people contemplating doing the CWT would be informed by your collection of vids, well for me I was entertained. A brilliant video series, with narrative that was sensible, honest, amusing and down to earth. Fantastic editing along with all the work that goes with editing a vidoe to ensure the quality is good.The dedication of retreiving that camera for those river sections is true dedication. Also not too many references to jobbies.....for a change! After The Skye Trail I was abit worried about Moss, you know wether she could hack it, she did, albeit for the last day 10 miles. Sometimes my dogs developed a limp, all of a sudden. Its not always the paws, sometimes it's muscle strain in the legs, sometimes its just a case of how they lie. We're the same, if we sprain a muscle we limp and are tentative about putting weight on our feet.
To be quite honest don't know what to watch now at night! Anyway thanks for the time and effort of sharing your vids with us. Those final steps to the lighthouse have inspired me to get my finger out and move north form Torridon. When I do get to the Cape, no bus and ferry for me I'm afraid its a case of walking back along the road and walking 3 or 4 miles upstream to the nearest footbridge. Cheers Alan (aka owdjockey)
Thanks very much Alan! All your comments have been very much appreciated! It makes all the filming and editing well worth it! Really glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks again! 🐺🐾👣👍
How's it going Alan, I see you've enjoyed Hounds' films too. PS. It's Robin from ScottishHills.com
Hi John, Been watching your progress during the lockdown with 2 episodes each night, after watching your exploits on The WHW I thought initially your were a one of hiker how wrong I was!
Your endurance and humour is to be congratulated for enduring the weather, midges, damp clothing, bogs etc etc your are a role model to any young individual and I have the utmost respect for your efforts.
Just love your wee dug seems to understand your every word and what a bond you created on the last hike think your wee dug was just chancing his luck to see how much you loved him.
Hope you enjoyed your 10 pints of Guinness you most certainly deserved it and hope to meet you one day on the trail, for now take care and stay save🏴
Wow, thank you very much for the great feedback! I'm really glad you enjoyed this series! 👍
Aye, Moss is a wee champ, isn't she! We are a pretty tight team and I just love going hiking and camping with her. She's actually lying on my feet right now as I type this, all passed oot after her dinner.🐺💤 🙂
Thanks again and all the best for getting through the lockdown until we can get out hiking again!
Cheers! 🐾👍
Hi mate, sorry I'm three years late to the party, but I have only just discovered your channel. I have just finished watching all the CWT vlogs. They were absolutely superb, loved every minute of them. Well done to you both, what an achievement. I do hope Moss's paw soon got better.
WOW ! what a totally inspirational pair you and Moss are , having watched every minute of these videos that was one epic journey , the bond between man and dog could not be greater . I've made it to the cape on 5 occasions from cornwall on a bicycle i hasten to add staying at youth hostels so have not endured the pain and discomfort or dare i say bravery you encountered , but it is still an achievement i am proud of in my advancing years . John Morrison gave me a CWT plastic card on my last visit 5 years ago . You may be familiar with the tragic tale of artist Margaret Davies who was also an experienced long distance walker , she was found barely alive by 2 shepherds late december 2002 in Kearvaig bothy having completed this journey sadly she died later of starvation and hypothermia having been air lifted to stornaway . It's not a journey for the faint hearted , but the reward for the effort is something that can't be underestimated . WELL DONE both you guys !
Thank you very much! 🙂🐾👍
It sounds like you have had some awesome adventures yourself! Great story!
Oh yeah, I read about that: so tragic!
Wow...congratulations John and Moss. That trail is demanding and makes others seem like a walk in the park. You both deserve all the rest and treats you want!
Thanks Justin! Yeah, it was a long and difficult hike this one! Good though! Gotta take the rough with the smooth and all that! 👍
Yeah, it was a challenge for sure! We weren't long back before other plans started hatching though, haha! 😉👍
You're some man big man ,absolute legend,a total inspiration to us all ,and wee mossie too ,well done
john with ''moss in a bag'' is the most nails thing i have ever seem ! totally hardcore ! after watching other walks with people whining all day this is an inspiration , the best cape wrath series of all time !😀
Yasss! Exactly man! Gotta just punch through it!
Cheers bud!
All the best,
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Congratulations and thank you for the videos Hounds. You really bought the trail to life. We did the section to Strathcarron this year and used your vids to recce the route. I’ve just binge watched the second half to help plan the second half for next year. You have given me lots to think about! Seeing you carrying Moss made me thankful I didn’t take my collie, Ziggy. Not sure I could manage the extra weight!
Thanks Steve! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the vids and found them helpful: exactly what I was aiming for. 🐾👍
Yeah, it's something you have to think about doing long hikes with your dog. Like, what if this or that happens and what will I do. It definitely adds more to the planning process and logistics. Plus it beckme not just your hike but both of you so that has to be taken into account. Like if you want to batter on but the dog is tired then you have to account for these things. I think that might be a problem for some folk. I made a whole series on hiking with dogs actually. They are up on my channel.
Don't get me wrong though, Moss is my hiking partner and I'd not have it any other way. I had talked with the folk at the TGO Challnge last year about entering but dogs weren't allowed so I didn't bother: I couldn't go hiking for 2 weeks withoot the bold yin! 👣🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate Ziggy has done most of the Wainwrights with me as well as the C2C & SWCP but the CWT is a long way from help in lots of places so any little problem becomes a major issue pretty quickly. Keep posting up the vids - I'm enjoying them and learning a bit about getting my pack weight down for next year!
@@stevebolingbroke1786 definitely. The CWT has special considerations that have to be catered for due to the remoteness of stretches and the fact that it is unwaymarked, so needs a level up in nav too. Defo not to be underestimated. 👍
What an epic video series! Thank you for taking the time to document your adventure. You've certainly planted the seeds of inspiration to give this a go in the near future. Loved every minute of this series - your manner and humour make for very easy watching. Hope you and moss are well!
Ps best intro for any video I've watched on UA-cam - had me laughing every time. 👍
All the best, Carl
Cheers John, it’s been great to watch them all.
Thanks man! 🙂🐾👍
Superb series, well done! I first attempted the CWT back in 2000 but had to pull out at Shiel Bridge after crossing Knoydart. I then set off from Kirk Yetholm in 2016 and walked as far as Strathcarron. In 2017, I returned to complete the trail but got sick and had to pull out again at Inchnadamph. I still haven't got to the Cape after all of these years. Your videos certainly made me want to get back out there and reach the lighthouse. Thank you for the most entertaining and inspiring CWT videos on UA-cam.
Thanks man! 👍
That's a shame you had to pull out those times. Like there is always an element of luck involved too, isn't there. Sounds like you've had a wee run of bad luck with the CWT.
Good luck for your next go!
Cheers,
John & Moss 🐾👍
Just watched every episode 1 after the other.Thoroughly enjoyed it and what a way to finish carrying your trusty companion Moss in the rucksack to the end.😃👏👏👏
I'm not a camper but i know a few of the parts of the CWT as i have been up quite a lot of the mountains you passed enroute.Really liked the way you put each day section together to explain your route.Had OS map up on my phone following you while i watched,lol.🤣🤣👍
Congratulations on completing the trail and really enjoyed watching your journey 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
Just finished the trail on Monday, unlike yourself we done it in stages due to work commitments, you guys that do it in one go deserve a medal, keep up the good work and the footage is second to none, great to have that wee bit in back of your mind after watching👌
Well done on completing the trail! 👏👍
Thanks for the positive feedback: really glad you enjoyed the vids! 🙂
Now you'll need to pick your next adventure!🌄
Cheers,
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Thank you for taking the time to document this, it has been a pleasure to watch. Bless you for carrying Moss the last 8 miles.
Thanks Joe! Glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
Congratulations John and Moss,what an achievement! Fantastic videos!! I hope wee Moss recovered ok. 😊
Well done John and Moss. Undoubtedly the best hiking videos I have watched. Viewed them all over a week. You must be very fit to have carried Moss on the last day. I did the CWT over 2 holidays 8 and 9 years ago and always look back fondly on my adventure. Loved it, loved it and just loved every bloody minute.
Thank you Dave! 👍
I was maybe more stubborn than fit towards the end though, haha, I was fair blowin' soot!
Good grief, what an epic trip and to have accompanied it with film makes the world a richer place. I have binged watched the whole trip today and subscribed within a minute. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to watching the rest of your adventures.
Thank you very much Andy! 🙂
Really happy to hear that you enjoyed the series, cheers! 🐾👍
Binge watched your CWT videos yesterday. Very good to watch and informative too. Thanks for the considerable effort in producing them, was a real eye opener and full of quality info. Intend subscribing and watching your other walks now. Should also say founds comments informative too as regards gear suppliers in UK.
Thank you very much! Much appreciated and it makes all the effort filming and editing etc worth it when I get comments like this. Cheers! 🐾👍
Absolutely brilliant.
I've watched a few of your vids now and always find them hugely informative and entertaining.
This series has been my favourite and has inspired me to book some days down in the diary for the CWT next year, once all this daftness is hopefully over and you let us back over the border.
Thanks again Moss your a star 😁
Thanks Sean! Much appreciated 🙂👍
You need to let us know how you get on and of course if you have any questions about the CWT then just ask away. 🐾👍
Just spent the day watching all the videos of your Cape Wrath adventure and I have to say it is the best collection of videos I've ever seen on UA-cam, very well done to your good self and the Bonnie Moss, great to see how thoughtful and loving you are with her, looking forward to watching more of your videos, again well done to you both.
Thank you very much Colin! Really glad you enjoyed the series and hope you like some of the others too. Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Well what can I say other than WELL DONE THE TWO OF YOU FOR COMPLETING THE CAPE WRATH TRAIL. Also for facing up to and overcoming problems that you had to endure.
What another cracking series of videos and look forward to seeing more.
The pair of you are now my favourite's on youtube.
So informative and inspiring. I had always made excuses for not doing CWT saying its to much and it would only be a long slog.
I hope your feet and your wee doggies feet are recovered and are ready for another venture.
All the best and AWAY THE HOUNDS
many thanks
Thank you very much! 🐾👍
Incredible series! Honest, humorous, informative and overall great entertainment.
Big respect for you and Moss. Salute both your efforts on the last leg. It’s a great achievement.
There's a special bond between you two, I can see you care for her deeply and she trusts you with her life.
Hoping to complete this trail next month and your channel thoroughly helped with my planning, so thank you John.
Best wishes,
Richard
Thanks Richard! 🙂
Moss is a wee trooper for sure. ❤️🐺
Let us know how you get on, I'd like to hear that!
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Excellent video's mate, binged watched most of them. Brilliant video work and really liked the map update at the end of each day.
Thanks Ewen, glad you enjoyed the series and found it useful! 🙂🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate PS. Meant to say that is a seriously cool dog you have. Top achievement on Moss doing the CWT.
@@-ewen aye, Moss is a wee belter, isn't she! 🐺🐾👍
Just watched all your Cape Wrath videos and loved them all. Very well put together and extremely informative, and funny 😄. Think Moss loved being in your bag at the end. Don't think I could convince my missus to do it though, far too cold and boggy for her !. Cant wait to look through your other videos, nice one 👌
Thanks Lee! Really glad to hear you enjoyed all the vids! 🙂
Yeah, haha, some folk have thought Moss was smart enough to pull a trick on me to get her to carry her cos she sure did seem to be enjoying it! 😂❤️🐺
Hope you enjoy my other vids too!
Cheers! 🐾👍
Superb journey I've enjoyed watching frome the beginning and found yourself and moss truly inspiring.. Looking forward to giving the trail a bash in the near future🏴 👍🏻
Thanks! Grayy glad to hear you enjoyed the series. 🙂🐾👍
Great video log. One of the best I've watched, Informative. Clear views of landscape and routes taken. Very funny in places. Loved the concern for welfare shown toward your walking companion Moss. Hope she/he was ok after carrying on final leg to the Cape. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! ✔👍
Yeah, Moss recovered with a small limp the next day and was back to normal the following. I think she might have pulled her shoulder a bit is all.
Cheers! 🐾👍
Hi John, Have you seen the US thru' hiker Jessica (Dixie) on Homemade Wanderlust channel? She's documented her adventures on the 3 great long distance walks in USA (AT, PCT and CDT). I think you would really appreciate the physical and mental challenge, the awesome scenery, her honesty and openess, not to mention the excellent production and editing of the vids. Hours and hours of great watching.
Hi Justin, I have indeed heard of Dixie on Homemade Wanderlust. Someone I used to know was quite the fan and turned me onto her. Good stuff 👍
Congratulations to both you and Moss and many thanks for the considerable effort in preparing and sharing the excellent videos.
Thank you very much Kevin!
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I have loved this Cape Wrath experience. I envy your grit and spirit of adventure and continued optimism right to the end. Hope Moss was ok. Will be looking out for more of your adventures, especially during this month of lockdown. Your a very inspirational young man.
Thanks Jane! That's nice of you to say that! 🙂
Yeah, Moss was walking with a limp the next day and then back to normal the following. It looks like she probably just pulled her shoulder a wee bit (probably from all the mad running about she likes to do at the start of the day)!
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Great series, thank you so much for all the effort you put out not only in doing the hike yourself and with fab Moss but all the filming and map time and pointing things out on the trail, weather conditions, gear, town stops... just really appreciate it, and like someone else mentioned your turn of phrase, well put, you have a great entertainment value in your presentation! Was fun to watch the series and also to follow in real time on Instagram. Best of luck with your future hikes, looking forward to future info from you! Cheers!
Thanks so much Beth! Honestly, every one has been so kind and supportive it makes all the filming and editing effort well worth it! If it wasn't for people like you subscribing, supporting and commenting then I doubt I would have kept up with the filming effort from my earlier trips. Thanks again, cheers! 🐺🐾👣👍
Just finished watching all of these.
Fantastic adventure, inspiring and interesting.
Thanks for sharing it 👍
Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
Brilliant. Really enjoyed that. Well done to you and the lovely Moss. Kudos for carrying her for the last section.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers! 👣🐾👍
I have only just found your Channel. Fantastic set of Videos mate ,I've learnt so much from your travels. I am planning to do it May 2022 and your experiences have helped a great deal . I think Moss was pulling a sicky on that last day all the best for your future travels
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed them and found 'em useful. 👍
Haha, I bet she was that! Wee rascal! 😆🐾👍
Thanks for sharing your journey. Really enjoyed every video... awesome!
Thanks Dan! Really glad to hear you enjoyed the series! 🙂
Cheers! 🐾👍
Hi Hounds, just watched all of your CWT series and really enjoyed it. I'm going to start hiking it on Monday 29th April and make a documentary. I'll let you know when it's on UA-cam, you might like my recording style. TBA
Thanks!
All the best for your hike! 🐾👍
You'll need to let us how your adventure unfolds! 🏃♂️🏕👍
Will do mate
Absolutely brilliant sir!! Watched every video and loved them all. So pleased yous two made it to the end. A truly honest account of your journey well done.
Thanks Antony! Really glad to hear you enjoyed the vids! Much appreciated. 👍
Cheers,
John & Moss 🐾👍
Absolutely epic, just watched Cape Wrath series after finding your West Island Way. Really enjoyed the series, like your style. Top man... and dug 👍👍
Thanks Derek! Glad you enjoyed the series!
Cheers,
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
Absolutely loved watching this whole trail. It’s riveting stuff so I must admit I binge watch them. Man and dog ........ great teamwork. You have her well trained. Amazed how she will wait while you go get water etc. Her trust in you is total. I think we’re all a bit in love with wee Mossy. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Hi John. Just wanted to say a huge thanks for your informative videos which I have been watching over the past 2 weeks when i get the chance. I'm planning to the do trail from Fort William up to Ullapool next May so it's been really useful to get an in depth look at what i might come up against and given me some good ideas for planning the trip. Great effort mate and well done for getting Moss over the finish line on the last day. All The Best Glen
Thanks Glen! 👍
Really glad you enjoyed the vids and found them helpful! All the best for your trip; you'll need to let us know how you enjoyed it!
Cheers!
John & Moss 🐾👍
Just finished watching your adventure John, absolutely amazing mate, that last bit carrying moss was dedication for you, well done to you both
Thanks man! Really glad you enjoyed the series of that trail! 🙂🐾👍
Just finished watching your CWT journey. Probably the best series of trail vlogs I've watched. Fantastic job, well done.
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
That’s some achievement. Tough on the feet, knees and back for sure and the midges just to compound the hardness! A big well done. Although a year old enjoyed watch all 15 episodes 👍
Thank you very much! 🙂🐾👍
Just binged watched the whole series . That looked brutal in some sections & a real test both mentally & physically .
Congrats on the completion & hope Moss and yourself are well .
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed the series! 👍
Yes, Moss and I are well during the old C19 weirdness. Hope all is well your end too.
Cheers!
John & Moss 🐾👍
Brilliant. Well done. What a finish!
Thanks Ken! 🙂🐾👍
Absolutely brilliant mate. I know its a bit late but massive well done to you and Mossy 👏🍺👍 If one day I have a go I will come back to these videos as part of planning
This was amazing! Truly in awe of you. Moss is sooo adorable and an incredible companion. I planning my first long distance walk, at 53. The Great Glen Way, which now looks like a gentle stroll in the park!
Thanks Tracey! Glad to hear you liked the series! 🙂
If you want to check out most of the Great Glen Way have a look at my Loch Ness 360° vids: basically the first half of that hike is from Inverness south on the GGW. Hope you like that one too! 🙂🐾👍
Wow! Brilliant series! Just discovered your channel a few days ago, got eye strain binge watching your vids! Moss is a legend, what a brilliant lass! Seen it a year ago since you last put a vid up, hope you are both ok, and hope to see more vids in the future! Take care both of you!
Hi Lorraine, really glad to hear you enjoyed the series! 👍
Aye, Moss is a wee belter, isn't she! She's here next to me in work as we speak.🐺
We are all good: global pandemic etc put a halt to things for a bit in conjunction with me building a cottage in the countryside. All is well though.
Cheers!
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate good to know you guys are well! Good luck with the cottage!
Brilliant series of videos, really enjoyed watching, and there was loads of great info as well. Thanks very much! (Watched your Skye Trail ones too, great stuff.)
Thanks Yvonne! Really glad you enjoyed them! 🙂🐾👍
Really enjoyed the series , real life view on the trail such a great adventure with everyday throwing up something to overcome. Loved how Moss just sat in your rucksack enjoying the view , I hope she was ok . That is well beyond my limits but makes for a great watch and just watched all 15 atb Dave
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the series! 👍
Aye, Moss was walking with a limp the following day and then back to normal the day after that: it looks like she had just pulled her shoulder from running about a bit too mad the day before. She definitely looked like she was at it in the rucksack when you watch the video back though! Wee sly wan! 😂
Cheers!
John & Moss 🙂🐾👍
nice one. i am on the trail in few weeks time, thanks for such a great footage, the part u carrying the dog is legendary already. keep doing videos like this, once again thanks for 3 lovely nights on my projector wall ,..., Czech republic hiker
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! All the best on your hike and be sure to keep us updated! 👣🐾👍
@@HoundsofHowgate Mission completed, had nice weather second week, apparently the best from all UK, it made the journey very pleasant, I met very few people on the way which felt like exploring unknown land,....I travelled all around the world but must admit that this hike got nice soul, definatelly will come back sooner or later to Scotland. The wildness was truly legendary...
@@myssra1476 excellent! Well done! 🐾👍
Yeah, the weather has been superb lately: perfect hiking weather. You definitely picked a good window for it! Rwlly glad you enjoyed hiking in Scotland. It's something else, isn't it! 👣🐾👍
Excellent set of videos HofH!. Thoroughly enjoyed watching yours and Moss's adventures on the CWT.
Thank you! 🙂🐾👍
Poor Moss, she nearly made it! Well done for carrying her all the way to the finish line!! The beers were well deserved!!
Haha, defo! My problem is I appreciate the beers a bit too much! 🍺🤤🐾👍
Hounds of Howgate Yeah, I can understand that.. 🥃😉
Well done what a great achievement and certainly got me thinking of doing it next year. Bit disappointed as I have nothing to watch now 😕. Great to see you carrying the dog on the last day, what a warrior. Good luck on the rest of your walks/adventures
Late to this party :) What an adventure! Sorry but this last episode had me in stitches a couple of times, some proper Type 2 fun I am sure. Hope Moss recovered well! Thanks for the hard work putting this series together, very informative and helpful for my own preparations for when I attempt the CWT (hopefully) next year.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the series! 👍
Aye, turned out Moss had just pulled her shoulder a wee bit. The next day she was walking with a lump and then the following was back to normal. 🐾
That's great that this was helpful for your planning: all the best for your CWT hike! 🙂🐾👍
What a trip and so much weather you had to contend with. Chapeau to you and Moss. Lovely set of videos.
Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed the videos! 🐾👍
Enjoyed your videos .Well done to you and moss on your epic adventure.What a journey.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed them! 👍
Absolutely class adventure John, thoroughly enjoyed following you...
Good on ya for digging deep and carrying poor Moss, hope shes recovered from the foot injury? I can see how much you love her. 👌
ATB Steve
Thanks Steve! 🐾👍
Aye, it turns out it was probably just a wee shoulder pull: the next day she was walking with a small limp and the following day she was back to normal as if nothing had happened!
Well done That reminds me so muck of the pain when i did the rail in 1986. No books or many maps. I did have many detailed notes from stalkers. I will do the trail again when i have the time. A slave to a wage... I think i have spoken with you a good few years ago as i stayed just down the road from Howgate. Just passed the Manatus. Loved the Skye one as you passed my old home where i was born. All the best I bet the pint didnt hit the sides Cheers.
Thanks Alan! 👍
Aye, that pint didn't hit the sides: neither did the rest that I scooped in the following day and a half, haha! Cheers!
Congratulations on that last hard slog! Hope Moss recovered from her injury.
Thanks Paul! Yeah, she just pulled her shoulder by the looks of it. She was walking the next day and back to normal the day after. 👍
I love, love, love your videos of your adventures with Moss. This one looked a bit too much for me! What an achievement. Thank you so much for sharing :) x
Thank you! Really glad to hear you have been enjoying the vids! 🙂🐾👍
Loved the series. I would suggest that you look into giving Moss, Glucosamine Sulphate tablets for her joints. I have a field Spaniel called Tess who had metal plates in her front leg at six weeks old after getting run over by the breeder. I give her 2 Glucosamine Sulphate tablets a day she is still going aged 16 today. I also purchased a Bioflow magnetic collar many years a go to try and help her joints.
Hi John, glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂
Yeah, I have a joint support mix that I put in with Moss' food: trying to keep your dog as healthy as possible is always the way, so great tip!
I've found an emergency dog carrier that I'm going to buy: it's only 240g but it will be well worth it as you just never know what is going to happen! It seems like on the second last day Moss pulled her shoulder a wee bit (sometimes she runs about mad at the start of the day and with the miles it's not good). The next day she was walking with a wee limp and then the following day she was back to normal. The carrier would also be good for river crossings and things too.
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Hounds of Howgate I also give my dog 1 x 75mg baby Aspirin a day if she is in pain but use sparingly as can cause internal bleeding if you give a dog to many, I always check her poo for dark blood in it as a precaution.
I am now working my way through your other vlogs, you two should have your own series on T.V.. All the best to you two.
Thanks for the other tip and saying that John! 🙂🐾👍
What a trek. Absolutly amazing. Thanks for these videos and the tips and tricks you shared along the way on your journey.
Thanks Jamie! 👍
Stay tuned as I'm going to be doing gear shake down vids and gear reviews.
wow ... I've watched this all in a day and half... brilliant stuff, thank you
Wow, that's a lot of viewing Lisa!
Really glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
It took me a long time, but I finally got to the end of your epic adventure. Well worth it, these are an excellent series of vids. What a conclusion -- poor Moss and poor you having to carry her those final miles.
Thanks Paul! 👍
Aye, it wisnae the ending I was expecting: that's for sure! 😂🐾👍
Watched all 15 mate, well done, really enjoyed the video record of your adventure on the CWT. Many thanks for sharing, top man and top dog Moss. I am planning to do CWT April 2020, happy days, cheers matey.
Thanks Michael! 🐾👍
Really glad you enjoyed it! 🙌
Congratulations guys, an epic achievement! Spent last last few days, as I did watching your Skye Trail series, laughing out load and just enjoying every minute of your amazing adventure. Your videos are just first class, take a bow big man!
Thanks Steve! Really glad you enjoyed this series as well as the Skye Trail. 👍
Hopefully we can get back to some adventuring soon once things return back to a bit of normality!
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Watched all 15 episodes over 2 evenings... Very informative, great down to earth delivery, have subscribed and will view other videos. Cheers
Thanks Simon! 🐾👍
That's some awesome power watchin' 💪💥! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Just watched the whole series. Holy shite, well done mate. That Moss is lucky to have you.
Wow, What an epic series, loved every moment of it. You have such an easy natural way of describing your surroundings, absolutely stunning as they were and what an achievement. Moss was the icing on the cake she is lucky to have such a wonderful friend ,your dedication to her is admirable. Thank You so much, very inspiring indeed good luck with your next adventure, wherever it may take you.
Thank you very much Paul! Very kind words and I'm really glad you enjoyed the series!
Aye Moss is a wee jem, isn't she! Cheers! 👣🐾👍
An epic trip with an epic ending!! Brilliant well filmed guide to the trail and thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. I salute you sir.
Thank you very much! 🙂🐾👍
Mad to see how relaxed Let pooch is,bn Hogg tied n all!! Great job 👍🏻👍
Thanks Fraser! 👍
Excellent achievement. Poor Moss, but I suppose your lucky she hurt her paw on the last day and not day 4, loved watching day 1 to day 15 of this trail.
Was going to donit many years ago but never got round to it, and never will now.
Thank you! 🙂
Exactly about Moss! I think if she had hurt her paw at some other point I would have camped for a few days to see if it got better.
Really glad you enjoyed the series! 🙂🐾👍
Really enjoyed this while series. Great to see the good and the bad. Also really appreciate the detailed map reviews. Excellent set of videos and really well done!
What an amazing finale well done sir .great humour throughout. Amazing walk . Binged watched the whole series . Ill need to get training if ever going to try . You made it look easy. That’s your fitness ,experience and great character . Moss is wee trooper. It was a very dramatic and tough ending . Well done .
Thank you Niles, much appreciated! Feedback like this totally makes all the filming and editing worth it!
If you haven't already hiked it, I would say the Skye Trail is a pretty good middle ground between the West Highland Way and the CWT for example. Then it is just a case of getting long day hikes in and consecutive days in. So like say a 15+ mile day hike one weekend and 2 consecutive 10 mile day hikes the next weekend, preferably camping overnight. Its just volume and building on time hiking I suppose. One think I would definetly reccomend for CWT training is short mile munro hikes with your full backpack to get ascent and descent leg strength built up too. I didn't do that and I think it would be really beneficial for a hike like the CWT in hindsight.
Thanks again! 🐾👍
Hounds of Howgate your Skye trail looked amaze also you got lucky with the weather .
Amazing videos, 2nd time of watching this! Running out of yer videos, so need more, haha! Seriously though, cheers for documenting, superb stuff!
Thanks Joe! Glad you have been enjoying them! 👍
Yeah, mental year what with the Covo, lockdoon's and mah cottage build!
Cheers! 🙂🐾👍
Fantastic achievement. Well done to you both. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Beats anything on TV adventure wise. Take my hat off you bud. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Legend.
Thank you! 🐾👍
That was boss well done was a great watch
Thanks Ant! 🙂🐾👍