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Hello Louise, well thank you for watching i appreciate that. Thanks for the correction on the Tea's they done a fab job and was a lovely stop to rest the feet and catch up with fellow TGO Challengers. I did stop at Tarfside to and that was very appreciative of the tea, bacon roll and other goodies available to boost moral in the pouring rain. Hope you manage to catch more of the adventures and hope you get something from them. I wont be doing the TGO in 2025 as i have another long adventure trail in the planning around the same time but all exciting. Thanks again Steve 👍

@Campingonthewildsidescotland it's always a lovely break there! This year we got some respite from the heat just before the storm and downpour 🙈

Hello sure the song is called April Sky by Ten Towers. You can find them on You Tube but i use Epidemic Sound for my videos so they are also there. I had a listen again and its fantastic to listen to. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video. Steve 👍

Thats for the comments Jim, swans were a bit of a surprise to see they added a nice touch in the stillness. I did question my thoughts on the Eagle, i did pause and zoom in but wasn't sure so thanks for pointing that out. Never seen a White tailed Eagle before and didn't stay long sadly. but still absolutely fantastic to see. Steve 👍

Well thank you, gives it a different outlook when the weather turns. Shows how quick the weather closes in but still a great mountain to climb. Steve 👍

Painting some amazing memories there Dave hold on to them. A small world, we did look at coming in from the side but is longer walk in but in the sun would have been fantastic. The bothy is brilliant and well worth a stop over if you get back. Not much shelter mind from the heat during the summer so hope next time its cooler and you get to the top. I would do it again and hope for better weather haha. The tea and coffee are filling that cup well Dave and glad to see. I have booked tickets for the Camping ExPo weekend next year in Birmingham if you didnt know about that. Cheers again Steve 👍

Hello Tiana Your welcome, the clouds and mist were just hugging the tops all day which was annoying, I agree the mist can make things very creepy and eery in the right location, would have been nice to get a clear window to video up the top but that the way it is. Way to windy for the drone which was a shame, even windy where i put it up, i kept getting a warning message on the screen for wind but i got something. I think we have similar countries for weather. Steve 👍

Hello thanks for the comment So my main camera is the Sony Cybershot HD made in 2013 so nothing special, i use this because the batteries last for a long time and a bit scratched. The phone i use is a Samsung Galaxy S10 if i remember correctly and the newest addition is my DJI Drone the Mini 3 Pro still learning the features of this. I would love to get a new camera if a brand was to reach out to donate one haha but for now it does fine. Thank you for watching Steve 👍

Aww thank you for the kind words, its a magical place and its a real treat when there is no mist or cloud to get a real good view. Bothies are fantastic here well used many lovely people come through the doors spending hours chatting. Big thank you from the Scottish to the USA viewers. Steve 👍

Thanks for watching Graham 👍 Steve

Totally agree, it doesn't take much to give things a quick tidy up. Time is irrelevant when you are away in the wilds so i dont understand why some ruin it for the many who do help. I dont think that will ever change but as long as we do our bit then other may follow. Thanks for the comment. Steve 👍

Cheers Dave thanks for that. Will be going away up North with my brother for a climb at the end of the month for 3 days so looking forward to that. Steve

@@Campingonthewildsidescotland Brilliant stuff Steve, you will have a great time for sure, probably be some decent snow about then too. My mate was very jealous of my new Camping on the Wild Side mug when we had our wild camp on Friday! Haha

@@DAoutdoors yeah its getting alot colder up here now so the mountains may have a dusting on them soon. Dig out the thicker sleeping bag now haha. Haha fantastic Dave glad the jealousy has started hope its holding a good hot brew for you. Steve

Its a great place down there, although these days with the sunny weather it can be busy. getting a little spot to relax is so nice but over all beautiful scenery. Steve 👍

@@Campingonthewildsidescotland Ten years or so ago. Some days even in good weather you could go the entire length of the Loch up and back. Without passing say 6 cars. Not now.

@@LordBelial1978 i think many places are like that, most of my camping video are all remote and out the way to get some breathing space. Are you a wild camper yourself?

@@Campingonthewildsidescotland No I don't camp. My dad used to. He started in a tent on Loch Doon. Then moved to a caravan. He had used the loch as his only holiday destination for a little over 52 years. Before they put those boulders in. I am a carer. Armchair traveler is the best I can do.

@@LordBelial1978 a few good memories at Loch Doon then. I am sure many more boulders will be put in where car churn up the road side edge. Good to see you as a =n armchair traveler and a good interest Steve

Hello thanks for the comment, yeah i have used the trekking pole a few time and works a treat. You worded that way better than i did in my other videos so thanks for bringing that up. With the trekking pole in place it still has a bit of sagging at each side or end, nothing major but i have seen patches you bond to the outer and guy line them to pull they bits out so might do that. The tent still functions well without the ends tied out its just being picky i think since i do use the tent alot and probably worth doing for the long term. Steve 👍

I would agree but since its not run or maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association its not seen as a priority. Its more a private bothy, so would be up to that owner to sort that. Cheers for the comment Steve 👍

Good question, my daughter has the Phox 2 and its a great tents, i guess the Phox has more room to manoeuvre but not for sitting up and you cant cook in the Phox. Bobcat i find has a great door system that gives you a few options on how to open it. Downside to Bobcat its tight for space and rucksack and kit are in the porch area and takes up most of the space there. On a plus for both tents they are both equally solid and can take a good battering in the wind. My choice is the Bobcat only because i like to be able to cook and sit up in a tent. Steve 👍

I agree Tiana, can be a bit of a life saver in some ways but for just general users having simple candles and lighters in the bothy can change someones mental state so i find doing them makes me feel good that others appreciate them. Steve

Well thats fantastic to hear Dave. I do listen to them back to see what they sound like but even better when you get feedback from people, so thank you for your honesty. Steve 👍

Sounds like a wonderful night. We have a wood burning fireplace and use it a lot. Helps get through the long Canadian winter. We've had a lot of rain lately, which I love because it makes the fire that much more cozy. Nothing better than adding some good food and good company to the mix. You are a great story teller and we really enjoy your podcasts 😊❤

@@TianaBaker-ej3fl aww really good to hear that, i can paint that picture of the long harsh winters you have. Charlie is great company and gets stuck into helping out and loves exploring different places. Long dark cold wet night with good food and company to share stories and thought are treasured. Its making memories and when you just let the adventure unfold you never know what happens or things you find to make it memorable. Steve

Hello Dave nice to hear from you. Thanks very much on doing that, the podcasts go in to a little bit more like describing things and the smells and feelings which is pretty hard to do on a video for time. Its nice to do them and allows people to listen anywhere without being tied to a video. I hope you manage to make many memorable cups of tea and hot drinks in the Wilds look forward to seeing them. Fantastic to hear from you Dave. Steve 👍

That the original and historical use for them and long may that continue. I very serious weather its a welcome sight and been in them shoes a couple of times so they are a vital place of shelter and warmth. Steve

Hello Elizabeth thanks for reaching out, I do agree and is a shame people leave a mess its not difficult to take it away so its down to education and behaviour. There are a few private bothies they you need to book or not let on where they are. Damage and rubbish stands out more than the scenery which is such a shame but fingers crossed that can and will change. Thanks again for the comment Steve

Hello Tiana nice to hear from you, yeah all the family are well as i hope you all are to. Sounds an interesting thing to do. I am actually away camping with my brother at the end of this month for 3 days but i have thought about some small things to do before that which are not far off what you are saying. I think every bothy is haunted and each have very interesting stories haha. Steve

@@Campingonthewildsidescotland sounds great! I'm sure they are all haunted. If I lived in a place as lovely as a bothy I wouldn't want to leave either if I was a ghost 😊

Thank you for letting me know, glad you liked it and hope you had a fantastic time in the Galloway Forest, so much to explore. Steve 👍

Hello, absolutely fantastic been out in this a few times now and its as hard as nails haha. Been out in some windy conditions but maybe not 50 mph but that would have been a wild night for sure. I bought some patches to attach to the flysheet corners to pull the tent out a bit. Seen a couple of videos on that to stop the fly touching and give a little breathing space. I will do an up dated video on how that is pitched sometime. Steve 👍

Hello Tiana This the forest track up to the Singing Sands beaches. fantastic woodland to walk through and the rain makes it very interesting. Loads of bird noise which was nice to hear. Steve

Hi Fraser this is the forest track leading to Singing Sands beaches its about a three mile walk from the little car park but the beaches are fantastic. Steve

Cheers Dave glad you got to listen to it in the car, maybe makes your journey more interesting or quicker i hope. Fantastic you have the mug Dave hope you get plenty use out of it and take it away on your hiking trips. A fantastic place to get out and about is the Lakes. Steve 👍

Ahh see it the little tricks Paul, might look into that. I think part of it is being warm and cosy in your sleeping bag and then the ear plugs and eye covering. I need to try this. Cheers Steve 👍

Hello Tiana thank you as always for your comments. Thats fantastic hope you get a good clear sky to view the stars. Sounds exciting stuff to just pack up and go to a dark sky preserve the kids will love it. All good here, Charlie was away camping with her husband and doing great. The Northern Lights have been out but my spot is not the best to see them sadly. Will hear all about your little adventure soon. Best wishes Steve 👍

Well thank you Dave appreciate that comment. Yes Podcasts are not for everyone, i do them to give the viewers/listeners a bit of choice and with the podcast i can kind of give you a little bit more detail on the Adventure. Just a wee thing i like doing and see if it works. Cheers Dave Steve 👍

@@johnvine5731 every day is a school day.

Hey Chris hope you are well, you have been to busy to remember about the channel lol. I am not sure if i will be able to do the 2025 TGO as yet but will look at it soon. Steve 👍

Ahh thats the first time i have split a pole, very annoying and more so when i was i such an awkward place. I do have the Cairngorm tent also, i love it and just don't use it enough. My pole issue was that i couldn't get a pole sleeve up and over the split due to the join so need to come up with an idea to solve that haha. Lethal when it splits Steve 👍

Thanks for the comment. The NC 500 Adventure was utterly amazing, it took a lot of planning but once on the go it was awesome. I had to check myself over every night for Ticks which i wont lie were just about every day and even more so were midges in the forests and some evenings they kept me in the tent they were that bad. I did have the small tick removing tool and creams to apply for bites, also had midge spray and net which were so important and a must have for Scotland. Amazing scenery and views and the beaches up that way were tropical. Well worth a good road trip or visit. Steve 👍

Thanks Andrew, yeah i am sure i done something wrong haha. I do like a nice breakfast in the morning and oats, porridge seem to be the most common and when you eat that regular it becomes tasteless so i need to find something that will work. I can see a video there lol. The search for the perfect wild camping breakfast 🤔 Steve 👍

Well hello Jennifer thanks for getting in touch and for the lovely comments. Glad you like the video and pleased you found the channel by accident, it happened for a reason for you. I really do need to do more podcasts, you have encouraged me to do them haha. I would have to say Bothies here in Scotland are fantastic, you would love them. I totally understand the confidence thing and thats only natural because you are alone and in a different setting so you could research some bothies and also go with someone which would make it a better feeling for you. The mountain bothies association is really good for advice and maybe reach out to them and see if any of there maintenance people are heading out to one at any point so you are with a n=more experienced person to give you advice and safety in a way. Where are you based about?, you also never know you might do your own podcast and video of your experience. Steve 👍

Hello Well thank you for stopping by great comment, Kayaking the Great Glen looks fantastic and what a totally different view you will get so hats off. Yeah i actually had just cycled the NC 500 stopped a couple of nights in Inverness and then cycled the great Glen. It was a slitter trying to find the paths getting out of Inverness as you wind through housing schemes of new built houses which i got lost but as you get out and onto the more woodland areas its fantastic. So many potential camping spots so as long as you have water and food you can find a pitch anywhere. So glad you got something from it i loved it, there was a couple of diversions but if you are planning it you might get an update about them from the Forestry etc. Some tough bits for the bike but overall what a beautiful trail. Wish you the best on it. Steve 👍

Scotland always surprises me Tiana and looking at mountains from a different view is also great to see. I just highlight my adventures and let people enjoy the views, scenery and the ups and downs of it to give people a realistic take on how things go. Thanks you for your support and all the comments its great to see. Steve 👍

We like your videos for exactly that reason Steve! You give a real take on your experiences.

@@TianaBaker-ej3fl bless you, really nice to hear. Steve 👍

It wasn't a bad spot, when you are in a situation and need a camp spot then you cant be fussy when you are tired and hungry so we made the best of a situation. The rain and wind were relentless but to be fair it was a yellow warning lol. I do think the drone helps get the picture across on the camp spots and the wider area. Thanks again Steve 👍