Hiking 15-Miles To Mainland Britain's Most Remote Village | Knoydart
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ต.ค. 2024
- Knoydart, sometimes known as Scotland's last wilderness, is a 55,000-acre peninsula located between Loch Nevis (which means heaven, in some Gaelic translations) and Loch Hourn (which means hell). It’s one of mainland Britain's most remote areas and is the only sizeable area in Britain that remains inaccessible to vehicles. It’s accessible only by foot or boat.
Over the next two days, I’ll be hiking a 15-mile route alone across the Knoydart Peninsula in the Scottish Highlands from Kinloch Hourn to Inverie, the most remote community on mainland Britain. Inverie is an isolated community and is home to the Old Forge, the UK's most remote pub.
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If we haven't met before... Hi, I'm Ruth 👋 and I recently bought a campervan to travel my home country of Scotland after living overseas for 12 years. I’ve hardly seen anything or been anywhere in Scotland and now is the time to change that!
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If you're considering doing this same hike, please ensure you have the correct equipment and are ready for all weather conditions. While I was lucky with sunny weather, remember that in Scotland, the weather can change quickly and conditions can turn dangerous. Knoydart is a very remote and isolated place and there is no phone network for the majority of the hike.
@@heather333so awful 😢
What footwear have you got on Ruth.
@@gordy3714 Dachstein boots. In the Arran video I showed them close up!
Ruth, on the subject of hiking equipment, in my part of the world, we insist on taking a hiking staff when going away from a well trodden path. You could twist an ankle or worst still, break a leg. In those cases, a staff with a good piece of thin rope can save your life in a remote location and provide assistance. Also, again in my location, a staff can ward off a snake or some suchlike.
Hi Ruth, I hope to visit Scotland as I have Scottish Blood, Italian and Irish! First, I want to go to Italy then Greece, then Scotland.
I am looking into living in both places or all three!!
If anyone has leads on affordable rentals by beach, share please.
Thanks!!
One of the pleasures of Ruth's videos is that she doesn't pretend to be some infallible travel expert. If she steps in a bog, or worries about deer, or has trouble with her cooker, it's all included.
May be more personal pleasure dude …
What you were looking at, 23.51 on the video, they are dollop mounds created by a 360 ° digger (usually), it is ground preparation for planting tree seedlings, the seedling is planted on the dollop, it gives the seedling a chance to establish before the grass, bracken or rushes choke the young tree out. Great videos Ruth, thank you.
Thanks for that information!
As a boy I was always told to filter water before drinking it. My science teacher’s brother died after drinking water from a stream. Upon investigating the cause, a dead sheep was found up stream from where he drank. When I saw Ruth drink the water I thought about that, then when she showed us the dead deer later, it just reinforced the point. You can get bottles with filters, definitely better to be safe. Besides the gloom, I never knew about this place-I wonder if a mountain bike can get along that path? If you can catch the weather this would be perfect.
H2O2
What's almost as bad is when people openly defecate near a water source...
@MsMesem , that's hydrogen peroxide, you muppet.
Scottish water pure clean.
@@KevinTravis-kw1rr 🤣
Deer will attack people. It is very rare. It almost always happens during the rut and almost always when people get too close to the bucks during the rut. Give them space during the rut and you won’t be bothered.
I have the original Jet Boil and love it for heating water and have used it a couple of times for a stew. It will hold the propane can, burner assembly, and the stand The smaller one does seem to have a packing issue. I use freeze dried food packs for the back country.
Having said all that. This was a fantastic video. I really enjoyed the scenery and your commentary. Beautiful places.
What beautiful scenery! Thank you for taking us along ❤️
Thanks for watching!
I did this walk with my Fell Terrier about 20 years ago. The bothy was much more basic in those days. Met some guys there who were climbing the local hills, other than that did not see any one on the trail. The first day was good weather, the second day it was very wet. Walked to the pub and had a beer before getting on boat back to Mallaig. I certainly recognise parts of the trail - it was a good trip down memory land.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your memories!
WOW, Ruth, what a beautiful sight!! Enjoy!
Blessings
Hi. Myself and three others (Bristolians)went from Mallaig to Inverie by boat and Inverie to Barrisdale and stayed at the Bothy and returned the next day to Inverie in April this year. What a beautiful area. We did the Three Munro’s on offer along this route saving Ladhar for the return journey. We had beautiful weather then. The deer at the campsite are the most tame deer I have seen in Scotland and yes the males can attack people during rutting season so stay clear of them during this time. Only recently found your channel on u tube. A great story/job you’re doing here. Thanks and Good luck.
Sounds like you had a great hiking trip! Thank you for watching 🙏
So lucky to have such great weather for this hike. Looked stunning. This one you will remember for the rest of your life.
So true! Thank you 😊
Fantastic, incredible views and peace and quiet. Well done on that hike, don't think I would manage it anymore. Thank you for bringing us along.
The views were incredible! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful scenery, and another great episode. Make sure you use a filter if you’re going to drink from the streams. That dead deer is a prime example of why you should never drink straight from a stream. You don’t know what’s just up stream from you, and it could put you in hospital, or worse!
Yes very true! I’ll make sure to get one for my next hike!
The views are just stunning!!!!!
Great camera work as always Ruth,
4:37, WHAT 🤪
A great video Ruth ,Thank you very much!
Glad you liked it!
Well, Miss Ruth, all the views look more breathtaking when you are in them! Beauty just adds to beauty! God Bless Miss Ruth!
Ruth, that was amazing. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful Scottish scenery, and the hiccups along the way :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much for sharing this Ruth. It looks an amazing place
It is, thanks for watching Mark!
What a stunningly beautiful trek! You earned your rest in Inverie. I hope the rest of your hike is just as lovely; I can hardly wait to see. This is quite an experience ... Go Ruth!
Thanks Eric! I was so happy to reach Inverie! 😂
great video, amazing wilderness
Many thanks 😊
Hello from the states. Another beautiful journey through the Scottish countryside. Can't wait to see it in person. You are a perfect tour guide 😊Best wishes.
Thanks for watching Ron!
I made it to Scotland last month for the 1st time and it truly is awe inspiring for sure!
What a great video. Stunning landscapes and coming along with you feels just amazing ❤
I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
I so love, and look forward to, your episodes! You are a stellar ambassador to Scotland my friend! Seeing your homeland from your perspective is enlightening and beautiful...Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Very nice vid Ruth ❤️
Lovely part of 🏴
Looking forward to the next chapter 👌👌
Thanks Gareth!
Love your videos ..... what a beautiful country Scotland is. Thanks for sharing ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
What an incredible journey to mainland Britain's most remote village! The Knoydart Peninsula looks absolutely stunning, and your 15-mile solo hike from Kinloch Hourn to Inverie sounds like an unforgettable adventure. The scenery and the sense of isolation are truly captivating. Thanks for sharing this amazing trek and all the detailed information. I can't wait to see more of your adventures in Scotland!
Cheers,
Simon - Tales From Abroad
Thank you Simon! More adventures coming soon 👍
Chopsticks and porridge - who would've ever thought of that combination working so well?! Lovely journey Ruth!
I’ll bring a plastic spoon next time 😂
Amazing video, thanks Ruth. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello from New England Ruth, you were so cute wondering about deer attacks. A buck [with the antlers] might chase you if he thought you to be threatening, but deer are gentle creatures. That cow that you thought seemed aggressive in another video, was probably thinking that you had a treat. I was once surrounded by a flock of sheep where I lived in the Appalachian hills of SW Virginia, but they'd smelled the bucket of alfalfa pellets I was bringing to my rabbits. They got a few nibbles but didn't manage to knock me over.
I love your travel videos Ruth. My Irish American wife & I spent our October 2000 honeymoon in Eire & were stunned by the beauty of the island & its inhabitants. We will someday travel to the territory of Scotland with your videos as our guide, Thank you for all your efforts!
Thank you for the info. I do hope you manage to make a trip soon!
wow what a wonderful walk a few yearsago i did the west highland way it took me a week but it was so worth it thank you for taking us along take care and stay safe 👍👍❤
Glad you enjoyed it! I loved the hike.
Great adventure and content and narration superb as always Ruth 🫶🏻
You are correct it is deer fencing to stop them eating new trees. Sometimes using a repellent in areas now aswell as it saves continuously having to replace the trees with those methods. And the ‘Burroughs’ (heehee 😅) are mounds for the new trees to be planted on. Sometimes known as restock sites and replacing dead or eaten trees is often called a beat up. Thanks for sharing another great video on your amazing journey 🙏🏻
Thanks so much John! That’s interesting information, I don’t know much about trees or forests!
Nice hike, beautiful landscape.
It really is so beautiful!
You are so lucky to get such a lovely sunny weather ☺️
Scotland - always a special for me.
The best weather! And no midges 👍
このような山道は日本ではそこらじゅうにあります。猿やシカ、狸に狐もしかするとイノシシやクマが出るかもしれないデンジャラスな道中です。シカ以外他の動物に出くわしましたか? 蜂などの昆虫はいないみたいですね。途中食事に箸を使っていたのには驚きました。フォークなどより使い慣れたら箸が最高ですね。日本の旅ですっかり使い慣れました様です。
私が見た動物は鹿と鳥だけだった！ 日本に来てから、お箸を使うのが楽しくなりました！
Love your videos. Living vicariously though them.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Hi Ruth I’ve just popped in to say hello quickly. I’m just due the medication round in about 10 minutes then I can settle down and watch your vlog/video ~ I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend and I hope you have a great week. Sending loads of love and hugs.~ Xxx Xxx
Thanks Louise! I hope you had a nice weekend too and enjoy the video!
Ruth don't realise how beautiful and hot she is 😊
@@andoncroftrather a creepy comment
@andoncroft learn some respect you revolting creep.
Fantastic Ruth, so beautiful and you hit the weather just right, can't wait for part 2
Was so lucky with the weather!
Fabulous scenery, l so look forward to your Sunday evening videos. Thanks.
Thank you!
Love this video Ruth! I watched it on the big screen so I could really enjoy those beautiful views! That hike was amazing! It’s a lot of funny to meet people from other countries. I’m sure you enjoy your conversations with them. Looking forward to the next one! Keep up the great work! ❤
Thanks Mary! It is always nice to meet people from other countries and hear about why they came to Scotland!
I really like outdoor videos like this. Especially your videos. Thank you for sharing your trips.
Glad you like them!
The "Cape Wrath Trail" isn't a fixed route. If you asked half a dozen walkers what the route is, you might get half a dozen different answers. There are at least two guide books on the walk.
The point to remember is that the further North you go, the more remote from habitation, shops, public transport etc.
Enjoyed this video. Thanks.
Yup, it doesn't go via knoydart though, just the rough bounds, which explains why Ruth didn't encounter any walkers along the last stretch.
Good to know, thanks for sharing. I'd love to do it sometime!
Scotland is the best for its landscape ❤❤❤❤
and midges! 🤣
@@LoremIpsum1970 😂
Great Video these are the type of show that the main TV channels should be showing us.
Glad you think so! Thank you.
Really such a wonderful episode, and a spectacular hike.
Thanks so much for the work you put into “taking us along”.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a great adventure in a beautiful spot. I'm glad you met nice people along the way. Thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you!
Hi Ruth What a spectacular vlog! The scenery was fabulous and you were very lucky with the Scottish weather as it is so unpredictable.It did not appear that you did not have too much trouble with midge! Kind Regards Crawford
The weather was great for my three-day trip! This was filmed in April before the midges arrive haha!
Wow! What a beautiful area of Scotland! Great video, and outstanding drone shots as well. Thanks for taking us along,
Thank you, glad you liked the drone shots!
Very much enjoy hiking/camping videos from the UK, discovered your channel and had to subscribe. The scenery is incredible and your commentary on the history of the areas you explore adds to the enjoyment. New subscriber from the USA.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for your support and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.
Thank you soooooo much for uploading this wonderful video - I love Scotland and somedays I'll be back there! 😉💜🦊
Thank you , Ruth, for sharing your adventure and your beautiful country! ❤
Thanks for watching!
Think I’ve found my new favourite channel Ruth. You look like you have a blast on these adventures. Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙏🏻
Thanks so much! 😊
I live in York but it's videos like this that make me come back to Scotland time after time. Simply stunning!
York is such a lovely city too!
Thank you Ruth… I think you have become my favourite TH-camr…just inspires me to drive my campervan to Scotland asap. I think that Visit Scotland should sponsor you for all your brilliant work!
Wow, thank you!
Such glorious views. I love remote places, the peace and quiet and being away from over populated cities. Great camera work as well. I don't know if I could stay in a bothy with no fireplace, even in summer, I imagine it can have some chilly nights.
It was a bit chilly when I stayed but it was April
@@ruthaisling Even June can have chilly nights I presume, same kind of temperatures as Ireland. 😊
Beautiful walk with absolutely stunning scenery
It really is! I loved it 😍
Another great video Ruth. You are so appreciative of your surroundings and describe them so eloquently. Thank you again for sharing.
Thanks Robert!
Beautiful views, I admire you for taking these hikes by yourself. Even with others on the trail, I would be afraid of falling and no one coming by for hours if I needed help, but that’s me. Thank you for taking us with you, great video. 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching!
Well done Ruth, good job, great hike, beautiful scenery, I'll look forward to next week and Inverie, I was there a few years ago by boat from Mallaig to visit The Old Forge pub ❤
Absolutely brilliant video, love watching all of your videos on TH-cam. So easy and enjoyable to watch. Keep up the amazing work Ruth. And please keep bringing the videos !!!!!
Watching over in Ireland 🇮🇪,
Mark.
Thank you for watching in Ireland!
Great video again thanks for sharing enjoy.
Thanks for watching!
Very beautiful country in all areas! Thank you for bringing us along to enjoy!
Thanks Rick!
What a lovely area. First the drive in then followed by an amazing walk. Oh yesss. Mega.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊
Thanks once again for taking us on a hike. In the wet north west of England tonight wishing some of that lovely sun would migrate south. Looking forward to next Sundays episode.
Haha lovely and wet here in Scotland too today.
@@ruthaisling at least the wind and rain keeps the wee beasties at bay. Not the wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous kind either.
Great to see you again Ruth I know it's quite well round that part of Scotland it's exiting staying in hostels you meet all sorts of people from different countries 😊❤
Wow, Ruth, another fabulous video. I’ve done the walk from Kinloch Hourn to Barrisdale and back twice, staying at the bothy 2 nights each time, with the aim of climbing Ladhar Bheinn, the most westerly Munro on the Scottish mainland - didn’t manage it the first visit, which is why I had to go back a second time. I found the hike from Kinloch Hourn really strenuous - that little burn you found so easy was in spate at the time and quite tough to cross. And Barrisdale Bothy is a great place. I’d love to go back, but probably beyond me now 😢
It is a beautiful place. Well done on conquering that Munro!
Wow, you are amazing 👏🏾 I just watch the post about your World 1 decenant....I love you editing and narration 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Another beautiful video! I subscribed to your channel when I saw your first Bothy video & was keen to see you try another. Such gorgeous scenery & certainly off the beaten track. Glad you got GPS maps... That has helped me out a couple of times in the past. Will look forward to your next video. ☺️
Thanks Erin! This bothy was definitely nicer than that last one 😂
Stunning scenery Ruth.
Some great tips as well.
Not surprised you met Dutch,German hikers
Those are big things there along with Swiss given our scenery
Thanks for bringing us along.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I'm glad you found this bothy less scary than the previous one...really enjoyed this video....I love you..
Glad you enjoyed it! This bothy was much better.
Hell of a Hike,Excellent upload really enjoyed this,
Thanks 👍
Hey Ruth😊Another great video allowing us to enjoy some outstanding natural beauty. Thank you so much. ☀️☀️😎😎
Thank you for watching!
Beautyfull places and glad to found ya again dear RuthSan😊
Such a great video! Thanks so much for showing us this spectacular area. Your presentation is wonderful. ❤
Thanks Del!
I was so glad when i saw you had put up your new video! It was such a treat with all of the beautiful scenery and water along the way. I just love your videos and your enthusiasm. Will be looking forward to the next one!!😊
Thank you so much Jane!
What a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😍
What a lovely reminder this was, a lot of years ago we started at Glenfinnan viaduct and ended at inverie. I remember falling down a lot at Glendessary, it's the slippery long yellow grass there, enjoyed it all the same. thanks for this reminder.
I’m glad this video could remind you of your trip!
Wow that is certainly a remote community well worth the walk. The scenery like you say is out of this world. Did you have to walk all the way back? Take care.
What a wonderful hike. That is some beautiful scenery to walk through.
It's a lovely area!
My wife and I got married at Duns Castle 14 years ago and we love Scotland so much. In 2025 we will return for our anniversary. We look at your videos and we are considering a hiking tour (light hiking) haha mainly because of your lovely videos. Stay safe and be well from Florida.
That sounds amazing, hopefully the weather will be good for you!
Such stunning scenery and you were lucky with the weather! Really enjoyed this video. It was a real tonic for the soul as I took a quick work break. :)
The scenery really is amazing 😍
It’s lovely watching your videos Ruth, you are a very nice and pleasant lady thank you for sharing such amazing views and experiences. Take good care of yourself xx❤
Thank you so much!
Enjoying and loving your video's . Thankyou for sharing. Watching from the South Island New Zealand. :)
Thanks for watching! Love New Zealand 🇳🇿😍
Oh Ruth that has taken me back. I sailed into knoydart and stopped in the same bunkhouse. I walked on same path but in an opposite direction to do 2 Munro’s. Check out the old forge inn, thinks it’s run by the community now. Read about the story about when the drug bust got done. Speed boats went rushing into there. I forget what the monument was but l did pass it.
Deer just be careful in the rutting season.
And the cape wrath trail is a beast. 2 weeks minimum l think weather permitting.
As always stay safe and thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories 🙏
Great video
Definitely added to bucket list
I love your presenting style
😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Wonderful video. Knoydart is a part of the country I've always wanted to visit, so thanks for taking us with you. Walking through those gorgeous glens all alone on a sunny day must be heavenly. Crutches in the Bothy for when people have too much whisky, superb ! 😅🤣
It was heavenly 😍
I'm not a hiking or outdoor person, but I enjoy watching your videos because it's so relaxing!
Thanks John!
So calm ❤
What a beautiful hike! You sure got lucky with the weather!
I was so lucky!
Oh Ruth I'm so glad you had company in the bothy, you said you were staying in one & I thought oooh noo, last time was too scary! It was a luxury bothy in comparison though! Your stove is like a pop up tent, easy to assemble & a nightmare to put away 😂 We used to get free ones at Glastonbury as people couldn't pack it up so left them 😉 Really curious about this community & looking forward to next week!
Hiking alone is challenging and inspiring, not many people dare to do it. Keep the spirit !
Thank you 😊
Loved this, your drone work is brilliant ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Another fab video with great scenery and with lovely weather Ruth. You take us to some beautiful places in Scotland. I go cycling lots in Fife and there are some nice hidden gems that I come across, but they don’t compare to the places you go.❤️🏴
Fife is a lovely part of the country too! 😍
@@ruthaisling I totally agree with you there Ruth ❤️
Another beautiful video of the Scottish countryside and a much better Bothy experience for you.....wishing I was my younger and fitter self to be able to enjoy a hike ....hope you have a great week ahead Ruth x
Hi Ruth
Your videos are obviously aimed at an international audience and as such are excellent adverts for the beauty of Scotland. I have walked and climbed all over this beautiful country for almost 50 years but must confess to not having yet walked from Kinlochhourn to Barrisadale. I have however been to Inverie and the Knoydart area by boat on several occasions. You were lucky with the weather and I would advise anyone attempting this walk to take the proper equipment. There are plenty of videos reviewing suitable equipment. The jetboil stash is an expensive bit of kit but does what it says on the tin. Not sure why you had issues with it. I have drunk water from mountain streams for years with no ill effects up until a couple of years ago when I picked up a severe case of cryptosporidium. There are many water filters available although TBH high in the mountains the water is pretty clean. Deer are very unlikely to attack you highland cattle with young calves are a more likely threat. Also despite use of GPS and various apps it is advisable to have a detailed map and compass and know how to use them. Finally there are plenty of dehydrated meals available which are very light to carry any good outdoor store will have a range of them to buy.
Thank you for sharing your tips!
Wonderful post! Can't wait to see this remote village!
Very soon!
This is a very different bothy experience! Any ghosts, electricity, water and good company!!! The beauty of the nature is breathtaking, thanks for the adventure.
This bothy was MUCH better haha!
Great trek Ruth, you must try the Sourlies route in/out in my opinion, the finest remote walk in Scotland. Keep up the vids!
New subscriber to your channel which I think is marvellous informative and so enjoyable to watch😊.
You do a fantastic 👏 Job.
Take care Ruth.
Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy all the videos.
Wonderful remote Scottish walk. You only fell once in the muck? 😂 Like your video presentation style. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to your next episode.
Thank you very much! Haha just once! 😂
Fabulous walk with beautiful views. I must admit I couldn’t do that alone as I would be too scared that I would get injured and stranded. Well done Ruth.
It would be nice to do it with someone!
Another wonderfully serene hike Ruth, and beautiful scenery. Hard to believe that Scotland was once covered with trees. They disappeared through history for various reasons., mainly for agriculture and the latest swath was the Highland Clearances (1750 - 1860). During that time, wealthy land owners (mainly English) cleared lands for sheep grazing, fueling the wool industry and profits during the rise of the industrial revolution. Deer are always a problem, as they love to eat young trees and their 'shoots,' and no, they don't attack people unless you try to restrain or corner them!
Thank you for the information!