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.
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.
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.
Well done Ruth that's a good long hike no blisters i hope , i love Scotland it's so stunning the less man made infrastructure the better for me i just love to see untouched wilderness .
What a great part of the world you live in …with all these opportunities to get out into nature and explore. I don’t know if you carry a water purifier because you didn’t show it when you drank from the mountain stream, but the deer carcass you saw in the river is the reason why you must use one…be safe Miss Ruth.
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.
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.
I totally agree re your comments on the Jetboil stove, that seems to be the "in" item these days.Hiking mags rave about this system. It's too bulky, expensive, and heavier than other stoves and takes up too much room in your rucksack. I would consider the most important item in a remote bothy to be a fireplace.After a long, sometimes cold, wet hike, the sign of smoke curling out of a chimney greeting you is bliss.
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.
@@ruthaisling I must say , I thought what a major rookie mistake. But improvising with chopsticks is an equally major win so that cancels it out in my book. Carrying travel spoons and forks and knifes seems like a serious basic for proper hikers and walkers so I'm sure they would sell stuff like that at the next large -ish settlement or town you pass Ruth.
I have just discovers you today and what an incredible channel! I definitely have to hike this! Even just hiking one of the shorter hikes around knoydart for a couple of days! I definitely will be watching more of your videos! The bothy is one of the best I’ve seen. Happy hiking Ruth
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!
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.
18:02 after a couple glasses of water after waking , try some beer & tomato juice to soothe that hangover ; mix it about 60% beer , 40% juice . Have two or three for good measure 😁👍 Edit : switch to Gatorade after the 🍺&🍅 juice to restore your electrolytes . Happy Trails ✌
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 👍👍❤
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.
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!
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
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 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!
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.
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
The strange mounds you see are made with a plough and trees are planted on top of the mounds not the hollows to create a new forest plantation ... another excellent video Ruth
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.
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 🙏
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.
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!
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 😊❤
A moose, you call them elk in Europe, are enormous deer and will attack people. They are extremely irritable and formidable but you don't have any. Smaller deer occasionally injure someone, but it's usually sort of accidental.
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!
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. 🇨🇦
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
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.
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 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.
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 ❤
I think deer are just like every other wild animal in the UK, Ruth - treat them with a bit of respect and they'll do the same for you - though, best keep your distance when there's fawns about, and in the rutting season... That looks to be a super path along the side of Loch Hourn - I'd have managed it fine, once upon a time; alas my left knee and right hip and foot often make it quite painful to walk at all in this, the final week of my fifties! Super bothy too - though I must admit, I tend to prefer the more off-grid ones, myself! I like when there's no phone signal, too: we managed for generaions without them, after all! I suspect your "burrows" at 23:50 are where trees are going to be planted, as the top layers they've lifted are still attached and can be replaced afterwards...
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.
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 😢
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.
Ruth hello for long time I ignored your channel, don't ask me why, my loss. Until a few months ago when you came home to Scotland I am ahillwalker climber of more than 40 years, mostly in Scotland All those years mean I need 2 new hips so I don't get to hills at present. Channel's like yours, so varied as they are, help me relive a myriad memories so thanks so much. Your knoydart walk brought back so many memories and I'm so glad you also enjoy Scotch malts, another that your country has given this old English an. I came to Scotland in 1975 and never went back Thanks again and keep it going
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.
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!
Ruth: Your adventuresome nature surpasses anything I could ever imagine you would do. You make life exciting. Thank you and I don't know why I even say this to you, Be safe.
Beautiful video, Ruth! As for the deer attacking... usually not. But, a buck or stag in the rutting season can be quite unpredictable, as they have other things on their minds that you don't want to get in the way of. If their coat looks very rough and they are drooling (seriously!) steer clear of them.
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
I live in Colorado, US and there were 3 bull elk attacks on pedestrians in the town of Estes Park this month. It is rutting season so they can be aggressive. The State Wildlife Agency is issuing warnings for people to stay as far as possible from wildlife, which I'm sure is common sense to most. Take good care and thank you for sharing your journey.
the dead deer is a reminder that even flowing water in the hills might not be safe to drink! animals don't think like we do when they go to the loo either! Been enjoying your videos recently, makes me want to do a trip back up to Scotla
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.
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. :)
Thank you for the wonderful scenery today. If you put the ingredients in a heat-resistant bag and heat them in hot water, the dirt won't get on the dishes. (Please take the bag home with you.) And, It's useful to refer to the tools and tips of "Ultralight" to reduce the weight of heavy equipment.
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 ! 😅🤣
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!!😊
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! ❤
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!
Well done Ruth that's a good long hike no blisters i hope , i love Scotland it's so stunning the less man made infrastructure the better for me i just love to see untouched wilderness .
What a great part of the world you live in …with all these opportunities to get out into nature and explore. I don’t know if you carry a water purifier because you didn’t show it when you drank from the mountain stream, but the deer carcass you saw in the river is the reason why you must use one…be safe Miss Ruth.
Thank you 😊
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!
Thanks!
Thank you so much 😊🙏
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.
I totally agree re your comments on the Jetboil stove, that seems to be the "in" item these days.Hiking mags rave about this system. It's too bulky, expensive, and heavier than other stoves and takes up too much room in your rucksack. I would consider the most important item in a remote bothy to be a fireplace.After a long, sometimes cold, wet hike, the sign of smoke curling out of a chimney greeting you is bliss.
Great job on your videos I enjoy u hiking in Scotland 🏴 safe travels walking across the country side
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 🤣
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 😂
@@ruthaisling I must say , I thought what a major rookie mistake. But improvising with chopsticks is an equally major win so that cancels it out in my book. Carrying travel spoons and forks and knifes seems like a serious basic for proper hikers and walkers so I'm sure they would sell stuff like that at the next large -ish settlement or town you pass Ruth.
The views are just stunning!!!!!
Great camera work as always Ruth,
4:37, WHAT 🤪
What beautiful scenery! Thank you for taking us along ❤️
Thanks for watching!
I have just discovers you today and what an incredible channel! I definitely have to hike this! Even just hiking one of the shorter hikes around knoydart for a couple of days! I definitely will be watching more of your videos! The bothy is one of the best I’ve seen. Happy hiking Ruth
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!
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 😊
WOW, Ruth, what a beautiful sight!! Enjoy!
Blessings
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.
18:02 after a couple glasses of water after waking , try some beer & tomato juice to soothe that hangover ; mix it about 60% beer , 40% juice . Have two or three for good measure 😁👍
Edit : switch to Gatorade after the 🍺&🍅 juice to restore your electrolytes .
Happy Trails ✌
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.
You are so lucky to get such a lovely sunny weather ☺️
Scotland - always a special for me.
The best weather! And no midges 👍
Wow, you are amazing 👏🏾 I just watch the post about your World 1 decenant....I love you editing and narration 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Ruth, that was amazing. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful Scottish scenery, and the hiccups along the way :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well, Miss Ruth, all the views look more breathtaking when you are in them! Beauty just adds to beauty! God Bless Miss Ruth!
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!
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!
A great video Ruth ,Thank you very much!
Glad you liked it!
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! 😂
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 👍
Alluring, knowledgeable ,smart and beautiful!!...Love listening and learning...Excellent!!.....and Thank you Ruth!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much for sharing this Ruth. It looks an amazing place
It is, thanks for watching Mark!
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!
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!
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!
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.
The strange mounds you see are made with a plough and trees are planted on top of the mounds not the hollows to create a new forest plantation ... another excellent video Ruth
Thanks for sharing about this!
Great Video these are the type of show that the main TV channels should be showing us.
Glad you think so! 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. 😊
What a lovely area. First the drive in then followed by an amazing walk. Oh yesss. Mega.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊
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!
Amazing video, thanks Ruth. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
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 🙏
Fabulous scenery, l so look forward to your Sunday evening videos. Thanks.
Thank you!
Very nice vid Ruth ❤️
Lovely part of 🏴
Looking forward to the next chapter 👌👌
Thanks Gareth!
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!
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!
Nice hike, beautiful landscape.
It really is so beautiful!
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 😊❤
What a great video. Stunning landscapes and coming along with you feels just amazing ❤
I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
A moose, you call them elk in Europe, are enormous deer and will attack people. They are extremely irritable and formidable but you don't have any. Smaller deer occasionally injure someone, but it's usually sort of accidental.
Beautiful walk with absolutely stunning scenery
It really is! I loved it 😍
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!
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!
I really like outdoor videos like this. Especially your videos. Thank you for sharing your trips.
Glad you like them!
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!
Fantastic Ruth, so beautiful and you hit the weather just right, can't wait for part 2
Was so lucky with the weather!
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 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!
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 video again thanks for sharing enjoy.
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 ❤
What a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😍
Thank you , Ruth, for sharing your adventure and your beautiful country! ❤
Thanks for watching!
I think deer are just like every other wild animal in the UK, Ruth - treat them with a bit of respect and they'll do the same for you - though, best keep your distance when there's fawns about, and in the rutting season... That looks to be a super path along the side of Loch Hourn - I'd have managed it fine, once upon a time; alas my left knee and right hip and foot often make it quite painful to walk at all in this, the final week of my fifties! Super bothy too - though I must admit, I tend to prefer the more off-grid ones, myself! I like when there's no phone signal, too: we managed for generaions without them, after all! I suspect your "burrows" at 23:50 are where trees are going to be planted, as the top layers they've lifted are still attached and can be replaced afterwards...
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!
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!
Hello Ruth, so nice to see parts of Scotland that I am unable reach. many thanks for the good video. Regards. Andrew.
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!
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!
Very beautiful country in all areas! Thank you for bringing us along to enjoy!
Thanks Rick!
Beautyfull places and glad to found ya again dear RuthSan😊
Ruth hello for long time I ignored your channel, don't ask me why, my loss. Until a few months ago when you came home to Scotland I am ahillwalker climber of more than 40 years, mostly in Scotland All those years mean I need 2 new hips so I don't get to hills at present. Channel's like yours, so varied as they are, help me relive a myriad memories so thanks so much. Your knoydart walk brought back so many memories and I'm so glad you also enjoy Scotch malts, another that your country has given this old English an. I came to Scotland in 1975 and never went back Thanks again and keep it going
Thanks so much for watching. Have you been hiking in Knoydart before?
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!
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!
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!
Ruth: Your adventuresome nature surpasses anything I could ever imagine you would do. You make life exciting. Thank you and I don't know why I even say this to you, Be safe.
Wow, thank you!
What a wonderful hike. That is some beautiful scenery to walk through.
It's a lovely area!
Beautiful video, Ruth! As for the deer attacking... usually not. But, a buck or stag in the rutting season can be quite unpredictable, as they have other things on their minds that you don't want to get in the way of. If their coat looks very rough and they are drooling (seriously!) steer clear of them.
I never knew that, thank you for sharing!
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
I live in Colorado, US and there were 3 bull elk attacks on pedestrians in the town of Estes Park this month. It is rutting season so they can be aggressive. The State Wildlife Agency is issuing warnings for people to stay as far as possible from wildlife, which I'm sure is common sense to most. Take good care and thank you for sharing your journey.
Ruthさんおはようございます。一番長い行き止まりの道の行き止まりで二日間のハイキング。またポジーに泊まるんやな、危険やないか？注意をせんとな。24ｋの道のりを一人で歩くんやな。綺麗なところやな、夏になって緑が増えるともっときれいになるのかな？loch、呼び方が違うんや、湖と呼ばないんやね。いい処やね、最高のロケーションやな。このポージーはすごいな、皆と楽しく夜をすごいたんや、それは良かったな。ムンロ、小さな山の事や、凄い景色ですね。箸？次の動画を楽しみにしています。
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! 😊
the dead deer is a reminder that even flowing water in the hills might not be safe to drink! animals don't think like we do when they go to the loo either! Been enjoying your videos recently, makes me want to do a trip back up to Scotla
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!
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 😍
Thank you for the wonderful scenery today. If you put the ingredients in a heat-resistant bag and heat them in hot water, the dirt won't get on the dishes. (Please take the bag home with you.)
And, It's useful to refer to the tools and tips of "Ultralight" to reduce the weight of heavy equipment.
Loved going along with you on this hike - amazing countryside.
Thanks for watching!
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 😍
Hi Ruth, that was a great walk, fantastic scenery.
It was fantastic!
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.
Great views Ruth. What a beautiful place.
Thank you 😊
Wonderful post! Can't wait to see this remote village!
Very soon!
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! You sure got lucky with the weather!
I was so lucky!
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!
Love your videos. Living vicariously though them.
Thank you so much! ❤️
I love your honest reviews and opinions Ruth.