Walking in the Cairngorms | Lairig Ghru

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  • I headed into the Cairngorms to visit the Lairig Ghru and the pools of Dee. Passing through the Chalamain Gap, I realised there was something happening in the area, with helicopters scouring the hillside and mountain rescue teams making their way up the paths.
    The Cairngorms National Park is the UK's biggest, home to some of the highest mountains in the land and some of the most extreme terrain and weather conditions. A wild, rugged and remote place but with the reward of some of the countries most impressive views.
    The Route:
    Starting Point: goo.gl/maps/z7ExN583TRQTVCSz8
    Route: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/r...
    Story of the missing walker: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...
    00:00 - Intro
    01:32 - Sugarbowl to Chalamain Gap
    03:58 - The Chalamain Gap
    05:30 - Chalamain Gap to Lairig Ghru
    06:58 - Mountain Rescue
    07:43 - Lairig Ghru Summit
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  • @OUTDOORJULES
    @OUTDOORJULES ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed that.superbly described. Def want to go👌

  • @richardmichael1445
    @richardmichael1445 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff. Wild!
    Thks for sharing.

  • @GaryMcKinnonUFO
    @GaryMcKinnonUFO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely stuff pal, liked and subbed.

  • @getubelogin
    @getubelogin ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, hopfully you will get to filming the rest of the journey another day!

  • @davidroberts569
    @davidroberts569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work capturing the wind. Every time if been there it’s been like that. I’ve always walked up from Rothiemarcus which avoids the Gap! Can’t wait until we’re further into warmer weather to get back again 👍

  • @BackpackerScience
    @BackpackerScience 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great 😊👍

  • @WalkWithWallace
    @WalkWithWallace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely filmed and narrated as always Kris. It's an amazing place and you forget you're at Corbett height at the top of the pass. That boy was lucky, you always fear the worst when someone disappears. 😬

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Robin! I know, the weather definitely felt like I was on top of a Corbett though 😂 I know, So lucky it was quite warm for this time of year!

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishMountainGoat was the Lairig Ghru your first choice or was this a plan B to factor in the weather?

  • @MontyOutdoors
    @MontyOutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Remember and hit the subscribe button, peeps! Kris' content is truly outstanding. Check out his other stuff :)

  • @Kev_Russ
    @Kev_Russ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another stunning video again Kris 👌😎 Love the Gorms. It's such a vast, beautiful area.

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Kev! Yeah, could spend years wandering around up there and not see everything. Has to be my favourite mountain range, so far anyway.. 😁

  • @PAADVENTURES1
    @PAADVENTURES1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Kris, another area I look forward to visiting in the coming years..Looks remote and unforgiving! cheers Paul.

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Paul! It's a great day out, though it might be better going in summer so you can take your time and enjoy it rather than racing the sunlight like I was. You'll love it!

  • @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389
    @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb as always Kris… love the narration. We’d been up there a few days earlier and the weather was pretty erratic. Nice intro about the mountain rescue also. All the best L&D 😃👍

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks L&D! Yeah, it was pretty rough! I was hoping for a lovely trip like your Angels ridge walk but no luck for me 😁 Hope you're both doing well. Thanks, Kris.

  • @sjmaguire6908
    @sjmaguire6908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video kris! Stay safe out there! 😊

  • @LavameruJejak
    @LavameruJejak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi uncle, i just found your channel, and i really like it, watch and enjoy it and it inspires me, thank you uncle, i'm a child who likes adventure and action in the wild with my dad, i support you for you, good health always and we can stay connected. warm greetings from lavameriu in Indonesia.

  • @MUNROSnCORBETTS
    @MUNROSnCORBETTS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant mate what a place even in the most perfect conditions it can be daunting up there glad the missing walker was found hopefully safe and sound. I first really heard of the Chalamin Gap when they three poor souls got caught in that avalanche you mentioned in 2013 and even when there is no snow i always brick it a wee bit walking through it as you know now they boulders are massive! Thanks for sharing this film Kris the Lairig Ghru is indeed massive but just wait until you head up to Braeriach and look down into it its a picure and a half mate! Cheers Kris take care and thanks for giving "The Devils Point" its correct name 👏👏👏 wee pat on the back sir!

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Peter! I know what you mean about those boulders, some of them are a little loose as well. Wouldn't want to be caught in the path of one of those! I have to say, I'm looking forward to a trip up Braeriach some day and maybe a wee stay at the bothy! 😁 No problem Peter, thanks again for watching!

  • @whenigotothemountains1203
    @whenigotothemountains1203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent as always kris. Cairngorms has so much to explore. The approach from the other side is brilliant too. I’d been reading about that chap with interest. Atb gordon

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Gordon! Yeah, coming in from the Linn of Dee is fantastic as well. Need to work out the logistics for a through walk one day 😄

    • @whenigotothemountains1203
      @whenigotothemountains1203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ScottishMountainGoat that’s on my list too as I’ve never done it. Could extend it and come up from Blair athol too.

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whenigotothemountains1203 Yeah, That looks like a fantastic trip. Sorts the logistics too with the train back to Aviemore too :D

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one mate and looking forward to getting out in those areas in the coming winter. Atb

  • @outlawedlandscapes
    @outlawedlandscapes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fantastic work again sir! I really loved this as someone that's been a bit feart of the Cairngorms since reading 'Cairngorm John'. Definitely not an area to be taken lightly. Thanks for showing us the Lairig Ghru - it looks spectacular! Did you know that the name may come from Lairig Ruadh (Red Pass)? :)

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Scott! I did read that, but there seems to be alot of confusion about where the name came from (more so than usual). It makes the most sense though for sure.

    • @outlawedlandscapes
      @outlawedlandscapes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishMountainGoat Especially towards the end of golden hour 😍 I’ve got photographs from Whitewell where the LG is burning red, couldn’t believe it at the time!

  • @NameisLeon
    @NameisLeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Lairig Ghru is one of my favourite places. Glad the walker was found safe, but it’s a reminder of how the Cairngorms can be tricky at times. Seemingly benign, but a vast plateau which can turn a good day bad, very quickly. How long was your walk from car park to pools of Dee? I haven’t done it crossing the Chalamain Gap yet.
    Cheers

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, It definitely deserves respect. I've stuck the route in the description. 16.6 km there and back from the sugarbowl carpark, 901m ascent. I may as well have gone and bagged a munro 😁 Cheers Leon!

  • @MelbourneTravel
    @MelbourneTravel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @hikingbikingscotland1267
    @hikingbikingscotland1267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Typical blowy day in the Cairngorms lol Its not the place to be if you're unprepared.
    ATB
    Martin

  • @Raww1RS
    @Raww1RS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cairngorm is actually “blue mountain” in Gaelic.

    • @ScottishMountainGoat
      @ScottishMountainGoat  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True. The Gaelic name of the cairngorm mountain range as a whole however is "Am Monadh Ruadh" which translates as red rounded hills. I guess whoever anglicised the name didn't care much for the color 😄

    • @Raww1RS
      @Raww1RS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishMountainGoat interesting, I didn’t know that. I suppose it depends on which season you look at it also.
      I have a great view of the mountain range from my house in aviemore it’s such a beautiful sight.