The Best View I have EVER seen!
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- " The Best View I have EVER seen! "
This sentence was stated, can't take it back now ;) OK , ok I was a little tired, but this was a jaw dropping scene! Glen Affric must be one of the most beautiful Glens in Scotland and when I was presented with a view of snow capped mountains, ancient Calendonian Pinewoods, blue skies and lochans, I honestly think this is the , if not one of the, best views I have ever seen. Don't believe me, then head up to Glen Affric and see it for yourself - absolutely stunning!
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My Dad’s favourite Glen and one he planted up with the Forestry back in the late fifties.
Been subscribed to your channel for a good few months now and just wanted to say how much I love watching your videos. The content is amazing, right amount of talking and stunning photography as well. Honestly, thank you so much.
Xav Aubad thanks Xav - very much appreciated:) hope you continue to enjoy the vlogs - got lots coming up and a bit of variety thrown in (Sunday’s one is a hike through a beautiful forest carpeted in bluebells :))
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Murray
Just stunning Murray. My wife and I love the scenery, the commentary and especially your enthusiasm. All your hard work and steaming boots are deeply appreciated by so many people you’ll never meet.
Thanks for the video. I love Glen Affric. I was there many times during the nineties.
Stunning place to hike!
Wow! Lovely place and all the components of a classic Scottish landscape. Thanks for posting..
Just spent a good few hours explaining the beauty of the Scottish Munro’s to a New Zealander and up popped your new vid !!! Perfect timing Murray, and you never let us down. Absolutely stunning 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
TM Adventures hope it helped - would love to venture to NZ too though - it’s landscapes look absolutely stunning 👌
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Murray
Great atmospheric views - lots of weather. Glen Affric is a gem! Thank you ever so much for this one, Murray!
Big Call Murray!! “ Best View I’ve ever Seen” !! Have to agree, You are right !! Fabulous drone footage & great snaps 👍🏼✅ Long walk, but definitely worth it. Thanks for sharing 🙏👍🏼😉
Paul Drew it was a big call - seen lots of views but something about this view just got me - maybe not the most photogenic view but certainly one of the best views (if that makes sense !?) was well worth the hike :)
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Murray
30 years ago we spent 4 days in the wilds of Affric over a bank holiday weekend and saw 3 other people... snow still on the Munros we climbed and crisp clear sunny days made for our best ever wild camping experience in the Highlands. Thanks for helping us remember...
it is an amazing place - the views and the lndscape are something else - I'll be back at somepoint soon, thats for sure :)
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Murray
Wow, just beautiful and in glorious 4k watching on a big screen, thank you!
Im still in catch up mode Murray my days currently are still filled with relaxing - flat out healing my back and watching your videos .....i'm slowly on the mend well enough for a wee break in Fort William ...on the flat to be amongst the hills ..soo looking firward to it .Regenerative x.This video was again stunning and sooo well edited ...I can only imagine how many hours this takes but what great results 😊😊😊😊😊 Thankyou . Stay Classy - Glen Afric..
how absolutely breathtaking was that view, just amazing Murray and thanks for sharing. Trezmendous as a certain chap would say!
Just stunning! I’m itching to get to the hills now.
Oh iye Glen Affric ranks very high in the top 5 ...... thanks 🙏
❤ as always! Murray absolutely beautiful...😍 Thank you! Cheers...🥂
Very fine work Murray. Best view? Perhaps, I wasn't there, but I can think of more than a few of your (classic by now) videos which still beat up anything else I've ever seen. Munros/Corbetts, who cares? I went across Ben More (South Uist) one evening last week and it felt like the top of the world to me. You're dead right about the mountains' best aspect - about halfway up a neighbouring hill gives the grandest perspective.
David S there are so many times I’ve stood looking at a view and been thunderstruck! But I honestly was blown away by this view - it was the view (maybe not photogenically speaking ) but it was awesome - some amazing sights across Scotland 🏴👌👍
As an Englishman I'm so f-ing envious and covetous of the the Scots for having the best landscape in Britain (and perhaps the world). The nearest England gets to the wild barren beuaty of Scotland is the top end of the Peak District around Bleaklow, Kinderscout and Saddleworth Moor. The Lake District is nice, but too pretty and feminine a landscape (like the Cotswolds with lakes and small mountains added).
FirstHomeAgain I never take this country for granted - it blows me away time after time with its stunning views and remote feeling landscapes :) 👍
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Super scenery/scenic shots, good info and description of hills as always...wish I could give it a ton of likes.
Hugh McCann thanks Hugh
Hope you enjoyed it :)
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Murray
This video requires a double like button 😁 Fantastic scenery Murray!
Paul Stubbs thank you Pail - hope you enjoyed it :)
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Murray
I'll be up that way again in a few weeks for a weeks visit this time. I've hiked the Affric Kintail Way before, unfortunately I chose to do it in February 2017 I think it was, bad snow storms and serious winds, it is still the coldest hike and camp of my life..!
Another excellent video, big fan of the old Scots pines myself.
Fantastic video, up there with your best. Only a couple of hills but stunning views all around.
Garry Blackburn thanks Garry - hope you enjoyed it 👍
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Murray
Gorgeous landscape. Thanks for shearing.
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Murray
Fallen in love with the Highlands and have not even been lol, maybe it is the love of nature I have .I WILL be there 1 day guaranteed
Great vid Murray, looks a fantastic walk that one, breathtaking scenery. Superb editing & photography as always. Atb, Dave
Great one Murray,
Really enjoyed that Murray. From start to finish it looked like an awesome day. Legs must have been feeling it after the long day before. Well in and thanks for sharing 👍
Graham Williamson thanks Graham - legs were stiff afterwards - not as young as I used to be 😂😂😂😂
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M
Stunning!
Wow stunning. I always enjoy your amazing videos. Thank you for sharing.
Keith Petersen thanks and thanks for watching
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Murray
Lovely day out on the hills Murray 👍🏻
You are too modest about your photography skills, your photos and videos are wonderful. Thanks for another great video. One point though - you need to get yourself a campervan rather than kipping in the back seat of the car! I would be knackered before I began!
Frickin epic mate. Spent a week there a few years ago out near the bothy and it was unreal
Fabulous video, love watching your adventures.
Another fantastic video , you should have your own series on stv ....
Many moons ago I walked in to Glen Affric from the Claunie inn area , that was a walk to remember... really hard going I collected a few ticks that weekend ,,magic video bud , Atb Gaz
What an amazing video...it was one of my Mum and Dad's favourite escapes.....and mine and I really must go back....I was loath to let you go at the end of the video....many, many thanks Murray🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇5 stars
Really enjoyed that video only wish that I could do the hike myself. Fantastic.
Stunning 🙂🤙
Nice conclusion to your trilogy Muzza, it is a stunning Glen. So difficult to pinpoint the best one, but it's definitely up there. I remember those two Corbetts well, bloody tough pair and the walk out took ages! We sneaked on a Munro top too. 😆
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Robin
Hi Robin, I quite agree. We loved Glen Affric and enjoted the remote solitude of Carn Eighe and Mam Sodhail and scambling along the Pinnacles. True, the walk out is a long one - up there with Suilven (sans the phenomenal bog, lol!!!).
@@princesswearshikingboots4479 they're a fine pair of Munros. Everything there involves a long walk out though. Haha.
Walk With Wallace 👣 thank Robin - was a grand walk and got lucky with a wee bit of spring snow :)
I was there for a week until I managed to find the hidden path to the route along the river. I’ll definitely be back to explore it further.
What a view!!! I wish I lived in Scotland everywhere I've been in Scotland the views are incredible... where I live is just flat... the closest thing I get to a hill is a wave in the sea Haha... another brilliant video Murray
Breathtaking, it looked like you could effortlessly touch the clouds! My favorite views were around the 12:03-12:10 and 13:06-13:30 mark; I could sit for hours overlooking those hills. Well done. I "translated" your accent for my spouse, he loved watching as well.
Kelley Rose will need to spend more time on my subtitles which TH-cam fails to get right ( good value for a comedy point of view though if you ever watch with subtitles on 😂😂👌👍)
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Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains, on no, it's more challenging listening and watching at the same time, lol! I find it so interesting we all speak English, but it all comes out so differently...my Texas twang.
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Oh.Oh....I have.... and the result is hilarious.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi murray Wow what a beautiful day out just fantastic You are not wrong the views are stunning well worth getting up early for great stuff Thanks for that murray really enjoyed that gonna watch it again now Take care atvb chris
Nice one👍🏻
Very nice indeed. Mrs loves it there and has been pestering me to plan something... I can feel a visit coming on! :-)
On the Adventure Trails - Scotland you won’t regret it :):) will look forward to your vid 👍
It is a difficult ? Glen Affric truly is a special Glen and one I always love to visit ( more of a low to mid height walker ) the scenery and wildlife never fail to impress me in this Glen. However there are a few other Glens I love too ! So it is up there with the other wonderful Glens I enjoy visiting . It must have been a long walk for you to be mentioning your leg pain ! The views looked great and all of that snow was wonderful to see on the tops. Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed seeing this Glen from a different viewpoint . Atb :D Teddy
Teddy Wanderer I was knackered by the end of the walk for sure - but it was well worth it Teddy 👍
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Murray
What a view, unreal mate
WOW!!!
Scottish Click Bait, lol!!! True, Glen Affic is a beautiful Glen - a great subject for landscape painters. We loved this area and the remoteness of Carn Eighe and Mam Sodhail. It's a long walk out at the end of the day. Excellent point about the Corbetts being hard work - like Suilven!! Beautifully filmed, thanks.
Princess Wears Hiking Boots thanks- it’s a beautiful area for sure :) and a long walk in for those bigger hills too
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Murray
Great vlog lovely area fantastic views thanks for making the film you should be on the Tele you are on mine a lot
Great vidéo!
thank you and Thanks for watching
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Murray
Beautiful video fella. Really inspiring stuff, I wish Scotlands glens werent quite as far a drive for me, its a 1-2 time a year adventure for me, but its always worth it :)
p.s. Its a beaut view, but I have to say I think the view of the Cuillin was better :)
So many fine views in Scotland - I keep thinking I’ve seen the best view - then I go another hike ! Lol
Loved the shot with the dripping icecicles, beautiful! What are the names of the corbets? I tried to find the route you walked on a map, but couldn't figure out this one.
Hetty van der Klis hi Hetty - I’ll need to look them out - they lie on the south side of Glen Affric - can’t remember off the top of my head
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Murray
I'm English but Scottish views are just soo much better
Absolutely stunning drone footage and some beautiful photos Murray. Really enjoyed this vid. Keep up the great work, ATB Ant 👍🏻😉
It's a big statement to make, but totally agree Glen Affric is the most beautiful Glens in Scotland. end of!!.
Great video!
You need a Campervan
Alan Hesketh funny u should mention that .... #watchthisspace 😂
Scotland's Mountains best thing you’ll ever buy! We’ve just bought a VW California with a diesel heater so we’ll be heading to the highlands for winter 👌🏼
hi Murray, where did you exactly stop your car? , thanks!
Love the videos, although at what point are you going to accept that your actually more than a bit of a photographer? Your work has clearly caught the eye of Gary Gough and Thomas Heaton, and I tend to side with them. Some of the compositions you have taken are breathtaking and a bit like Colin Prior’s take on Scotland. Your drone footage is also beautiful, although I don’t know much about drones. Need to give us a wee reminders to hit the like button now and then as I feel we watch the video and as the end music is playing were already looking for the next video.great stuff Murray, love it.
You are a photographer x
The Jurys still out !!lol (perhaps the photos would be good in a birthday card scenario ;)lol
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Murray
Great video, mate. What softshell do you use?
theatomictrain10 thanks
The green one I have on here is a RAB vaporise 👍 a few years old now so there maybe a new version out :)
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Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains Thanks, bud. Keep churning the videos out - from a recent subscriber.
Would you say this trek is only for experienced climbers ?
wayne gamble it all depends on the conditions and weather at the time of the walk - an easy hike can become an epic if the weather closes in !
Great videos but where do you hide your map and compass?
Chris Magnus depends on the walk - I never ever have it round my neck though #eyeout
It was just to help you know if you were on the highest cairn or what the names of other hills were and let us know. Lovely glen though.
Music?
Yes, Spectacular ans Atmospheric indeed.
Yes, Lyon is longer (and equally stunning on a summer's day), but Glen Affric is by far the most comprehensive and authentic glen for scenery in the Highlands - anmd even more so in May when there is snow on the hills and blue in the sky. Because it not only has the pine forests, but it has the scale, lochs and distant mountains which give the trees context. Kudos to the individuals in the Forestry Commission who slowly but quietly worked away over the last 60 years to protect the granny pines and manage the regeneration. Affric is worthy of true National Park status (in the American sense), but I am glad it was overlooked and was left to the local forestry guys to manage, without the distractions of mass tourism and visitor interpretation. Sometimes I think it wasn't overlooked, but it was intentionally left as just a 'Forest Reserve', either way it was the right decision.
McNab
Yes grannies need protecting.....trees or otherwise.....I do hope they continue to enlarge this forest.....future generations need to be able to see the wonder of these old Scots Pines....
I have only recently discovered your channel and want to express my genuine appreciation for what you do. The filming and editing is superb and every clip you post is a visual feast. I also want to say that my father is old now and not able to walk up mountains, but he absolutely loves Scotland and the mountains and I have sent him loads of your videos because I know he will sit at home soaking up every second of them!
Well done, keep them coming.
Thank you - love messages like this - makes all the hard work putting the vlogs together worth while :) Hope you continue to enjoy the videos and your dad can watch them too :)
Stay safe and take care
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Murray
Lovely views, looks like a really nice walk. However you must try the lake district if you haven't already, as the views there are by far the best I have ever seen.
One thing I love about Scotland is, the landscape is as beautiful as any on earth, and yet it is all accesible.
Yet owned by the very rich !
Another fabulous video Murray, some incredible drone footage, inspirational...thank you.
Outstanding mate. Informative with stunning images and drone footage. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lovely in Affric . A stunning place to be
Great aerial pictures, really special.
Hi Murray. Fair do's - can't disagree with your opinion of the view. It's a stunner !! Looks a beauty of a walk, especially with the snow caps. Can I ask which car park you used please? Was it the last one, closest to Affric Lodge? I'm visiting in July and would really like to see it. Loved the video Murray. Huge thanks for sharing.
On holiday soon, heading that way! Thank you
Have a great holiday - hope the weather is good for you :)
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Murray
Yes glen affric is my go to place to relax , it’s a wonderful place to be .
Holds a lot of good and sad memories .
Felt like I've been on a wonderful hike from the comfort of my couch. A beautiful video and story, thank you.
Peter Tym thanks Peter - hope you enjoyed my wee adventure 👍
Another great video Murray, was surprised to see still quite a bit of snow up there after all the rain about lately. I was over on Eigg the other week and in between the showers that week, we got a glorious day and hiked up An Sgurr, only a few hundred meters hill but some fantastic views off the top. Anyhow, really enjoyed your ever inspiring adventures, keep `em coming and thanks for sharing them with us.
Super.
👏👏👏👍👍👍
Making me feel homesick.
Amazing footage once again.
I'm surprised that you said you're not a photographer, some of your shots are fantastic. The scenery obviously helps quite a bit as a good subject. Thank you for another lovely film. I'm really enjoying your back catalogue atm.
I can't wait to get out when we're allowed again. I live in East Anglia despite my surname - you can't get much more opposite to your location for metres above sea level! Scotland is a bit too far for me to drive unfortunately but I'll be heading for Yorkshire for some camping on the quiet when I can. I'll make the drive to Scotland one day. Maybe when the kids are older. One of my dreams is to see a golden eagle. Have you ever seen one?
Thanks Lea - let’s hope we can get back out soon :)
Last golden eagle 🦅 I saw was on this trip
th-cam.com/video/UHRdpi7qPRc/w-d-xo.html
There’s a bit where I see it it in the video 👍👍 always amazing when you see the big raptors 👍
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I'm going there as soon as the lockdown ends!
great!
Murray sitting at the first cairn you had your main camera on your chest, but the audio from whatever you recorded with (second camera?) Iwas still very good. What is your video/audio setup?
Pietrach hi - I have been asked a few times about this - I need to check back my online orders to get the microphone details and the Sony device I use - will see if I remember when I get home (currently in London !)😭😭😭😭
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Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains thank you Murray, I am looking forward to hearing from you on this.
Pietrach hi - still looking for the info - currently out and about on the west coast so will see what I can find on the lav mic when I search through my amazon orders (no marking on the microphone as just checked it !)
Hope to let you know when back in front of of next week 👍
@@ScotlandsMountains no worries I am not i a rush. The camera itself is an action camera or compact/mirrorless?
Hi - apologies for the delay - had to go through my amazon orders (I buy lots from them) to find details as there re no markings on the microphone - its a :
Pro Lavalier Lapel Condenser Microphone JK® MIC-J 044 (1/8" TS PLUG)
and I use i with a sony recorer ICD-UX560
Use this set up when using the go pro - I als use a sony nex 7 with mic for pieces to camera , ee vlog gear vid :)
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Murray
Probably a silly question, but who does the drone footage of these walks?
Nel Stynes
Murray does all his own photography.....including the drone work.....he's a clever chappie our Murray😀
The start of the vid I thought you had some weird hair extensions put in.
Glenn Kirkham haha - I could do with some help - my hair is receding by the minute 😂😂
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Murray
Are all the old Caledonian Pine forests protected? Or can the gov. come in and make reservoirs. That would be a shame. Thanks for these vids by the way. They help me decide how I'll spend my time next visit.
The biggest ones in Abernethy and Rothiemurchus are, they are really amazing forests so I'm glad they are.
Clickbait for a very average view.