Backpacking Three Days in the Scottish North West Highlands - Killilan Forest

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  • @WalkWithWallace
    @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @markexpose6108
    @markexpose6108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HELLO. LIKE. LIKE. LANDSCAPE. SCENERIES. CAMPING.

  • @smujiodome
    @smujiodome 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great film Robin. Cheers.

  • @malcolmnash5850
    @malcolmnash5850 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing else to do this evening so I have came back for a second visit, most enjoyable evening to.

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice walk and the Iron Lodge is something else.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ray. It's in a fine location. Wouldn't take too much to spruce it up again.

  • @derekmcmanus8615
    @derekmcmanus8615 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like quite an interesting adventure!

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was a peach of a trip even with that wind.

  • @LarryBees
    @LarryBees 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fab camps, Robin, and nice weather ! well timed . fine bothies. desent tarp.Fireplaces removed and sold !!+Well done ian for the graham . great stuff !!

  • @paulbirrell5057
    @paulbirrell5057 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bit late since you posted this 4 years ago. Did Cointich and Faochaig last weekend absolutely knackered especially after walk down Glen Elchaig. Next day did the 2 Corbetts at Arnisdale not bad for an old man! Climbed Aonach Bhuide a couple of years ago using bike to Iron Lodge and return much easier. Love the vids I have a few on U tube but not as professional as yours.
    ATB

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Killilan is a fantastic area, we enjoyed this one a lot. That's a good shift by the way, the Arnisdale Corbetts are a tough outing too.
      It's nice to film your trips, even if its just for memories.

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there Robin just popping in to see how you're getting on. I thought I;d go back. Full relaxed view mate and what a lot of fun. Great pitches, good company, awesome views as usual and a mighty fine house sale. I did enjoy that. Well, take care up there. See out and about soon. Mark

  • @ScottishMountainGoat
    @ScottishMountainGoat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They must have gotten more wind than they bargained for with that wind turbine hahaha! The fire looks so cool a night as well. Amazing video man, thanks for sharing.

  • @sperrinoutdoors7642
    @sperrinoutdoors7642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice 1 buddy looks another fab location your well spoilt yer neck of the woods

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      More disapearing comments. Just discovered unreplied to comments. :(

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fantastic adventure. I imagine you Bearley slept the night before pal! Great vid 👌. A subscriber 👍

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Fraser. 😁
      Yeah from memory the first night was a bit restless. 2nd night was better. 😴

  • @mountain_del1863
    @mountain_del1863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb 👍 So remote, but cracking weather.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Del, aye apart from the wind the weather was spot on.

  • @steveoutdoorsuk1788
    @steveoutdoorsuk1788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!
    Thanks for sharing Robin.
    Take care mate, Steve. 👍👍

  • @TheConstantHiker
    @TheConstantHiker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent video Robin. I walked though Killilan and Glen Ling and on over to Strathcarron in 2016. I had started in Kirk Yetholm with the ultimate goal of Cape Wrath but decided I was knackered and got a train to Inverness in Strathcarron. It's a stunning area around there. Gary.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Gary, it is cracking in and around there. Did you get back to finish it off?

    • @TheConstantHiker
      @TheConstantHiker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I went back the following year and got as far as Inchnadamph and after a night spent coughing and shivering with a virus in the tent, hitched back to Ullapool. If I'm still young enough when this bl**dy virus has subsided LOL! I want to start the CWT again from the beginning.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheConstantHiker I'm hopefully going to attempt the CWT too, make the transition from Peak bagger to long distance hiker. 😁

  • @goldilocks878
    @goldilocks878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Robin,
    Enjoyed the video.
    I walked the Scottish National Trail last year (2019), including the Cape Wrath Trail. I passed the buildings at iron Lodge and remember seeing a notice about asbestos being the reason for not doing anything with the house.
    Keep up the good work after this virus has passed. Keep safe.
    yours aye, Norrie frae Lithgae

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😲 Not sure I wanted to know that after wandering around the building. But makes sense nevertheless.
      Your walk must have been epic, I was meant to be doing the Cape Wrath Trail in May. Will wait until next Spring now. Cheers Norrie, stay safe mate. 👍🏼

  • @alanmethven4437
    @alanmethven4437 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just looked at this one Robin, I cycled in to Iron Lodge in August last year to do An Socach and had a look in the window of the lodge, still in a state but at least the door had been secured. I appreciate you were doing a circular walk but we cycled back out in about 45 mins. We were planning on going back this year for Mullach Na Dheiragainn but who knows now. cheers

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a fantastic area, MnD is an awkward Munro isn't it, I'd probably do it from the Affric side? 🤔 Even then that was a tough walk.

  • @barrystevens2699
    @barrystevens2699 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video. Hello from England. Scotland is beautiful and we visit it every year climbing the stunning peaks you have.
    You just earned a new subscriber.
    I always feel so at home and comfortable in the Scottish highlands. It's where I feel most alive.
    I always feel devastated when I have to leave..

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Barry, thanks for dropping by and subbing. It's always a wrench to leave the Highlands, glad I only have to travel from Edinburgh.
      Cheers
      Robin

  • @davieirwin5159
    @davieirwin5159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another excellent log mate finally got around to watching!! Well worth it!

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sakes, another comment missed. 😢

  • @ScotlandsMountains
    @ScotlandsMountains 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant - crunchy pasta 😂 love a coffee from the packet though 👍👍 grand adventures chaps 👍

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha cheers Murray. 12 coffee sachets for 99p from Lidl are never going to be brilliant. 😀

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walk With Wallace 👣 I go for the luxury Nescafé 2 in 1 combo 😂

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScotlandsMountains I'll try them next time. 👍🏼

  • @BorderRambler
    @BorderRambler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looked like a great weekend was had Robin , some pretty remote looking hills but full of hidden gems , pity that house is just left to rot I bet it stank of damp foist . sounded like your mic was holding out ok in that wind .
    Great stuff mate atb Dave

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Dave, I lost a lot of footage on this trip due to the wind. When I got home, I discovered it was unusable. Probably just as well as its still 20 minutes long. 😂

    • @BorderRambler
      @BorderRambler 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WalkWithWallace I had a similar problem at the weekend with wind , oooh er matron 😂👍🏻

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BorderRambler 😂 lay off the beans.

  • @anthonypayne1
    @anthonypayne1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great hike Robin, looks like the weather was on your side. Bla Band is my favourite out of all the dehydrated meals too. What a shame about the derelict lodge, would be great if the Bothy Association could take it on. Cheers Anthony 👍

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Anthony, it would make a fine bothy and still a good trek in to keep the muppets away. There was an identical building further down the Glen that looked like it was going the same way.

  • @ScotsWildcamper
    @ScotsWildcamper 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't beat the 2 Ronnie's. I thought that was an ironing board on that 1st summit lol. What's the tarp not sure if it's a trailstar How's it do in the wind?
    Pity that Lodge is a midden right enough that's the people that go there doing it.
    Great stuff good to watch as I relax in the scottish sun.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw the mangled turbine?
      The Trailstar is awesome, sheds wind like a boss and always get a taught pitch. Only weakness is if wind changes direction.
      It's a shame about the lodge eh, I watched Hermit's visit again after making this, looked untouched, same bag of rubbish appeared in his too.

  • @EggnogonthebogProductions
    @EggnogonthebogProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do walking poles actually help or are they just an extra weight to carry?
    The wind had blown down the wind turbine...LOL!
    That posh camping restraunt looked a bit shite. Only 1 food on the menu, and only 1 beverage.
    At least you had a decent view with your oats.
    The 3 sisters...Bugger that! I will watch so I don't have to do it.
    That place was a shithole. I mean the building not your walk..LOL
    Nice walk. Enjoyed following you on it.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Eggnog, 😁 poles help a lot particularly on the descent and for river crossings. Plus they hold up my tarp. I've had minor knee injuries in the past, so I wouldn't be without them now.
      Thanks for watching
      Cheers
      Robin

  • @ClaireIona
    @ClaireIona 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant vlog! That bridge gave me the fear you are all brave 😱 I would not have walked over that 😂 I love the views I would so love to camp there it must feel amazing for the soul. Keep up the great work you are a natural 😊💖

  • @Kev_Russ
    @Kev_Russ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video mate of a cracking weekend. Roll on the next one. ⛺

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Easter weekend. 😉

    • @Kev_Russ
      @Kev_Russ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WalkWithWallace Might get a cheeky night away.

  • @ootnboots
    @ootnboots 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one mate , a good couple days in the hills

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Magic mate, when you home?

    • @ootnboots
      @ootnboots 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm home on Wednesday Robin, i'm hoping to get out a lot this time ..

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ootnboots I'm eying up Jura. Need to check the ferry times.

    • @ootnboots
      @ootnboots 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WalkWithWallace When for?

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ootnboots Thursday evening or Friday morning. You interested? 🤔

  • @TeddyWandererCamera-Bear
    @TeddyWandererCamera-Bear 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you had great weather for it :D Thanks for taking us all along with you to see this lovely scenery :D That bridge had seen better days !!!! Lol So had that house! Although check out a website called broken bog ......Think you may be surprised at how much those old retro bathroom suits sell for now :D I can Imagine how nice it would be to stay in that house if it was done up a bit . Atb :D Teddy

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That bridge was like something out of Indiana Jones. 😁 Thankfully it wasn't part of our route.
      That was an incipid bathroom suite. 😂
      Thanks for watching Teddy.
      Cheers
      Robin

  • @jordanvp
    @jordanvp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful area!

  • @FunsizedEarthling
    @FunsizedEarthling 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kev moaning about the 3 hour hike from the bothy to the corbett’s summit 😅 Your camp spot certainly looked better than that abandoned house! By the way, it’s not spaghetti carbonara if it’s pasta shells-please don’t give me anxiety! 😅

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved the abandoned house, but didn't want to sleep in it. 😆
      I had to watch back, and I said pasta carbonara by the way. 😉
      What's your next Scottish adventure plans?

    • @FunsizedEarthling
      @FunsizedEarthling 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walk With Wallace 👣 Haha! You’re not a red carpet type of guy? Mate, 5:21 🧐 I know coz it gave me palpitations 😂
      I’ve got Skye Trail planned for May.. that’s all i have for now 😄

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FunsizedEarthling in my defence at 4:51 I said pasta. 😂
      I'm looking forward to seeing how you get on. I'd like to do the Skye Trail too. Cape Wrath for me first though. 😎

  • @andyventures6574
    @andyventures6574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this before or after you buggered the pole in fisherfield?
    Did you replace it or was it still use able?

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was a couple months before. The pole seized up a bit after the Fisherfield trip. Got a bargain on Wiggle earlier this year. Black Diamond poles delivered for £48. £98 in Tiso.

  • @geoffdundee
    @geoffdundee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother unfortunately lost his life after an accidental fall on Sguman Coinntich just 2 weeks before your clip was uploaded....He had over 30 yrs experience.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Geoff, I actually remember reading about the accident at the time, I'm sorry for your loss. 😔

    • @geoffdundee
      @geoffdundee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WalkWithWallace ....ty - its been tough for everyone.........Was good to see Sguman Coinntich on your clip.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@geoffdundee I can't begin to imagine but if it's any consolation it's a fine mountain in a truly wild area of Scotland.

  • @gregoryshaw6275
    @gregoryshaw6275 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, once again! So beautiful. Do you pay to stay in the bothys? Who maintains them?

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gregory, bothies are free and no booking system either. You just turn up. Some can be busy, so you'd still take a tent just in case. They're maintained by a charity called the Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) and you can also join for £25pa to help pay towards maintaining the bothies. Wonderful set up. Would you stay in one?

  • @gonfishing8865
    @gonfishing8865 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant,,loved the music,,shame bout that wee hoose,,would make a cracking bothy..new friend highlan coo

  • @peterq1978
    @peterq1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    well if it was rainging,, you could get shelter and dry your clothes on the clothes horse!!

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was back there in my most recent video, definitely more deteriorated.

    • @peterq1978
      @peterq1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thought i recognized t... yea, almost unrecognizable. such a shame, looks a nice place too.

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The estate owners are rich Sheiks, they’re meant to be loaded 🤑

    • @peterq1978
      @peterq1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yea, you mentioned. lets see if they can sort it.