It was built in 1928, but mainly came into use during the 2nd world war. When it was rebuilt for use by the coast guard watching over the convoys preparing to head over the atlantic to supply the uk with foood and fuel. In 1940 2 U boats where spotted by the coast guard in Rubha Hunnish, who phoned down to Oban. Sunderland Bombers where launched and the U boats where sunk. This took place in a 2 week period. After which the German Wolf Pack was formed and they lay in wait in the northern atlantic, waiting for the convoy to leave the Minch. Sadly this only changed the fate of the convoy. Not in the minch but in the North Atlantic. The Lookout has a huge place in the history of the start of the second world war.
What a wonderful place Skye is Ben!! Full of amazing coves and rock formations. A true word said my friend '' its not all about mountains is it '' Great video once again..:-)
Cheers Ben ,, like you , I've done a lot of climbing in skye ,, but I,ve never walked the remote coastal areas .. thanks to your videos I,m going too start ex[ploring Skye and the coastal areas ,, cheers bud , great vid ... and a awesome bothy //// cheers Gaz
Was there this past weekend, during a circular walk to take in Rubha Hunish and Ben Volovaig. Didn't realise you'd done a video on it - I definitely got the better weather!
Another Great Video Ben You Have Inspired Me Over The Last Few Months To Get Out And See Places Not been As Far Afield As You Go Yet . But The Lomond Hills In Fife Are Huge And a Great Place To Explore. Thank You
Outstanding Ben! Breathtaking views! The sound of the water in the channel over the stones was fantastic. I wish I could have had the smells as well. Thank you for making this wonderful video, very enjoyable! Sincerely, Ossie
I love how you called that " precipice " at the start of the walk " a path " and didn't you feel like Moses at the parting of the waves standing there in that channel ? It was awesome. As always, your video was interesting and informative. Why don't you have your own Tom Weir type programme on telly yet ? Oh...and just wondering.....When you sign visitor books do you sign as Blethering Ben in case we are out and about so we can recognise your comments. :-)
I think I'd be having delusions of grandeur if I felt like Moses but I see your point ;-) I usually sign as Ben Dolphin and occasionally plug the blog shamelessly ;-)
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It was built in 1928, but mainly came into use during the 2nd world war. When it was rebuilt for use by the coast guard watching over the convoys preparing to head over the atlantic to supply the uk with foood and fuel. In 1940 2 U boats where spotted by the coast guard in Rubha Hunnish, who phoned down to Oban. Sunderland Bombers where launched and the U boats where sunk. This took place in a 2 week period. After which the German Wolf Pack was formed and they lay in wait in the northern atlantic, waiting for the convoy to leave the Minch. Sadly this only changed the fate of the convoy. Not in the minch but in the North Atlantic.
The Lookout has a huge place in the history of the start of the second world war.
+Calum Mcnab Very interesting, thanks for that :)
What a wonderful place Skye is Ben!!
Full of amazing coves and rock formations.
A true word said my friend '' its not all about mountains is it ''
Great video once again..:-)
Yep, Skye blew me away!
amazing Bothy!
there's some wild places over there ,a great video Ben, thanks for sharing ..
There are indeed, and you don't need to go far off the tourist trail to find them.
Great video Ben.
Cheers Ben ,, like you , I've done a lot of climbing in skye ,, but I,ve never walked the remote coastal areas .. thanks to your videos I,m going too start ex[ploring Skye and the coastal areas ,, cheers bud , great vid ... and a awesome bothy //// cheers Gaz
Was there this past weekend, during a circular walk to take in Rubha Hunish and Ben Volovaig. Didn't realise you'd done a video on it - I definitely got the better weather!
I think 'bracing' is the word for what I got. But then it WAS March I suppose.
Fantastic Ben i need to go there.another great video and what a bothy!!
Unreal isn't it!? No fire, mind you so perhaps not such an inviting bothy in winter. I'd love to ride out a storm in there though!
Another Great Video Ben You Have Inspired Me Over The Last Few Months To Get Out And See Places Not been As Far Afield As You Go Yet . But The Lomond Hills In Fife Are Huge And a Great Place To Explore. Thank You
Jack, that's my main aim with these blogs so I'm delighted to hear folk are inspired :) The Lomonds are very dear to me too!
@@BenvironmentBlog I need to go right now ! 23.57pm on a crap Wednesday night Inverness 😁😂
Brilliant video, really enjoyed it
Ta muchly :)
Hiya Ben, Im also going through my blinkered munro phase at the moment, But i must admit your uploads are certainly an eye-opener . Take care,peter.
Nowt wrong with wearing the blinkers. I'm just happy I took mine off ;-)
Nice Video Ben
I stayed at the Lookout in September but didnt explore the peninsula, regret that now.
Ah, I always feel the urge to see what's over the edge of cliffs ;-)
Outstanding Ben! Breathtaking views! The sound of the water in the channel over the stones was fantastic. I wish I could have had the smells as well. Thank you for making this wonderful video, very enjoyable! Sincerely, Ossie
Thanks again, Ossie :) Can't beat a bit of coastal walking eh?
Lovely place Ben, never had the pleasure myself, one day maybe? oot4noo Dazza.
It's a long drive but well worth the effort :)
I love how you called that " precipice " at the start of the walk " a path " and didn't you feel like Moses at the parting of the waves standing there in that channel ? It was awesome. As always, your video was interesting and informative. Why don't you have your own Tom Weir type programme on telly yet ? Oh...and just wondering.....When you sign visitor books do you sign as Blethering Ben in case we are out and about so we can recognise your comments. :-)
I think I'd be having delusions of grandeur if I felt like Moses but I see your point ;-) I usually sign as Ben Dolphin and occasionally plug the blog shamelessly ;-)