Hiking & wild camping in the Cairngorms

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  • The last stop on the bus, this one should be epic!
    I plan on wild camping in all 15 of the UK's national parks, this time it was the Cairngorms; 15 down 0 to go.
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  • @J1mston
    @J1mston 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I first watched this video around a year ago and it's the video that inspired me to get in shape. I'd not long since had a heart attack and could barely walk a mile. Attempting it would leave me in pain for 3 days. Seeing how beautiful the Cairngorms are made me want to go and I knew that I'd not be able to properly enjoy them with how I was. I made the decision to start working out and spending time every day on the treadmill. I've since been able to visit Scotland, do a bit of walking in the Cairngorms and experienced how nice they are first hand. I'm not where I want to be, yet. There's a long way to go but I'm well on that path now and I hope one day I'll be able to take on some of the adventures you have. Until then, thank you for inspiring me to break out of the rut I was in. Thank you for giving me a goal. Just thank you. You genuinely changed my life.

    • @C4sp3r123
      @C4sp3r123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Well done, keep it up👍

  • @veroniquediallo6055
    @veroniquediallo6055 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I absolutely love how you buy your meals from the regions you're traveling in/to and then give a proper shout-out while prepping them; especially the brews! All 15 trips were awesome. What's next on your wild camping horizon?

    • @altclut
      @altclut ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Buying local food and beer has been a highlight of this series! I’m so sad that it’s come to an end!

  • @oliverjones8699
    @oliverjones8699 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Spent weeks in the Cairngorms when I was a kid and now more recently despite being from the south west of England. one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We stayed in a lodge about 20 miles north of Pitlochry. Truly in the middle of nowhere. climbed a lot of the mountains, drank from the burns and laughed a lot. Will never forget it.

  • @lukebaileyy
    @lukebaileyy ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have to say this might be one of the best channels on TH-cam. Great videos mate.

  • @joseph_oenix
    @joseph_oenix ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I cannot believe I’ve just seen someone have a dry (UNTOASTED) potato cake!? Other than that, great video Liam

    • @thevoiceofreason2196
      @thevoiceofreason2196 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I came here just to find this !!

    • @TheEllismc
      @TheEllismc ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Got to get them fried

    • @Muzik_Junkie
      @Muzik_Junkie ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was Masala straight from the tin that did me in!

    • @altclut
      @altclut ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m an old Scottish man and I’ve never heard of a toasted tattie scone.

    • @mightymog100
      @mightymog100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get those tattie scones toasted or in a frying pan mate 😆

  • @irene.22
    @irene.22 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I maybe had a bit of teared eyes while watching this :')
    The first video of this series was the first one that was uploaded since i subscribed, and from then i never left.
    From these very well edited videos you showed how beautiful uk landscapes can be (for someone like me who has never seen them)
    Thank you Liam🙌🏼

  • @markmiller5577
    @markmiller5577 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Awesome Liam, at work at the moment, sweating like prince Andrew, will watch at 10.30pm, cant wait.

  • @whitson6777
    @whitson6777 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You honestly could be in New Zealand with some of the shots of the Cairngorms. Stunning mate, loved every bit of this series

  • @rileyhoffman6629
    @rileyhoffman6629 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Liam: You are such a cool dude! If I were 50 years younger, I'd love to join you on a hike. So envious. Youth is gorgeous!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Just wow, scenery is simply stunning. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @scottplumer3668
    @scottplumer3668 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My wife and I were in Scotland a few weeks ago, and my goal is to go back and wild camp in the Cairngorms. And now I've sussed out what to eat and drink!

  • @whatwhatwyatt
    @whatwhatwyatt ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Mate you are definitely supposed to cook tattle scones! Fry them in a wee bit of butter. Also pretty sure those scotch pies should be done in the oven haha

    • @markpeter506
      @markpeter506 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was howling watching him eat the raw potato scones and pies 😂

    • @naym8638
      @naym8638 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah, you can have a tattie scone with a wee bit of butter! They do taste amazing fried though!

    • @nunpho
      @nunpho ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They're not even raw, they're cooked. Better when heated and fried tho

    • @katyg3873
      @katyg3873 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The tattie scones will take your full English fry up to the next level.

  • @duggill77
    @duggill77 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for visiting beautiful scotland. I like how respectful you are to the land as alot of idiots like to leave places a mess when camping

  • @poptart2122
    @poptart2122 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Liam's Drinking Game:
    1 sip - Liam comments on the view
    2 sips - panoramic shot of countryside
    1 large gulp - Liam says something is perfect, or couldn't get better
    2 large gulps - Liam boils water or films himself drinking
    3 large gulps - Liam says 'fresh'
    Down your drink - Liam says 'thank you' to the place he stayed in/thank you to the countryside
    Shot - Liam says he slept well
    ❤️

    • @theaccidentalhiker
      @theaccidentalhiker ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3 large gulps at 02:58 ha ha

    • @ruthsdyspraxiacontent4018
      @ruthsdyspraxiacontent4018 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      and when he loves the food and beer take a gulp haha. I didn't realise he said fresh and I've watched the entire series lol

  • @philipburke1708
    @philipburke1708 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent. Honest, straight forward, no gear lectures: a joy to watch.
    Thanks,
    Phil.

  • @wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978
    @wserwalk.sleep.eat.repeat3978 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video - can't wait to get my van up here and do some camping.

  • @twinkletoes8145
    @twinkletoes8145 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I did this walk from the Glenmore visitor centre to the Green Loch a couple of weeks ago…it was beautiful. There was someone swimming in the loch too…I was there with my jumper and coat on!!

  • @Tam1872
    @Tam1872 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You need to shallow fry the tattie scones and best as part of a fry up.

  • @MikeNolan59
    @MikeNolan59 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bro just ate the pies straight from the packet without heating them up 🤣
    Love the videos though Liam, the editing is top notch and your content is unique and special compared to most content creators these days, well done mate 👍🏼

    • @t3hOutlaw
      @t3hOutlaw ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Literal mad man not cooking the pies.

    • @duggill77
      @duggill77 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The guy ate cold chicken tikka masala out a tin or did u miss that? 🤡

    • @alcurtis93
      @alcurtis93 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Supposed to be kept refrigerated too. Wonder how long he had in his pack at over 20c 😅

  • @darrenj3267
    @darrenj3267 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    well done Liam all 15 national parks thats quite an achievment

  • @KieranMarsden19
    @KieranMarsden19 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ahhh lovley. Thanks for bringing some peace and tranquility into my home tonight. 👍

  • @Yodaspirit45
    @Yodaspirit45 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Would love to see Liam do a solo wild camping trip using public transport filming the travel done to reach his destination instead of just seeing the journey by foot from where he has parked his car. Not all of us can or want to drive or own a motor vehicle therefore it would be good to see that it’s possible to do solo wild camping using public transport like trains, coaches and buses.

    • @MasonMcLeodFilms
      @MasonMcLeodFilms ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can speak from experience that it is absolutely possible to do that in the UK, as I have no car and have been on 4 wild camping trips alone this last year and a half. It normally involves a train and at least 2 buses, as there is less direct routes as you get further into the highlands. To get to the cairngorms where Liam is here, I took a train to glasgow, then to Aviemore, then called a taxi to get to feshiebridge which is where I started walking from.

    • @joewilson3575
      @joewilson3575 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely possible, even just going from your house and linking onto a nearby walking trail. If you live in a city, unless it's London you can probably walk out from the middle of it in only an hour or get the bus near to wherever you want to go and link onto the trail. Get some OS maps of your local area and go from there, you don't need fancy kit, just a little but of know-how and determination and that'll get you most places pretty easily.
      In the backpacking britain video he got the train and coach to John o' Groats, so even for a muckle journey like that it's possible.

    • @benbliss9589
      @benbliss9589 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doing it next week

  • @knicol46
    @knicol46 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Potato scones best if grilled, toasted or oven bake - for a crispy potato scone. Goes well with Sausage, bacon etc

    • @Elrosso85
      @Elrosso85 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ehh… fried on the pan is how they’re made.🤌🏽

  • @ginetteneale5101
    @ginetteneale5101 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Congratulations Liam 👏🏻👏🏻. Loved this series - this episode particularly. Your videos just keep getting better. Thanks for sharing and taking us along xx

  • @jamierobinson3349
    @jamierobinson3349 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Congratulations on camping in all the National parks! I've watched all of them from my home here in Astoria Oregon (The "Goonies" town) here in the Pacific Northwest U.S.
    Cheers! 🍻🍺

    • @marky4577
      @marky4577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always wanted to visit Astoria! I'll get there one day 😊

  • @branagan1985
    @branagan1985 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Potato cakes certainly in the North West are grilled/toasted and go with an English breakfast. Absolutely love them. Great video and series, good job

    • @lolsaXx
      @lolsaXx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tattie scones in Scotland are fried in butter or at the very least toasted.

  • @joenewbould2314
    @joenewbould2314 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Un toasted potato cake with cold chicken curry … savage Liam 🤣

  • @o.bsoutdoors3871
    @o.bsoutdoors3871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a perfect spot! Paradise, if it wasn't for that pesky Scottish wind! Love you positive mental attitude Liam, so glad we discovered your channel😊👏

  • @MySeanog
    @MySeanog ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Liam, we really enjoyed watching you on your adventures in the National Parks, what a beautiful country you live in... From all in Ireland

  • @a320trevor
    @a320trevor ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well I have to comment. I have been busy but the other side of me has saved this as a treat. Liam you are the Master of the Vlog on your great outdoor journey. Always pleased to see what you’re walking adventure looks like and I am never disappointed. Except of course, I am disappointed, that your mission is complete but you have another in mind for sure. Great video work.

  • @ICIRECORDS
    @ICIRECORDS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a series, inspired me to get out and wild camp 3 times. All in Northumberland national park. Each time was different, and yet all beautiful

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Cairngorms are special. We didn't hike them like you, more toured with some walks, basing ourselves out of Grantown on Spey. We loved every minute.

  • @francisday3187
    @francisday3187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this video and the series! Thanks for making them.🙂👍

  • @paulwilkinson1293
    @paulwilkinson1293 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Should do all the bothies in Scotland

  • @lincthesinc2703
    @lincthesinc2703 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been waiting for this mate. Loved this series sad it has to come to an end! Realest dude on YT

  • @sidebizmums
    @sidebizmums ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos; they’re so calm and relaxing. Thank you!

  • @roking567
    @roking567 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Potato scones taste even better in toaster

  • @edwardkerr2951
    @edwardkerr2951 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never ate potato scones cold. Fry them on the pan then have them on bread or a roll. Add some tomato sauce

  • @spotlight-kyd
    @spotlight-kyd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Five years ago, during my most recent holiday in Scotland I rented a mountain bike in Grantown on Spey, drove a bit along the Speyside Way and then up into the Cairngorms in that same general area. One of the most beautiful forests I have seen and fabulous for biking. I also came upon that loch, which is as beautiful as it looks in the video. They were a lot more people there then, though (it was afternoon, early in June).

  • @Warrior_of_Sparta
    @Warrior_of_Sparta ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ah yes, this is the one I’ve been waiting for!

  • @hippybumpkin
    @hippybumpkin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Congratulations Liam. Really good to watch, thank you!!

    • @michaelarcher6278
      @michaelarcher6278 ปีที่แล้ว

      Likewise, I was there in June. Very similar weather. Walked up the mountain on the other side of the path (from Ryvoan bothy )
      Being going to that part of Scotland since 1974.

  • @williamchanning9055
    @williamchanning9055 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liam, just brilliant mini series, loved your food choices.. looking forward to your next adventure

  • @dombridges01
    @dombridges01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ayyyy been hoping you'd have a trip to the Cairngorms, looking forward to watching!

  • @thewilksourlife631
    @thewilksourlife631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just awesome.... loved watching these videos. You'll have to do a compilation of all the best bits on your national parks hikes.

  • @jackfinnigan5021
    @jackfinnigan5021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every video has been epic, love the enthusiasm towards the food and IPA 👍

  • @joenicoud5967
    @joenicoud5967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful series sure hope you have more travels planned

  • @CooKJaY9
    @CooKJaY9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YESSS. I come with my plate at my desk and your video pop's up. I just love eating with you Liam !!

  • @wildtransmissions2987
    @wildtransmissions2987 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic spot Liam, with that and the squashed tea cakes what’s not to love haha 😍 thanks for sharing 🏕

  • @Bspoke53
    @Bspoke53 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mate, have enjoyed all of your travels and every moment of every National Park! Wtf you gunna do next? .... Can't wait!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @gallaghim
    @gallaghim ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoying your videos, stumbled upon them recently. Your camera work is noticeable too, a good mix of walk-by shots and first person shots, shows that you give some decent thought to camera & editing. Nice one 👍

  • @hayleytownsend9758
    @hayleytownsend9758 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. What a way to finish on the 15th! But Liam, you’re telling me, you didn’t swim in that pristine water?!?! Gahhhh

  • @saxonmckenzie9260
    @saxonmckenzie9260 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those tunnocks things remind me of going round my nans on a Sunday when I was a kid. Looks like a banging tea!

  • @nigelhajjar
    @nigelhajjar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awsome Liam wonderful camera work 10 out of 10 for all you show and bring us.Much Respect from Tasmania.

  • @RyansNextAdventure
    @RyansNextAdventure ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember hiking in the Cairngorms last year and hiked past that exact lake and I thought “What a great little beach to camp on ⛺️” and there you are camping on it, awesome. Great video 👍🏼

    • @lcbbushkraft440
      @lcbbushkraft440 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where's the lake please?

    • @RyansNextAdventure
      @RyansNextAdventure ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lcbbushkraft440 the beach in the thumbnail is the left end of Loch Avon, which is located a few miles North East of the summit of Ben Macdui in the Cairngorms National park in Scotland. Beautiful area

  • @ziggysawdust5407
    @ziggysawdust5407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another top video Liam, cheers.

  • @bash83845
    @bash83845 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it Liam, great way to end an epic series!! Peaks next after Wales? 😉

  • @James-ov5xr
    @James-ov5xr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video as usual , keep up the fantastic content Liam , your videos always make my day , thanks very much , I love the positive vibes , keep them coming !!😁

  • @JimmyJimmyEnglish
    @JimmyJimmyEnglish 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to be a butterfly for a couple of weeks and follow you on a multi day hike just fluttering in the wind watching what you get upto off camera!

  • @MrPatcher86
    @MrPatcher86 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing as always!

  • @katherineparfitt3985
    @katherineparfitt3985 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video to finish an epic series!!

  • @impezz
    @impezz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love watching these videos mate! you seem like a top guy

  • @KimSebak
    @KimSebak ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great hike 🤩

  • @theaccidentalhiker
    @theaccidentalhiker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im just a guy sat here with a laptop watching another guy sat in his tent eating cold curry from a can... yet im hooked 🙂

  • @borjaam4263
    @borjaam4263 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    keep it up mate! love your content

  • @aesopsock7447
    @aesopsock7447 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to see you taking on the famous American trails Liam. Maybe worth thinking about

  • @jbiz6626
    @jbiz6626 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes Liam! You ruddy legend

  • @tomcarter6100
    @tomcarter6100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the next challenge or milestone then?
    What a great series that was! Loved following the different parks and adventures Liam!

  • @HCProds1
    @HCProds1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to this one!

  • @steveweston117
    @steveweston117 ปีที่แล้ว

    looked like a great hike, what scenery!

  • @tonyc1167
    @tonyc1167 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant series Liam, well done lad, you thought of walking the circumference of England? would love to see that.

  • @matt2468
    @matt2468 ปีที่แล้ว

    That opening shot is gorgeous!

  • @miiortbiiort4610
    @miiortbiiort4610 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember this spot from years ago. Back then it was too busy to camp sadly. Nice to see the place again. :)

  • @robinsavard84
    @robinsavard84 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a beautiful spot! I love the joy you find inevery destination and the food you bring! Being from the US, i have no idea what you are eating most of the time! Lol

  • @wezboyes
    @wezboyes ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done pal! Epic adventures!!

  • @andrewb7432
    @andrewb7432 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mate you've got to get the tatty scones and toast then just till they're warm than drown them in butter 👌🏼 that's how we'd eat them. Or on a fry up.

  • @neilinnature
    @neilinnature ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this one, what a great camping spot

  • @SojournWithUs
    @SojournWithUs ปีที่แล้ว

    Beauty! We'd love to get to the Cairngorms soon. Really surprised there wern't many midges, but it looks pretty windy which definitely helped with that.

  • @tobwhy969
    @tobwhy969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the series man. You should revisit your top 5 parks for future vids!

  • @septin5522
    @septin5522 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    yea........ tattie scone is not the same as an english scone, you are supposed to fry them (or toast them if you are a heathen). cracking with an egg.

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tunnock's tea cakes are just stupidly delicious. i slam a whole pack in one sitting, my digestive system does not thank me for it

  • @happyhikerfrombykerandy2245
    @happyhikerfrombykerandy2245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great mate well done

  • @sootyginger4388
    @sootyginger4388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning 🥰

  • @tyfloyd7438
    @tyfloyd7438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smashed it man, well done 👏

  • @stevenhigginson6127
    @stevenhigginson6127 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done on completing all the parks. Best 'til last, with the Cairngorms! Raw potato cakes (or tattie scones as they call them up north) 😆. Much better toasted, them. Great content, nice one Liam.

  • @chrispietryga8710
    @chrispietryga8710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a kid....a long time ago...Irn Bru was advertised as "Made in Scotland from girders!"☺

  • @graememurray2603
    @graememurray2603 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid but yes tattie scones are best cooked……with a fry up is best 😎

  • @adambaggins6662
    @adambaggins6662 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another excellent video Liam!
    🌟CHALLENGE!🌟
    You mentioned in one of your videos ages ago that you'd like to try and live of the land for a few days. Would you consider doing that in a video soon, while it's summer and there's plenty to eat? Maybe not living solely off the land but incorporating some wild plants, berries, etc into your meals? 👍🏼

  • @prismatica2389
    @prismatica2389 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful spot

  • @drubber007
    @drubber007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was at the green loch in May...beautiful area.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic last national park camp. Where next? Thank you for sharing. Take care.

  • @josephdeegan5389
    @josephdeegan5389 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video again mate.

  • @mapleleafer74
    @mapleleafer74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10 mins in the loch and that beer would've been cold!

  • @Mrade0161
    @Mrade0161 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well done Liam !

  • @simeonbusano7338
    @simeonbusano7338 ปีที่แล้ว

    My perfect day is being a little hungover and lying in bed watching Liam’s videos

  • @sengas1
    @sengas1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel, well done you!!! I would love to get a campervan and me and my dog just head out camping and going adventures!! Keep doing what you're doing 💕

  • @MrObiwan1
    @MrObiwan1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series :)

  • @RussWeymouthPhotography
    @RussWeymouthPhotography ปีที่แล้ว

    I visited that Lochan in September (a bit busier with people then) but still worth the hike in. I had to see for myself if the water really was that colour - when the sun shines the water is a beautiful blue-green and so clear.

  • @dayerex1582
    @dayerex1582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That loch you camped at I had visited it with some friends on a university mountaineering trip and we got so high and the ducks were literally sitting right next to us it was so funny and so beautiful at the same time

    • @whitekoala4172
      @whitekoala4172 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Peace man ✌️

  • @delsmith7725
    @delsmith7725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quality video Liam. I miss my Scottish favourites you know. Lived in Portsmouth most my life. Tattie scones usually fried in butter with a fried breakfast. Totally different taste. Scotch pies are best from a butcher where you can sometimes get them heated up and go great with a pint of milk. Usually dry out the packet I find. Nice with chips and beans too 😋

  • @frankryan782
    @frankryan782 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great series watch everyone 👍