Super movie, good trip, thanks for sharing. I really like watching new and interesting places. You have an interesting channel, so I'm staying and watching. Big like, stay connected. I’m a new subscriber
Hi Turystyka, welcome to the channel. Thanks for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated. And, huge thanks for subscribing. Hope you find some of the other vides enjoyable too. ATB, Dave
Always good to catch up will friends Dave. And what a location. Haven't had bothy night myself in ages not to many in Wales. Thanks for sharing all the best Martin.
Thanks Martin, yes it was good to catch up and put the world to rights. We are lucky to have so many bothies in Scotland. I have a few favourites, mostly well off the beaten track. Gorton is fairly accessible but there is a fair chance of it being unoccupied midweek at this time of the year. ATB, Dave
Thanks for subscribing Alison, very much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the videos. It seems your dad is blessed with some wonderful daughters. Hope you guys are all doing well. As your dada says, 'keep the blue side up'. Dave
Did you happen to catch glimpse of a white and brown dog running anywhere out there? There’s a dog that’s been missing for 9 months now and he has possibly been spotted on the railroad tracks in that area.
Hi Clare, no I didn't see any dogs. I have seen social media reports about the missing dog. I rather suspect the shepherd (from Achallader) would be aware of any dogs in the area, especially at this time of year. The sheep are fairly far up the glen and will be lambing soon, so will be checked frequently. And, although the area might be regarded as remote, there are vehicle tracks on both sides of the glen. There is an Argo track running through the trees (Crannach). Also, there have been overnight rail works on that stretch of line. These works are floodlight (and visible from a very considerable distance). So, in short, lots of human activity and plenty of opportunities for a lost dog to make contact, or be seen by farmers or rail workers. I also recall, albeit from a hike about twenty years ago, meeting a local chap who had a pair of beagles. It was a memorable encounter because the dogs 'shared' a leash and managed to trip me up as they ran past. So, the recent dog sighting, shared on FB, might have been a local dog, out galavanting. ATB, Dave
@@daveoutdoorsscotland2854 I'm pleased that you already know about missing Gizmo. That's reassuring. I just wish he would be found soon. You have a lovely, relaxing channel here. I've subbed. Thank you!
@@clarearmstrong9530 Hi Clare, yes, I really hope he is found soon. I'll certainly make a point of looingk out for him during my travels. Thanks for the sub, very much appreciated. ATB, Dave
Nice wee video Dave. I can’t wait until everything turns green and you are swatting the midges (sorry, couldn’t help it). Thanks and as always, be well and keep the blue side up ⬆️
Hi Gary, in fact, I’m also looking forward to summer (midges, not so much). Our winters can be a touch dreary and we long for the green shoots of spring. The hedgerows surrounding the fields around my home village are beginning to leaf up; a very welcome sight. I enjoyed a coastal hike today, but returned to the house covered in a decent layer of snow and ice. Spring has to battle for a place in the Scottish calendar :) It seems we are in for a fairly long cold spell, which I hope will slowly fade to a proper spring. Meantime, I’m out in the garden each night, protecting the shoots brave enough to push through the soil. All good fun though. Keep the blue side up my friend. ATB, Dave
Hi Alison, very nice to meet you too. Your dad is a true gentleman and it is wonderful to chat with him through the comments on my the channel. I hope you are enjoying the wee videos and the glimpses of Scotland. Spring is making a valiant attempt at breaking through and it won’t be too long before we can get out with the cameras to show you some Scottish scenery, hopefully under clear blue skies. ATB, Dave
It is an old Specialized Rockhopper. I think it is probably the most disappointing bike I’ve ever owned. Although, having said that, it is pretty robust and has never let me down. I just don’t like the geometry, gearing and the 29” wheels seem oversized, especially on the rough stuff. It was a bit of an impulse buy, to replace my old mountain touring bike (a Norco), which I left in China). If I was going to own just one bike (for track and back country travel), I would buy a steel framed bike with wide tyres (not necessarily a fat bike). I would avoid ‘one by’ gearing in preference for a double crank up front. I’d also avoid low rim wheels (I’m not a fan of tubeless). I’d also go for smaller wheels. I like 26” wheels but they also have limitations and are pretty much going out of fashion on good bikes. So, probably 27.5 wheels in a 2 by set up on a steel frame. I probably wouldn’t fit any suspension. Surly have good base models that can be improved, but they are expensive (and difficult to source). Final point, I think the retail pricing of many modern bikes is outrageous. Sadly, a self build using new parts would also be outrageously expensive. I’m thinking about building my own ‘dream bike’ using a mixture of old and new parts. If I get round to it, I might make a vid of the build. ATB, Dave
Brought back fond memories of great nights in company at Gorton bothy
Hi Bob, glad the wee vid rekindled some good memories for you. ATB, Dave
Superb!!
Thanks Owen. ATB, Dave
Super movie, good trip, thanks for sharing. I really like watching new and interesting places. You have an interesting channel, so I'm staying and watching. Big like, stay connected. I’m a new subscriber
Hi Turystyka, welcome to the channel. Thanks for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated. And, huge thanks for subscribing. Hope you find some of the other vides enjoyable too. ATB, Dave
Always good to catch up will friends Dave. And what a location. Haven't had bothy night myself in ages not to many in Wales. Thanks for sharing all the best Martin.
Thanks Martin, yes it was good to catch up and put the world to rights. We are lucky to have so many bothies in Scotland. I have a few favourites, mostly well off the beaten track. Gorton is fairly accessible but there is a fair chance of it being unoccupied midweek at this time of the year. ATB, Dave
Fantastic scenery, Dave, thanks for posting. Lovely content.
Thanks for viewing and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Glad you enjoyed the vid. ATB, Dave
Love your videos and watch them with my dad just subscribed to u I’m a huge fan of your videos
Thanks for subscribing Alison, very much appreciated. Glad you enjoy the videos. It seems your dad is blessed with some wonderful daughters. Hope you guys are all doing well. As your dada says, 'keep the blue side up'. Dave
Great video Dave 👍
Thanks Graham, glad you enjoyed it. Gorton is a great bothy, in a grand location. ATB, Dave
Did you happen to catch glimpse of a white and brown dog running anywhere out there? There’s a dog that’s been missing for 9 months now and he has possibly been spotted on the railroad tracks in that area.
Hi Clare, no I didn't see any dogs. I have seen social media reports about the missing dog. I rather suspect the shepherd (from Achallader) would be aware of any dogs in the area, especially at this time of year. The sheep are fairly far up the glen and will be lambing soon, so will be checked frequently. And, although the area might be regarded as remote, there are vehicle tracks on both sides of the glen. There is an Argo track running through the trees (Crannach). Also, there have been overnight rail works on that stretch of line. These works are floodlight (and visible from a very considerable distance). So, in short, lots of human activity and plenty of opportunities for a lost dog to make contact, or be seen by farmers or rail workers. I also recall, albeit from a hike about twenty years ago, meeting a local chap who had a pair of beagles. It was a memorable encounter because the dogs 'shared' a leash and managed to trip me up as they ran past. So, the recent dog sighting, shared on FB, might have been a local dog, out galavanting. ATB, Dave
@@daveoutdoorsscotland2854 I'm pleased that you already know about missing Gizmo. That's reassuring. I just wish he would be found soon. You have a lovely, relaxing channel here. I've subbed. Thank you!
@@clarearmstrong9530 Hi Clare, yes, I really hope he is found soon. I'll certainly make a point of looingk out for him during my travels. Thanks for the sub, very much appreciated. ATB, Dave
Nice wee video Dave. I can’t wait until everything turns green and you are swatting the midges (sorry, couldn’t help it). Thanks and as always, be well and keep the blue side up ⬆️
Hi Gary, in fact, I’m also looking forward to summer (midges, not so much). Our winters can be a touch dreary and we long for the green shoots of spring. The hedgerows surrounding the fields around my home village are beginning to leaf up; a very welcome sight. I enjoyed a coastal hike today, but returned to the house covered in a decent layer of snow and ice. Spring has to battle for a place in the Scottish calendar :) It seems we are in for a fairly long cold spell, which I hope will slowly fade to a proper spring. Meantime, I’m out in the garden each night, protecting the shoots brave enough to push through the soil. All good fun though. Keep the blue side up my friend. ATB, Dave
Hi Dave I’m Gary’s youngest daughter Alison very nice to meet you
Hi Alison, very nice to meet you too. Your dad is a true gentleman and it is wonderful to chat with him through the comments on my the channel. I hope you are enjoying the wee videos and the glimpses of Scotland. Spring is making a valiant attempt at breaking through and it won’t be too long before we can get out with the cameras to show you some Scottish scenery, hopefully under clear blue skies. ATB, Dave
What is the bike you have in this one dave?
It is an old Specialized Rockhopper. I think it is probably the most disappointing bike I’ve ever owned. Although, having said that, it is pretty robust and has never let me down. I just don’t like the geometry, gearing and the 29” wheels seem oversized, especially on the rough stuff. It was a bit of an impulse buy, to replace my old mountain touring bike (a Norco), which I left in China). If I was going to own just one bike (for track and back country travel), I would buy a steel framed bike with wide tyres (not necessarily a fat bike). I would avoid ‘one by’ gearing in preference for a double crank up front. I’d also avoid low rim wheels (I’m not a fan of tubeless). I’d also go for smaller wheels. I like 26” wheels but they also have limitations and are pretty much going out of fashion on good bikes. So, probably 27.5 wheels in a 2 by set up on a steel frame. I probably wouldn’t fit any suspension. Surly have good base models that can be improved, but they are expensive (and difficult to source). Final point, I think the retail pricing of many modern bikes is outrageous. Sadly, a self build using new parts would also be outrageously expensive. I’m thinking about building my own ‘dream bike’ using a mixture of old and new parts. If I get round to it, I might make a vid of the build. ATB, Dave