I’m a Scotsman who takes advantage of everything outdoors Scotland has to offer and consider myself fortunate to have this on my doorstep. I would like to thank you for your fantastic videos which shows Scotland at its best. People often complain about the weather but if they accept it as you do it can be an awesome experience. Like you’ve stated in previous videos there’s no such thing as bad weather it’s wrong clothing that’s the problem. You also stated it wasn’t you who first said this, I’m pretty sure it was another great thing to come from Scotland that first uttered those words publicly, Billy Connolly! Take care and I hope to see more of your Scottish adventures once normality returns.
Hey! Thank you so much, and you comment is so right! I am a trapped Londoner and am so privileged to be able to travel our people country. I am a landscape junky and the the Scottish views fuel my excitement. It is also more dramatic in its changeable weather :-) But I will never go there with out a coat, haha. I will be in Scotland as soooooooon as I can
Hey man just wante to say this is one of the best videos out there! I must be in double figures for how often I come back and watch it. Did the Hebridean Way myself last year and it's unreal but also so unpredictable with the weather. Keep up the good work man you're one of the best
Wow wow wow, what a compliment, thank you so much! It was such a spectacular trip and one day soon hope to get on another long trip north, love it up there.
Great video Barry. I’m relatively local to your route and have cycled most of this, brought back some great memories. Have to say that I’m quite saddened that 4 people have found it necessary to give you a “thumbs down”. These must be people who can’t appreciate the extents you went to to make a lengthy interesting video of the west coast of Scotland. Congratulations, it was excellent.
Thanks so much Chris, a wonderful comment. Yes I do spend a lot of time videoing and editing these films, but still honest answer I do it for myself and love sharing them with others
Haha, yeah squeezed a few in, but it was the landscape changing all the time that kept me inspired! Loved it, and there is no reason for you not to do it :-)
Mate I have Just watched back this adventure, as we are going to be doing the Hebridean way in August all I can say is we’re not worthy 😂😂 you are some lad
Lovely trip and impressive distances and scenery. I'm Scottish myself (overseas) and my dad used to tour the highlands on 10 speed bikes in the 1950s. But the almost constant rain has always put me off riding there. Maybe you've talked me into it. Cheers
14:50....Basalt Columns just like Devils Tower in Wyoming which, according to the Native Americans, is an ancient pre flood Silican TREE that was cut down like most table top mountains around the world.
Thank you so much. My wife and I spent a lovely evening watching these videos. Hard to believe they do not have a million views! I am amazed at your capacity for cycling in the rain! Cheers from NY
Wow, thanks David! glad it was a nice evening ;-) Yes I have been in so much rain you have to learn to love it and deal with it, but yes there is some times I just wish it would stop
mate what an amazing adventure - thanks for sharing as it is inspirational! love how you documented it with the views and music - and big up for pushing on through all that rain and staying positive! well done!
Wow! I mean wow... I'm speechless... Such a wonderfull trip. Stunning views, excellent route and extreme effort to do it all by bike with all you need to survive on it. And on top of it - a truly inspirational, best quality video. Once again wow! Thank you for sharing your stunning video!
WOW, thank you so much for such a beautiful comment! It really made my day. Yes it does take a lot of effort, but it is all worth it for just one comment like yours and for myself reliving those experiences :-)
Great and very enjoyable video Barry. Brought back lots of memories. Good to see a fellow Bikepacker "Nicely Packed", your practical experience shines through. All best, M.S. Scotland.
Amazing and inspiring video! It seems a genuine mtb adventure in solitude. I traveled with my van to the Hebrides in 2007, doing some windsurf and mountain biking, and I have very good memories of those islands. Your bike-packing trip throughout the Hebrides seems a great idea for future plans. Thanks for sharing! BTW. The music work of your videos is top quality 👏👏👏👏
Thanks very much! I love this so much, island hopping was amazing, and camping by the sea is always beautiful. The other one to bikepack and have a look at is the Highland Trail 550, far more your style of riding :-) th-cam.com/video/OMA8jq_nVOs/w-d-xo.html Also thank you for the comment on the music, my background is a professional musician and love trying different styles of music with the images and seeing how the mood changes
Absolute quality that. Very inspiring. Just bought the same tent with a view to doing something similar one day soon. Best wishes and thanks for sharing.
Barry Godin Hi Barry. That bike of yours.....is it a MTB or Hybrid? The reason I ask is that I’m looking at doing a wee expedition on the bike. When the world clears up!! Last year I completed the Scottish National Trail which was amazing (not all in one go I might add) but I think I would like to try these routes on a bike. I have recently bought a hybrid with waterproof rear panniers etc but I would line to ask about those tyres you have on your bike! They look rather chunky and I would assume they’re better for off road terrain and can take a bit of punishment?
@@eckster777 Hi, Well my bike is a fully rigid steel framed bike, and I do have very wide tyres on that bike 29x3'' but also have a gravel bike with 700x47 tyres and you can get up to all kinds on them. So would just see what width tyres you can add-in. But if you cant go wider just give one light trail a try on your bike and see how it goes, stay safe.
Super film Barry and well done with the editing - a great variety of camera shots, overlay of maps showing your route and your commentary was fun too. Sorry about the rain - think it has got worse these past few years. Global warming.
Thanks very much, David - Yes was the first film I did the map and nicely worked I think. Sadly i would be a proper Scottish adventure without the rain :-) was back last year in the Hebrides and rained for 8 out of 9 days!!!!
@@barrygodin7538 You're more than welcome. PS On my last trip I got the sleeper 04.50 from Edinburgh where I live to Fort William. Empty bike store, comfy seat for £15. Two hours later it was going to cost £53!
sbishop1 yeah trains can be mad price changes!!! Amazingly from london for the sleeper its £70 return which is pretty good :-) back to Mull in a month, cant wait
Hope you had an amazing trip Kevin, it's hard not to have a good camp spot! Just everywhere is too beautiful. I was back on the Isle of Mull this year, film to come
@@barrygodin7538 i did the Bealach na ba climb next to Apple Cross in the higlands 2 weeks ago and ended up sleeping by the road side in Stratchcarron. Looking forward to your next video.
Enjoyed watching your video. Thoroughly enjoyed your pronunciations of the place names too lol :) 10 out of 10 for effort. Glad to see someone appreciating what the west coast and the Hebrides have to offer. As for the rain and midgies... they're just a normal feature up here :)
Haha, I tried, I must say its tough to pronounce - and other names I would never risk trying to say them on film :-) I love it up there - and back again next week!!!!
@@barrygodin7538 We were on the Uists. Just got home to Oban today via Skye. With any luck the weather will improve a bit for you. We had the Barra ferry cancelled on us twice then had to switch ferries to get home as the Mallaig one was also cancelled. Hope your Mull trip goes a little smoother :).
I have biked, hiked or car driven much of this route but the beauty I think, is being able to take three weeks by bike, to string it all together. Keep up the great vids! (Bikepacking off-road, Edinburgh to Lossiemouth is my plan for next summer.)
Great video man and such lovely places! As I'm planning a bike trip in Scotland but not very familiar with places (writing from Italy), may I ask you if you could share a detail map of your trip? Will be very helpful for me. Thank you so much!
Hi Nicola! You will love Scotland as much as I love Italy :-) I do not have a map, but can list the places so you can google them and create your own route. I started on the west highland way from Glasgow to Fort William, then the road out to Mallaig. The up and around Skye, then ferry from Uig to the Isle of Harris, the over to Berneray, North Uist and South Usit, Ferry over to Barra. Long ferry from Barra back to Oban and back out to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. A counter clockwise route around the island. Back to Oban and down the main land to Claonaig which it was Ferry over to Isle of Arran, Counter clockwise around the Island to Brodick to Ardrossan and then rode back to Glasgow :-) Hope that helps
Hope you have a great bike trip in Scotland Nicola. Barry chose a good route, it is important to stay away from certain roads - Inverness to Fort Augustus ( North shore of Loch Ness) , - Road from Invergarry over to Clunie Inn. The main A9 ( although the old A9 alongside is a cycle way). Main road from Inverness to Dingwall. West and North Scotland are the best. The main roads on Skye are not great for cycling, but the Isle of Skye is beautiful, Raasay isle off Skye is also fun by bike. The Orkney Isles are a special place, ideal for cycling (ferry from Aberdeen). Using the numerous ferries (bike is free) is a good way to tour Scotland, it avoids the bad roads and you see some wonderful Isles too. You can also book your bike onto trains for free. I live in Scotland and have covered most parts, Bikepacking & Backpacking . Note we are in covid Lockdown at the moment. Hope this helps. Mark.
Haha there is a long story there - I wanted to, but the wind and rain drove me off - I just had to get off the island for my mindset. But yes I have been before and Lewis/Harris is stunning.
Hey Barry how are you? Are you still cycling Scotland? I was there a couple of weeks ago. You trip and video has been an inspiration for me. And you make me passionate about Scotland. (I am from Italy) Thank you, but I can't understand one thing. How and why you always are so happy and positive even if it is raining, windy, and lot of Midges bite you? Even if going to Camasunary is a steep, harsh and rocky road... How and why? Man you are an example for all the ones who complain for a little effort. Thank you 🙏
Hi, so sorry I didn't see your comment earlier, I was there at the end of August, back on the Isle of Mull, Just so beautiful there. My way of tackling challenges is just to stay positive and trying to see the element of enjoyment/accomplishment
Wonderful video, scenery and music. Would like to do your route, or similar, as I bikepacked around the NC 500 route last year. I notice you had a tent, not a bivvy bag,.Very wise ,as i got eaten to death by the midges, and it was a choice of being eaten or suffocating. I chose suffocating ,and didn`t sleep much, but luckily it didn't spoil my trip. Just bought a tent for this year. Have you a GPX of your trip? I would be interested if you`re willing to share it. Hope you make some more vids of your journeys!
Hi Lydia, thank you so much! Yes Scotland and its midges is not a place for a bivvy bag :-) You will love the Hebrides, it was doing the NC500 and looking over the sea to the island that inspired my trip, and also always riding near the sea is something spectacular. I just need you email and I can send over the gpx files I have dug out for you :-)
@@barrygodin7538 Could I possibly get a copy of the GPX files please Barry. Many thanks, Matt Frost Great and inspiring video Matthewfrostmedia@hotmail.com
Wonderful camera work, thanks for sharing. Would have been nice though, if you could have added some more place indications, perhaps with small graphic caption.
@@barrygodin7538 yey, cant wait for that one. I am looking at doing some bikepacking so an idea of how you load up your bags and how they fit to the frame. What foods you take etc etc.. that would be awesome.. Keep up the great videos. I love watching them.
Hey Barry, Ever thought of putting together trips for other people? You know the places to bike and you have a few followers, I think there would be more than a few people that would love to take a trip put together by you! Just saying !! All the best from California
Hey Monte. Yes I have many times of becoming a bike guide, but at the moment end up in too many tricky situations I am sure would not be safe to take others, haha, I do have a reputation of taking people the long way
Nice one....want to do some walking in that area. In the cave where you were I've been seakayaking around Mull long ago FB kayak cobber But now into long-distance walking.
That was fantastic, thanks. I love the way that you manage to be up-beat in the face of bad weather :D. Very impressed with the number of off-road sections you incorporated - How long does it take you to research and plan a trip like this?
Thanks soo much, Yes it is the only way to survive :-) can not say I did not have any low moments in the rain though! Planning a trip takes a while, but it is best not to over plan it, let things flow, but I do work out rough distances and often never stick to them, always behind haha. It is on the list to do a video on planning trips
Coming from the Pacific Northwest, USA, I can totally relate to “more rain”. Way to hang in there and keep going with a great attitude. You rode some rough trail in places, did you have suspension? Looked like it and could sure see the MTB tyres. For you packs, what were they and did they keep your kit dry? Cheers!
Hey Dave! Yeah have to keep spirts up when it gets soggy :-) No I do not have suspension, but the tyres are 29x3 Maxxis Chronicles which give plenty of grip and bounce down the trails! Erm my bags kind of keep my kit dry, I do dry bag everything inside the bags, so hope it does get through all the layers, but then sometimes it still does
Did the rain keep the wee beasties (midges) at bay? Which month(s) did you do this ride? What's the name of the waterfall before you got back onto the mainland on your last day? Scotland could be a mini Norway in terms of landscapes? Do you run tubeless tyres on your bike? Many thanks for making and sharing.
Hey Alex!! Erm midges were not too bad on this trip if i remember well. It was rather windy so that definitely helped. It was the end of June into July I did the trip. Oh those water falls are on Arran on the south coast by seal bay in Auchenhew. Yes the Hebrides was a spectacular trip as each island kept its own character and always being by the sea was so nice. So stunning camp spots on that trip :-) Yes I have always been tubeless on that bike. Thanks so much
@@barrygodin7538 Thank you very helpful indeed. When I cycle toured from Fort William to and around Skye at end of May/ early June 2015 I said never again owing to the midges, but your videos have made me think give Scotland one more chance, maybe. Thanks again.
Thanks so much, the bike is always a Genesis Longitude, the in Iceland I was only 29x2.5 tyres and here it is 29x3 which I have been running for years now
Hi Barry, how are you finding the Maxxis Chronicles. Are they good on tarmac as well? When you need a new set of tyres will you go with the same again? Thanks Awesome videos 😊👍
Hey, thanks so much matey, Yes Chronicles are incredible tyres and good on road too, well done enough miles on them haha. Very sadly though a few years ago they were stopped being made so grabbed a last set. Will have to look at others options after these run out :-)
I’m a Scotsman who takes advantage of everything outdoors Scotland has to offer and consider myself fortunate to have this on my doorstep. I would like to thank you for your fantastic videos which shows Scotland at its best. People often complain about the weather but if they accept it as you do it can be an awesome experience. Like you’ve stated in previous videos there’s no such thing as bad weather it’s wrong clothing that’s the problem. You also stated it wasn’t you who first said this, I’m pretty sure it was another great thing to come from Scotland that first uttered those words publicly, Billy Connolly! Take care and I hope to see more of your Scottish adventures once normality returns.
Hey! Thank you so much, and you comment is so right! I am a trapped Londoner and am so privileged to be able to travel our people country. I am a landscape junky and the the Scottish views fuel my excitement. It is also more dramatic in its changeable weather :-) But I will never go there with out a coat, haha. I will be in Scotland as soooooooon as I can
Scotland is breathtakingly beautiful
Yes Scotland at its best in this film ;-)
Love love your positivity Barry !!
Thanks so much Paul!
That was excellent, thank you for an amazing account of your trip.
Thank you so much
Hey man just wante to say this is one of the best videos out there! I must be in double figures for how often I come back and watch it. Did the Hebridean Way myself last year and it's unreal but also so unpredictable with the weather.
Keep up the good work man you're one of the best
Wow wow wow, what a compliment, thank you so much! It was such a spectacular trip and one day soon hope to get on another long trip north, love it up there.
Great video Barry. I’m relatively local to your route and have cycled most of this, brought back some great memories. Have to say that I’m quite saddened that 4 people have found it necessary to give you a “thumbs down”. These must be people who can’t appreciate the extents you went to to make a lengthy interesting video of the west coast of Scotland. Congratulations, it was excellent.
Thanks so much Chris, a wonderful comment. Yes I do spend a lot of time videoing and editing these films, but still honest answer I do it for myself and love sharing them with others
A great film of a superb adventure, hats off
Thanks very much Mark
Awesome video and journey, few miles in those 18 days. Wish I had the bottle to do that trip.
Haha, yeah squeezed a few in, but it was the landscape changing all the time that kept me inspired! Loved it, and there is no reason for you not to do it :-)
Mate I have Just watched back this adventure, as we are going to be doing the Hebridean way in August all I can say is we’re not worthy 😂😂 you are some lad
Ahh thanks so much John! You will love the Hebrides, it is soo incrediable
Really enjoyed your journey thanks a lot for making and sharing
Thank you so mica Kevin!!
What an amazing trip! So jealous of that. We were going to come to Scotland for two months, July and August, but the pandemic changed all that.
Thanks so much! Scotland will still be there :-) You can dream for your next trip
Lovely trip and impressive distances and scenery. I'm Scottish myself (overseas) and my dad used to tour the highlands on 10 speed bikes in the 1950s. But the almost constant rain has always put me off riding there.
Maybe you've talked me into it.
Cheers
Oh I hope I have talked you into it! You explore and cover alot more ground than walking, but still at a pace you appreciate it all :-)
What a fantastic account of your trip. Found you purely by chance but so glad I did. Time to watch your other videos. Excellent. ATB Andy
Thank you so much Andy!
Watched this again,inspiring ,again thank you mate😁😎
Thank you so much Owen, it was a great trip in such an incredible place! I defiantly recommend everyone to visit
Thanks fantastic video really enjoyed watching
Thank you so much, was a great trip
Great editing Barry. You managed to pull off the full linear account of the trip in a way that held me throughout!
Wow! thanks Ian ,that is an incredible compliment, thank you very much
14:50....Basalt Columns just like Devils Tower in Wyoming which, according to the Native Americans, is an ancient pre flood Silican TREE that was cut down like most table top mountains around the world.
Ahh yes the stunning Basalt Columns! So stunning to see
Love your Good Mornings
Thank you so much. My wife and I spent a lovely evening watching these videos. Hard to believe they do not have a million views! I am amazed at your capacity for cycling in the rain! Cheers from NY
Wow, thanks David! glad it was a nice evening ;-) Yes I have been in so much rain you have to learn to love it and deal with it, but yes there is some times I just wish it would stop
Thanks for sharing your amazing journey.
Hey Anne, thanks very much
Wonderful trip, Barry! The Hebrides are my favourite place on earth. Makes you appreciate how much we had before lockdown!
Thanks very much. The Hebrides are still there, they will just feel sweeter when we get to go visit again :-)
What a great journey. Utter respect to you for doing it in such bad weather. Cheers for sharing.
Haha, thanks very much, The places are still as stunning in the wet! And it is the landscape that kept me going
You are an inspiration ❤️ Thank you sharing Sir.
Thanks!!!!
Wonder video all the places we think of when under lock down , thank you it was brilliant
Thanks very much! Yes very much so. I had a Scottish trip cancelled a few weeks ago, cant wait to be back up there and in the wild
Great video Barry. I really appreciate you sharing your adventures
Thanks very much! many more to come
Loved the comment about the track not being designed for your bike. I know what you meant. I fancy a trip like this but mean to change to fat bike
Haha, thanks Kenny, and no you don't need fat tyres, just hang on more ;-)
mate what an amazing adventure - thanks for sharing as it is inspirational! love how you documented it with the views and music - and big up for pushing on through all that rain and staying positive! well done!
Thanks so much for such a wonderful comment! Yeah it is so beautiful up there hard to stay angry if its raining
Great to watch. I don’t think we could keep up with you. Fabulous views well done for putting up with the rain !!
Hey thanks Jennifer, of yes you could, just keep pedalling, and the views do fuel the motivation to keep going
Thanks for sharing your adventure riding. Glad to see so bright and positive guy like you even in too rainy tough days. Keep riding and have fun~!
Thanks very much, Being positive is the only way to get through it! I can't say there was not some low moments off-camera
Thanks for sharing this. Can’t wait to get back to Scotland to cycle the Hebrides and beyond - your videos are really helping for planning 🏴 🚲 😊
Thanks so much Lisa, just got back from the Hebrides again, what a wonderful magical place, and questions please do ask
Wow! I mean wow... I'm speechless... Such a wonderfull trip. Stunning views, excellent route and extreme effort to do it all by bike with all you need to survive on it. And on top of it - a truly inspirational, best quality video. Once again wow! Thank you for sharing your stunning video!
WOW, thank you so much for such a beautiful comment! It really made my day. Yes it does take a lot of effort, but it is all worth it for just one comment like yours and for myself reliving those experiences :-)
It's amazing and what a natural beauty. Great to see you had a wonderful time and thanks for sharing with us.
Yeah some outstandingly beautiful spots there in the Hebrides
Great video and great soundtrack too! Really inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Silvio Romalli thanks very much! Love finding different music to use
'You know things are bad when you're sheltering in a bus stop'... how true!
Haha, yeah not my preferred place for a snack
wow, what a great film Barry, very inspiring
Hey Marty! thanks so much :-)
Enjoyed that. Thank you!
Thanks!
Good on you sir like your style Joe from Scotland
Thank very much Joe! Can not wait to be back up there
Did a similar trip a few years ago, minus Arran but we got lucky with the weather, sunshine and midges all the way! Really enjoyed your film!
Yeah so magical when you catch the good weather with those white beaches!
Duuude what an amazing video! Lovely places! Well done! 👍🏻
Hey, thanks very much
Awesome video Barry! Even more excited for my trip to outer hebrides next week, having watched your video 😁
Hey Lloyd, sorry for my slow reply, but you must be back from your trip now, how was it??? Such beautiful place
Great and very enjoyable video Barry. Brought back lots of memories.
Good to see a fellow Bikepacker "Nicely Packed", your practical experience shines through.
All best, M.S. Scotland.
Thank you so much! Yes was quite loaded in this trip, but every thing finds a home :-)
Gorgeous scenery and very nicely shot and edited!
The Francs thanks very much :-)
Amazing and inspiring video! It seems a genuine mtb adventure in solitude. I traveled with my van to the Hebrides in 2007, doing some windsurf and mountain biking, and I have very good memories of those islands. Your bike-packing trip throughout the Hebrides seems a great idea for future plans. Thanks for sharing!
BTW. The music work of your videos is top quality 👏👏👏👏
Thanks very much! I love this so much, island hopping was amazing, and camping by the sea is always beautiful. The other one to bikepack and have a look at is the Highland Trail 550, far more your style of riding :-) th-cam.com/video/OMA8jq_nVOs/w-d-xo.html
Also thank you for the comment on the music, my background is a professional musician and love trying different styles of music with the images and seeing how the mood changes
Superb, thanks for sharing that.
Thanks Tim
Superb, your enthusiasm is palpable!
Thanks very much Luke
Fantastic video mate, interesting and very well put together. Makes me itch to start my own tour!
Thanks very much, just go and ride and never stop :-)
Chapeau great video !
Thanks very much Stephen!
Just found your channel, fantastic film. Looking forward to watching all the others 😊
Thank you so much! please let me know what you think of the others
Barry enjoyed the video all the best from Ireland .
Hey thanks very much!
Amazing video! Absolutely love it :-)
Brian Bathgate hey, thanks so much
Absolute quality that. Very inspiring. Just bought the same tent with a view to doing something similar one day soon. Best wishes and thanks for sharing.
Hey, thanks very much! yes a quality tent, you are going to have some real adventures with it :-)
Looks like a brilliant trip
Oh it was one of my best trips, loved it so much
Well done barry.good wee video,even with the rain lol
Thanks so much Jimbo! Yeah was a little wet, haha
Nice! Thank you! 👍😀
Thanks!
Great video Barry. Very inspiring. Thanks.
simon kirby thanks very much Simon, such a beautiful place
simon kirby thanks very much Simon, such a beautiful place
Fantastic 👍
Thanks Dazza
Awesome film..
Thanks so much !!!!
Fab! even in the rain.
Thanks Donna! It really is a beautiful place
@@barrygodin7538 Your video was so cool Thx.
What a wonderful film. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi, Thanks very much
Barry Godin Hi Barry. That bike of yours.....is it a MTB or Hybrid? The reason I ask is that I’m looking at doing a wee expedition on the bike. When the world clears up!! Last year I completed the Scottish National Trail which was amazing (not all in one go I might add) but I think I would like to try these routes on a bike. I have recently bought a hybrid with waterproof rear panniers etc but I would line to ask about those tyres you have on your bike! They look rather chunky and I would assume they’re better for off road terrain and can take a bit of punishment?
@@eckster777 Hi, Well my bike is a fully rigid steel framed bike, and I do have very wide tyres on that bike 29x3'' but also have a gravel bike with 700x47 tyres and you can get up to all kinds on them. So would just see what width tyres you can add-in. But if you cant go wider just give one light trail a try on your bike and see how it goes, stay safe.
Awesome.
Thank you very much!!!!
fantastic video and journey - nice one!
Thanks Rob
Inspirational BG as always
Thanks very much David!
Super film Barry and well done with the editing - a great variety of camera shots, overlay of maps showing your route and your commentary was fun too. Sorry about the rain - think it has got worse these past few years. Global warming.
Thanks very much, David - Yes was the first film I did the map and nicely worked I think. Sadly i would be a proper Scottish adventure without the rain :-) was back last year in the Hebrides and rained for 8 out of 9 days!!!!
Third time of watching. A most excellent adventure.
haha, thank you very much!!!!
@@barrygodin7538 You're more than welcome.
PS On my last trip I got the sleeper 04.50 from Edinburgh where I live to Fort William. Empty bike store, comfy seat for £15. Two hours later it was going to cost £53!
sbishop1 yeah trains can be mad price changes!!! Amazingly from london for the sleeper its £70 return which is pretty good :-) back to Mull in a month, cant wait
@@barrygodin7538 Wow! Six months too late, but: Wow!
Don't worry, after Scotxit, you'll never get back in...😜
Brilliant video mate. My Dad and I are planning on bikepacking the Outer Hebrides this year. Looks ace!
Thank you so much! You are going to have an excellent trip!
Great video!
Thanks so much Will
A great video, and a great adventure. Very inspiring.
Thank you very much Rolfe
You're welcome @@barrygodin7538. p.s. you can call me Scott.
@@scotti_wan_kenobi haha, read it too quickly, sorry :-)
Your videos are inspiring, would like to know more about your kit and how you set about planning a ride.
Hi, thank you, I have a plan on its way for talking about kit and planning rides, keep watching out for it
A fantastic journey. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks very much, it was a wonderful trip. Wish I was back there now :-)
Great video, music choice was perfect also. Need to do the North West 500 next....
Yeah I have done it! Amazing route with some incredible sights ;-)
Great Video. I did Barra, Uist and Skye last week on a traditional touring bike but you seem to have a good knack for finding good camping spots.
Hope you had an amazing trip Kevin, it's hard not to have a good camp spot! Just everywhere is too beautiful. I was back on the Isle of Mull this year, film to come
@@barrygodin7538 i did the Bealach na ba climb next to Apple Cross in the higlands 2 weeks ago and ended up sleeping by the road side in Stratchcarron. Looking forward to your next video.
very cool, hope i can do that kind of thing soon!
Thanks Damian, oh we all can, just strap on some bags and get pedalling
Enjoyed watching your video. Thoroughly enjoyed your pronunciations of the place names too lol :) 10 out of 10 for effort. Glad to see someone appreciating what the west coast and the Hebrides have to offer. As for the rain and midgies... they're just a normal feature up here :)
Haha, I tried, I must say its tough to pronounce - and other names I would never risk trying to say them on film :-) I love it up there - and back again next week!!!!
@@barrygodin7538 We're on the outer hebrides right now, places names up here are even worse lol😂
@@dreichoutdoors5274 Are you really?? which Island are you on, off tonight to spend 8 days riding to and around Isle of Mull
@@barrygodin7538 We were on the Uists. Just got home to Oban today via Skye. With any luck the weather will improve a bit for you. We had the Barra ferry cancelled on us twice then had to switch ferries to get home as the Mallaig one was also cancelled. Hope your Mull trip goes a little smoother :).
I have biked, hiked or car driven much of this route but the beauty I think, is being able to take three weeks by bike, to string it all together.
Keep up the great vids!
(Bikepacking off-road, Edinburgh to Lossiemouth is my plan for next summer.)
Yeah go by bike, amazing pace to see it all :-)
@@barrygodin7538 well, didn't quite make it to Lossiemouth but cut along the Dava Way instead. Turned out to be a great gravel ride.
@@Ey_up nice, will have to look that up!
@@Ey_up The Davas my local trail. Lots to do up here.
Rain a lot!! heheh... great!
Haha, yes always a wet trip :-)
@@barrygodin7538 HAHAHAH..
Great video man and such lovely places! As I'm planning a bike trip in Scotland but not very familiar with places (writing from Italy), may I ask you if you could share a detail map of your trip? Will be very helpful for me. Thank you so much!
Hi Nicola! You will love Scotland as much as I love Italy :-) I do not have a map, but can list the places so you can google them and create your own route.
I started on the west highland way from Glasgow to Fort William, then the road out to Mallaig. The up and around Skye, then ferry from Uig to the Isle of Harris, the over to Berneray, North Uist and South Usit, Ferry over to Barra. Long ferry from Barra back to Oban and back out to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. A counter clockwise route around the island. Back to Oban and down the main land to Claonaig which it was Ferry over to Isle of Arran, Counter clockwise around the Island to Brodick to Ardrossan and then rode back to Glasgow :-) Hope that helps
Hope you have a great bike trip in Scotland Nicola. Barry chose a good route, it is important to stay away from certain roads - Inverness to Fort Augustus ( North shore of Loch Ness) , - Road from Invergarry over to Clunie Inn. The main A9 ( although the old A9 alongside is a cycle way). Main road from Inverness to Dingwall. West and North Scotland are the best.
The main roads on Skye are not great for cycling, but the Isle of Skye is beautiful, Raasay isle off Skye is also fun by bike. The Orkney Isles are a special place, ideal for cycling (ferry from Aberdeen). Using the numerous ferries (bike is free) is a good way to tour Scotland, it avoids the bad roads and you see some wonderful Isles too.
You can also book your bike onto trains for free.
I live in Scotland and have covered most parts, Bikepacking & Backpacking .
Note we are in covid Lockdown at the moment. Hope this helps. Mark.
Great video, thanks. Avoid water to avoid midges, not sure about coastal water.
Thanks so much James, Oh to get rid of the midge you just need wind, and often by the sea it is very windy so a good place to be
Excellent mate. Only slight criticism would be that you never spent long enough on Harris/Lewis. Stunning island. Brilliant video though, well done.
Haha there is a long story there - I wanted to, but the wind and rain drove me off - I just had to get off the island for my mindset. But yes I have been before and Lewis/Harris is stunning.
Hey Barry how are you? Are you still cycling Scotland? I was there a couple of weeks ago. You trip and video has been an inspiration for me. And you make me passionate about Scotland. (I am from Italy) Thank you, but I can't understand one thing. How and why you always are so happy and positive even if it is raining, windy, and lot of Midges bite you? Even if going to Camasunary is a steep, harsh and rocky road... How and why? Man you are an example for all the ones who complain for a little effort. Thank you 🙏
Hi, so sorry I didn't see your comment earlier, I was there at the end of August, back on the Isle of Mull, Just so beautiful there. My way of tackling challenges is just to stay positive and trying to see the element of enjoyment/accomplishment
Wonderful video, scenery and music. Would like to do your route, or similar, as I bikepacked around the NC 500 route last year. I notice you had a tent, not a bivvy bag,.Very wise ,as i got eaten to death by the midges, and it was a choice of being eaten or suffocating. I chose suffocating ,and didn`t sleep much, but luckily it didn't spoil my trip. Just bought a tent for this year.
Have you a GPX of your trip? I would be interested if you`re willing to share it.
Hope you make some more vids of your journeys!
Hi Lydia, thank you so much! Yes Scotland and its midges is not a place for a bivvy bag :-) You will love the Hebrides, it was doing the NC500 and looking over the sea to the island that inspired my trip, and also always riding near the sea is something spectacular. I just need you email and I can send over the gpx files I have dug out for you :-)
@@barrygodin7538 Could I possibly get a copy of the GPX files please Barry. Many thanks, Matt Frost
Great and inspiring video
Matthewfrostmedia@hotmail.com
Wonderful camera work, thanks for sharing. Would have been nice though, if you could have added some more place indications, perhaps with small graphic caption.
Thank you so much! Yes I have used graphics and drawn maps in other films after this one, but thanks so much for the recommendation
Hi Barry,
Have you ever thought of doing a review of your bike and you wild camping kit and how you load it all up for say a week long trip?
Cheers
Hi Toby, Yes I have definitely thought about, has been a strong request. Keep watching this space, will be coming
@@barrygodin7538 yey, cant wait for that one. I am looking at doing some bikepacking so an idea of how you load up your bags and how they fit to the frame. What foods you take etc etc.. that would be awesome..
Keep up the great videos. I love watching them.
@@tobywan12 Thanks Toby, yeah want to cover all of that
Great video. Better than videos from You Tubers with 100k subscribers.
Hi, thanks very much Andrew!
Hey Barry, Ever thought of putting together trips for other people? You know the places to bike and you have a few followers, I think there would be more than a few people that would love to take a trip put together by you! Just saying !! All the best from California
Hey Monte. Yes I have many times of becoming a bike guide, but at the moment end up in too many tricky situations I am sure would not be safe to take others, haha, I do have a reputation of taking people the long way
Fab stuff mate ,I watched it twice thank you?, I'm inspired?!
Wow, thank you so much, hope you have your ride booked there
Nice one....want to do some walking in that area. In the cave where you were I've been seakayaking around Mull long ago
FB kayak cobber
But now into long-distance walking.
Wow I bet that was stunning to Kayak around that coast line, it is so spectacular
@@barrygodin7538 yes kayaking I like the most. But have eyeproblems and had to stop...walking I can still do.
@@kayakcobber524 As long as it gets you into the wilds and enjoying the countryside :-)
@@barrygodin7538 all That matters...the rest is surrogate
17:13....and more Basalt Columns.
Fingles Cave on the isle of Staffa, so dramatic
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Rainy solo bikepacking is mentally/ emotionally draining. Well done for keeping positive for the camera; i think i would be swearing in your position!
I had some low moments, but the stunning changing scenery kept me on a high
That was fantastic, thanks. I love the way that you manage to be up-beat in the face of bad weather :D.
Very impressed with the number of off-road sections you incorporated - How long does it take you to research and plan a trip like this?
Thanks soo much, Yes it is the only way to survive :-) can not say I did not have any low moments in the rain though! Planning a trip takes a while, but it is best not to over plan it, let things flow, but I do work out rough distances and often never stick to them, always behind haha. It is on the list to do a video on planning trips
Coming from the Pacific Northwest, USA, I can totally relate to “more rain”. Way to hang in there and keep going with a great attitude. You rode some rough trail in places, did you have suspension? Looked like it and could sure see the MTB tyres. For you packs, what were they and did they keep your kit dry? Cheers!
Hey Dave! Yeah have to keep spirts up when it gets soggy :-) No I do not have suspension, but the tyres are 29x3 Maxxis Chronicles which give plenty of grip and bounce down the trails! Erm my bags kind of keep my kit dry, I do dry bag everything inside the bags, so hope it does get through all the layers, but then sometimes it still does
15:24 he flooded the tent right away :D
Haha, yeah that is a funny shot! luckily I didn't flood out :-)
Hi Barry, Great film thanks for sharing. Do you have a gpx available for this tour? Cheers
Hey Rob, thanks for watching! No I don't sadly, but just go explore them and you won't be disappointed :-)
Recently found your channel and subscribed. Very entertaining.
Would you please tell me what camera you use for your videos?
Thanks.
Hey, thanks for following my adventures - Its mainly iphone with gopro used for the POV shots ;-)
Did the rain keep the wee beasties (midges) at bay?
Which month(s) did you do this ride?
What's the name of the waterfall before you got back onto the mainland on your last day?
Scotland could be a mini Norway in terms of landscapes?
Do you run tubeless tyres on your bike?
Many thanks for making and sharing.
Hey Alex!! Erm midges were not too bad on this trip if i remember well. It was rather windy so that definitely helped. It was the end of June into July I did the trip. Oh those water falls are on Arran on the south coast by seal bay in Auchenhew. Yes the Hebrides was a spectacular trip as each island kept its own character and always being by the sea was so nice. So stunning camp spots on that trip :-) Yes I have always been tubeless on that bike. Thanks so much
@@barrygodin7538 Thank you very helpful indeed. When I cycle toured from Fort William to and around Skye at end of May/ early June 2015 I said never again owing to the midges, but your videos have made me think give Scotland one more chance, maybe. Thanks again.
“A boffy” 😅
It is what they are called, bothies, amazing shelters
Cool video. What bike are you riding and what did your ride in Iceland?
Thanks so much, the bike is always a Genesis Longitude, the in Iceland I was only 29x2.5 tyres and here it is 29x3 which I have been running for years now
Wicked vid how do I get your route mate
Well it is mostly the Hebridean way - but you just have to keep peeling off to explore all the secret sights :-)
Hi Barry, how are you finding the Maxxis Chronicles. Are they good on tarmac as well? When you need a new set of tyres will you go with the same again? Thanks
Awesome videos 😊👍
Hey, thanks so much matey, Yes Chronicles are incredible tyres and good on road too, well done enough miles on them haha. Very sadly though a few years ago they were stopped being made so grabbed a last set. Will have to look at others options after these run out :-)
What bike you riding, and what Navigate device you using?
Hi Stephen, its a Genesis Longitude with 29x3 tyres. And i use a Garmin 1000 with OS maps for navigation