Excellent video, thanks! Well done on take three 🎉🎉🎉 It’s my favourite mountain and I did summit it on my first go but i took so many photos I returned in darkness, totally exhausted. Great memories returned with your video, thanks again!
Amazing video. I’ve walked Suilven twice, both times in perfect but too hot weather and both times from Inverkirkaig. Last time was just a few days after the brush fire. The fire had almost gone all the way to the summit but made walking through the heather a lot easier.
Brilliant Linda😍👍..It’s such an amazing mountain..I camped on the summit with the Stripey Hat Guy..One of my favourite mountains 😍..Great video Linda. Cheers Robert
That was a lucky day with the weather Linda. My pal and I tried in June 2017. We started the long walk in rain, it got worse, long before the bothy... so returned to Lochinver. Really disappointed. Just subscribed to get more of your great stories.
@@martinforrester8249 thank you Martin. If it’s any consolation Suilven is best kept for a good weather day! My 3rd attempt didn’t disappoint. Thank you for the sub too. 👍
Planning on doing Suliven this year, as part of a fishing trip, and I couldn't have asked for a better video, for showing me a route! Absolutely awesome and great filming too🙂. Thank you
Wow well done, thanks so much for doing this and sharing, I have a friend who stays in Lairg so next time I am there sounds like a perfect one to do. As long as not windy 😮. And the bog dog 😂😂. xx
Great video. Brought back memories from June last year when I was lucky to camp on the summit. The weather was glorious and the views were some of the best I’ve ever seen. Amazing sunset and sunrise ❤️🏴
@@LindaOutdoors wild camping is just the best and definitely making more of an effort this year to visit the west coast a lot more. Quinag is another on our list ❤️🏴
Excellent Linda, fantastic mountain and nice film. Was hoping to get up and do it this year, but with the days shortening and bad weather lately, it might be next year now. Assynt is such a nice area, love how all the hills are separated, and surrounded by lochans.
Wow Linda, what a lovely Film and commentary. I have only just found you but I will follow you from now on. I have watched several of your Films and they are gorgeous. Loved the Fisherfield ones but this one is special to me. Watching you and Broagh (correct spelling I hope?) toof me back to my first visit to Suilven along with Sam, my first Black Labrador - no longer at my side but forever in my heart. I still miss him, even after several years. We went "BIG" on that day with the ascent from Lochinver as per yours - hitting that Saddle has got to be one of the best moments in Mountaineering. even better than the Summit I think - I remember on that day as I got there a huge flock of Grey Lag Geese flew just over my head, it was amazing. Then as one of those last minute decisions when you are full of sugar I decided to do a full circuit for the way back down and went off the other way via Inverkircaig back to Lochinver. Phew ..... I have never been so exhausted on any any route. The guides estimated 14 miles but by the time I hade weaved in and out of all of those lovely Lochans (incl a swim) it must have been 20+ ...didn't arive back in Lochinver until 22:00 but what a day Linda....what a day. Once again Linda, thank you for these Vids. I live in NE England although I am 1/2 Scottish so it's a long trip for me and these Vids help through my time away from the NW & Isles .... the most beautiful country in the world. Very inspiring and therapeutic during one's exile. Thank you. God Bless. Slainte Mhaith 🙂
Thanks so much Les, glad you’re enjoying the videos. Yes, Suilven is definitely one of my top 5 mountains. Dogs are great company on the hills. That must’ve been a trek back to Inverkirkaig & then along the road to Lochinver. It’s spelled Brora after the village in Sutherland but I quite like the way you spell it. Best Wishes, Linda.
I'm very pleased for you & impressed too. The still photo at 19:35 deserves to be hung on your wall. Superb imagery throughout, just wish I could afford a VW van ! Thanks for all the effort.
Love that mountain! What an amazing day you had for it too. I’ve been up there a couple of times but really hoping for good conditions like these for a summit camp before the end of this season🙂
Lovely video Linda. The mighty Suilven is a wonderful mountain with the views from the top being fantastic. Suilven is a long walk and the approach makes it seem unclimbable. Well done and thank you for sharing the video.
Well done for getting there. It is such an iconic mountain and deserves a clear day. The views you had from the summit will stay with you for the rest of your life! ❤. Thanks for sharing.
@@LindaOutdoors I planned on summit camp last night ..weather been horrendous , travelled up to Fyrish (after watching your video) then headed to Duncansby sea stalks as the weather was better (tuesday) ..now sat in Glencoe in the bucketing rain waiting on next weather window then going for it
Really good to watch Linda. I’ve tried altitude walks recently and failed miserably but I suspect it’s because of my fitness level (due to inactivity ~ adverse weather here). I noted you say the route you followed was from walkhighlands which I’ve just visited and downloaded the gpx file - thanks). I am a slow walker these days ~ and I stop a lot to take photos etc. I’m bad at nutrition on my walks so need to take stock. When you reached the ridge ~ what a view
Thanks James. I’m so glad I managed to climb it before all this bad weather. The bothy isn’t too far from where I branched off the path but it’s a bit of a slog even getting to that point. Thanks for watching. 👍
I’ve been a Munro bagger as a young man and tried a few recently. I’ve ‘never’ been one to stop until I reached my destination; not for nutrition or water or a rest. Watching you just now gives me food for thought. I will now add stops for rest, hydration and nourishment ~ so this walk is on my bucket list. But need to do a few walks before. The weather just now is awful and I’m a fair weather walker…. Thanks
HI Linda, absolutely brilliant, congrats on third time lucky. That's the route we took to Suilven a few years ago, but like you I have unfinished business with the hill too. It was so hot the day we did it my Dad was struggling so we only got as far as the Lochan at the base of the climb. I have every intention of getting back up there soon to make it to the top. Thank you as always for sharing your's and Brora's adventure All the best Dave
Thanks Dave. I did have a passing thought myself if I could manage the ascent in the heat but I was super determined. After the lochan is where the hard work starts but definitely not as bad as it looks. Hope you get back to conquer it soon. 👍
I realy enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for posting. Your wee dog is a beauty!
@@colinatkinson4952 aww, thank you Colin. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙏
Excellent video, thanks! Well done on take three 🎉🎉🎉 It’s my favourite mountain and I did summit it on my first go but i took so many photos I returned in darkness, totally exhausted. Great memories returned with your video, thanks again!
@@dominiclester3232 thanks Dominic, hope it won’t be my last time there. Would love a summit camp. Thanks for watching. 👍
Good for you. I wouldn't be able to do it. If I feel that I'm going to fall, I really start to panic. Your wee dog looks like a wee sweetheart.
Aww, thank you. She is a wee sweetie but has her moments. 🐶
@@LindaOutdoors I'm sure she does
Incredible film,thank you for posting,lights my fire for my trip September 25,can't wait to attempt to do this walk❤👍👏👏
Aww, thank you. It was on my bucket list for ages. Enjoy. ☺️
Amazing video. I’ve walked Suilven twice, both times in perfect but too hot weather and both times from Inverkirkaig. Last time was just a few days after the brush fire. The fire had almost gone all the way to the summit but made walking through the heather a lot easier.
Thank you so much. Don’t think that will be my last visit to Suilven, such an iconic mountain. 👍
Brilliant Linda😍👍..It’s such an amazing mountain..I camped on the summit with the Stripey Hat Guy..One of my favourite mountains 😍..Great video Linda.
Cheers
Robert
Thanks Robert, great spot for a wild camp. Need to go back there & camp. 👍
@@LindaOutdoors You should Linda😁..The sunset is absolutely amazing 😁
That was a lucky day with the weather Linda. My pal and I tried in June 2017. We started the long walk in rain, it got worse, long before the bothy... so returned to Lochinver. Really disappointed. Just subscribed to get more of your great stories.
@@martinforrester8249 thank you Martin. If it’s any consolation Suilven is best kept for a good weather day! My 3rd attempt didn’t disappoint. Thank you for the sub too. 👍
Planning on doing Suliven this year, as part of a fishing trip, and I couldn't have asked for a better video, for showing me a route! Absolutely awesome and great filming too🙂. Thank you
Aww, thank you so much. ☺️ Enjoy your trip, Suilven is well worth the trek.
Well done getting Suilven done! Fabulous video as usual Linda. I did that route back in June on a glorious day as well.
Thanks Tom, think I’ll be back for another visit. Amazing 🤩
Wow well done, thanks so much for doing this and sharing, I have a friend who stays in Lairg so next time I am there sounds like a perfect one to do. As long as not windy 😮. And the bog dog 😂😂. xx
Thank you. Yeah, it was a wee shame. She didn’t realise how deep the bog was. 🤣
Fantastic. Third time lucky good on you. Suilven is on my to do list and I hope I get the weather as well. The views are stunning.
Thank you. Well worth the effort it takes. Fingers crossed you get good weather. 👍
Great video. Brought back memories from June last year when I was lucky to camp on the summit. The weather was glorious and the views were some of the best I’ve ever seen. Amazing sunset and sunrise ❤️🏴
I’m envious, would love to camp up there. Thanks so much for watching. 👍
@@LindaOutdoors wild camping is just the best and definitely making more of an effort this year to visit the west coast a lot more. Quinag is another on our list ❤️🏴
@@andye222 on my list too! 👍
Great video Linda! Took me a couple of attempts but got there in the end. Brought back many happy memories of a wonderful place.
Thanks John. It’s a fantastic hill, glad you enjoyed. 👍
Excellent Linda, fantastic mountain and nice film. Was hoping to get up and do it this year, but with the days shortening and bad weather lately, it might be next year now. Assynt is such a nice area, love how all the hills are separated, and surrounded by lochans.
Thanks Andy, I just got it done in the nick of time before the weather changed. So glad I did. 👍
YES LINDA !! TOTALLY AWESOME 👏🏻☀️
Thanks William. 👍
Wow Linda, what a lovely Film and commentary. I have only just found you but I will follow you from now on. I have watched several of your Films and they are gorgeous. Loved the Fisherfield ones but this one is special to me. Watching you and Broagh (correct spelling I hope?) toof me back to my first visit to Suilven along with Sam, my first Black Labrador - no longer at my side but forever in my heart. I still miss him, even after several years. We went "BIG" on that day with the ascent from Lochinver as per yours - hitting that Saddle has got to be one of the best moments in Mountaineering. even better than the Summit I think - I remember on that day as I got there a huge flock of Grey Lag Geese flew just over my head, it was amazing. Then as one of those last minute decisions when you are full of sugar I decided to do a full circuit for the way back down and went off the other way via Inverkircaig back to Lochinver. Phew ..... I have never been so exhausted on any any route. The guides estimated 14 miles but by the time I hade weaved in and out of all of those lovely Lochans (incl a swim) it must have been 20+ ...didn't arive back in Lochinver until 22:00 but what a day Linda....what a day. Once again Linda, thank you for these Vids. I live in NE England although I am 1/2 Scottish so it's a long trip for me and these Vids help through my time away from the NW & Isles .... the most beautiful country in the world. Very inspiring and therapeutic during one's exile. Thank you. God Bless. Slainte Mhaith 🙂
Thanks so much Les, glad you’re enjoying the videos. Yes, Suilven is definitely one of my top 5 mountains. Dogs are great company on the hills. That must’ve been a trek back to Inverkirkaig & then along the road to Lochinver. It’s spelled Brora after the village in Sutherland but I quite like the way you spell it. Best Wishes, Linda.
Ohh well done I couldn’t do that in the heat , such an achievement beautiful views it one i never managed to climb so thanks for taking me 👍
@@chrissyplanteater2892 you’re welcome Chrissy. Thanks so much for watching. 👍
I'm very pleased for you & impressed too. The still photo at 19:35 deserves to be hung on your wall. Superb imagery throughout, just wish I could afford a VW van !
Thanks for all the effort.
Aww, thanks Ashley. I asked another walker to take the photo, so glad I did. A great day indeed. 👍
Thanks for this detailed route, myself and wee Toby are just waiting on a few days of high pressure and we are off up there.
Thanks Ronnie. Defo best kept for a good weather day. Enjoy. ☺️
Brilliant Linda! Well done on finally conquering Suilven. Looked a wonderful mountain day. 👍
Thanks Ronnie. 🙏
Love that mountain! What an amazing day you had for it too.
I’ve been up there a couple of times but really hoping for good conditions like these for a summit camp before the end of this season🙂
Thank you Feargus, I was so glad to finally climb it. A Suilven summit camp would be an amazing experience 🤩
Lovely video Linda. The mighty Suilven is a wonderful mountain with the views from the top being fantastic. Suilven is a long walk and the approach makes it seem unclimbable. Well done and thank you for sharing the video.
Thanks Jonathan, glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
Thankyou Linda, lovely video 👍
Thanks Chris. 👍
Well done Linda, worth the effort. You’ll be well chuffed! Thanks for taking us on the journey.
Thanks Andy. Really glad I finally made it. 👍
Well done for getting there. It is such an iconic mountain and deserves a clear day. The views you had from the summit will stay with you for the rest of your life! ❤. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Graham, was super lucky with the weather & the views were stunning 🤩
Thankyou for a fab video Linda.Hope to walk Suilven next Summer 🙏
Aww, thanks Mark. Enjoy Suilven. 👍
Very impressive Linda. Thanks for such a great video. The views were marvelous.
Thanks Mary. 👍
Brilliant video Linda well done, putting me in the notion of doing this one
Thank you, it’s a fab mountain ⛰️ 👍
Beautiful video Linda and so nice to hear that awesome tune again…
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you. 🙏
thank you Linda and brona another awesum walk .
Thanks Andrew. 👍
We absolutely loved this Linda ❤ . Best yet
Thank you 🙏
Great job Linda.
Thank you Gary. 👍
Great video I love suilven
Thank you. 🙏
superb Linda..glad you got it after 3rd attempt 👌🐾
Thank you 🙏
@@LindaOutdoors I planned on summit camp last night ..weather been horrendous , travelled up to Fyrish (after watching your video) then headed to Duncansby sea stalks as the weather was better (tuesday) ..now sat in Glencoe in the bucketing rain waiting on next weather window then going for it
well done, and thanks for another great video!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. 🙏
Really good to watch Linda. I’ve tried altitude walks recently and failed miserably but I suspect it’s because of my fitness level (due to inactivity ~ adverse weather here). I noted you say the route you followed was from walkhighlands which I’ve just visited and downloaded the gpx file - thanks).
I am a slow walker these days ~ and I stop a lot to take photos etc. I’m bad at nutrition on my walks so need to take stock.
When you reached the ridge ~ what a view
Thanks James. I’m so glad I managed to climb it before all this bad weather. The bothy isn’t too far from where I branched off the path but it’s a bit of a slog even getting to that point. Thanks for watching. 👍
I’ve been a Munro bagger as a young man and tried a few recently. I’ve ‘never’ been one to stop until I reached my destination; not for nutrition or water or a rest. Watching you just now gives me food for thought. I will now add stops for rest, hydration and nourishment ~ so this walk is on my bucket list. But need to do a few walks before. The weather just now is awful and I’m a fair weather walker…. Thanks
@@jamesss1953 I always stop for snacks, keeps your energy levels up! 👍
Great video. How far was the walk, how long did it take please? Start and finish times?
12.5 miles & 7-9 hrs. It probably took me 9 hrs or more due to filming etc.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/suilven.shtml
Well done Linda. Remember, if all else fails just hire a helicopter 😄
Thanks 😂
HI Linda, absolutely brilliant, congrats on third time lucky. That's the route we took to Suilven a few years ago, but like you I have unfinished business with the hill too. It was so hot the day we did it my Dad was struggling so we only got as far as the Lochan at the base of the climb. I have every intention of getting back up there soon to make it to the top. Thank you as always for sharing your's and Brora's adventure
All the best
Dave
Thanks Dave. I did have a passing thought myself if I could manage the ascent in the heat but I was super determined. After the lochan is where the hard work starts but definitely not as bad as it looks. Hope you get back to conquer it soon. 👍
Suilven is not remote. Just drive to Lochinver and there you are.