200km Through the Wilds of Scotland

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was terrific Murray. Intense at times but compulsive viewing. Thanks for showing us around a wonderful part of Scotland.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Davey - hope you enjoyed the video

[@paulpryde1]

Hi Murray, yet another superb video that highlights your wonderful production skills, as well as the physicality of it all. On a week when the B.B.C. have announced the closure of The Adventure Show, ( I did miss Cameron McNeish ) you prove that having a team of production staff both on site and in the studio is not necessary. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and determination bring the highlands to life. I often recite the poem Sid Scroggie wrote at the end of his book " The Cairngorms, Scene and Unseen ". His poem starts , I will attempt the Capel track - - - , Well worth a read. Once again thank you for posting.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Oh no ! I didn't know that the Adventure Show was closing, gutted. I have always wanted it broadcast here in England as it is so good. One more reason we need to abolish the licence fee then.

[@David-qo3dq]

What a bike tour… true grit and determination. Very well done. Think I would need a week in bed after that..😊

[@andrewkingdom]

Fantastic scenary❤what a cracking adventure cheers Andy

[@peterlewis3540]

Dear Murray You can't imagine the pleasure it's given me in watching yet another of your beautifully edited videos With so much stress and unpleasant things happening around our planet,,being able to switch off and immerse oneself into nature Like all your videos that was simply stunning Keep well, and thank you

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@MalkyMcMillan]

Fantastic. As a cyclist who follows your adventures on here, it's great to see your spirit of adventure extend to bikepacking, even with all your pannier problems. Many thanks.

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

I was camping Wednesday night on Creag dhubh at the ski centre. I could hear my mate watching Jim’s new video and then he shouts over “that Murray’s voice I hear” 😂. So yeah, can’t say I was complaining having a longer video to watch. Love those longer treks. Always such an inspiration to watch. Cheers and ATVB Robert

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Robert - the weather this week looked amazing :) looking forward to seeing you video of this one sir All best Murray

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

@ aww wasn’t it just. Was unbelievably mild too considering the conditions. Hopefully edited before the big guy visits us all 🧑‍🎄 thank you 🙏

[@daviddonnelly7182]

How a simple thing as a kick stand can make your day lol, loved this video which brought back some great memories of tomitoul, booked a hotel up there maybe 15 years ago, think it was the only there as I remember, old stone built hotel, stayed in the hotel one night and then spent 7 days just hiking around the Cairngorms national park and various places with my golden retriever, amazing place and views and great memories. Thank you

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It is. Wonderful area around tomintoul - an area I haven’t really explored until this outer loop trail - much fun and a wonderful area Thanks for watching

[@daviddonnelly7182]

@ScotlandsMountains great video Murray, It always helpful to see the routes you take on these journeys, not sure if quite difficult to give more a detailed breakdown of your journeys, I know there is plenty route information available online but I love exploring the individual breakdowns of routes, areas, history, wildlife etc. Thanks again

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Wow! That was quite a slog in some very challenging conditions! No wonder you were cold ☃️🥶. Loved this video, watched of course, on the telly, as it is always a tv quality production👌. Thanks for all the effort you put into filming and editing these videos🤗🙌 All the best, Shell and Pete 😊.👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Folks It was a fine trip - albeit a little chilly at times !1 think I need to invest in those heated gloves!!lol Thanks for watching and have a great festive period Murray

[@simonrangeley]

Always thought that Rothiemurchus Forest is one of those special places where you feel immensely privileged simply to be there. The sort of place where if a unicorn walked out from beneath the trees you would not be surprised.

[@JonnyHamster]

Loving your adventures. Scotland's an amazing place, I hope you never lose the right to roam.

[@wandering_not_lost]

A very enjoyable video, beautifully filmed as always, thank you.

[@ian-robinson]

What a great vid Murray. Passing through a few of the places I’ve been to which revives some of my memories. Cracking stuff.

[@bigmikeshooter]

Great landscapes, very interesting commentary. Bravo from Greece Murray.

[@Kev_Russ]

Great but tough looking bikepacking route Murray. I've still to do they Corbetts. That will be a wee winter trek. Never knew about your broken arm & the possible road through there. And the avalanche. Rothiemurchus is indeed beautiful.. The burn of Brown. What a name 😁 A fine last day. 😎

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Cheers Kev - twas a tad chilly and reckon I couldve done with some of those fancy bike packing gloves or the heated ones!! - reckon my fingers are still recovering form the cold!!lol

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

What a magic film. I really do enjoy your long ones. And what an adventure. Thanks for creating and sharing.

[@paulkelly9820]

Another belter. Aware how memorable and rewarding these adventures will be for you Murray but endlessly grateful for the work you put into producing these excellent videos to share with us. Inspirational in all ways. Long may it continue. 🏔️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks you Paul

[@londonviking3801]

You're a tough bugger Mr Wilkie - respect! At my age I prefer a slower pace with less time restrictions. Having not (yet) been to the Cairngorms, I'm in awe of the place. Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful bothy too - 5-star for a bothy.

[@Kath-z6f]

Awesome video Murray, thanks for your hard work in bringing it to us. Brutal weather!

[@AvieMore-s1u]

Well done, great effort. Kudos on continuing to film when I am sure you could well have just curled up in the tent on that section down to Beamer. Really inspiring watch, thanks for sharing.

[@dwaynesuggs5537]

Thank you for filming

[@colinbrown8740]

One of the most enjoyable of your many trips, Murray. I have made the Cairngorms my second home / base which I travel to 4-5 times a year from Durham. I have even stopped in Perth Tescos once to buy the infamous Scotch Eggs, but still prefer a pork pie!! Thanks to your recommendation, I have begun to follow Mispronounced Adventures. Thank you once again for excellent content and some outstanding drone footage. Seasons greetings. ATB Colin

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Ah a scotch egg from Perth Tesco cannot be beaten anywhere in the world 🌍 !! Lol

[@stujeal]

Amazing trip, thanks for sharing

[@jbairdexp]

Firstly, I hope you well (all things considered). Just catching up on your videos!

[@solarenergy5157]

Great trip Murray and hats off to the effort of putting out cameras ahead to get the shot of you coming into the view, especially when it's dark and you were in a hurry!

[@2407ewan]

Absolutely loved this Murray looked hard work but well worth the effort.

[@munroist1]

Just watched this in 1 hit, as brilliant as ever, a great watch!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@brycehermon5939]

Another brilliant video thanks Murray. You highlighted such stunning scenery with your quality photography. You certainly covered the ground to bring us this one. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - 🙏 it was a great cycle and good to see some let’s of the country I have not visited previously Thanks for watching Murray

[@theham1000]

As always excellent photography another enjoyable Wednesday blog, Thank you for sharing.. The can do attitude is admirable.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you

[@paulcharlesworth9114]

Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing, Murray. 🙂

[@rtk3543]

Fantastic trip Murray, thanks for taking us along. 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@baldymagoo]

Big trip, the cone dance was especially memorable !!! Have a good one.

[@neilirvine95]

Excellent video as always murray 😊 .. sydney scroggie appeared in an episode of weirs way , a fantastic man.. your a videos are a godsend mate 👍🏻

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Neil Thanks for watching and have a great Christmas Murray

[@timnewton18]

Super video, thanks for all the effort you put in! I've done a MTB ride from Blair Atholl over Glen Shiel and back along the route you used (Glen Tilit), brought back some great memories.

[@gabornyers7091]

Contagious enthusiasm!!! Loved every second of it!! Thanks for sharing 🙏🫶

[@lyndseywilson9462]

What an amazing journey Murray. Well done. So remote and wild. Awesome scenery.

[@stewartwilson1]

Brilliant video as always what a gr8 adventure

[@campbellmcfall2823]

Thanks Murray. Great trip

[@donaldgibson2804]

Seasons Greetings to you Murray and all the best in 2025. Thanks again for all your very aesthetically pleasing videos. Keep up the good work. Cheers👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Donald - very much appreciated Thanks for watching and have a great Christmas Murray

[@brucewallace2]

Excellent!

[@jeg569]

Really enjoyed this one, even more so than usual.

[@garrygreen3210]

Superb stuff Murray lad, thanks!

[@paulstubbs1843]

Fantastic Murray. Makes my 5 miles in the Lakes to tidy up a couple of Wainwrights today seem very tame by comparison 😁 That Glen Tilt section reminded me of Ben Vironments channel. Incredible journey Murray 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Paul - its a grand cycle back down (when the temperature isn't -4 ;) lol A lovely Glen and numerous hills and mountains to explore for here Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@wendyshort5972]

That was a great video Murray. What a journey. You did so well. It was a great watch.

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

Hi Murray, Cycling! A much easier and quicker way to see the great views of Scotland.

[@45ltr]

hiked and biked a lot of your route , well done you and thanks for putting in the effort , cheers from Brechin

[@annemay8379]

What an epic journey! I envy your fitness but loved watching every minute, thank you for showing us Scotland’s beautiful landscape- especially appreciated I’m sure, by those of us who are too old, live too far away etc. and can’t enjoy it in person. Beautiful, nostalgic and envious of your fitness.!Looking forward to your next excursion. Stay well and safe and thanks again. 👏😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you Anne - very much appreciated. It was a cold ride but the scenery through out was amazing Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andrewmorgan2296]

Thank you again; wonderful film and a source of more inspiration.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@suebrown3465]

I loved this video. The scenic views,the filming, the drone shots, the colourful clarity,the editing..I could go on and on It’s a change seeing you camp in the woods and the night filming of the fire reflecting on the trees with a full moon in the background was like a painting. Such a variety of trails and the filming from your point of view makes one feel they’re on the bike too. The bothy was very nice and we’ll maintained . A super well done video. Take care and keep warm ❤️🇨🇦

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Sue - yes the woodland camp with the full moon was special - I was glad of the stove that night too - very serene it was too Thanks for watching Murray

[@paulannable3734]

Incredible film Murray. What an awesome place.

[@JRLNeal]

Excellent video Murray. I admire your tenacity and spirit on what was a very hard journey. Some of the footage especially with the Drone is very beautiful and I know how difficult it is to keep stopping and filming in difficult conditions, or in any conditions if it comes to that. I have one or two observations as well, first of all I see you have no mudguards and for me if it is wet there's nothing worse than the water getting thrown upon your legs and feet. Also back in the day when I was Cycle touring I never put anything on my back since had to be somewhere on the bike that you could put all the kit .By large I'd be in favour of front wheel panniers as well rather than stashing stuff on the handlebars. My recent electric bike from Estarli has a fitted kickstand which is very useful, in fact the latest design has the stand tucked away inside the frame so my size 10s don't hit it. Also nowadays I find I can manage all my filming with a drone, mini three pro, and a GoPro 11. In fact I hardly pick up my big SLR anymore at all and I see you have it strapped to your chest and having to cover it up in the wet. As a backup I've also got my iPhone 15 pro. Talking of the Drone you seem to have caught a lot of footage and I'm wondering how you manage with the battery storage. The three batteries that come with the mini three, particularly cold weather, would probably only last me, one hour flying time. I'm watching quite a few videos of adventures in the hills and I have to say the quality of your video production and presentation is one of the best. So stay safe and I look forward to more adventures.

[@roytomkinson9350]

Hi Murray ,Settled Down with a dram to watch this ,Wow what a great adventure,taking us to places like this. You’re a Legend.Happy new year to you.Think I’m going to stock up with the Scottish Water 🥃 for your Videos. Thanks

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Again Murray. Absolutely wonderful film. Beautiful watch. Great effort, and still all the B roll when your pushing it. ..... super ❤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I do question my sanity with all the b roll sometimes !! 😂😂🥶

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

@@ScotlandsMountains I'm permanently telling myself to get more.....like Murray 🤣. You make VERY watchable films 👍

[@kevinw1129]

I enjoyed this film Murray as I did the same route this summer. It’s a toughie and I’m glad it wasn’t cold and snowy when I did it. That second day with all those stream crossings was gruelling. We pedalled for 12hrs and got to the White Bridge. The whole thing took us 2.5 days. A great little cycle. 🙏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It is a fantastic route - as you say maybe better in the longer days of summer (when dry as there are so many streams to cross ! lol ) the inner loop looks brutal too !!

[@kevinw1129]

@ It rained a lot for us. The streams were in spate and my friend and her bike nearly got washed away until I went back in and rescued her. 😳 The inner loop is unrideable - there are some funny KZbin videos with people cursing all the way round. 🤣🤣

[@ScotlandsMountains]

@ I definitely wouldn’t fancy some of those river crossings after rain ! Well done to you both for getting it done 👍👍

[@alk5270]

Great video really enjoyed it thanks take care and all the best

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks Murray for a great video. That certainly wasn't easy but being a silly old fool here un the UK I can't help but feel envious of both doing it and where you live. HNY to you & yours.

[@natalieminnis]

Another epic adventure! Which I watched from my armchair with a break for a hot bath. But I could feel the bitter cold and the struggles on those rough tracks. Really enjoyed the stories and the spectacular scenery.

[@Ciano67]

Best of luck Derek with the 500 . Take care .

[@ronpowell6372]

Hi there Murray…first n foremost…HAPPY HOGMANAY TU YUS and greetings from England. I’ve just discovered your channel and also subscribed to your X too…sadly, bloody hate Musk!!! Anyways this was a wonderful post so much detail provided and so much to consider for my own interrogation too. I just wished that we had the same powers over landowners in England as you do North of and not just into land and access rights but to animal torture too, such as the snaring laws just passes. This post reminded me of my own adventures in the ‘Gorms climbing and walking over many years past in my youth. I love this part of Scotland. My climbing exploits have somewhat diminished over the years but my cycling hasn’t…I’ve notched up over 500k in miles since 1986 and I’m getting into more gravel and MTBing lately so this post is very interesting. I’m looking forward to catching up and watching your historic vids too now. Once again thanks for an inspirational piece. Take care ….Bessie’s…Ron

[@GaryB_OutandAbout]

Really enjoyed this, Murray. Brilliant as ever 👍🏼 A fantastic looking place. That was a fair slog. Cheers, Gary B

[@philpoole5670]

Another great vlog….. as before 2nd to none …. Have wonderful Christmas and new year and looking forward to more vlogs

[@MikeReynolds-r6c]

That was a great watch, the cycle looked spectacular 😊

[@AlysonHale-du2hf]

What a beautiful video! Such a lovely area to explore on a bike. And I completely agree with you on the brilliance of the kick stand.

[@PaulJones-k3f]

that is some effort, definitely a 4 day ride done over 3 days, testament to your fitness!

[@robinmcknight3731]

Thanks Murray, great video as usual. I spent a few days hiking up there in the Cairngorms myself, camping at the Loch Morlich campground as a base to explore there, and made a couple of trips up there with the Army for the annual ski-training and the racing in poor snow conditions. Many many many years ago the 70's off course. Keep them coming thanks!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Robin - interestingly in the gloom as I was approaching camp on the first night I cycled past a couple of people who were dressed head to toe in white gear (reminded me of where eagles dare"! wonder if they were army training - very odd as it was dark andmost people had come off the trail by that point.. Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@martinrigg7190]

Hi Murray, This is another brilliant video, Very well done. I walked many of these glens in my younger days so you brought back many happy memories. Thank you so much for your skills and dedication to film it all.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Martin - it was a grand adventure around the cairngorms but a bit chilly 🥶 😂 Thanks for watching Murray

[@HD-dz4uk]

Fantastic filming of a fantastic landscape, altogether fantastic work 👏 keep them coming. Fantastic is my word of the day and your efforts were certainly that.

[@outdoorsdj]

You just continue to smash it Murray, both on epic adventure choices and the shift you put in to film and edit them too. A fantastic watch, interested for the full hour and so! Superb, thank you! Take care, Duncan 👏👏👏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Duncan - it was a fine trip (if a tad chilly !)

[@juliebarker-4245]

Wonderful and stunning Video Murray love this Area as you well know.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a wonderful landscape Julie :) 👌👍

[@gordonmelrose4828]

Epic adventure Murray, well done

[@carling23549846]

Excellent video, thank you so much for this 🤗 really love your longer vids as I get lost in them and really get a feeling of being on the adventure as well, superb 👍👏👍👏

[@regcook4087]

I absolutely love these videos the scenery is just breathtaking, as someone who has retired because of arthritic knees it gets me out of the house so to speak. 😂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - 🙏 hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@iaingray36]

Another really good video, thanks again Murray.

[@mikemcnulty6029]

what an amazing trip Murray....looks like the whisky was well-earned each night!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It helped warm me up for sure !! 😂👍

[@DAoutdoors]

Absolutely brilliant Murray, what a stunning adventure that was. Looked very tough at times mind with all those river crossings. Thanks for taking us a long for the ride...literally. All the best Dave

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Dave - I reckon this would be a beast of a ride on the bike if the river levels were high !! luckily there had been about 4 weeks of zero rain beofre I did it , otherwise I would have had to have packed my kayak on the back!!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@tomgreene1843]

Great video thanks ....some wild country up there ...a Scottish Winter has a certain character !

[@allandrummond2420]

I was seeing tomintoul and was waiting on the snow :) Nice ride dude

[@ElaineCruikshanks]

Absolutely brilliant video, loved every minute of this awesome adventure,thank you so much 😀

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@garymartin557]

brilliant video, wonderful photography.

[@zinzanontour.1006]

great video really enjoy watching your trips , thinking about giving this one a go and will be ordering a stand for bike first .

[@brianbathgate4944]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing, that was great.

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Fantastic effort and a total pleasure to watch, amazing Glen's and views

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Harry - much appreciated- was a fun (if cold!) trip

[@jamespreston-n2x]

Absolutely first class production and a really inspiring trip! Thanks Murray.

[@williamkelly9062]

Brilliant loved every minute

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

Wow, 200km through Scotland’s wild mountains in freezing weather.. that's an adventure to remember! It must’ve been tough, but the views and experience looks really amazing. Great effort getting through it all! And awesome video btw. Your footage is really outstanding 😍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - Twas a fun trip - albeit a little cold at times !! lol 😂

[@dastadota]

Great video. I'll be copying this route but starting in Carrbridge. Thanks Murray

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Have fun

[@gardupgti4609]

You are such a trouper! Brilliant Murray

[@robertpark403]

Really enjoy your videos - especially the multi day trips - Skye Trail , Knoydart. I'm not a cyclist but I've walked most of your route. An outstanding achievement - especially in view of time of year, panier frame probs. Your perseverance and good humour are an example to us all!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Robert - if I had the time - all my videos would be of the longer variety ! :) maybe one day Thanks for watching

[@melaniehudson5190]

What a video. Absolutely epic. Watched with hubby and we thought we knew the Cairngorms pretty well, but we clearly don’t. Have walked from home in Nethy along the Ryvoan pass to Glenmore more times than I can remember. but have never turned left to Tomintoul which looks like it would be a great walk. I was shouting at the screen for you to stop cycling and put your tent up and get warm on that second night (like … as if you didn’t know to do that already 🙄😂). The quality of your clips is outstanding. Thanks for providing such great content.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

haha - I was also wanting to set camp ASAP before hypothermia set in!!lol - I was certainly glad to get the tent up and the fire going on the second night!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@marilynchivers4730]

Wow, what an adventure, brilliant vidio 👌. Thanks for sharing. We always look forward to the next adventure 🥳. 😀

[@deborahharding135]

What an adventure. Loved your first camping spot with the moon over the loch. Tough after that though, being so cold. I loved watching the vlog, thank you so much!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Deborah - was a fun (if cold 🥶) trip

[@gmac7947]

Merry Christmas MURRAY 🎄amazing adventure ❤

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Absolutely brilliant trip and video Murray.. I watched another video, similar to yours, different continent, the other day - both of which have lit the fires I needed to get back in the saddle... I've tried on a couple of occasions over the past year or two, but just not felt the desire to push on with cycle packing/ touring- of which I so very much love. I have to state now, that I'm not big on bike-a-hike though. Anyhoo - thank you so very much for sharing and I'll be getting the legs ready for spring. Cheers - Happy Christmas to family Wilkie.. Jim 😎🥃🚴

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Jim same to you and yours - enjoyed your last video in thew snowy mountains - some amazing views sir M

[@agibsonallan]

As a fellow Scotsman, I so enjoyed your adventure in our beautiful country best regards

[@ellenlepore3083]

Brilliant trip through Scotland’s Mountains 🏔️ ! The campsite in the forest under the full moon was spectacular 🌕! Loved the longer video too!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Ellen - yes the campsite on the first night was lovely and it was nice to have the fire in the stove to warm up to - wasnt as warm the next few days when I left the warmth of the tent mind you!!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ellenlepore3083]

@ enjoyed the video ❤️

[@jamesthompson339]

Worth missing out on a video last week for this, Murray! Great work as always.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@RonBryson-i2k]

A very ambitious trip Murray. But once again superb footage and coverage of your monumental trip. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this and again the time you take in all conditions to film is appreciated, must be time consuming as you say. Take care and look forward to your next adventure.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@TheUnperson]

Love the shout-out for Sydney Scroggie. His episode of Weir's Way is essential viewing.

[@colinjackson6060]

Well done Murray, a hard journey.🎉

[@ScotlandsMountains]

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[@robedmunds7163]

Terrific views. I go motorcycle camping, always take a roll of insulation tape and some zip ties for things coming loose. Also, for biking, they sell neck gaitors in thin material that you can pull up over your lower face in the cold.