50km in the Heart of Scotland | A Remote Mountain Circuit

[@annemay8379]

Murray and Gerry together - what a brilliant duo! Thanks for superb photography, great views and chuckle inducing banter. No-one does it better!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🤣

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Anne - got a couple of cracking adventures from Skye to edit with Gerry coming up at some point in the next few months :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@alisonlyons4691]

Super "hike n Ride" Murray,. So enjoyed your adventure with Gerry. What a view, so many mountains seen from there. Glad the bridge held up for your crossing. Thanks Murray, Alioban x

[@garrygreen3210]

Again, cracking stuff Murray, love the outings with Gerry ... great banter guys, thanks.

[@andrewgifford1509]

Good crack! Never descends into havering......well hardly ever, very enjoyable as always and thanks for including the outakes.

[@pipandbenji]

Thanks Murray, another excellent video. That looks like a wonderful circuit, and those panoramic views were something else. Gerry appears encyclopedic in his knowledge of the mountain names. Well done to you both, and look forward as always to your next adventure 😀

[@dalriadaskillen]

That shoogly bridge is on its last legs. I don’t expect it’ll support much more traffic. 🙂Thanks Murray…and Gerry. Definitely a fine double act. 😊

[@thelooseeko]

This route is on my list and I'm happy to learn that I can do a part of the route on the bike. Fantastic! And thank you so much. Superb as always :)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Some great trails in and around this area for sure - have fun when you go :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@bpslodge]

Very much enjoyed that one Murray, good to see the dynamic duo back out together. Atb Brian

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Your videos never disappoint Murray. This was certainly one BIG day! Hats off to you both, especially to still have smiles on your faces at the end. We love seeing you and Gerry get together to roam the Scottish mountains, you both look so at home in the hills and you know the mountains so well. Your banter always makes us chuckle 😆👌. Fantastic, thanks so much for taking us along. Shell and Pete😊👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Folks, must admit to have slept well after this one and glad we had the MT Bikes for the approach - made a big difference . Take care and thanks for watching Murray

[@jameslittle66]

Great video again ...that osprey was down training at Prestwick Airport...flew over my flat a good few days...as I said brilliant video again.👍

[@John71]

Thank you Murray, Thank you Gerry, the music choice was so funny at Shoogly Bridge 😂 beautiful views of Scotland as always. I must get over my fear of dams. 🤣 I think I would have probably felt guilty and given Gerry a hand.

[@dtuchowski]

Always pleasure to watch your videos 🤗🤗

[@brettmeikle]

I had a weekend camping at Culra in May 1995, using that same scrambly route up the leachas onto Alder. The day before I'd done a rather warm circuit of Geal Charn and Carn Dearg munros via Lancet edge, traversing the deep snow in my underpants! Kept my breeks, if not my boots, dry! Thanks for the memories, all the way to Tasmania.

[@ronbryson8209]

Great day out. Enjoyed the trip.

[@DAoutdoors]

Cracking video gents, always good to get the dynamic duo back together. Thanks for sharing your days adventure as always! 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kennyhollinsworth5395]

Awesome 👏🤘❤️….it’s now on my hit list for next summer after watching you n Gerry show me how to go about it…thank you 🙏

[@merkyw4187]

What a fantastic video with Gerry. Great chemistry and comedy throughout as usual. Getting cold up there for sure and looking forward to many winter adventures ahead. M ☘️ off to the Atlas Mountains today which follows in you and Gerrys past footsteps I believe :) ATB M ☘️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Have fun in the Atlas mountains. Myself and Gerry had a fabulous trip there a few years ago which Gerry planned and executed all by himself , I just turned up and joined the adventure :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@merkyw4187]

@@ScotlandsMountains Troubkal done, fantastic adventure, yes I had watched your video previously and stayed in the neighboring refuge :) M ☘️

[@jeg569]

Well done on a long day out, fantastic video of you both having a laugh too. Dr or Mister Gerry, always wondered what he did for a job, thought maybe a teacher.

[@AlpinistGGerry]

Very perceptive. Correct on both titles … inter alia

[@ChristophersMum]

Fantastic...a great Steaming Boots duo!!...a beautiful place to be in for sure... love to both and your families...from Perth 😁🥾🥾

[@ScotlandsMountains]

it was a cracking adventure in a cracking place (as is Perth ;) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@hikebikescotland9121]

Loving the Murray and Gerry shows nowadays.... cracking video with a bit of everything in it 😁😁

[@Jonathanart-jm9fx]

Loved this video! It brought back great memories of the best walk I've ever done in Scotland, when I walked in and wild camped at the Loch between the 2 Munroes. Your walk brought it all back, thanks so much.

[@drumick67]

Love your vids ..love Scotland .. Miss it as soon as I left there in summer....lots of luck from Liverpool

[@ibrstellar1080]

I love the bike ride into Ben Alder and these hills are a real treat for a full day stomp. You know it's going to be an epic when Gerry's on board.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Twas much fun and nice to be back on Ben Alder after an absence of more than 20 years ! :) Thanks for watching ATB m

[@NorthernOutdoorsDave]

Another awesome video Murray. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there buddy

[@tonystrange7224]

Wonderful to see Gerry out and about with you. Always amusing videos when Gerry is about. Would have paid good money to see you ride the bridge 😆 Thanks for producing another great video Murray. Always the highlight of the week for me. As always stay safe out there. ATB.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Tony - it was a grand adventure - needless to say I slept well that night after the adventure :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@peterlewis3540]

Thank You once again Murray, for a simply divine video. I know ive commented on some of your videos, but this one really brought a lot of pleasure, when watching it.

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Enjoyed. Didn’t go up the leachas when I did ben alder. Good to see. Will return. Gordon

[@GaryB_OutandAbout]

Another great video. You pair make me laugh 👍🏼 And ah, the shoogly bridge returns. It was only when seeing the overhead, it became more apparent why you didn’t risk riding over 😂 May the shoogly bridge remain shoogly, for many a more years. Cheers, Gary.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I agree - I hope the shoogly bridge remains for many a year to come 😂👍 Thanks for watching Murray

[@davidcalder8210]

Excellent as always chaps 👏👏👏 great banter love how you show Gerry respect and let him do the 360 he certainly knows his stuff likewise yourself murray 👍

[@rtk3543]

Cheers Murray another little gem, thanks for taking us along.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you 🙏 much appreciated Take care and thanks for watching Murray

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

love you guys my relaxation, it,s not you guys its the scenery thats definitely attractive haha, thank you Murray, always great to watch your video,s very much appreciate them, thank you x

[@davidjohnson00001]

Wonderful! And you pointed out Schiehallion, the only Munro that I bagged (in 1975) before my knees gave up the ghost. Thanks.

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Another Excellent Video !!

[@martinarctander]

It was breath taking when you were climbing with the camera up and above you! Thank you for an inspiring video, again! Well done.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you Martin - hope you enjoyed the video :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@stephenmiller251]

Fantastic content as always Murray. Can't beat that feeling of solitude away from civilization. Far side of Glen Affric offers that as well on the way up to Beinn Fhada.

[@patriciarichards87]

So great to watch this video x We did the same circuit. Lovely memories xx

[@valeriar6671]

Yet another great video that brings home how incredibly vast, empty and remote Scotland can be. Thank you!

[@ElaineCruikshanks]

That bridge! 😫

[@ellenlepore3083]

Another wonderful video 🏔. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure 🏔

[@TheMarco99]

Another brilliant adventure guys. Always a pleasure.

[@vanessamoyes6243]

A few questions.. please dont think of me as being ignorant but can you tell me what is the difference between a Ben, Monroe and Corbett and any others. I have visited Scotland a few times in the past and have to say it is absolutely beautiful. I found you on KZbin by accident but am gradually watching all your videos and totally loving them, but am a bit confused with the terminologies.. Also I've seen on a few that you hit on a bit of history or background and some like this you have come across a building ruin.. have you come across any in Glencoe and have you been up near where the battle was.. I love finding out about things so hope you dont mind me asking and sorry to all you locals for not knowing xx

[@scottm9617]

Another brilliant video.

[@mosestrod2856]

Bumped into you two when you on the way back, by the castle place. You did both look pretty knackered ha ha. No wonder ! Came back in the week to have ago myself, but weather no kind so ended up doing the ones on the other side of the Bothy. Amazing place, vast. Love it 😀 Will be back next year for sure . Thanks for video guide (and map) Murray 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Nice to meet you on the way out. It is an epic place to visit and hope you get back next year for another adventure :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Kev_Russ]

I believed Gerry for a min that you went for a wee dip with the bikes. 🤭 A fine day gents. Nice wee circuit. Did it a few years ago, Ben Alder Cottage Bothy via Loch Rannoch. Mind and get the bookil done eh. 😉

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Its a fine round Kevin, I 'll need to try it from the rannoch side at some point too :) Take care and thanks for watching M

[@sambrewster8556]

Brings back memories of my Munro compleation day - bike in and did the 6 from the bothy, finishing on Carn Dearg. A big day but a wonderful way to finish. And yes, I nearly ended up with me and my bike in the river!

[@00jim]

to be honest i cant stop thinking about what you go through to film, so much extra work........ much appreciated, love your style of vdeo :)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Jim - much appreciated 🙏 Thanks for watching Murray

[@ScottishMunroJourney]

Fantastic video as always Murray, This brought back memories of carrying my bike over the ‘Shooglie Bridge’ whilst doing the Ben Alder 6 in the summer 😂 I really like this area, pretty accessible but has an amazing remote feel.. might try that route for my next visit 😁 Cheers, James

[@sparker9309]

Just learnt of the link between yourself, Gerry & author J D Burns; a fine combination of skills you all possess! Another fascinating & professionally made film here Murray with great camera work, tense moments (esp over that river crossing), comical banter, and obvious stamina on such a big day💪. Are the bothies still closed up there? Roll-on the next film.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - much appreciated :) In terms of the bothies, I dont tend to use them very much but as far as I am aware they are now back open (I think :)) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andrewkingdom]

Did the same route years ago on foot camped on col between the two Munro’s had a bad blister half way round 😢but cracking route great video thanks for sharing

[@angelikahagner2227]

Cool the way...live it .

[@angelikahagner2227]

I'm a Rock climber and its not easy for some others.

[@kisilvan]

Great vid with the two of you in fine fettle 🤣 plan to spend a good bit of time down that area next Spring. Will I make it across the shoogly bridge or be on my way to Valhalla to meet Murray.......🥶

[@ScotlandsMountains]

haha - good luck on the shoogly bridge crossing when you get there ;)lol Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@dektobrentic]

Great content as always.

[@johnforshaw4269]

Awesome as ever

[@natalieminnis]

I think that ruin on Ben Alder summit is a Colby camp - there are a couple of them on Beinn an Oir (Paps of Jura) too. I think the Ben Alder to Beinn Bheoil ridge walk is one of the loveliest I've done, but it must be a tough route to do in one day.

[@Midlifer69]

Brilliant . Had a nice wee skinny dip under the shoogly bridge last summer . Bad move . The Clegs did their damage and bit me to shreds ! It’s some area though well worth the pain

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I’ve been chased up a mountain by the clegs from that point too ! Must be a breeding ground for them 😂👍

[@brianmcbain6997]

Enjoyed that. Done almost same bike hike as you a few years ago though I prefer the upper route. Not just to avoid the bridge, if my memory serves me well the terrain after it is rough and sandy. I see you didn’t mention the controversy over the rail crossing. 😊

[@suebrown3465]

Another nice bike and hike! That nasty “missing teeth” bridge with bikes …pretty hairy! I know the camera on the ascent distorts the images but it makes for a tense looking climb It’s always nice to have company on a day trip..that was a full day for both of you! Take care until the next video 🇨🇦❤️🍁🚲🚲

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Sue - it was a fine adventure :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@davidcalder8210]

The Buachaille ⛰ The Buachaille ⛰ We will do it someday 😂😂😂 I was in Glencoe on Friday BIG fella to climb that very mountain again and your camper was not there 😮 Has Gerry got his own make up artist for your hikes the man’s always immaculate even hiking through bogs not a touch of mud on his trousers or boots 😂 The James Bond of the mountains 🤵🏼‍♂️😆

[@standingstones555]

Enjoyed. Thank you

[@adrianthorpe683]

Yet another fabulous adventure. Thanks Murray and Gerry, you’re taking me places I now can’t get to. I wonder if it was you and Gerry we met in Barrisdale bothy back in the late 90’s. We arrived back after a heavy session in the Old Forge in a force 8 gale. Camp gone so took refuge in bothy @ 2am. We were greeted by you and Gerry (?) with wee term of endearment “ Is that you Leicester F - - - - - s!” Does it ring a bell? Fantastic work, thank you.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Afraid it wasn’t me - didn’t visit the bothy in the 90s - sounds like a fun evening !

[@adrianthorpe683]

@@ScotlandsMountains Many thanks for the reply Murray. Back to the drawing board with the mysterious Murray & Gerry.

[@kevinw1129]

Murray, you like this area. Your second trip in as many months if I'm not mistaken? That's the way I went up Ben Alder when I did my Munro round. But I did it in the snow! I remember the Long Leachas ridge being a bit spicy. So spicy that my other half got stuck and I had to go back and rescue her!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Altogether not far at all from Newtonmore, where I got to spend some time in “the before times”. Absolutely right…just a lovely area. Thanks, and ATB

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It certainly is a fabulous area - can’t wait to go back 👍 Thanks for watching Erin ATB Murray

[@angelikahagner2227]

Greate area

[@bobwightman1054]

The Shoogly Bridge may be no more. The estate have put in a new vehicle bridge just downstream and may have removed the footbridge - I couldn't see from the closest point I got to when I was in the Ben Alder area over the bank holiday weekend. There were about half and half coming in/going out that way as opposed to the stalking track on the Ericht side of the burn and no-one mentioned it. Easiest way to stop a bike being stolen (highly unlikely any ne'er do well would hike in to Culra to nick a bike) is to remove the front axle and take it (securely) with you.

[@angelikahagner2227]

Best bringe I ever view, by bike a fun.

[@alistairthow1384]

Danny macaskill is happy that you scouted out his next adventure. Have you two done the Anoach Eagach together?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

haha - indeed - not sure he would have the bottle to cross the shoogly bridge of doom though ;) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@alistairthow1384]

@@ScotlandsMountains I've watched plenty of Danny's videos and there is nothing he won't attempt Murray. Although the outtakes would be interesting.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

@@alistairthow1384 indeed - I think the shoogly bridge would be a tad easy for Danny - the video “the ridge” is still my favourite video ever 👌👌👌

[@Normanskie]

Despite its softness, Balsa is technically classified as a hardwood, rather than a softwood. Well, we'll leave that there shall we.

[@philjones3335]

Excellent video, thinking of going around that area next year with the vw camper and my border collie, can I get the van any nearer to save the long walk on the land rover tracks

[@richardanderson9340]

No. Dalwhinnie is the nearest. The track along Loch Ericht is private

[@ScotlandsMountains]

afraid not - I think back in the distant past the estate would allow vehicles to around Loch Pattack, but I dont think thats possible now. Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@yichuanxu8408]

Have you ever tried the ride in from the south from Rannoch? It's a little bit shorter I think and gives different views.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi - I haven't travelled from that route although I did venture up the Corbett opposite alder and bheoil along an excellent tarred road from the south . The cycle back down was epic (and quick!!) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@tomgreene1843]

A fine day, how many miles on bike..?...a bad place to have a bicycle stolen!!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

glad we padlocked them up ;) lol Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@rmca11]

I wonder how many likes he got for this delivery