BIKEPACKING - THE PICTISH TRAIL - ADVENTURE THROUGH THE SCOTTISH PICTISH KINGDOMS

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Hi everyone, I trust you are all well and hope you managed to get out on some of your own adventures during the “summer”. Today’s video I will be taking on the Pictish trail in reverse from Edinburgh to Dunnet head. Hope you enjoy! I don’t normally like to ask, but this video took a long old time to make, so if you could like the video maybe share it with someone you think will enjoy it, that would help a lot. Also, you can find more info on the routes at Keepsmilingadventures.com and over @MOREkeepsmilingadventures Before you take on this route yourself, check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-wppxvaamkra8 Thanks fore joining me for this one.

[@anthonyhutchinson1934]

Lovely video really enjoyed it i would love to do this ride my self next summer

[@phtumshk]

Getting heckled in the middle of nowhere by a viewer was priceless. Yet another top trip, nice one!

[@graememorrison333]

Keep promising myself that one day I'll go to the states and do the Great Divide. And then I cost it up (nudging £10k all in) and realise that there's stuff like this on my relative doorstep, so why bother? No bears either!

[@Evasapprentice]

Me and the cat so enjoyed this video. It was a movie, great work, Josh! The cinematography was so good, incidental music complimentary. Just waiting to recover from surgery now, been off the bike since March. I’m so glad you have recovered from your Welsh adventure. Look forward to your next adventure 😊😊😊

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Hope you are recovering well, take it easy.

[@frasermorrison2520]

As you came down into Aboyne it’s the Fungle. An ancient drovers trail. That last descent is epic. Fab video.

[@SJ-tk4ri]

Thanks - another fantastic upload Josh.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support 🙌

[@salubriousk]

Josh, I think this is your best video yet. You're really perfecting the balance between straight to camera narrative, imagery from the ride and post-ride voiceover. And I think you're now getting the tone of the post-ride voiceover perfect too. Also... many thanks as this is a ride I've been wanting to do for a while and it gives me a great preview of what it will be like!

[@andrewsides587]

Great film Josh. Lovely photography as always. You have the rare ability to convey the absolute pleasure of cycling long distances in these wet and windy islands. The unfailing positivity you show, whatever the circumstances, puts the rest of us to shame.

[@dlambbikepacking]

The algorithm just recommended me your channel. Great job on this video. The composition is really good and your narration ties it all together. The drone footage is also colored very well. I just completed this ride north to south and it was the an amazing adventure. Hard to believe there is a more beautiful place on earth than Scotland

[@onemorecyclist]

What a fantastic ride. Appreciate all the care and effort that goes into making these superb films. Proper high bar for KZbin, Josh and a treat to watch. Happy peddling! 🙂

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙌

[@daitallon]

I've been on the bike twice today, now after watching your video, I want to go out again!

[@djpablo73]

What? A bikepacking film without food?? Lack of Ginsters and fish & chips aside, awesome film mate! Looked amazing, and definitely got me thinking. Thank you for this.

[@ervinslens]

Stunning scenery my friend! This episode was brilliant!

[@dalj4362]

That was a movie, not a video lol loved it, Thanks mate

[@malcym3394]

I took my running club along the trails over the Lomond Hills, past the reservoirs, only yesterday. Today, you release a video of the same route. Spooky! Great video - keep up the good work … and keep smiling!

[@br5380]

You mentioned the wind, I live in Scotland and it’s been the windiest year I can remember.

[@willhughes6205]

I was in Eriskay for a few weeks , bloody windy nearly every day .

[@bazasmith]

Absolutely brilliant work Josh!! The video was wonderful to watch (just did a Z2 hour on the trainer and you were the entertainment!). I live in Canada but was born in Scotland and love any chance to savour it - thank you for this! Next year will be doing Inverness to Edinburgh leg of this trail - so you provided a LOT of insight and intel that helps imagine the route and planning. Really like your content and approach!! Keep smiling mate!! Looking forward to checking out your other films!! Take care and wishing you tailwinds!!

[@Alan-l3r6k]

Awsome adventure josh that bridge at the end looked a nightmare look forward to your next one

[@francisday3187]

Absolutely stunning and engaging bike packing film. Loved it! Many thanks for making.🙏

[@bikelawbloke]

Great video loved following it along - love some of the camera stuff you've managed whilst riding so I'd love to learn more about what kit you use. Feel compelled to point out: Inverness is not Scotland's smallest city! - Stirling claims that distinction with 37,000 people and Inverness has more than double that number.

[@jimbobjamber9276]

Epic! Scotland is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure, warts and all!

[@damedavidfrith55]

Amazing thank you for sharing your experience with us all ❤

[@KevinFindlater]

Excellent coverage of your adventure, thanks for sharing.

[@chansangster]

Great vid fancy this trip

[@slammedmugen]

Wow, an hour and 10 minutes, that's my evening sorted. I saw this on your Strava and have been looking forward to it ever since.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Hope you enjoy 🙌

[@slammedmugen]

@@KeepSmilingAdventures Having sat down and watched last night, I can confirm I did enjoy it lol. That boggy section looked brutal, but yet again you overcame. Don't know how you do it. You're an absolute machine.

[@andyslater5248]

Absolutely stunning ride and you got really lucky with the weather too!

[@DavidMackenzie]

Love the way you added the place names on objects 😊 Really enjoying these long form videos.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Thanks, glad you liked them, took ages 😃

[@TheCoopsvids]

Another great Adventure Josh I,m working away this week so saved this one to watch in hotel tonight. Looking fwd to the next one mate. Atb Coops 👍🏻🚴

[@lydiagould3090]

It was a pleasure to watch this video on a dreary October evening, and think about next years bike trips.The filming and drone shots are some of the best I've seen .I 'm glad you survived the scary bridge😱At least I know it won't break under me, as I'm probably almost half your weight🤭

[@rossheeley4400]

Absolutely quality video Josh. How do you get on with the flat handlebars on your gravel bike. I’m looking at options for a new set up and would like your opinion. Have a good weekend 👍

[@ohnomrugetme]

another great relaxing video

[@rossisbudda]

would struggle on a long ride with that noisy hub!

[@Grandadgreyhair]

That was really good your footage is just stunning, I’m tempted to do it early April next year is the direction you took best for making climbs easier , I’m 68 so need every advantage. Also why have you gone flat bar ? Steve

[@rslgb]

Excellent, Why not join the pictish trail to the An-turas-mor add the words Ultra Race? Or just Epic. 😊 Keep the adventures coming we enjoy them very much👍

[@tobygreenwood2544]

Liked the look of your tent, went to Alpkit's website and saw your review there! If you're not a fan, are you considering switching to another one? Or has it grown on you?

[@jackwhorton6826]

awesome video! Been meaning to ask for a while what jacket you have? Seem to use it a lot so must be decent. I need a new bike jacket with a hood and a mate gets a big discount of patagonia stuff..

[@conordevery9503]

Thanks for some great videos of the British wilderness. Just curious, what is the width of your handlebars in this bike? They look narrow.

[@ashab1]

Other than the amount of pegs how are you finding the tent? Compared to the soloist? Thinking of buying the two p version.

[@iantosh4898]

Hi are you on strava this looks dreamy!!!!!!!

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Yes mate links in the video description 👍

[@WalksInCamera]

Epic trip. I know the Cairngorms and Moray area pretty well and the weather can become rather inclement! I always wonder if you could split these trail rides into episodes as there must be lots of footage you dont use, but the videos are great and love seeing the landscapes and camping spots. Thanks!

[@sebcareme4249]

That river bridge crossing on foot !! So sketchy !

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

New fear unlocked 😆

[@st1ffee]

Get a Durston x mid I didn’t get on with my tarpstar the x mid is excellent easy to pitch after a few goes packs real small and weighs nothing

[@anasimoes2487]

It is safe and legal to do wild camping in Scotland? That’s beautiful!!☺️

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

Yes, it's safe and legal to wild camp in Scotland. Maybe not safe from the midgies though 😬

[@manonthemoon2912]

Did you convert your bike from drop handlebars to straight

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

yep you can see the new setup on the second channel @MOREkeepsmilingadventures

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

What's all this worrying about the cold Josh, You getting soft in your old age. lol. Great video.

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

My batteries get cold, honestly it's not me 😉

[@redcon87]

Hate to be this type of person, but Dunfermline is scotlands smallest city I think. Not Inverness....

[@KeepSmilingAdventures]

I just checked the script for this video, and I'm actually not sure why I said that because I didn't write that either. Stirling is the smallest city according to google. 🤦‍♂️

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

I'll make a comment now and edit it later, never miss your epic rides

[@andrewcalladine2507]

Who came up that piddling little bridge at the end, WTaF!