Camping away from the Masses | Not the Mountain Route you Expect

[@MsGilmo]

Think Lexi enjoyed her adventure! And yup, solitude is essential from time to time!

[@duncantaylor9584]

You never fail to show our Beautiful landscapes that most people will never ever see apart from these wonderful recordings Murray, Thank you so much ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@michaelodonoghue9385]

I can relate to your view that solitude deep in natures unspoiled landscapes, is a great healer and re setter of our priorities.

[@RonBryson-i2k]

Another interesting journey Murray. Finally worked out how to view KZbin on our TV in the caravan. Watching your videos is so much better on the TV rather than the phone. This is a memorable hill for me as the night before I had a visit from my oldest daughter and boyfriend admitting they had fallen pregnant!! Which now is marvellous but our daughter was only 19 and still living with us. So my climb onto this hill was lacking in concentration and thinking we will be grandparents ect ect. However a lovely granddaughter appeared later and now a 28 year old !!! How time flys. Anyhow I am on the hills more regularly ( not epic journeys) a lot more now due to watching you. Look forward to your next adventure. Need to get out and camp though???

[@lawrieelder8642]

Another fantastic video Murray.. Great photography. What a cracking wee Dog Lexi is 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

She certainly is 🐕 👌👌 ❤️

[@porrohmann]

32 years ago, we climbed Meall nan Tarmachan from the starting point you chose, continued along the ridge, then returned via the west ridge, making it a circular walk. This route is mostly off piste but is far more enjoyable than the traditional route.

[@kristin8932]

Always brings a huge smile to my face to see lil Lexi and it looks like she loved her first wild camp, including her snoozies in the tent. Please give her some scritches for me! What an incredible spot Murray, so many fantastic views, and love the shot you got at 11:29. Glad you got to enjoy some solitude and be by yourself, it's like a gift to occasionally give to ourselves 👋

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Kristin - the dog had a fab time - and great company for an old codger like me !! lol Thanks for watching Murray

[@elizabethfarrell23]

Just tuned in after a few years, wow, the channel is more impressive than it was, the editing, graphic design, music choice, drones. At the end of the video, I found myself giving the video a huge 'Chef's' kiss. My God. ❤

[@AlysonHale-du2hf]

Lovely Mountain and the usual mountain weather .Glad you got your solitude.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Twas a grand trip and back to normal weather the following morning 😂💨💦💦

[@victoriabright7071]

Just looks so restful and peaceful. Beautiful. Thank you 😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Victoria - it was a lovely quiet spot for sure :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@lyndseywilson9462]

Yet to crack an exped with 3 medium size dogs. Wasnt much room left with two dogs. Always a great video Murray. Looks a good camp spot. I camped there many years ago. Great ridge walk.

[@HamishPaton-p3f]

Thank you so much, always good. A Breath of fresh air. You make us want to live these great experiences too.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Hampshire - much appreciated 🙏

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

Lexi looked like she loved that. A different view of a well known mountain. Great video as ever.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Alasdair - was a fun trip (apart from breaking down camp in the rain 🌧️ Reckon Lexi didn’t enjoy that bit (rest was great fun tho :)) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

@@ScotlandsMountains I thought she might be campaigning for you staying in the tent and waiting it out.

[@sueelphick9060]

Lovely Murray 😊😊😊😊 Lexi enjoyed it too beautiful scenery 😊😊😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Wee Lexi loves the mountains :) (I love having her out with me too ;)) Thanks for watching Murray

[@juliebarker-4245]

Lovely place to chill out Murray and Lexi was the perfect companion. Weather not brilliant but still I bet you both enjoyed yourselves. ATB.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Julie - it was a nice camp and nice to have Lexi with me - maybe more camps with her soon :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@fittappintrails8731]

Man when you live in a city where its hard to get peace...then there's always the hills for solitude and peace. Thanks for this Murray. Atb.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

absolutely - its always getting a bit of solitude in the mountains :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@kisilvan]

Wee Lexi the monster slayer 🐕 nice spot for a donder and ponder. "Not all those that wander are lost" 😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I was safe in the knowledge that wee Lexi would protect me ;) lol She is a wee trooper for sure :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@rtk3543]

Perfect spot to chill out with you're wee dog , you are most defiantly spoilt for choice in Scotland 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Couldn’t agree more :) such a variety of places to choose from :)

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was great Murray. Amazing views as always and although the weather could have been kinder for you overnight, it looks like your wee pooch enjoyed herself 😊

[@brycehermon5939]

An interesting and entertaining video as always thanks Murray. I think we all need that solitude and your passion for the mountains and the great outdoors certainly gives you the opportunity to find that solitude. In saying that, I guess it is difficult with so many people now trekking over the country side. Lexi certainly looked like she enjoyed her little adventure. Keep up the great work.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

absolutely correct, good to see more in the hills and mountains for sure, but can always find some alone time away from the main drags :) lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Murray, wonderful as always and nice to see Lexi on her first wild camp. She looked liked she enjoyed herself. Like you I get in to the mountains for the solitude. I love walking and camping with my mate, but we always try and find spots where we know we will be on our own. You sigh when you opened the tent and it was raining was exactly like mine. It’s the pain of packing the ruck sack inside the tent, it makes it such hard work. Haha All the best mate 😀🥾⛰🏕️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Cheers Dave - always a sigh waking to rain knowing the breakdown is going to be painful !! lol Thanks for watching Murray

[@MontyOutdoors]

Aww Lexi looking nice and toasty! What a beautiful wee dog you have mate. You should bring her along more.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

she loved coming out - problem is - if there is anything above shin height vegetation she has to literally jump everywhere !!lol (or pop into my ruck sack Monty ;) lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andrewkingdom]

Fantastic if you look hard enough you can always find a quiet spot even in a busy hill walking area❤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

absolutely :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@stevenanderson5404]

Cracking wee spot 👍 It's a special can when you take your dog out for their first wild camp 👍. Plus you can't beat small dogs.... They don't take up much room on the tent 😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

absolutely- she takes up so little room and can double up as a warm heater next to the sleeping bag 👌🙏👍

[@GazTheExplorer]

Meall na Tarmachan… the mountain where I had my cooking disaster😂 Must say I liked your camp spot. Might be stealing it for a future video. The Lawers area is such a great place Murray.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a nice quiet spot Gaz 👍👍 look forward to your video when you get there as always 👍👍

[@Kev_Russ]

A fine spot Murray. Interesting stories 🐂 I've no camped in nearly 2 months. Need to rectify that this weekend if the weather plays ball. Lexi 😍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hoping the weathers going to be ok this weekend too - talk of high pressure but not sure what the story is yet - need to check it tonight 🤞

[@marcomclean3605]

I was almost about to ask where you camped Murray until I seen you descending. It became clear to me. The issue I had was thinking about lochans near Lochain na Laringe and despite climbing all 8 of them I was racking my brains thinking where was Murray but I dawned on me that you must of went north of that Lochan in the direction of Bridge of Balgie. Thanks again for another incredible video look forward to next week. Marcus

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Marcus - absolutely correct - I started north of the lochan :) and went up Meall nan Tarmachans north ridge Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@alisonlyons4691]

Aaw wee Lexi, l love her on the adventures, shes a real cutie pie. Having solitude is a great healer, and what better place but in the Scottish Highlands. Lovely videao Murray....Alioban ❤🐕

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Aliobhan - Lexi loved it ( apart from the bit where she had to wait in the rain as I broke camp !! lol 😂

[@marilynchivers4730]

Enjoyed your camping film. Always interesting. Solitude can be good but how nice to have Lexi with you 🐾🧡.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Marilyn - its great having Lexi - always good company :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@iainmaciver4430]

Yet another great video, love your companion my wee girl is just as keen to walk and she has the world record for getting to the bottom of a sleeping bag 😃😁

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Haha - that sounds about right :):) 👍👍

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Absolutely get you on the less is more , I am a motovlogger and a wee day away On the bike , on a hill , doing own thing with your own thoughts is essential now and again. Appreciate your efforts and camera work . 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

couldnt agree more - I really need some lone time every now and then :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@GoSummitSolo]

How lovely that Lexi came along. Aww. Thanks, good watch.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Cheers - she lives coming along on the walks - think she enjoyed the camp :) 👍👍

[@GoSummitSolo]

@@ScotlandsMountains it's nice having a little furry ball to curl up to on a camp haha I'd like to experience it one day. Maybe I'll get a little companion one day 😝😝

[@heighRick]

Thanks Murray. Glad Lexi could warm up a bit, she looked like she had a fun camp. Helps a lot!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Rick - the only bit she didn’t like was when I kicked her out of the tent and she had to wait for me to break it down in the rain lol 😂 she does enjoy getting out tho :)

[@heighRick]

@@ScotlandsMountains She's got some great humans that's for sure 🙂

[@simonrangeley]

One of the great things about the Scottish mountains is the fact that you can find that solitude. I think it was Naismith who said he preferred the mountains of Scotland to the Alps because the Alps had too much unwanted humanity.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

certainly nice to get away from the hoards sometimes :) just less paths unfortunately !!lol (or fortunately !!) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ellenlepore3083]

Gorgeous wild camp 🏕️ location! Loved the folklore about Bull in the loc. Hope you enjoyed the location and solitude….such a great reset 🏔️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Ellen - it was a lovely spot and no sign of the water bulls either which was a bonus (I think!!lol) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ellenlepore3083]

@@ScotlandsMountains definitely a bonus 🏕️🏔️

[@happycycleboy6807]

What lovely video. Seeing wee Lexie is always a treat. Good info about the mythical beastie..and enjoy your general chat to the camera. I did that hill some years back....didn't know anything about the beastie of the Loch.... I must admit a bit of solitude is refreshing. Nice to see you use a seat restraint on Lexie in the car. I think it is a legal requirement, but I am sure a lot of folk who travel with their dog in the front are not aware of this. Anyway, a very enjoyable video. Thanks as always.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

ah yea - my wife would kill me if I didnt have the dogs nice and safe :) it was a fine outing and wee Lexie really enjoyed it too :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Sweet little Lexi! She looked so confused when you took off for the summit after pitching the tent. 😆 She also looked pretty cold in the seat of the car at the end 🥶. That was quite a beautiful pitch, just not very flat. I understand that need for solitude…I wish I could find more of it. Cheers, and ATB!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Erin - I think she was confused- she just got comfy and I was like - let’s go to the top !! lol she had a lovely time though !

[@human_lover]

Very fantastic 😍❤🙏🏻

[@shanekealey5695]

Another great watch. Love chilling watching these videos. Sadly no scotch eggs on this trip

[@ScotlandsMountains]

None were filmed but pretty sure I’d have had some as it’s also Lexis favourite food ;)

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Another wonderful film. Love that area, it looks gorgeous. Only been to Lawyers once. Need to get back along there and camp. Your dead right. Although those days and even camps with friends are super special. I definitely long for my solo adventures 👍😎

[@ScotlandsMountains]

its a wonderful area John and you get much height for little effort due to the high starting point of the car parks :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@heathercampbell6906]

great video murray it’s just good to get out and wee lexi she enjoyed it loved it absolutely brilliant 👍👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Heather , it was a grand wee wild camping adventure - especially having the wee one along :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@tonystrange7224]

Wonderful video Murray and can totally relate with you around needing just some me time, for a multitude of reasons. And does it get any better than also having Lexi with you. I always take my German Shepherd, Tara with me, dogs don’t question, they just love unconditionally and are the best buddy to be with.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Absolutely agree Tony 👍👌🙏

[@lightanddreamsphotography7140]

Wonderful stuff Murray, reminded me of trips wild camping back in the day with my old black labrador, and she took up a bit more room in the tent than Lexi :)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Aye, she is certainly small and petits - and that certainly has its advantages !!lol :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

Lovely video. One of my favourite mountains to camp on too.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

it is a lovely spot for sure and enables much height without too much effort :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Great vlog Murray, I totally agree 👍 nice to get some alone time ⛺ atb Brian 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Brian - I always feel a little better after some alone time for sure :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andrewstables854]

good video as usual. disappointed you are not wearing the banana man outfit. you are a good sport Murray, more power to you, family and pets

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Haha - I am sure the banana 🍌 troose and jacket will be back soon ! 🔜 😂👍👍👍 Thanks for watching Murray

[@markhaggitt7731]

Great video as usual. Is she your favourite walking partner? 😊

[@quonston]

Always love your videos, thank you!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@natalieminnis]

Lexie's a wee character! Hope she enjoyed her first wild camp.

[@ah13554]

Went up it 16years murray great day on the mountain beautiful merlin doing his courtship flight by the resovoir

[@jbairdexp]

I go to the hills for solitude, but I equally I don't mind company. I will however avoid mountains like Ben Lomond during "rush hour"! lol

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I also concur with this - I am always looking for the quiet side of the hill for sure :) lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Martin-lp4yg]

I know what you mean...sometimes it's good just to hit the hills on your own....you can also totally suit yourself with what route you do etc...cheers!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Absolutely- getting away from it all can really help especially into the mountains 😊👍 Thanks for watching Murray

[@DarrenReddihough]

Really interesting watch that buddy,,👏👏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Darren - much appreciated thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@vs123]

Awesome views my friend

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you - it is a lovely area for sure :) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Understand the solitude desire, just refreshs the soul.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Absolutely Harry - I certainly feel like I need it now and again (sometimes often!!lol) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@stubect]

Great vlog. Thanks.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@David-hq4lq]

Love it !

[@johnbrown1135]

You should have lay in late.. Made yourselves a gourmet breakfast and enjoyed the solitude a bit more... You were heading home before I was in my bed... 😂😂.. Cheers.. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

That deli sounded more appealing than the battle with the rain and wind first thing ! Lol

[@ryanjones2627]

Lexi loving it out there. Murray How's the watch.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

she certainly was . The watch has been good , probably had it for over 6 months think it is a fenix 7 (in fact got it just after Xmas in amazoin sales as was the cheapest of the garmin ones on offer. I just use for measuring trip stats and thats about it (well telling the time too!!) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@merkyw4187]

You cud have stuffed Lexi in your jacket :) M ☘️

[@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper]

Good for the soul 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏕⛰️👌

[@widows.son51]

Ben lawers range Meall nan Tarmachan nice plod

[@DavieDaveDavrosDavidson]

Really enjoy your vids. Did that route include a style or set of ladders over fences? Just wondering if my labrador can access?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Gordon - I did this a few months ago and trying to remember but I think there was a style over a deer fence just beofre dropping down to the lochan - I see to remember either carrying Lexi over or she shimmied through a hole in the fence but I cannot remember - sorry :( memory is not what it used to be!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@DavieDaveDavrosDavidson]

@@ScotlandsMountains thanks for the reply. Keep up the good work 👏

[@PeteDevlinootnaboot]

Did you lose your pack cover at the end? Nice vlog, cheers.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

nearly - I ended up taking it off and sticking between my hip belt to stop it blowing away!!lol thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Gordon-b7b4q]

👌👍👏

[@braintree7502]

I would be worried about gray man being alone up on a mountain in Scotland! Have you ever had any strange experiences?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi - had a few - most unexplained was with Ray a few years ago and we had a UFO experience !! didnt capture it but still cannot explain it .... a strange light moving around in the glen below our high camp (discussed in this vidoe - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKLPqZp8fs6tm8ksi=lZ8ppIKyeLe6yh-p) Another unnerving experience was on this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3y8eWhnf9CHY5osi=-QN7f4xXxRA7ysgq however I think Basil brush and his family were the culprits and the eyes!!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@paulfroome3530]

Such little legs, such a great mountaineer. Not you! Lexi! You are soft on that dog dude!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Haha - not soft enough she has me wrapped round her paw !! 🐾 😂😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

What ever happened to the guy that used to post “Scotland’s Mountains” twice in the comments? Mario or something? 🤷🏻

[@MontyOutdoors]

If it was the guy with the Mario fisting the air avatar, hopefully Darwinism caught up on him.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

crikey - you have a better memory than I do Robin lol - away to search for Mario now to see what I can find :)

[@alistairthow1384]

I remember those comments when i first started following you Murray. Probably around 2017/18 time period.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@MontyOutdoors lol, wasn’t him. Think it was just a big ‘M’ in the avatar.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@alistairthow1384 every video guaranteed quite early on, you’d see the two comments come in.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

🏔️ ⛺ 🐕 🥃😎👌

[@ScotlandsMountains]

this was actaully the following week after our meet up Jim - taken me a while to get round to realsing it (in fact got one coming out soon that was filmed last Autumn!!lol) Enjoying your trips at moment too Jim thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@BoredManOutdoors]

@@ScotlandsMountains aye, caught the mention of Ray and myself.. It is interesting looking at destinations from less popular routes.. Having done the MnT a few weeks back, twas interesting to see you attack it from a different way in... Thanks for the mention Murray and I hope all's well in your world... Nothing from me now for a week or so - family distractions... Cheers pal.. Jim 🤜🤛

[@ScotlandsMountains]

@BoredManOutdoors cheers Jim - hope all is ok with you sir 👍

[@myownprivateglasgow280]

You don't have to drive into the mountains for solitude.... just cycle into the local hills. Mountains are overrated.