Choosing The Steep Ascent! Beinn an Lochain Arrochar !

A night away in the camper van and deciding on a new route up a familiar mountain-Beinn an Lochain . A new but very steep way up a fantastic mountain. Weather was incoming though and a battle against time to try and get round before the storm hit. Also a circular way , does it beat the linear usual ascent route ??
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[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Nobody could ever accuse you and Gerry me taking the easy route Murray! This looked unbelievably steep, and not even rewarded with the views, but you still kept the banter and the laughs coming. A testament to your true love of hiking and mountaineering, even in the clouds! SEs, PPs and JBs, if you know you know, brilliant😂. Thanks for taking us along, more colour coordination of the steaming boots team in future videos please! 😊👌. Shell and Pete

[@ScotlandsMountains]

haha - thanks folks - will try and colour coordinate future episodes!!lol Thanks for watching Murray

[@juliebarker-4245]

Scotch eggs pork pies and jelly babies brilliant banter between the two of you plus lovely scenery what more could you want Murray apart from decent weather but can't have everything. Looking forward to your next adventure. ATB.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Julie - don’t think we would ever get out if we waited on good weather in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿! 😂😂

[@adrianevans1510]

The Peak district's Winking Man doesn't disappoint - he even winks as you drive by!

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

As a wee boy...so early 60's I remember going to watch a car hillclimb on the old Rest and Be Thankful road!...a certain Mr J Stewart from Dumbuck was competing! That's a steep pull Murray, great video...as always cheers Alistair 👍

[@John71]

Thank you Murray and Gerry, seemed a tad steep 😁 always love the banter between you both, love the weather, you never know what you are going to get from hour to hour, loved the route it gave some lovely mountain views.

[@marilynchivers4730]

Thanks for another great video Murray. Lots of banter with Gerry which is always very entertaining 😀. Keep them coming! 🥳⛰️🚶‍♀️

[@alisonlyons4691]

Wow loved that climb Murray and always a craic with Gerry. The clouds add great atmosphere to views. Take care.....Alioban ❤

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Thank you Murray always great to watch especially with Gerry and the banter too.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@joanhuggett5164]

Eventually saw the old man's face: mouth wide open, pointy long nose and flat cap slipping back in the wind. Murray and Gerry have the familiar and loved faces we have no trouble recognising.

[@johndraper5091]

Great Glen Coe video with Northern Lights. Looking forward to part two

[@andypotts8062]

Excellent video and the usual great banter between Gerry and yourself. Pity about the low cloud...Best wishes.

[@jamescox8719]

SE’s PP’s and JB’s 😂😂😂 another great video 👏👏👏 well done both.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

😂👍👍

[@tonystrange7224]

Great video Murray and more pork pie, Scots egg banter with Gerry throwing an Oreos curve ball 😂.

[@Kev_Russ]

Nice one chaps. Loving the banter 😁 Tis a fine wee moontain

[@annemay8379]

Murray , Gerry and mountains- who could ask for more? You really cheered my day. Thanks for yet another brilliant video. Stay safe. A.T.B.❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Anne - hope you enjoyed the video :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@GoproToursUK]

Hi Murray yet another amazing video Thanks for sharing your adventures❤

[@dalriadaskillen]

How can Gerry say there’s nowt classy about The Rest & Be Thankful! SEs & PPs all round ! Great looking ridge on the descent. Thank you for yet another adventure.

[@mad-about-scotland]

Loved it Murray. We done Beinn an Lochan for the first time last summer on a scorcher hot day. we went up the ridge and continued on down the grassy way which turned out a complete nightmare. Its a great mountain. Thanks for sharing

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Ooft - wouldn’t fancy descending that way ! Hats off to you both 👍

[@suebrown3465]

Wow..another steep hike. You really have to watch your step on the well worn trail as it looks like a quick drop in some places It’s too bad there was rain at the end I really enjoyed this video..take care and one day I’ll try a Scotch egg! 🇨🇦❤️

[@frambo7]

Another great one mate. I just finished the Cumbria way on Friday fueled by irn bru jb which I managed to get online. My trail buddy (a glaswegian) was very impressed with the JB. Roll on Skye in September.I will be rewatched your Skye vids as homework

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Amazing how you can experience small pockets of calm on exposed mountains. Nice that you avoided the worst of the rain, especially on ascent. The important part is time with a friend. Cheers, and ATB!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Erin - absolutely correct - a grand trip and grand company 👌👍

[@davideaton6915]

I wondered if there was a back route up, definitely less windy!!!.....I was there Thursday last week after a bacon roll at RABthankful. Parked in layby near Butter Bridge. over the stream and up the north ridge line to the top. Extremely windy but was blue skys all day .... was brilliant with amazing views all around. Love the A Alps. ...great vid Murray!!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Its a lovely mountain and perfect for a shorter day in the hills for sure :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jbairdexp]

Cracking adventure mate. I've driven past those hills so many times and never been up them....shame on me! As for podcasts.....for sheer entertainment "British Scandal", science "Infinite Monkey Cage", music "Rockonteurs" and if you are into F1 "Missed Apex". I wouldn't survive with out my Audible subscription though....nothing makes than very long journey back to homeland more enjoyable that a good audio book.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for the suggestions Jules - think I'll try out a few of those podcasts:) Catch up soon Murray

[@pshearduk]

Great to see the A team doing an epic circular route, hard work obviously but what an adventure. atb to you both!

[@djchrismac]

Nice one Murray, how steep was the ascent route, compared to Stob a' Choin? It's good to see a video of the circular route on a fav hill, will keep it in mind, Arran's Old Man of Tarsuinn is still the best though! 😄

[@ellenlepore3083]

Fabulous video…as always 🏔️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Another great video Murray. Great to see you and Gerry out again. The good old rest and be thankful, more landslide. I wonder how long it will take to repair before the next one. A nice easy climb for both of you. Scotch Eggs, pork pies and jelly babies, what more do you need. Catch you on the next one mate.

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

NH State commemorative quarter was Old Man of the Mountain...until a rockslide and it wasn't. Your coin will be Scotch egg on the Munro. Love the coordinated outfits, you two. 😅

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Haha - that was an our fashion guru sorting out same outfits ! 😂

[@wendyshort5972]

Great video Murray. Great scenery, even though the weather came in. It was nice that you had Gerry with you too.

[@lizmottram7902]

A great video to come back to after out day in the Arrochar Alps. We too chose the steep way, going straight up from Succoth to A' Chroist before crossing over to Beinn Narnain. Was it better than sticking to Gerry's route? Well, it was prettier than the zigzag forestry route but we were very glad to return to paths on the descent! Thank-you for all you share with us. Perhaps we shall do Beinnn an Lochain in a day or two....

[@ScotlandsMountains]

so many fabulous routes in the Arrochar Alps- have fun - weathers looking great for the next few days for sure :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@lizmottram7902]

@@ScotlandsMountains We took one look up close at that direct ascent of Beinn an Lochain and decided that you and Gerry are mad, bad and dangerous to know (in a nice way). We've had enough of big 'uns and opted for Ben Donich today - delightful.

[@joannecowie1283]

So surprised and delighted to see you and say hello yesterday. We really enjoy your videos and all the wonderful adventures you share. Keep up the good work. It is really appreciated. Joanne and Gareth

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Folks - really nice meeting you in the Clachaig - hope you have a wonderful stay up north :) it’s been a cracking weekend :)

[@RobertWachlarz]

Top blokes. Another 'absolutely fantastic' vid..

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@sapphieburry5216]

You pair are great together 😁 hardy going up in those conditions tbf!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Was a tad Driech on the way back along the road !

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

Great hill, wouldn't fancy it that way round. Good to see the 2 of you having fun in less than good conditions.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Alasdair 👍

[@davidcalder8210]

Well done guys 👏 1 classy mountain on Gerry’s doorstep i believe ⛰️ great banter as per normal and a tough route up think I’ll stick to the way yous came down 😁

[@Walkabooots]

Better getting your fuel from Dougie at the Shell South Inch Garage Murray 👍 cracking outing again mate

[@lightanddreamsphotography7140]

I love these off the beaten track videos, they remind me of the many days I spent route finding up steep slopes that weren't described in minute detail in guide books. Not every great hill day is on obvious paths in perfect visibility :) Great banter as always, not sure about the old man's face though!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

😂👍

[@grahammcclymont3097]

Brilliant entertainment as always Murray.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Graham - much appreciated 🙏👍

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent video as usual. It's always a laugh listening to the banter between you guys. Fantastic photography and fantastic scenery. I live in NZ and have traveled to Scotland numerous times over the years. I enjoy your adventures and always Google the mountains and areas you visit to find the exact geographic locations. Thanks for your work Murray.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I’d love to visit NZ at some point - amazing landscapes you have :) 👌👌👍

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Some mighty slopes, always good to see yourself and Gerry having some banter. Have you got a new camera? Seemed to have a different feel to some footage. As always very enjoyable Murray. Oh speaking of podcasts I hope you would join me for a chat on mine. Let’s create Let’s talk 😁👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Mali - got a relatively newish action camera - I will be talking /moaning about cameras in an upcoming video (stay tuned!!lol). Would love to join yuou for a chat on your podcast Mali too :) Let me know if you are up for it Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@rayharris245]

Nice one Murray ,we love the Rest and be Thankful, on our way to our favourite place Inverary and have also used the old military road nice to see you both having fun,stay safe

[@heathercampbell6906]

wow that’s amazing great 2 jerry and the other guys great really enjoyed it murray loved it can’t wait till nxt week👍👍

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Murray, lovely video as always, nice to see you out testing the waterproofs again! 🤣 All the best Dave

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Cheers Dave - It was a tad wet on the return to the van for sure!!- typical scottish weatherlol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@DG.ADVENTURES]

Stay classy Arrochar Alps 🙌🏔 great video as always murray 🤜🤛😎

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks David 🙏👍

[@andym2869]

Always enjoy your adventures with Gerry,top craic. When your on such steep ground i'd be interested to know what your heart rate gets up to as i know when im out on the hills i often check mine via my Garmin Fenix watch & on occasions it gets up into the mid 160bpm which seems pretty high when at rest it is only about 55bpm. It may be ok but then again im maybe about ready to drop,im getting to a dodgy age being 57 now 😂 ..thanks for another great video Murray.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I'll need to keep an eye on that the next time I go up lol I'll tell Gerry to keep a defib at the ready though!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@nasos_zovoilis]

Wow. Amazing scenery my friend!!!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

it a lovely landscape here for sure :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Very nice. Thought you had tilted the thumbnail 😅

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

Murray do ye ever find with a van you start off it's all nice and tidy everything packed away . Then when ye wake up it's like it's been in a tumble dryer all night ? No matter how hard I try it's like the wizard of Oz tornado next morning 😂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

haha - yep - everytime!! I need a fairy to clean it up!! First thing I do when I get home is empty the van (and sometimes clean it!!)

[@glenblaven]

Good to see you guys on the hill Murray - glad we didn’t go down the way you came up - route finding would have been very difficult and it looked very steep - was pouring with rain and clagged in when we got to the summit so just came down the main ridge.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Twas a tad wet in the end unfortunately:( catch up soon Stephen )

[@heighRick]

Great video. Thanks Murray, helps a lot!

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Going to Arrochar in June but defo not going up them steep hills

[@ScotlandsMountains]

have fun Harry - hope the weather shines for your visit to the Arrochar Alps :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@123HIP]

Love watching these videos.

[@drumick67]

Cheers boss

[@ronfalconer1]

B2B Castaways (Strick and Fran)....not a Munro or Scotch Egg in sight !

[@richardanderson9340]

Podcasts. Try ‘Empire’. Some fantastic history

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Richard - I'll give that a go too :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@polarbear109p2]

I will check that podcast out. One I recommend is Neil Oliver’s love letter to the British isles. Plenty there to keep you going on long journeys and in the tent.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Perfect - I'll check out Neil Olivers podcast

[@colinmacdonald404]

Thanks 👍

[@johnscott6026]

Great video as always Murray. 👍 I was on the 2 "V's" of Arrocher last week in glorious weather. Can I ask what watch / app you use? ATB

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi John - I got a Garmin Fenix 7- mainly because it was the cheapest one on offer at Xmas when I bought it!!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Christina_onanadventure]

I bumped into Gerry last Sunday in Glencoe and it was like meeting a celebrity!😂 Lovely video as always, need to go up there soon.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

its like that for me every weekend!! ;) lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@gerryp6gmg]

Great to meet you … Murray is the real celeb… I am paid by his agent to make sure fans dont mob him😂

[@xirfan]

I spotted the old man but I also spotted King Kong.

[@jeg569]

Adventure Rider Radio and Adventure Rider Radio Raw, not mountain orientated but world travel (by motorcycle)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Jeg - will give them a gin👍

[@pencil123ify]

What camera