Driving The Longest Dead-End Road in The UK

[@ruthaisling]

Have you ever driven down a long dead-end road like this before? Don't forget you can get your free case of 8 beers w/ £5.95 postage over at www.beer52.com/RUTH 🍺 (UK only).

[@Joseph13163]

They are plenty of roads like that in ireland but i don't think any of them have been that long.

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

Cumbria is sometimes sarcastically called the world's biggest Cul-de-sac. 😊

[@rupertbare2023]

There's a dead-end Alpine road in southwestern Austria from Nauders (Tirol) up to the enclave village of Samnaun (Graubünden). When you get to the end, you're in Switzerland, but cut off from the rest of that country. You can only reach the village by road from Austria. The road is 25 km long. I used to live nearby and have often driven that road. Lovely country.

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 the shades do remind me of varifocal glasses, which does have different base Not sure what that is, when you said blurry, that part could be reading part of shades for someone that requires that prescription Normally it states on packaging x3 etc

[@shwedagonpaya]

Did it many years ago and then walked to Barrisdale and back. You could walk on even further to Inverie and stay overnight there... only accessible by walking or by ferry. Perhaps that is your plan. And those bare hills really need to be covered by trees. Enjoy.

[@louisewhite9152]

Hi Ruth, my name is Louise and I live in Kingston upon Thames in Surrey - I absolutely love your channel and you’re very motivational and inspirational - I live in a rehabilitation centre as I suffered with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and lupus I’m either bedbound or wheelchair bound - I’ve had my evening medication early so I’m going to settle down now what’s your Vlog/video ~ sending loads of love and hugs ~ Xxx Xxx

[@ruthaisling]

Hi Louise! Thank you so much for watching the videos. I hope you have a lovely evening and enjoy the video! ❤

[@iansenior9759]

Pleased you can escape and join Ruth on her travels. Pray your health is restored in full.

[@andoncroft]

I have a crush on Ruth 😇

[@suasnhammonds2011]

I hope that you enjoy this lovely ladies enthusiasm, she makes us all feel better!

[@debleeray]

I think you bought a pair of bifocal sunglasses! You're probably too young to need them for reading. Exciting post and look forward to your next adventure!

[@alimitchell5346]

I don't often comment..but here goes... I got my new car yesterday (mx5)...the day after watching this vlog... Called my friend up..fancy going the longest dead end road with a tea room at the end...as a tour guide, she straight away said aye...well, oui, actually... So, squeezed her into the passenger seat and duly found some twisty roads to get to firstly, fort Augustus via the essich road, then a82 invergarry..then on to the road you went down .. absolutely amazing drive ... Got to the tea room... Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday!! Great drive though!! Don't fancy doing it in a big van...will stick to the Mazda go kart! Parts of the later end of the road just disappear!!... I subbed a while ago... first comment 👍👍

[@ruthaisling]

Haha how spontaneous! So glad you enjoyed the views too but what a shame about the tearoom!!

[@jf6395]

That makes me smile, I live at the end of a dead end road in Montana that is 19 miles of dirt road then I have to drive 28 miles to nearest town, in the winter sometimes we dont go out for days... even in summer I only go to town when I have farmers markets to sell at usually....

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, does anyone else live down there too? Do you like living there?

[@jf6395]

@@ruthaisling I adore living where i do, I can see 5 mountain ranges from my place and backing up to where we are is a 10000 foot mountain range, I live at about 5700"...Im a native Montanan, grew up where the high plains rise to the Rocky mountain front. I have been lucky to travel for work and pleasure to many places, including your wonderful country...more than once the only place in Scotland that even came close to our expanses and minimal people is Caithness and Sutherland....and yes others live near us too, I have a neighbor about 8 miles down the road...but my closest neighbors are the elk, mule deer, moose, wolves and bears...and countless denizens of the sky above....our scale is very different Scotland is 30,000 square miles, Montana over 140,000.... you have 5million folks we have just over 1million and its feeling a little crowded, fun channel thanks

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

@@jf6395 Lucky you.

[@ScooterMcBeevee]

Watching from the White Mountains of Arizona USA. Scotland is beautiful.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks so much for watching from Arizona!

[@gazmasonik2411]

I climbed the cobbler in Arrochar in the 90s it was totally magical. Being from Birmingham UK, my dream is to relocate to Western Scotland soon. Thanks for the awesome views you provide us with x

[@debleeray]

I'm watching from Phoenix, Arizona...hello White Mountains! I love following Ruth's adventures...

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

@@gazmasonik2411 I climbed the Cobbler in 1967 and again in 2015. Second time was tough, as I was a wee bit older..

[@myrtlemount]

My friend used to have a croft on that road and I spent some wonderful holidays there. Happy memories

[@ruthaisling]

That's awesome. What a place to spend your holidays 😍

[@marcfiore4319]

Hi, Ruth. I live in North Florida, deep in the woods, right next to the Osceola National Forest. The single track dirt road dead-ends in my front yard, but it’s only about 1/3 mile long from where it turns off the paved road. The nearest town is only about 6 miles away. Yes, your drive looks exactly like what I thought the Scottish Highlands would be like! I expect to visit soon, partly because you’ve shown me so many interesting places!

[@mollers4200]

Molly here! Wyomings population is a little less than 6 people per square mile. The county I live in, johnson, is a little less than 2 people per square mile. I grew up driving these roads. 2 track dirt roads! Love it!

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, thanks for sharing Molly!

[@ianronnay-fisher3242]

Me and my wife have just done this road in our campervan after watching your video. The views were truly amazing. We stayed over at the car park - its £10 - but had to leave early the next day as there is work being done on the road from 8.30 in the morning. We were the only people there. Thanks for this video.

[@ruthaisling]

That's great, glad you got to see all those lovely views too!

[@briancooper562]

Deer on this road are nearly tame and will approach your vehicle because its a diesel, They are fed during the winter by a tractor with a diesel engine. The first part of this road use to be the main road to Skye but they built a dam in the next valley so a new road was built.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for sharing, that’s very interesting!

[@martymartin2894]

I remember the cows licking the diesel off my father's tractor engine when we were out in the fields year's ago. They must be attracted to it in some way.

[@briancooper562]

@@martymartin2894 With the deer I think it is the sound equals food thing. Also a thing to be aware of is sheep, they love road salt.

[@frithbarbat]

There goes Ruth again, the best ambassador for the highlands! This scenery is gorgeous and I never would have seen it without your video. I truly want to buy a van and drive around Scotland now.

[@ruthaisling]

You should just do it!!

[@michaelarcher6278]

I too drove that road back in 2005 and again in 2007. It was only as you drove the last mile or so where the road got very narrow and steep that I realised where you were. I remember it being worse going back up that hill at the end of the road. Thank you for the memory, I had quite forgotten that ❤

[@ruthaisling]

That last section is a bit hairy!!

[@janetceniza8091]

Ruth - it is 8 pm in Wash. State U.S. - 43 SEC. into your story you gave us such a big beautiful smile - you have beautiful teeth. At age 81, I look for details in a video, if there are other folks around you then I may be watching them to see what they are doing, kids, animals, traffic - as I listen to your story. It has been a wet day here so just rested all day, watched some dreary news, a few youtube stories and now this evening I am having Pizza and coffee and enjoying the start of your story.😄

[@GK49245]

Thanks for taking us along on your single-track adventure. Fun. Views were amazing. We look forward to your wilderness excursion next.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you, the views on the hike are even more spectacular. I'm looking forward to sharing the video when it's ready!

[@graeme0762]

Wow! A new subscriber here. Born and brought up in Scotland (Edinburgh) and done a fair bit of travelling all over our wonderful country, but I had never heard of this beautiful part of the country until now. Absolutely stunning. now looking forward to checking out more of your past videos. 🥰

[@itsmephil2255]

If it wasn't for Ruth, I wouldn't have seen this amazing place, thanks Ruth 🫶🏼

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Phil!

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was stunning Ruth. I've added that drive to my wishlist for next summer when we'll be up that way. Thanks for the heads up 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Hope you enjoy it!!

[@addicted367]

I think that spot on the sunglasses is for reading things up close.

[@ruthaisling]

Haha, good to know!

[@richyoz2630]

@@ruthaisling I think your probably at least 20 years too young to need those glasses lol

[@nigelm5777]

Yes they’re over the counter bifocal glasses. Useful for us old folk for reading in bright sun.

[@markstaples-t9f]

Think the plastic is for protection when you buy them you remove the plastic from lens I also got some sunglasses from home bargains

[@andoncroft]

Hi addicted, I'm also addicted to Ruth 😁

[@shieldaigbencher]

I drove that in 2010. It is a terrible road. Well done you for tackling it in a van. It feels very remote when you get there.

[@clairemcmurdo2684]

The road from Salen to Ardnamurchan Lighthouse would like a word: 25 miles of single track. Decent view and cafe at the end though.

[@Robert.M.zx6r]

Done that road at 55 years old on a sports bike at the insistence of my son in law. Wouldn’t do it again. 🤣

[@ruthaisling]

Ardnamurchan lighthouse seems like a destination worth exploring! Thanks for sharing this information!

[@mybeasty3560]

Best place ever. If you go, can recomend Mingary Castle in Kilchoan, beutiful place to stay. Senna beach is also very beutiful, turn off right after leaving Kilchoan on road to light House.

[@dexterbeef1132]

@@Robert.M.zx6r Rode it back from Kilchoan to the ferry early in the morning, several years ago with 3 mates. Astonishing ride, as it was more like a "Police Run" with motorists moving over as we went. Not crazy speeds, but "making progress"! A local in a Van tucked in behind us and stopped when we all pulled over, and asked could we do it everytime he was going to Inverness!! 🤣

[@alancns8469]

@@ruthaisling I’ve worked on the lighthouse as a roofing contractor since 2021. Please visit this stunning location. The place deserves tourist attention and the lighthouse is well worth a visit. You’ll love the road trip

[@jenniferlevine5406]

An amazing route! Irresistible scenery and you are so enthusiastic in your adventures. This is exactly what I would imagine wild Scotland to be like! Thanks so much for this great video!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@michaelfeeney8437]

What a lovely drive. How refreshing it is to navigate a road with so little traffic and even fewer people. Liked your filming technique on this post with you inset, as you showed us the passage.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Michael! It was lovely drive and glad you liked the video editing!

[@keithroberts4559]

Quite a few in New Zealand,usually gravel,lots of twists and turns,ups and downs and livestock around most corners.

[@irwin3381]

Hiya Ruth . Never heard of this road , but it sounds crazy scenic dead end road with no public transport but looks great.Enjoy

[@ruthaisling]

I hadn't ever heard of it either, but the views were amazing!

[@Wallace-w1o]

No I never imagined that Scotland looked like this. I thought old cities and towns and bogs. Moors they may be called or' there. Awesome job. ♥️💯👊

[@geodetta8759]

The B829 from Aberfoyle to Loch Katrine is mostly single track and has a dead end too, in the beautiful scenery of the Trossachs 😊

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Mm.I wonder if that’s the one I was along yesterday? Does it go near Loch Chon with a turning for Loch Ard forest? We were hoping for a coach route and parking but it was problematic so we abandoned the search and went back to Aberfoyle for rolls on bacon etc from that fantastic butcher’s shop instead 😂😋

[@stuartbailey-zn1pg]

It's only a dead end because there is a locked gate at Stronachlachar (private, Scottish Water Road beyond). The road continues all of the way around Loch Katrine to the visitor centre and it is open to walkers and cyclists. It's a very nice cycle ride!

[@ruthaisling]

I’ve heard about this, must go there soon!

[@jimmcintosh9045]

No sign saying its a dead end road is crazy. The Tarbert to Hushnish road is a long winding road dead end road in Harris and ends at a beautiful beach and a walk takes you over a path that looks onto Scarp island and more stunning beaches.!

[@ruthaisling]

I'd love to try that road sometime, thanks for sharing!

[@nbo9092]

Thank you Ruth. I found you by chance on You tube and wanted to thank you for your lovely unique video of this dead end road. I travel from USA to Scotland every summer and explore your beautiful country on my motorbike adventures but never heard about this road before. I will most certainly go visiting this summer when I return from my Norway trip.

[@ruthaisling]

Hope you have a great time when you visit! Thanks for watching from The USA!

[@小川昇-k4m]

The contrast between the wonderful scenery of the red color of the Toyota Hiace is beautiful. Its nice to drive away from the noise of the city. Im looking forward to the next time ill be Hiking in Scotland last wilderness.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching, I hope you’ll like the next video!

[@Buddieboy1957]

Great road. Drove it years ago in blazing sunshine. Enjoyed every minute of it.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it and got decent weather ☀️

[@justhavinfun7467]

Another wonderful travel-vlog...so beautiful! Thank you so much! Oh and your new glasses...must be bifocals...the lower part is for reading perhaps? Keep the awesome videos coming and I'll keep watching my friend...

[@ruthaisling]

That's good to know, I wondered what was going on with them haha!

[@justhavinfun7467]

@@ruthaisling Be safe on your hike Ruth! Enjoy your new sunglasses but be careful as those lower lenses can trip you up going downhill....take care pal 😎

[@TKG]

we visit Scotland every year, I really think 1 lifetime isn't enough to discover the true beauty of the highlands.

[@alanbrown9178]

A friend and I walking in that area last June. Two points to remember....... One person had decided that the rule about not taking a caravan down that road, didn't apply to him..... he created serious problems for other road users! Wise to remember that the weather can change quite quickly. My friend and I walked to the bothy at Barrisdale from the car park, and spent the night there. The next day, in glorious sunshine, we followed the stalkers paths over the hills to the Western end of Loch Quaich. We pitched up on the shore. Then we noticed a storm at the dam end of the loch, about 5-6 miles away.... the storm headed our way and within 20 minutes, it was above us..... Very high winds, torrential rain and very noisy thunder storm..... all whipped-up from a sunny calm day in just a few minutes...... It abated almost as quickly as it arrived..... after about 5 minutes directly over head. Fortunately we had our tents up just in time. Useless piece of information::- Until the new road was built around Loch Loyne, (early 50s) the first 5 miles of the road, as far as Tomdoun, was the main road to the Isles....... it must have been a long weary drive in those days!

[@ruthaisling]

Great points about the changeable weather, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@alanchard3669]

Hi Ruth, thanks for making this video. I've just done the trip on my motorbike and returned home to West Lothian. Thankfully its not accessible to everyone coz its awsome. I'll be going back soon and doing the walk to the remote village. Keep them coming.

[@goldilocks913]

Nope! The longest dead end road is the M6 to Birmingham ( and I live there 😂)

[@ruthaisling]

😂😂

[@oddball7483]

Know what you mean 😂 You can miss it by going around and around on the M40😂

[@matthewmcfadzean8269]

I gritted the last couple of miles of the road last winter, to make sure we had a chance of getting out when we needed to. Stopping at every bin and hand shoveling the grit onto the road meant that I didn't feel the cold. The hardest part was breaking the frozen crust on the grit!

[@Evillord699]

Love from India 😀

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching from India!

[@Hugh-nr5sx]

I shared a chalet in Invergarry a couple of times and one afternoon drove part of this road to Kinloch Hourn. I had kittens. what doesn't really come across in this video.. unless the road at the east end has been modified is just how many mini blind-summits there are when at times just about all you can see is sky. But it was great fun even though I only managed about six miles of it before I bottled out.

[@dw9096]

Ruth Once again, you have shared a fantastic video showing and describing an amazing part of Scotland. Your content, Scotland’s scenery, and YOU are magnificent.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much!

[@christybeaulieu]

I just discovered your channel because your night in the bothy video was recommended on my feed and I’m so glad it was :,) Scotland has long been a dream destination for me and your videos help to soothe the ache I have to visit (until I finally actually can!). Your demeanour is so pleasant and fun, too! Thank you for the wonderful videos, Ruth. Love from the Okanagan of British Columbia in Canada ❤️ - Christy

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you Christy! I’m glad you found the channel. Someday I hope to visit British Columbia 🇨🇦

[@christybeaulieu]

@@ruthaislingdo!!! I think you’ll absolutely love it 🏔️

[@DickusCopernicus]

Looks tranquil in clear sunny weather. Passing through Kinloch Hourn in horizontal rain at New Year, walking from Glenfinnan to Shiel Bridge, is a different cup of tea.

[@ruthaisling]

Sound like a very different trip to mine!

[@joedavis212]

I started watching this out of interest… Turns out I’ve been down that road as a kid. My Stepmum’s sister was Uni friends with one of the landowners up that way and we used to stay at the hunting lodge at Kinlochourn! That was back in the 90’s, it was defo less populated by vans and folk back then. Stunning bit of country.

[@ruthaisling]

Staying at the hunting lodge must have been amazing!!

[@carlmepsted2265]

That is a quality road. I rode my motorcycle down it a few years ago and it is amazing. It really does take you to the middle of nowhere. I saw some golden eagles at Kinloch Hourn, and even met a guy from my home town who was off kayaking. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.

[@ruthaisling]

That must have been an amazing trip on a motorbike!

[@mickylawless1941]

What great video. I live in Bozeman Montana, USA. We are surrounded by the Rocky Mountain Range, where we have many dead end roads high up. It’s always a wee adventure when exploring. I enjoyed the thrill you had as you drove through such beautiful country. Love the channel. Cheers!

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jimfreyler2944]

Another great video. These are infectious, even more so if you've been to Scotland before. Never been down this road. The views are stunning.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikehomner4724]

I've never been to Scotland but it is beautiful! When you asked if we have been on a dead-end road I do remember one that stands out. I was in Alaska and we were permitted to camp at the very end of Denali National Park. You can't drive it, you take a park bus. To the end it 7-8 hours of a gravel road and then you're dropped off. It's most desolate place I've ever been but also one of the beautiful. It has the worst mosquito's I've ever encountered. Then again the mosquito is Alaska's state bird... :):)

[@ruthaisling]

Oh wow, what an experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@JackieWW]

Scotland has such a romantic and awe inspiring landscape. Thank you for showing us these special places off the beaten path!

[@ruthaisling]

Scotland's landscapes are really stunning! 😍 Thanks for watching!

[@johnclankie324]

Hey Ruth, I forgot to say I’ve purchased a Bluetti AC70 with 120w folding solar for my son for his big birthday (50) they like to go off grid in their van with young noisy boys, 5 & 8, it will be great in Scotland in their July holiday. They do have more 12volt power already, but they have a small low power air fryer which will help with the catering. I hope yours is still working well, they have very good reviews. Cheers Mike 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍

[@ruthaisling]

My Bluetti is doing great 👍 I hope they get on well with it.

[@alancrowe7406]

Plenty of single track roads here in Shetland, quite a few could be classed as 'dead end' as there is nowhere to go except back the way you came.

[@ruthaisling]

I’ll need to try some of them next time I’m in Shetland! If Ernie will fit! 😂

[@PrzemyslawSadula]

I just got back from Scotland 10 days ago. I saw and visited a lot. No video can convey what you see in real life, especially when you are driving in Scotland. You have to see it with your own eyes, it is simply impossible to convey these impressions and feelings through a camera. My main base was in Contin Campsite, the Riverside Chalets and Caravan Park near Inverness. I’ve been there only 7 nights . I recommend a very nice and quiet place with friendly owners. Village store 1 minute from camp and fish and chips shop 5 min from camp. close to Jamestown and Strathpeffer. I've been exploring the surrounding area and also Inverness and many more. But when I got back home I was driven by Fort Augustus, Fort William. After that from Glencoe to Bridge of Orchy road A82 along Loch Lomond and the catching Glasgow etc. One week epic journey 1300 miles. In Edinburgh I went to 2021 and also had an epic journey. Regards

[@ruthaisling]

Sounds like you had a wonderful trip!

[@PrzemyslawSadula]

@@ruthaisling Maybe next time I will be able to Driving The Longest Dead-End Road in The UK. thanks

[@AnDrEw39531]

Amazing video, my partner and I have recently returned from a visit to Invergarry staying at a local campsite. Watching this made me smile all the way through I managed to take a dip in the Loch as it's one of my most favourite places to visit when in Scotland, the dog even came for a swim with me. Very chilly mind.

[@ruthaisling]

Oh wow I can imagine the loch would still be very chilly this time of year!!

[@Kim-J312]

So beautiful. Thanks for taking us there today ❤. Yes, this is how I imagined Scotland to be ❤. Xo

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! That’s interesting to know, thanks for commenting!

[@adrianmontelongo9707]

That make me smile, I never heard of the road. But it sounds crazy scenic. Sending love and hugs. Love you friend ruth ❤️ 💕💕

[@ruthaisling]

It was fun to drive it!

[@WhiskyReisen]

Oh my gosh what an episode. 22 miles of Scottish goodness… I am so in love with that land, I even had passed the crossing where this road started but who would have thought to find THIS? And you picked the perfect light. Thanx for sharing, I cannot get enough of this channel. Your Austrian 🇦🇹 fanbase.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it in Austria!

[@BRae-r5f]

Great video Ruth! Before I moved to Canada 27 years ago I lived near Kyle of Lochalsh and would often travel through Invergarry and see that road end. I often wondered what was down there so thanks for making the trip. Your excitement is so infectious and you do so much to showcase our beautiful country. Thank you 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruthaisling]

It’s quite an unassuming road as there is no sign saying what is there! 😂

[@BRae-r5f]

Hope you made it up to the Glengarry viewpoint while you were in that neck of the woods. It looks like a map of Scotland from above - on the Kyle road just a few miles from Invergarry.

[@geoffreyruzgar1367]

Beautifully shot Ruth, I love joining your adventures! The scenery is spectacular! Keep up the good work..Prof. Geoffrey in Brazil!😀

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching Prof. Geoffrey from Brazil!

[@deepsouthNZ]

Im from southern New Zealand and ive driven around Scotland and here looks very much like Scotland and one can see why this region was settled by Scots. We have pipe bands and curling here

[@grahamwest1079]

Can't help thinking of the Talking heads song " I'm on a road to nowhere " , definitely a great road. I live a mile up a track and this time of year have young dear walking through the garden. I love watching them , they often stand looking around just meters from the house and as long as the dog doesn't see them and start her barking they are happy to hang round, though they have stripped one of my saplings of its bark which is disappointing.

[@ruthaisling]

Deer are so amazing to watch! 😍

[@PopsinNorCal]

Thanks for this tour Ruth. Scotland is quickly becoming a bucket list item thanks to you! Enjoyed this video with a favorite bucket of ice cream. 😄

[@grapesodatravels]

You MUST visit Scotland! We go every year! We're off to Mull very soon. Yippee!

[@ruthaisling]

Oh lovely! What flavour ice cream is it?

[@johnanthony4194]

The B846 from Aberfeldy to Rannoch Station is a dead end but you can catch a train. A bit tame compared with your dead end road.

[@ruthaisling]

I drove that road last year when I went to Corrour.

[@johnhowarth8822]

Thank you once again for a view of Scotland that most of us will never see (unfortunately). Looking forward to next weeks episode.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks John!

[@johnclankie324]

Hi Ruth, sorry I’ve missed you for a bit. We’ve been along to the Kyle road many times but missed this tuning!! Views stunning, well done. Cheers Mike🍷🍷👍👍

[@ruthaisling]

You need to take the turn next time!

[@commuterbranchline8132]

My Dad, Uncle and cousins have fished in loch Garry many times, but I haven’t seen those views in almost 30 years! Thank you for sharing.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@Lisakaylindsay256]

I pictured Scotland with big hills as I had seen some of the highlands in pictures but that is so amazing what you discovered on this long dead end road. Thanks so much for sharing it with us! Hope to go see it someday!

[@ruthaisling]

It was so amazing! 😍 Hope you can visit sometime! Thanks for watching!

[@DrBLReid]

We have Interstate, then State, then County roads. Sometimes, the County roads can be more narrow, but 2 cars can pass by. Roads like the one you are driving on are rare where I live I. Tennessee.

[@marypost2353]

Scotland was exactly what I expected when I visited. Those lush green mountains of the Highlands did not disappoint. It was amazing when I was there and still so beautiful. Amazing views in this video! What an exciting adventure! Love that there are places at the end there to eat and rest. Really cool! Can’t wait for the next one Ruth! Thanks for bring us along! ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! Next one soon 👍

[@tytec5]

I did not expect to see such amazing views...... I was 14 for my first and only time in Scotland and remember mostly hills. This is fascinating! love seeing all the deers too. Can't wait for your next video!!

[@ruthaisling]

It was so nice to see all the deer 😍

[@jim_dubhglas]

Loved this tour Ruth, as I always do with your videos - thank you! You should post the month of your video recordings, as things can look so different at times. My visits to Scotland are for 2 reasons - to enjoy solidarity in nature (love deer!), and to renew my appreciation of humanity by encounters with Scottish people. Their kindness an humour is second to none, and it helps that I am a descendant (great grandfather) and with my name (Scots Gaelic version). Wink!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad to hear you like Scotland so much! I filmed this in April!

[@philkfoto]

The deer you were seeing later in the video are Roe Deer withthe white rear end.

[@ruthaisling]

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing

[@stuartpenn933]

i have single roads where i am , also Glen Strathfarrar is worth a visit only a max of 8 cars allowed and no overnight stays permitted but truly stunning

[@ruthaisling]

Sounds lovely, must visit sometime!

[@scottwatschke4192]

Thank you friend.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Scott!

[@margiyoung3271]

Hi Ruth. I’ve only been to Fife and St Andrew’s to find my family castle. I love exploring with you - a richness of fantastic views! Thanks

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! Fife and St. Andrews are so lovely!

[@TheEddyrose1]

What a nice drive! I never thought there were such nice mountains in Scotland, it really is beautiful there, we also have one track roads here in Austria where I live, scary at times when someone is coming down the mountain, they have priority and you hope to find a place to pull over so they can continue their way down, thanks for taking us along!

[@ruthaisling]

It was really nice! Thanks for watching from Austria!

[@MrHistorian123]

I walked the South Glen Shiel Ridge in 1987 and it looks down on that road from the north from 3000' up. We were intrigued, so we drove it the next day. The scenery is stunning an you feel so isolated, a bit like you're in Alaska or Siberia.

[@ruthaisling]

That sounds like a great hike 👍 it’s a very beautiful place!

[@rogerrocco5211]

You a very courageous person! Your videos are a joy because of your destinations but more importantly, because of you!

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@kentonfisher3190]

The scenery was outstanding and breathtaking. Was surprised you managed to complete it before it got dark. Thank you for sharing

[@ruthaisling]

It was really outstanding and breathtaking! 😍 Glad I managed to reach the place before nightfall.

[@Kargola11332]

we have the roads in north yorkshire, but your views and lochs are another level of stunning, great vid btw

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you very much!

[@alancumming6407]

Drumrunie to Reiff is 16 miles long and very beautiful. At Reiff there are fantastic cliffs and usually a good swell making some great picture opportunities with the green water and red sandstone. Usually a quiet road.

[@briann2541]

Drumrunie to Culncraig is a few miles longer. Though single track, it couldn't be considered 'dead end' because of the Coigach loop. Ruth switches between single track and dead end. I think she said single track in error.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for sharing this information, I'd love to go there someday!

[@alancumming6407]

@@briann2541 Silly me. It is a single track road. I just thought when you came to the end of a road with no option except to turn back, as you have to do at Culnacraig and Reiff then that was a 'dead end'. You learn something every day.

[@briann2541]

@alancumming6407 Yes, so Achvraie to Culnacraig or Altandhu to Reiff would be the dead end roads, even if there's only one road in and out of Coigach. Ruth's road here has no junction along its entire length, making it a true dead end road.

[@alancumming6407]

@@briann2541 That's amazing. Wow! So the road I mentioned is not a true dead end road even although it ends in a dead end? This dead end road stuff is a minefield and, it has rules too.

[@myotherchannel2729]

Once upon a time they had the words "PASSING PLACE" on the white sign. Since you called them "Passing Spaces" I'm guessing the ones with words on must have completely disappeared. A major issue with them is that tourists don't realise they are meant to stay on the left (whichever side the actual space is on) except in complicated manoeuvres when a long lorry needs to go along the straight stretch of the road and cannot pull into a short passing place. If you are about to meet a long lorry, approach slowly, or if the lorry is far enough away and there is no other traffic around to confuse, get into the passing place quickly even if it's not on your side of the road.

[@paulpayton8238]

Hi Ruth I've been half way down that road year's ago it's fantastic I love all round Scotland and especially the islands stay safe 💙 your doing well thanks for sharing my bonnie lassie travel friend 🧡 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Paul! Nice to hear you’ve been down that road too!

[@Driffieldcitizen]

A fantastic video,Ruth. I love the way you say "loch"...this place has to be one of the most beautiful i have seen on your travels....i love you...

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching the videos!

[@aranka4372]

Love your channel and videos. We moved to Scotland last year after coming here for years for holidays. An opportunity arose and we just decided to go for it. We live in Speyside now, definitely worth a visit for your channel I think, it's beautiful up here.

[@richardstever3242]

Wow! That is better than I expected for Scotland. This channel has a really great vibe. See you in the next episode Ruth.

[@ruthaisling]

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching the video!

[@richardstever3242]

@@ruthaisling There is a feeling of being transported to another time. Like some kind of a mystical time machine. It reminds me of my childhood going to visit my Scottish Grandmother in Denbigh, Ontario. Very magical. Oh, by the way. We have dead end roads in Canada that go on forever. One ice road in Northern Quebec takes hours to travel and you can't get back till next winter if the ice melts. The landscape isn't nearly as beautiful but the Polar bears, Moose, Belugas and Wolves are spectacular.

[@standrewpics]

I drove down it a few years ago , then paddled my kayak down Loch Horne to Barrisdale bay climbing to the nearby Munro the next day . One of my best memories, and best adventures.

[@ruthaisling]

That sounds incredible!!

[@simonboulton4490]

Ruth I have spent a lot of holidays in the highlands of Scotland and done a lot of rail journeys like the west highland line, far north line and the Kyle of Lochalsh. I stayed in Oban, Fort William and Inverness and plan to return soon.

[@ruthaisling]

Sounds lovely! Hope you enjoy your next trip back here!

[@brettnbeckvalleyvan]

We done exactly the same two years ago 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 in our 7m sprinter, safe travels ❤️🙏🏻

[@jeremymanning2132]

Great video. Brought back some great memories of a 2 week hike and wildcamp i spent in that area about 10 years ago. Awesome scenery and wildlife there as you showed. 👍👍

[@ruthaisling]

The place is really amazing! 😍 Glad the video reminded you of your fun adventure!

[@davidsimpson130]

Hi, what a brilliant video. Yes I have done a similar route. Rannoch Moor to Loch Etive....but it is only 13 miles. I believe it is where the James Bond movie was filmed. You certainly brighten up the day with your lovely smile and brilliant adventures. I too love Scotland and have been going to the Highlands for 50 years this year....sometimes twice a year to fish on Loch Awe. I will be coming in the next few weeks and cannot wait. Please keep the lovely videos coming. Best wishes David

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks, David! Sounds like you're having fun with your adventures!

[@glenmcewan4840]

Cracking video,I’ve been there in a small inflatable from glenelg but never driven down that road, heard it was pretty extreme, now I know, thank you so much for the video.

[@ruthaisling]

That must have been an amazing trip! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@glenmcewan4840]

Eye it was brilliant,can’t wait till your next video 👌

[@DeniseIreland-i1q]

Ruth is so creative and makes fabulous videos!! God bless her!!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching!

[@MeTheRob]

I went some of the way along the road to climb two Munros on my very first trip to Scotland in 1995. Knocked out by the views. There was no wind, and it took me a while to realise what was so odd. I was hearing (not hearing) complete silence for the first time in my life. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@ruthaisling]

Oh wow that must have been nice!

[@bigphilswheels]

Wow Ruth, that was truly mesmerising! I am continually astonished at the beauty of this fair aisle. Ernie has done Ernie proud today. I just keep adding these trips to my bucket list! Many thanks.👍👍

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@siw2275]

Thank you so much for this video. We love driving such lonely single track roads and we are always looking for new ones. We have noted it for our next trip to Scotland in October. We will drive it with our Suzuki Jimny, the perfect car for these roads.

[@ruthaisling]

That will be amazing, what a fab vehicle! 😍

[@DavidSkidmore-e5t]

In 2008 my partner and I rode down on my motorbike pure inquisiteness 🤔and after a lot of miles we turned back ....not until seeing this vid have I found out what road was etc ....brilliant .....next time I'm up there a box to tick cheers Ruth...👌👌👌👌👌

[@ruthaisling]

Hope you have a great time when you visit!

[@carylledelrosario9287]

the content ive been searching for, cold, cozy vids w fun narration. first vid i watched here is the one with the eerie brothy, didnt expect that, first time seeing an adventure vid when there is actually a scary part but you did it. keep safe

[@ruthaisling]

I appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching the videos! 😊

[@gerbrown9790]

I know I've said it a few times here ,but your videos have to be one of the best things on the Internet. Please keep doing what you do. :)

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much! 🙏 I appreciate you watching!

[@jackwatsonepic626]

Scotland is beautiful, the scenery is brilliant. No , wonder the english wanted a part of it . centuries ago. I've been to Wales as well, But Scotland is my favourite place. Especially the north coast 500 Lol . (fromTeesside) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 .

[@charlesscaife4266]

Looking forward to the next video. Was in Knoydart myself last week. Beautiful. Bothy again at Barrisdale, you will meet some lovely people on the way and there.

[@ruthaisling]

Sounds like you had fun in Knoydart and Barrisdale! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@davidjones4456]

Ruth absolutely fantastic aerial views and breathtaking. Gairich is a distinctive solitary Munro on the south side of Loch Quioch. Nearly always climbed from the Loch Quioch Dam. Another long road is from Glen etive from Glen Coe. Stay safe and love how you take my mind back to lovely places l have visited in Scotland.

[@ruthaisling]

I’d love to visit the Glen Etive road sometime too

[@KeithGrover-o3l]

Hi Ruth you shere joy and enthusiasm you are so blessed in living in Scotland thank you thank you take care drive safe ❤👍👍

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for watching! ❤