Gold Mines in the Wild Wet West

Gold Mines in the Wild Wet West
A climbing trip turned to mine exploration above the mining town of Tyndrum ;) Heavy rain saw us go for plan B where we made an unexpected discovery on the hillside. Turns out it was lead and no gold that lead to this feature but hey ho, there be gold in them hills somewhere!! A bit of hat envy happening in this vlog too ...
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[@gcsScotland]

Good to see the two of you having a great day out despite the rain. Interesting information about the mining. Keep them coming 👍

[@steffers178]

😍 absolutely beautiful as always even though.. Murray! ❤ thanks for going out in it for us an sharing it with us!! Cheers 🥤🥤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Stephanie Moore thanks Steph and thanks for watching 👍 ATB M

[@AlanBilsborough]

Ha ha, Ronnie Corbett. Summer in Scotland, can't beat it.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Alan Bilsborough not long till the summer solstice and snow forecast for the highest tops this weekend 😂😂😭😭😭

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi murray shame about the rain but that was a very interesting hill Thanks for that mid week treat atvb chris

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Christopher Smith thanks Chris - always nice to get out - been a few rainy (read monsoon outings )! If you like wet weather hiking make sure you tune in next week 😂😂 #monsoon #hiking

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great film as always and interesting info about the geology. Jut need to get myself a gold pan and shovel for next time I am out. Atb

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Renegade ScotCheers Ray - was a bit different to what we had expected - nice seeing the old nine though

[@WalkWithWallace]

That wee lead mine looked interesting, I missed that. Saying that I was on a mission to bag the Auch 5 at the time. Great route! 😁

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Walk With Wallace 👣 a long and tiring one too ! I remember being really tired heading up the WHW to my car after that round ! Was a bit nicer weather than I had on this vid tho 😂😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ScotlandsMountains aye, from memory the distance isn't too bad, but the total ascent is a killer. 😪

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

There's Gold in them there hill's :D Love Jerry's geology input :D I must say I actually always do look at the rocks when I am out in the hills I find them fascinating. Some of the colours are just beautiful, and let's face it on such an atmosphere day it is nice to see some colour other than grey :D Thank's for taking us along and for the info about Munroes and Corbets ;D Atb :D Teddy

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Teddy and thanks for watching Murray

[@pauldrew610]

Great 👍🏼 video Murray ✅ Love your cap 🧢, not as bright as the coloured one tho’. Cheers 🍻😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Paul Drew this is my “embarrassing the kids hat !” However gets me free pass to the farmer shows :) ;) #flatcapenvy

[@zadokwest]

That was the favourite Layby for Gold Panners going on the "Crom Alt" just across the road. One of the best rivers for Gold panning. The upper area is an SSI. But I've been told by many panners the gold actually stops higher up. Not sure its aloud these days as the more aggressive methods of gold prospecting can damage the ecology of the river. You can do it all nice and legal though down at the Wanlockhead Estate. Where the gold is more sparse but a much higher purity..

[@ScotlandsMountains]

alex west should’ve brought my gold finding equipment 😂 - don’t think I’d be very good at panning though - my knees would complain too much 😭

[@zadokwest]

@@ScotlandsMountains Haha. I know I used to do it a little bit. My knees wouldn't be up to it at all these days. Best save them for your fantastic hikes!😀

[@grahamjones2759]

Great vid!

[@sgurr_a]

I'd like to see some smoky cairngorm quartz on the next geology instalment.

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Great video and information thanks for sharing cheers 🇬🇧

[@sharonweideger2411]

Gerrys funnyr 🤩he should stop being shy and talk more👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@ninasunshine4439]

Great vid again:) And thats what I love about the Scottish people😂 Germans would say it’s bad weather you guys call it atmospheric.

[@mandruvstime]

мery interesting !

[@flex0201]

I learn something new about Scotland with every video! Might I ask when you did this hike? Can't help but notice it is June and you are in coats! We may have to rethink our hiking clothes for Scotland, lol.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Kelley Rose it was a few months ago - however snow forecast for the tops this weekend - summer is no where near Scotland presently !! 😭 Hoping for it to turn up in July when I’m on my holidays!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@niallschiefler8636]

Could you do a vid on the shoes/boots you use? Cheers

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Niall Schiefler hi Niall - will see if I can get round to this for one of the Sunday vlogs 👍 thanks for the suggestion Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@johnrossSorbie]

Don't tell the English government where it is they will claim it their

[@Dougsterxplor]

What mic do you use Murray?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Douglas Pro Lavalier Lapel Condenser Microphone JK® MIC-J 044 (1/8" TS PLUG) and I use i with a sony recorer ICD-UX560 Use this set up when using the go pro - I also use a sony nex 7 with mic for pieces to camera , ie vlog gear vid :) Hope thats helpful Cheers Murray

[@ArthurEmbleton]

What about Marilyns?

[@barryfullick7981]

She had a perfect pair of Corbett's...sublimely beautiful!

[@christopher9727]

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