Hiking 100 Miles Across Active Volcanoes in the Canary Islands

[@blaktoofgrin]

The only bad thing about this video was that it had to end. Keep pushing yourself Liam and creating brilliant content. Big fan!

[@mediaabboxx812]

What Tom said. ☝☝☝

[@tanyafitzgerald7961]

My sentiments exactly!

[@kw6382]

@benedictvanheems Grinning the whole way through

[@gaffer3967]

The best thing about your video’s is no loud music spoiling the narration, kudos

[@tobechats590]

As someone who solo hikes for days on end and wildcamps all the time myself, I gotta say Liam has some serious balls, unless you have experienced total aloneness where nobody is about for days it is a little hard to grasp the concept of how vulnerable that can make you feel, and to do it on this terrain and in that heat and being unfamiliar with the type of land is absolutely inspiring stuff. I often get nervous or bouts of anxiety when I'm out in the wild on my own, Liam seems to handle it so well. It really is truly Impressive stuff mate 👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@biffa1234100]

Yup , absolutely. I get lost and insignificant on Dartmoor.

[@SteffiLewisYourPCM]

Loved the video Liam, but shame you lost your drone! Keep on being awesome :)

[@wowwowwow1795]

This is like a feature length movie style documentary. Congrats Liam you come a long way from your shaky mobile phone videos back in the day. Wish I could high five you in real life! 🤚

[@ThePurpleLlamaGetsIt]

You're an exceptional young fella. You have cracked the secret to life at such a young age - you don't need a lot to be content and at peace

[@RobbC.]

The "Camino" spirit in Spain, mainland or Islands, is amazing. You won't find a bad soul that isn't happy enough to fill your water bottles for you. That looks like a stunning walk, think it'll go on my to-do list. Thanks mate.

[@bikerpaul68]

Hi Liam, your videos just get better and better. I had no idea that there was so much beautiful scenery in the Canaries. Thank you for taking us with you!

[@spenthompson]

Sorry about your drone Liam. Really impressed with your attitude though - "it's only money, it'll be alright". Admirable! Stuff happens, it's about how you handle it. Keep it up!👍

[@wsparra]

Liam I can't even describe how inspired and joyful your films make me feel! So purely unpretentious, with a real wonder and curiosity. Keep it up, man, you're doing great things in the world

[@anydroid]

Gobsmacked by the beauty of those islands. NGL bit smitten with Liam too 🤩

[@lth1072]

This guy definitely knows how to make great videos . Awesome walk.

[@theaccidentalhiker]

these new international videos have really pushed you and your video making to the next level, keep doing what you are doing Liam. oh and that view at 15:06 is ridiculous

[@AnArtBrand]

Your most challenging but also my most favorite adventure of yours! I don't bother commenting too often in general but just wanted to show my appreciation! Nice, laid-back videos. No unnecessary fluff like a lot of KZbinrs do, great commentary, and almost experiencing it myself in the most comfortable way. Honestly inspiring and incredibly fun to watch! :D

[@altclut]

Great comment - I agree!

[@alanbrown1650]

Liam. Congratulations on this recent achievement,you never cease to amaze me with your commitment to bringing the reality of these challenges to us. As they say ‘when the going gets tough the tough going’ and I am sure that your past Army training has helped you when you have needed to ‘dig in’. Your video and editing skills have definitely put you up there with the very best KZbin bloggers! Longing to enjoy your next expedition. Take care Liam and Best regards. Alan.

[@angelicamason1650]

What an amazing landscape. Thanks for taking us along, Liam.

[@johnfowler4820]

Brilliant video Liam. Thank you so much for sharing your walks with us. As an ex Australian outback dweller I do wish you would get a wide brimmed hat to protect your skin. The video made me want to quit the ratrace and go exploring again.

[@bryansutherland3656]

Brilliant video Liam, well done for getting out there and pushing your boundaries. Love that you are in the sun and not limiting yourself to the UK

[@johndixon3631]

On a dark and cold night in the U.K I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching that video - probably as much as you enjoyed that 10am beer! Thanks for bringing us some sunshine and adventure 😁

[@mickygpo]

Can confirm for hiking, beer is a short term solution which turns to a long term problem, not having more.. Haha

[@Jimmynoglue]

Awesome, what a great unusual choice of location. Really slick production as well you deserve every success.

[@jimscarlet]

Another beautiful video Liam, walking in those temperatures is unlike anything most of us Brits will ever have encountered, it saps every ounce of energy from you. I take my hat off to you, superb effort.

[@rileyuktv6426]

Star gazing - for 52 minutes - great job Liam ⭐️

[@GR-NZ]

good call to leave the drone, hard to let that stuff go but when you are on your own you can’t take the risk. Loved the video.

[@michelezanolla7154]

Great great hike, thanks Liam for taking us with you! Next trip: iceland!😄 even less life but much more water 😄 Keep up the good job and enjoy!!

[@noseybirdadventures5880]

Iceland is amazing! Hope you have a great trip

[@IAmTheOnlyMrDaryl]

Your production skills have improved so much over the last year. It's also great to see you broaden your horizons with this trip. I can't wait for the next adventure!

[@geozvision_hiking4views]

You deserve those beers . Great double episode, felt like a Christmas special 👍

[@raydougan7367]

That was fantastic Liam enjoyed every minute. The army has trained you well.

[@alexdetrojan4534]

All I can say is wow, Liam. Scenery to die for. I don't have the funds to go to the Canary Islands presently, but because of this video it is now on my must go destination list. Cheers.

[@shinrarango]

i got a flight to lanzarote to do that leg of this camino. flight was 40 quid return from london, brought all my food with me so spent under 100 the whole holiday! cheaper than going to birmingham !

[@alantsneddon]

Another spectacular video Liam. And what an incredible human being you are! Your positive attitude to everything is infectious. Your legs must be bionic! How you do it amazes me. But what an experience and given your love and appreciation of nature, it clearly brings you so much happiness which shines through with that smile and laugh. Sad about the drone but it was definitely not worth the risk to try and retrieve. Set up a crowdfund and we will all contribute towards a new one. Stay challenged, stay safe and thank you so much for all you do and for sharing your incredible adventures.

[@angusgtw]

Liam, you've blessed us again. I don't know how my reccomended has managed for this video to evade me for 7 days. I haven't even started yet, but bravo. This is excellent work.

[@AlexBell333]

Only came across your channel recently Liam but I cannot tell you how good these adventures are. I was lucky enough to visit La Gomera last year. The only island to be completely protected by UNESCO - your video really does justice as to why. The locals are great. They use a bird language to communicate over the hills by making noises through their hands. In San Sebastián they still hold Christopher Columbus is high regard. La Gomera was his first stop on his first voyage to the Americas. The hotel he stayed in is still preserved. The island is magic. Thanks for documenting this and taking us on your journey!

[@joenicoud5967]

ANOTHER WONDERFUL VIDEO I ❤EVERY ONE OF YOURS AT 82 YOU ARE TAKING ME TO ANOTHER PART OF THE WORLD THAT IS NEW TO ME MANY THANKS 👌

[@sharondavis8003]

WOW Liam 😮. That trip was totally amazing! I really love the way you show so much of the hike & the true excitement you have when going on these trips. You make it fun for all of us. You are the BEST! Can’t wait for the next Liam adventure. 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸😱

[@martinroscoe6890]

Nice one Liam, absolutely epic video and some beautiful footage. I think you made the right decision about the drone, you can replace a drone but its harder to replace a Liam 😉

[@Dan-tw5qb]

Me and my housemate turn on the projector in our living room to watch your videos whenever they come out. You are a big deal! The views were F-ing stunning I'd recommend climbing Jbel Toubkal in Morocco next, it'd be a cracking hike

[@Leadlinker]

Great video Liam, inspiring stuff to see and as others have said, your chilled non-influencer-wannabe style delivery is what makes this such a pleasant watch. I Mountain Biked Lanzarote earlier in the year and can relate to some of your volcanic sections of this trip a little. Would be really cool to see your route map / altitude charts like you see on Strava etc.

[@Ricardo-fh3fe]

Liam, you are an absolute beast. Great filming and commentary. Sorry to see you lost your drone. Look forward to more in the future.

[@nosas66]

Really enjoyed that series, especially the last island, good job.

[@SimplyBeingAqui]

Great video! I've hiked la ruta de los volcanes and would say its probably the best one day hike I've done (and I've done the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in NZ which is allegedly the best one day walk in the world..). Had weather the same as your trip - which is really typical canarian weather. That was the first I've heard about the gas vents - which is strange as I always hike in the Canary Islands with friends from there. There's a lot of other great hikes in the canary islands but I think these are pretty unknown to English speakers as I've never met any English speakers on them (mostly Germans and Scandanavians)

[@andrewharris1837]

This has to be your most spectacular walk to date in Grancanary winding up & down the mountains alongside spectacular volcanoes.brill vlog.keep them coming lad😊😅

[@edwardstroud8245]

Nice one mate. My Dad who is half Spanish and born in Tenerife, walked La Gomera and El Hierro in the 60s when he was about 19. The photos he has are amazing - a different time back then. Keep it up!

[@stevekeiretsu]

The Canaries really are stunning. don't sleep on the other islands, they may be a bit less 'unspoilt' but it's still incredibly easy to get away from all the package hotels and into remote, otherwordly scenery. I'd also love to see you tackle Madeira - the levada routes there were the summit of my hiking 'career' (albeit that is incredibly small and pathetic compared to what you get up to)

[@1867BlahBlah]

There is something so therapeutic and relaxing about your videos.

[@morgs4mountains]

Thank you for making this video. I walked extensively in La Gomera a number of years ago. I thought the signage of all the trails was outstanding and my wife and I had a good look at the route that traversed the islands. Well done and thank you for sharing.

[@dlb1911967]

Doing that hike on the two islands would be like a dream come true. Amazing! Thanks for the post.

[@slaneh]

Just found this channel mate, gotta say I love thr calm, cool and collective attitude, absolute pleasure to watch, thanks

[@maxineredfern3380]

Wow Liam absolutely stunning,what an adventure. Your adventures just get better and better. Thanks for sharing.

[@pasknight6160]

completely epic!! that sounded like a really tough hike (sorry to hear about your drone!) but it was so cool to come along via video. thanks for sharing these awesome trips!

[@mikeygee2007]

Brilliant video Liam. I've done a few similar trips myself. The biggest headache I had (apart from running out of water!) were dogs in remote villages. Total nightmare. I ended up buying dog biscuits to calm them down !!

[@biffa1234100]

should have taken a camera along with you Bro.

[@keithbarker7552]

Thank you Liam. We will v likely never see these palces, but we were awed and lifted by coming along with you. At least 11 out of 10. Stay safe.

[@barnstar2077]

Your most recent videos are on another level mate. Keep up the good work, you deserve a million subscribers!

[@benpugh4564]

Absolutely fab video Liam!!! It caught my eye after watching a few others and subscribing to your channel - I'm glad I did!!! I was actually on La Palma during the 2021 eruption, filming it. This video was extra cool to me as I will be heading back to La Palma soon on a follow-up filming expedition where I'll be hiking and camping up on the Cumbre Vieja. Top job mate, thanks!!!

[@artieash6671]

I have friends retired on Gomera who always say come for the hikes and the views. At 78, not so much. So your video was the next best thing. Thank you.

[@markjlewis]

Hi Liam, have been looking forward to seeing a new video from you for ages. Absolutely love all your videos and I must say your production quality is getting better and better. This video is top class, I love your laid back style and I'm surprised that you haven't been snapped up by one of the mainstream TV channels as you are so much better than a certain Mr Reeve. Keep up the good work!

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Liam the machine is back on the move! Loving it

[@essentially_grey]

Loved this. I wouldn't normally think of the Canaries as my type of holiday destination but this has made me see the islands in a whole new way. So inspiring!

[@deano70md]

Hello Liam .. have watched your video's for a long time and I always look forward to a new one .. i think you could be from Winsford in Cheshire which is where im from . I actually believe i was your window cleaner for a short few months and you told me you were set to go travelling in the small van. You are a star m8 .. keep doing what you are doing exactly the way you do it . Respect 👍

[@BobKelso2010]

I was just there and i can highly recommend La Gomera! There is literally no one hiking. Just old people (mostly Germans) in the hotels near the sea, but no one on the trails up on the hills. The nature is more diverse than a thought and that made it a cool trip. Especially the shady magic looking woods in the center, but also the canyons.

[@adiem1653]

Love your videos Liam BUT La Gomera is the only one that is not active lol Just came back from Tenerife on Friday (first time been there) did the Mount Teide etc - amazing places. Just having 26c in December and swimming in the ocean compared to -2c in UK. I didn't want to come back home!

[@Rollergirl2000]

Wow, what an adventure. Stunningly beautiful islands, thank you for letting us tag along on your epic hikes! 🥧🍺

[@pkjlr77]

Fantastic video Liam, so relaxing to watch, shows that in life the simple things are the greatest. Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next adventure 👍🙂

[@CPG4444Chopper]

Liam that was an amazing video. Your best yet. People love how genuine you are. Keep on doing this and continue to create amazing content and you will never go wrong. I never even know this route existed so might add (one island) to my bucket list for hiking.

[@andrewharris8439]

Finished your 'heavenly' hike above the clouds passing volcanoes with amazing views. See u have a hat. Great job. Super post Liam 👍 😁

[@alasdairmacmillan5359]

Magnificent scenery, really enjoyed your walk, heart-stopping in places...Magic!

[@kirstendavies7094]

Brilliant Liam. I love your natural enthusiasm. Keep going👍

[@theopinionmatters]

Don't underestimate how lovely the Islands are - Love them so much and often thought about walking round them.. oh kids killed that!! brilliant Liam, thanks again...

[@blowduke]

Walking all day then downing a couple of beers can’t beat that feeling .great walk ..

[@peach5277]

Brilliant Liam 👏 well done. Anther great video. I've followed you from day one pal and your channel has just grown and grown . All the best mate

[@maximum-conatus]

I have loved watching you grow throughout your videos.I have watched you for a long time. Keep going man.

[@jamiesmith2152]

Amazing mate, thank you for sharing. That indeed looked a tough old hike, but you finished it with a smile as always. Some of those views were ridiculous.

[@WildCamper]

An amazing hike, that volcanic sand and the inclines would have killed me lol well done 👍

[@TheNails3]

Sitting here at home on the couch with a cold, I was cheering you on for the last bit. That was an awesome adventure. Something about the clouds hanging in the air like that is so magical. Beautiful end shot with the sun setting over the sea. Can't believe you were so near that volcano that erupted in 2021, that was so insane, I remember checking up on it every day on live streams (!) and thinking omg how is it still erupting?! Went on for months.

[@biffa1234100]

great coment,

[@georgesfeydeaufeydeau6235]

What a beautiful video! Thank you. I was born in Tenerife, but my parents left when I was a few months old, and I (unassertive bundle that I was) had little option but to go with them. Now, despondently stuck here in Madrid, your images have given me the urge to visit the islands as soon as possible (if possible).

[@grahamlindsay9798]

Fantastic fella. What a gorgeous peaceful place, fully appreciated by you.

[@thelifeofroley2253]

I’ve been a subscriber since 10,000. Your videos get better and better Liam. Absolutely stunning scenery as usual. you have a very calming and relaxing nature about you my friend and I’m sure a lot of people will agree

[@paulellam6926]

wow, that was one epic journey, fantastic camera work, brilliant narration, riveting really! What a place to trek, something to behold that. Thanks Liam, really enjoyed that, brilliant stuff!

[@HD32PLAY]

Another brilliant trip. Your subtle smile as you walk along is just a joy to see. You're living the life mate, keep taking us along with you, great stuff.

[@debboo69]

Always love the “Oh. I’m Liam”. Then..henceforth..the adventure 🎉

[@luke4266]

Brilliant video that mate, at 36 year old I spent the early part of my life in the army, Id never been on holiday before this year when me and my girlfriend went to Tenerife, we went up Teide and absolutely fell in love with the canaries and the whole time I was there all I could think about was doing some wildcamping and Trek's there! After watching this its definitely inspired me to go back and do something similar. Keep up the good work inspiring people mate 👍

[@sidebizmums]

This video was worth the wait! Such a beautiful place - I had no idea, and a different perspective made it all the more interesting. Thanks so much! Can’t wait to see where you go next…

[@mattbaron54]

Unreal Liam, your videos are always 10/10 and so interesting! Keep up the good work

[@BuitenlevenmetBert]

Wow, that was an absolutely amazing trip Liam, I realy loved the views and the route you took! 🙂👌💯

[@leonkedive4967]

As someone who loves solo hiking I truly appreciate your videos.

[@glyndarby1715]

Hi Liam, great video mate, looked like an epic trek and very few other walkers! Keep them coming mate and we are looking forward to your next one already. Cheers Glyn.

[@optimisticgal]

Flippin Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Hope you stayed and enjoyed after that! Years ago I sat on top of Mount Teide and that was thin air but the view above clouds was crazy😃

[@markkendall9167]

Awesome video Liam as always and what an adventure. La Palma reminds me of Ascension Island where I spent a 6 month tour with the RAF back in the 80's !

[@CryMoar_]

Nice one mate. You're becoming (more) well rounded every video I see you in. Was in Grand Canaria the other week diving for a week. It's nice you can escape pretty cheaply (providing you aren't a lavish tart) any time of the year and go get some sun in the Canarias. Good job mate, you the man

[@Indigenous-English-Man]

I was there in September on holiday mate. And I went for a small hike and could not handle the heat. So hats off dude

[@inspirationalshortstories]

Loved sharing this hike with you. Amazing.

[@frankintegrity7996]

Maybe try the Azores Liam.A bit further out out than the Canaries bur more lush.Some parts look a bit Northern England, Friesian cows and dry stone walls.Others semi tropical other bits volcanic.The hardest hike of my life was mount Pico on the island of Pico a picture book volcanic island.

[@veroniquediallo6055]

Stunning adventure! The only islands I've ever camped on was Anacapa (Channel Islands) and Catalina. Your narration and video production has become excellent in such a short time. The knowledge you have about geology and your destinations is fantastic. And the sunset at the end was gorgeous, reminds me of home. Thanks for this intro to the Canaries. I love your content.

[@Lekirius]

This is brill Liam. Can't wait to see you go backpack to more exotic places (provided it's safe!).

[@MellissaAspey]

The view at 15 minutes in this video is so freaking prehistoric looking I love it

[@NikkiEvernight]

Beautiful video Liam, and congrats! Love volcanoes and the landscapes they create, they are awe-inspiring, and also really hard to walk over. I hiked out to the erruption on Iceland last year, it was incredible. I think you should look at the Laugavegur trail on Iceland. 🖤

[@Bigtruck70]

Fantastic vlog Liam, I’m loving your channel, I wish I had half your energy, keep it up 👍🏻

[@Jqteadventures1659]

That little bit through the forest reminded me of the uk a little bit. Awesome video FairPlay doing this solo. Thanks for the content as always!

[@IndigoBikeTouring]

you do right mate looks the best way to follow the summer south. Its probably what most of us humans did before been locked down to a fixed location. Keep at it 👍👍👍

[@Lenny101]

i love watching your videos they are so chilled out and also inspiring. i've only got into hiking recently and i only do short hikes and walks because of arthritis in my hip but id love to push myself and do something like this. thanks for the videos Liam.

[@triggerfish999]

Both great locations. On La Gomera I think it’s cloud forest you walked through (been there). And on La Palma you walked just above the volcano that erupted in 2021. The path you were on follows the ridge up the spine of the island (which is just a giant volcano), and about 2/3 along it, on its western flank, the volcano spewed ash and lava, as you pointed out at the end of the video. But I take my hat off to you. That is a beast of a climb right up to the top, and same going down. Well done. I love La Palma…a hidden gem of an island.