Hiking in CRAZY Winds! | Vanlife in the Outer Hebrides Part Two: The Uists

We head onto the Uists and battle some crazy high winds! Despite that, we hike over South Uists two highest peaks, Beinn Mhor and Hecla, and explore some incredible beaches.
See you next week for Lewis & Harris!
Athena & Harvey x
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[@tonymaries1652]

Scotland wouldn't be Scotland without crazy winds!!! Getting to the top of a mountain on a really windy day gives you a real thrill when you also get a view from the top. Just watched both your videos over my tea. I must have been in Scotland at pretty much the same time as you, as I returned to the West Country a week ago today. I also witnessed shimmering blue Mediterranean seas when at home it just rained and rained. These are two absolutely stunning videos which I thoroughly enjoyed viewing. Just who are the nine sad souls who pressed thumbs down? Have they no heart and soul??? These videos just missed one little thing. The music was atmospheric but I would have loved one or more of the tracks to have been Scottish music. Then my happiness would have been complete, although I would have been typing this with a wistful lump in my throat. I fear a long lock-down Covid winter before I will be able to make the long drive north once again.

[@schwarck]

Scotland is like magic on earth 😍 thank you for sharing your trips with us Athena. Another beautiful video that I can savor until I can go to Scotland again

[@micheledibenedetto7780]

How refreshing to hear such a genuine and pleasant person ...

[@andrewjditton]

Welcome to the place I now call home, Athena! A pity I missed you. I first came here as a tourist 10 years ago and in January I realised my dream of finally moving here for good. To my shame I have done pretty much zero hill walking since getting here, so I found your beautifully-shot video a real inspiration (aka kick up the backside!) I look forward to catching up with some of your back catalogue for some hints and tips. Cool van by the way - I’m hoping I can find out more about that on your channel too :) All the best, Andrew.

[@delinhuo381]

And so you did! I really enjoyed your latest walking video. Well done.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Absolutely love this series on the Outer Hebrides. I just love how you notice and capture the little moments of magic around you - I can almost hear the waves and feel the wind! You've inspired Ben and I to put these islands on our list for when we eventually make it up to Scotland. Thank you for another beautiful film! xx Chesca

[@RambleFamily]

Aw thank you! You should definitely go there! River would love running around on the beaches 😊

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Ok, I need to go there. Thank you, Athena and Harvey. 👍🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@meghendy]

that was the biggest rainbow I have ever seen!! and the little seals were amazing 🌈

[@janeevans4758]

Wow.. those absolutely amazing beaches & blue oceon 😍 truly beautiful. Glad you had a relaxing weekend away.

[@cheriwhite902]

Scotland has such an austere beauty....thank you for taking us on your journey. 💕

[@helenevans3905]

Lovely video Athena. You have a wonderfully wholesome lifestyle and create inspiring (and therapeutic) videos that make me want to explore so much more of this beautiful island.

[@marksmith566]

There’s something very soothing and captivating about watching your videos, what a beautiful place 👌

[@rachaelmellor3737]

So wonderful to relive your holiday Athena and Harvey. And I just loved your curly hair Athena just like when you were a little girl :) Love you xxx

[@pattibee9754]

Once again a lovely video. Was in Scotland in 2019 and loved it, not the islands though but am inspired and hope to travel there in the future. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@louisefrohock1]

I visited West Scotland 8 years ago Touring along the west coast and its islands from Glasgow to Skye. I loved its wild landscapes and open skies. Would love to go back and explore the inner and outer hebrides. Thank you for sharing your beautiful video of that stunning island.

[@trygginoregon]

First the covid. Then here in the Pacific Northwest the wildfires are devastating. I have been truly depressed, but you are inspiring. I am headed out again on Monday, and will tackle some coastal mountains where the forests are open (many closed to visitors). Thanks for the beautiful footage and the incentive to just get going again. Love the channel!

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you 🙏🏼😊

[@tonymartin1119]

You have to be on deck for the ferry trip from Berneray to Rodel. Spectacular navigation by the skipper through the narrow rock-strewn channels. Wonderful islands!

[@hninaung8805]

your music is hypnotic just like your videos, thanks for another calm, beautiful, wonderful video xxx

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

Such a beautiful video as per usual, thank you for sharing the experience

[@yanavintr4369]

Such a lovely video! 👏Been looking forward to it all week. Lovely that Harvey is getting more comfortable on camera too! Thank you for providing my Saturday morning vibe 😊

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you 😊

[@JRLNeal]

Lovely video Athena and Harvey, quite a few beautiful video shots. Back in 1971 I was on Harris and Lewis and I was entranced by the subtle colors of the landscape, the purple heathers and the soft greens of the lichen, that all came together in the colours of the wool and the articles in the shops. Real local crafts fully embedded in the location. Loved it. Looking for ward to your video. Stay safe.

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks John 😊

[@leeellis1254]

Fantastic, embarrassing to say that I used to visit Benbecula yearly through late 80's early 90's and did not take notice of the beauty at the time but I will return and give it the respect it deserves. Glad to see you have started your ML journey 😊

[@victoria7105]

Stunning views. Thanks for sharing them with us, it makes for a chilled Saturday morning .

[@gdavew63]

Wow, what another great adventure! ❤️❤️❤️ from middle Tennessee, USA

[@bigcotty]

Wow that was just brilliant. I have also met Mark B... lovely guy with strong ethical and sustainable attitude to life, a top man. Met him with his company We are Photography in Nepal this year and hopefully if all good meeting again in Scotland next year. Dare I say I think this vid is the best yet, just love the filming and the storytelling. My happy dose of outdoors on a Saturday morning. Just going to grab my camera and get out in the rain!

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks Steve! Enjoy taking photos in the rain 😊

[@alannorman1773]

Absolutely wonderful.thank you so much for this vlog.

[@Cpark1401]

Stunning thank you for this peek into this amazing pat of scotland :)

[@ianp7661]

It looks absolutely stunning and cinematic. I hope to visit the northern isles one day once I finally pass my driving test. Thanks for uploading! :)

[@joshclayton8537]

Stunning scenery

[@BellaDiary]

Athena this was magical. The way it was filmed and the LANDSCAPE! Like a professional film! I also adore the music choice for this video. Definitely want to get more into hill walking myself - although not in wind like that!! Just off to grab my camera and vlog my next trip again after watching this - you're an inspiration! x

[@traceylasslett5514]

Ohhhh thank you!!! Waited for the weekend to watch to enjoy and I did!! Scotland ! Hiking in the winds reminds me of the Whites. I just loved everything in the video! The woolen mill too! I come from the school of wool hiking. The ocean and seals and otters. Be well and Trail on!🥾

[@markmclellan7146]

1:05 South Wheecht! ;-)

[@kookysheep8457]

Kind of jealous of your trip to Uist Wool for obvious reasons! Beautiful video as always, look forward to Part 3 :)

[@jacquie313]

That video was enchanting thankyou Athena, that beach reminded me of the whistling sands on the isle of eigg, that was beautiful too

[@zoejane7220]

Food for the soul. Thank you Athena x

[@sarahjones8608]

Lovely place, hope to go there one day, nice music too😁

[@frankiejamieson9429]

Looks fun

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Hi mate, thanks for showing me the Uists where I haven't been yet. Stunning views on that mainly trackless walk. If you ever get the chance, park the van at Lochinver on the west coast mainland & climb Suilven. IF you can get the right conditions I guarantee the best views of mountain, lochs & sea you'll find anywhere in the UK. You're making memories that will last a lifetime - so important. Can't wait till Part 3 xx

[@RambleFamily]

Ah yes I really want to walk Suilven! Harvey has done it before and I’ve heard great things about it. So much if Scotland to explore 😊

[@interludeadventures508]

Another really beautiful video. Well done! Preview for part 3 looks breathtaking. 😍

[@mariotucci3]

this video brings it all back to me ive been going to these islands since i was in my early twenties haven't been for about six years but hope to go back one day and video is ace

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you! Glad I could bring back those memories for you 😊

[@nomadunknown4766]

I only got to experience a but of Scotland last February and I already knew I wanted to go back. Your travels there just confirm my desire. Excellently captured!

[@TheBraveExalted]

These videos are so beautifully done - You and Harvey are a huge inspiration to me. The quality and effort spent on these vids is palpable, can’t wait for the next one. 🍻

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks so much!

[@missasinenomine]

It's very windy, but you get Uist to it.

[@barryyoung]

Stunning video and matched by an amazing landscape....

[@ExtremeRally24]

Loving your work Athena.

[@trekkingdoctor5854]

Beautiful to say the least.

[@barrywatler7482]

As always, stunning I think I could feel the wind even though it is 29 deg C where I am, thank you for sharing look forward to your next video stay safe Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you Barry 😊

[@thinkpink26]

Magical!

[@pgrieger]

Always good to see you. Especially good to have you here in the front gardens. The way you film shows how dedicated you are. I failed to have noticed the beauty of thick heather Scotland as you see it. Oslo is missed and all your footage loved❤🙌🙏

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video!

[@Seminight7]

Cheers! From Georgia, USA

[@borisvondoofenschmirtz3488]

Nice video. There's a saying in uist that your never alone as the wind is your constant companion. Also in scotland we say if you don't like the weather just wait 5 minutes and it will change. Glad you liked our beautiful country.

[@TatianaCelticWind]

Amazing scenery 😍 and the wind !!!! 😉😀

[@andrewstorm8240]

Great video

[@nadjamotschmann1722]

Beautiful video...again. Just feeling calm and motivated watching it. Greetings from bavaria.

[@dorsettyke]

Wow! Beautiful scenery. Lovely video. 🙂

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We enjoyed that. Loved the pace of the story 👍

[@jenniferbailey44]

I so enjoyed watching this. I've been to north Uist a few times and love the place. I think your brave going in a small van - I guess you really experience the elements and the views. Also love your music choices. 💕✨

[@ianwillett4009]

Beautifully made as always. Love the music too :)

[@carlyday4940]

So..So beautiful! Thank You ❤️

[@robjopling1573]

Beautiful! Nothing else to say.

[@markpursglovephotography]

Beautiful video, looking forward to the next one 😊

[@magdaboucher4724]

Amazing.....

[@NickCookOnTheNet]

Lovely video. Loving those deserted beaches, think this will be our next island.

[@dessiediamond7414]

Fantastic camp kitchen, I hope both the blueberry pancakes and the fry-up tasted as good as the looked. With all that wind it’s not surprising there are very few trees. Definitely liked the versatility of your Stanley cook-set. Hopefully there are more to come from your trip. Stay safe

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you! There will be a couple more to come 😊

[@333jtj]

Looks stunning and like you're having a lovely time away.

[@mickcarr5031]

lovely place, spent 3 years in Benbecula early 80's with the Army, just didn't really appreciate it for the beauty it is but do now. I think we need a "van tour" at some point too, looks cool set up.

[@Savesoils282]

i like your van.. transit good vibes !

[@hamishjamieson3630]

I was born in Lochmaddy North Uist but now live in the north east of England this video provoked a lot of nostalgic memories of my childhood thank you for sharing Hamish 😊

[@RambleFamily]

Ah nice! Glad I could bring back those memories for you 😊

[@hamishjamieson3630]

Tapadh leat is thank you in scots Gaelic I showed my wife your video and she had her Uist hit that we didn't get this year bi toilichte Hamish

[@Mrs.S-uk]

Beautiful video....xx

[@TheQNSzzz]

Beautiful location! The beach looked amazing. My favourite walks are the ones where I can go 'off piste' (without taking risks!) with good viz 😄 Interesting to see there is still heather in flower up there. It's all gone here. Just cancelled my Beacons walk - bit of wind and rain OK, but full on at the same time not much fun! Looking forward to your next instalment. 🌦🌪⛅🌬🥾

[@RambleFamily]

The weather is horrible here today so I won’t be going out either! The video was filmed a few weeks ago so there’s likely not any heather in flower anymore 😊

[@treklinda1309]

So beautifully put together video..love the music 🌞

[@gibsonphilippines4901]

wow feeling so relaxing while always watching ur vlogs miss ATHENA feels like im in SCOTLAND heheeheh it was a breathtaking views outhere!

[@bendoyle5023]

I wish I didn't have IBS so I could explore places like this, would need the loo every hour hahaha

[@Merakai01]

Strap a nappy on lad, don't let it stop you 🌲🏞️🚐

[@redbarron7293]

Forget the nappy...I would go trowel...Nothing more refreshing than a good old outdoor unload. Done in the proper fashion of course.

[@katelyn.ariana168]

I have IBS too. I learned to just poop on the side of the road and not let it stop me.

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

A really beautiful adventure. Hope I can capture them this well one day.

[@HawthornCottageCraft]

You were at Uist Wool!! Lucky girl!! Uist looks like a stunning place to visit. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@RambleFamily]

It’s such a beautiful store! We had a lovely chat with the lady there too 😊

[@lawrencejack5038]

Awesome video guys , just wait to you drive over the hill and see for the first time Luskintyre beach 🏖 in Harris 😍 love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 x

[@DesGreene]

Superb video of a stunning place! 👍

[@1967AJB]

It’s a beautiful place, I spent some time there in the early ‘90s working at the MoD Deep Sea Rocket Ranges. A much nicer place to be that Salisbury Plain.

[@1967AJB]

Riley Anoid Did you stay in the RAF mess? A crazy place. I was on the, were they Jinderviks, launch pad. Perfect beeches and packed lunches!

[@leeellis1254]

I was there to 87 - 91ish

[@1967AJB]

Riley Anoid I always mix up Jinderviks and Falconetts (sp)! So I’m guessing we were flying Falconetts launched from the circular launch pad and landing on the LALA next to it.

[@1967AJB]

Riley Anoid rochesteravionicarchives.co.uk/platforms/falconet No undercarriage so launched from a trolly on the circular launch pad, when up to speed - terrifying. Then a parachute in the nose cone, which was deployed in a stall over the LALA. I was a senior photographer (imaging specialist) civi working out of RAE (DRA) Farnborough.

[@leeellis1254]

@@rileyanoid8444 50 Missile

[@chriswellstead776]

Thanks for another great video. Have you done one of your van set up? That would be useful, the way you have your underbed storage and cooking set up looks very useful. Our three 8 week old Husky Pups have been names Skye, Harris & Iona there as wild as the winds!

[@fionalewis5051]

Well that was stunning! Thanks so much Athena, planning a trip out west next year and this has provided the perfect inspiration.

[@RambleFamily]

Ah great!! I hope you enjoy that trip 😊

[@dalewalker7405]

Such untouched beauty hard to believe it's part of the uk

[@daniellyne1]

An other amazing video narrated would to see a video on your little van please. There is loads of T4 ,T5 and other big van made into campers but this is the first of yours I've seen. Love adventures thanks for sharing both

[@TinyEpics]

So beautiful! Felt like I was there.

[@MrKrupp42]

I love this video!! Thanks , you are they luckiest people in the world...

[@debskeith]

Great video Athena....I’m now off to make bacon and beans for breakfast😋

[@RambleFamily]

Enjoy!

[@benjaminbarrett6196]

Beautiful footage as always! Yet to discover the Outer Hebrides and had organised a trip to Lewis & Harris this year however, with Covid we reorganised and completed the NC 500 instead which was fantastic. Lewis & Harris will have to be next year now so, really looking forward to your videos to come. Enjoy.

[@paulhulley5969]

Great vid and a lovely place, like your van,

[@alancombo06]

Bliss, plenty of fine beaches to forget the world for a few hours thanks for sharing athena and Harvey don't forget to send Oslo a card 😀

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Lovely video Athena. We toured these islands back in 2012. A fantastic place. Did you see the “otters crossing” sign, at the beginning of your video?

[@lukesmith5018]

Beautiful shot at 4:25!

[@bennyswales8245]

Great video Athena keep up the good work....Stewart

[@simonclarke3271]

Epic. Thank you.

[@wadesaleeby2172]

Those are some big blueberries!

[@OUTDOORALLY]

Nice video !

[@Walksandwanders]

Wet, windy, sunny, cold... ahhh we had to cancel our NC500 trip in March for obvious reasons. This video felt like Scotland was calling us back. Also during lockdown my DNA test came back as 57% Scottish! Another reason to get back up there! Great video. Great colours. Great bacon. Great editing. 👍

[@RambleFamily]

Ah nice! I’d love to do a DNA test.

[@GregHartSk8er]

lovely blog, running wild in the windy wilderness! You guys must deffo come to South Africa when all this covid madness has subsided. I can promise much more of the same - only with more sunshine and less wind! Best bouldering on the planet and more surf spots than you can shake a stick at.

[@Professionalmoochers]

Another great video, loving this trip 👌🏼

[@KathrynChalk]

Making me super hungry ha weathers taking a big turn today though! Enjoy your weekend chick x

[@jordanm733]

You inspired me so much 💙💚🌱🌲🌴🌿🌵☘️🍀

[@gibsonphilippines4901]

ilove hiking miss athena and i think im only filipino guy who loves watching ur vlogs hahahha

[@AlexDorje]

Picturesque views, beautiful faces 👍