Hiking & wild camping in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

They say expect anything while in Scotland, this place didn't disappoint!
I plan on wild camping in all 15 of the UK's national parks, this time it was Loch Lomond & the Trossachs; 14 down 1 to go.
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[@deniskilgour]

Pretty much every Scottish person will have a memory away camping next to a river with a wee fire going having a drink with friends. Never knew you weren’t allowed to wild camp in England makes me appreciate it more. Every time we get good weather people always head out with a tent

[@kirstylynne2871]

my £100 tent is the best investment I have made since moving to this glorious country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sams30001]

What an incredible content creator. The quality is exceptional. The best compliment I can give is the subject matter would normally be of no interest to me, yet I am watching back through every video on the channel and I love it 😊

[@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663]

Agreed, he takes the most difficult road for a content creator which is he focuses on the landscape which is what the viewers really want to see rather than satisfying his own ego and droning on inanely about nothing. He lets the pictures do the talking.

[@sabr8399]

What an inspiration you are, Liam! Love the content. No words really can do justice but well bloody done. What a dream. 🙏🏻

[@stevewinnick9499]

Thanks

[@markwilliamson9140]

Love the simplicity of your cooking style Liam 👍

[@ananasjunges]

What a timing of the video, we're singing the song "Loch Lomond" in choir currently. Your videos capture the atmosphere on the hikes so well, really enjoy them!

[@hikesome]

Great trail, nice infos, beautiful scenery a good dinner and a cozy camp, that's the mix for a perfect adventure. Another wonderful outdoor experience Liam. Always great vibes in your videos 👏

[@JamesWester]

That drone shot at around 14:00 is stunning. It made me say "Wow!"

[@abioakley401]

Wild camping is generally legal in Scotland but in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park there is a local byelaw banning it in some areas (camping management zones) from 1st March to 30th September each year - you have to be in a campsite or camping permit area in these bits of the park. Worth mentioning if anyone wants to come and not risk being moved on/fined.

[@fredcalvert7368]

Are you free to camp anywhere outside of these management zones?

[@abioakley401]

@@fredcalvert7368 yes I think so, and you can camp in the management zones too, you just need to check where exactly it's allowed and get a permit from the website

[@tomworton3470]

I was highly anticipating this, and disappoint it did not!! Well done sir!

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Great video again Liam. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Take care.

[@thelifeofroley2253]

We have loved watching this channel grow Liam. Keep up the positive vibes my friend

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Another great video Liam. well done. Love your travels we have been watching them. Working our way through lol. Great production i love how you keep moving the looking in angle when at your tent doing stuff. It takes a lot of effort. See you again soon Michael nottingham 👍

[@BenHikesOutdoors]

Yes mate!!! Another great video with stunning panoramic scenes. Thanks for sharing the journey 👍🥾🏔

[@LiamShortsHD]

So happy you have posted a new video! Can't wait for more!

[@wilfwilliams]

so uplifting, a breath of fresh air in both senses.

[@Danisandiego]

A beautiful vlog, Liam. I appreciate (and share) your sense of gratitude for nature and your "I always get lucky" attitude.

[@laurithompson5345]

Your meal was spot on tonight, eating that in a tent in the rainy highlands, heaven!

[@KristinaAdventures]

Liam, thanks for this video! Always so relaxing to watch your videos, feel like I am living vicariously through you and it's so much fun! Scenery was stunning! keep up the awesome work. 🤗

[@matrimhelmsgaard]

Thinking of doing the west highland way in august. You already inspired me to do Oslo-Bergen hike and wildcamping last month. And you even answered on Instagram, great channel and great trips and advice Liam! Only one more trip and you've done all the national parks! Good on ya mate!

[@MartinvonBargen]

Which route did you take from Oslo to Bergen? I live on the E16 and often see hikers going past my place. Well done for finishing that stretch.

[@matrimhelmsgaard]

@@MartinvonBargen I walked Oslo-hønefoss-noresund-flå-gol-geilo-eidfjord-kinsarvik-norheimsund-sandaker-hausdalen-Bergen I can Imagine. Hope you stop them and talk to them about the trip. It's always nice to talk to people when hiking.

[@andymcphie3008]

Which would be a relaxed route to see some fjords? Also which is the best month to go?

[@matrimhelmsgaard]

@@andymcphie3008 July August is usually the best months. I'd travel from Stavanger to Ålesund if I'd want to see the fjords. By car or by bike is perfect. Or if you're a little crazy like me you'd walk it

[@brettica]

Just got back from 10 days camping in Scotland, we do it as a group every year. What a place! especially when you get good weather 😂 it's a horrible feeling coming back to the flatlands of norfolk.

[@jbiz6626]

Yes Liam! Loving the video man

[@lincthesinc2703]

I have absolutely loved this series mate, love watching the channel go from strength to strength. Keep up the great work Liam, absolute legend

[@finlayblack4425]

Nice to see you out enjoying Conic Hill dude, the views from the top are brilliant. It's a real uplifting moment when doing the West Highland Way seeing Loch Lomond in all it's glory. I'm blessed to be pretty local and to enjoy it through all the seasons. Keep up the great content 🤙

[@mathewmcintyre5379]

Excellent Liam, hugely inspirational!

[@IsaacsWalks]

I swear your videos get better and better! Absolutely love it 😀👍

[@engineeringvision9507]

This guy was a chef yet uses a pen knife. He is literally trolling us now with close ups of the definitely not a chefs knife.

[@sueKay]

I was up conic hill just a couple of days ago and it was roasting! Will need to try and get to this spot to get some shots of the river! If you love shortbread, I recommend Crystal's shortbread - it's the absolute best. You're best having a sauce with haggis, and mashing the neeps if you can! I'm actually glad you didn't camp along the loch - there's camping byelaws in effect along the eastern shore of the Loch throughout summer so you either need a permit or to stay at a designated campsite.

[@SandVan]

Loving your content 😍such peace and tranquility when you take us to all these lovely locations🤩👏👏

[@ianlillycrop1639]

Aye when i went up Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis last week. I bumped into loads of Canadians and Americans. Really friendly but I just think it's mad that they travel that far for our hikes and landscape when they have the Rockies. Bless them hahaha

[@peterc1927]

Another great video bring back nice memories when I was able to go hiking and wild camping bad hips and knees take their toll. Thankyou Liam for bringing the great outdoors to those who can't do it anymore

[@ianharrop6580]

Great video Liam, as ever. Content is always enjoyable and easy relaxing watching.

[@michaelfinn1317]

Now 4 million and one. Well done on these National Park videos, I greatly enjoy them.

[@madcitywendy]

Lovely! Adding to my list when I finally get to Scotland!

[@Bobbydoes]

Haven’t watch it all yet and I know it’s going to be good. Thumbs up from me and a subscriber already. Much love from the west mids.

[@kristien43]

It’s great to see what you have achieved for yourself since studying with you college and the adventures your are taking.

[@frpaddy]

Wonderful Liam. Absolutely amazing Sir!

[@Fannybygaslight100]

Another great video. Good to see you back and still going for it

[@ILCJ1]

Go to Loch Lomond once a month, literally just climbed that a couple weeks ago, may of just missed you

[@calvin_geo]

Keep it up, love seeing how much soulful fun you’re having

[@Davidsdigitalmemories]

Hi Liam. I've been waiting for your last 2 videos in this wildcamp. Such a good watch as always. Mega chilled out camp. Keep em coming. 💯

[@dnt5volvo]

Nice and clean departure..no one would even know you'd been there.. a credit to you.. setting a standard all should follow.

[@spotlight-kyd]

The most beautiful bit on the WHW along Loch Lomond is really after passing through Balmaha and around Rowardennan. The spot you picked has fantastic views, but the way farther north has beautiful forests and many nice spots by the loch. I have camped overnight on that hill as well, though, along time ago (2006) :)

[@nissenkarina]

Thank you for sharing these places with us 🙏🏻 love the little pant change 🤭

[@john101CT]

If you took all the suggestions in the comments, you'd need a ten ton truck to reach your wild camping destination! Your essence is keeping it simple, so the orange plastic cap spoon was ideal! From what I've heard of haggis here is Africa, I'd avoid it, I think. Awesome video, bro!

[@StevenKeery]

You might think of crossing over to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and continuing your ramblings. Lots of beautiful scenery and friendly people over there. I think you would enjoy it.

[@wanderingwhere]

Great vid man been wanting to get up that way for a while, nice to see the area, 1 more to go 👍⛺

[@frpaddy]

Absolutely amazing Liam!

[@positivevibes2468]

Living in the moment and appreciating the little things are important for a happy, fulfilling life. The simple things as Liam says :)

[@deloutdoors2954]

Great video Liam ...hope you enjoyed your visit to Scotland ...my neck of the woods 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💓🙌

[@ducatiman1309]

Hey lad loved watching this !! Always been keen to try wild camping- - now more inspred !!!

[@inplainsight2482]

You picked a great spot their Liam, by that river.. think I’d of pitched up there too! You can’t beat Scotland, one of only two places in the UK that you can legally pitch up a tent almost anywhere you please, the other being Dartmoor.. in fact, even our very own Lake District you can as well - as long as your up on the Fells, and that’s exactly where I’ll heading next, for my next 3-4 night adventure!..😎 Are you at the Galloway Forest next?? Be great if you are, as I’m planning another multi-night trip up to there in September. Apparently it’s officially certified as one of the most darkest places in the UK with the least amount of light pollution, so will be an amazing place for stargazing! 🏕✨

[@tomaston752]

you have inspired me to plan wild camping with my mate this summer.

[@GuidoInfurno]

me too

[@belkentens]

Like brokeback mountain?

[@delsmith7725]

Great stuff Liam. Huge fan. Moved to Portsmouth (part of the South Downs) when I was 19, now 40. Always loved to visit the Highlands. Did the West Highland Way as a teen. Best week of my life. Lake District is beautiful. You gotta love the Cotswolds and Cornwall. We're spoilt really. Just wish I had more time to enjoy our beautiful country 😄 Something for the future.

[@Tam1872]

My favourite place around there is Loch Ard. Spent many a great day fishing that loch. Loch Drunkie and Venechar are favourites too.

[@lookintothesky123]

So happy to see this

[@angloprincess6298]

Another brilliant video. Thanks

[@ER-gw2xz]

You’re a true inspiration Liam 👊🏻

[@autumnangel4808]

Being half Scottish haggis, neeps & tatties was a regular meal in our house. I've never seen anyone enjoy it so much as you in this video lol. Fab video, btw 🙂

[@chrisstokie2361]

Lovely part of the world mate. Lived close to there for 5 years.

[@Melissa-Aspey]

" there's so many Americans which was really strange" lol 😆 you crack me up

[@TheJcoomber]

Really enjoying the content. Can you do an upload about your kit/equipment? Where you got it? What worked well/didn’t work etc? Thanks

[@simonwright9916]

Finally able to start catching up with your escapades. Our US east coast road trip is almost at an end and it has been awesome, and our hundred quid tent stood up well. Didn’t wild camp unfortunately, partly as the other half won’t do that, but also because there are some scary animals here! I’m starting to fancy a walking trip back home later in the year though.

[@devkantasharma8534]

I agree with Liam on midges in Scotland. I went for a walk from Inverness to John O'Groats a couple of weeks ago, and in some sections, midges were crazy. They just do not let you do your work in peace. No amount of Jungle Formula helped. I could have carried a similar midges net that Liam has.

[@paulhutchinson5695]

Hi Liam, think you're more or less camped on the same spot of grass that I did in June 2019 when on my Lands End to John O Groats. Back end of Conic Hill. Was hoping to make it to Balmaha but the weather that day was not good so I too found a little oasis by that stream. Looking forward to seeing what's coming after the national parks.

[@jimbo4576]

Top video mate,what a great spot to camp 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@felixfennemann5455]

Love your content Liam!! Would be very interested in a gear review after you've done the 15 parks, did everything hold up to your expectations? What would you recommend/ditch? Keep it up!

[@wildtransmissions2987]

Hoping to get over there and try this myself. Thanks for the upload, that’s looking like my kinda day 😎

[@ALochOnTheWildSide]

Nice Vid - Enjoyed that...👍👍👍

[@alexbolton9492]

Liam back at it with another certified banger

[@deborahmeyers551]

Awe thanks for sharing beautifully Scotland Liam mate you make awsome vids and you always enjoy the beer 🍺 cheers 🍻

[@dave.mcf.aufc1687]

Did the West Highland way at beginning of May,, pissed of rain all week but what an experience 👌

[@katiejacs]

Such relaxing vids! I’d love to go wild camping in Taransay in outer Hebrides, the beach looks unreal 😍 had no idea wild camping in Scotland was legal until I started watching your vids!

[@PTVplayer]

Brilliant as usual 🎥👌

[@goku3873]

Firstly Liam I love the content you make! I’ve been struggling with depression for the last few years and Im considering doing the hadrian wall route for a mental break any advice?

[@leesaunders1930]

the advice I can give you is just this my friend. DO IT AND DONT LOOK BACK, I'm not suffering depression but I have very bad health anxiety which I take medication for. just do it pal and breathe that air and take in the sights. its well known that the outdoors and good scenery is great for treating depression and anxiety. The hardest part is getting out of bed man, been there and it's terrible. how did your depression come about if you don't mind me asking? and what medication do you take, if any. chin up mate you'll get through.

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

My advice is don’t go back in those words! Plan well and be Nike - just do it

[@health4mindandbody563]

Have a look at my channel, wild camping and cold water therapy for mental health, just done a video of a outside cold water shower in a wheeli bin, great laugh good for the mind, all the very best😀👍

[@gjones9409]

Go for it! Buy the trail guide book as it'll have loads of info. I'm doing Offa's Dyke in sections and enjoying it, though staying in B and B as I'm not brave enough to wild camp it 😊 best of luck. Gwen

[@mrphil3879]

get out and about in fresh air

[@mboutdoors_uk]

Hope you got your camping license mate 😏😆😆 Beautiful part of the world. It’s a tricky one… calm and sunny then the midges are relentless, cloudy and windy you get a little respite 🤪

[@joeydr1497]

Funnily enough wild camping in Scotland is only illegal in the lock lomond and the trossacks national park. More so than wild camping in England.

[@pedrox96]

*B R U V*

[@dontalkt2meboutheroes]

You need to get a license to camp in the Trossachs from April to October.

[@mauricexiberras1530]

North east side of the loch you camp on / along

[@joeydr1497]

@@dontalkt2meboutheroes oh yeah it was about ground nesting birds. I’d forgotten why, the times make sense with that.

[@dontalkt2meboutheroes]

@@mauricexiberras1530 Yes, the boundaries were brought in to discourage the fly by night, partying, dirty campers who had access to easily gained, beauty spots. Made things a little harder for the enthusiast.

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

Loch Lomond is where we fish from our kayaks . Place is huge and beautiful

[@ainsleybennett418]

So helpful we have just booked!

[@27walker27]

what a spot!

[@gregoryoutdoors]

Yeye finaly in Scotland! Hope you come to Pentlands soon? I will join you if yes lol Also hope you make a longer trekking video of some kind of proper walk like you did some time ago! Have fun.

[@bash83845]

Loved this one Liam, great spot and brilliant improv with the spoon too 😆 What's next after the final national park?

[@gaz-3711]

Hmmmm was walking the next valley over, along the three Lochs way. About the same time. You should try that one as it has some stunning scenery.

[@UKSTAGROSCO]

Amazing achievement 👏 New subscriber

[@stewartwood2134]

I love the Traw Sacks

[@loganc1839]

Absolutely beautiful man. Love your content.

[@joenicoud5967]

Another good job

[@thefun-employedadventurer3011]

I remember that section from my WHW trip was a mighty climb for sure with 17 miles in the legs

[@johnel47]

Ah, Haggis! Food of The Gods 👍😉and midges for afters 🤢All the best, Liam and I'm glad you love our lovely country.

[@jonnyting71]

You look like a cross between Brian Cox and Cillian Murphy. I used to live in Balloch - beautiful part of the world, enjoying your content mate

[@Endeavour6644]

You should try and do all the areas of outstanding natural beauty next, good idea for a new series. Great video as always pal 👍.

[@abikeandadrone2137]

Hi Liam, brilliant stuff, subbed. Great channel

[@haggishunteroutdoors]

Good video mate. Shame about the haggis neeps n tatties if I would suggest if you ever make it in the house mash the neeps and add cream and butter. And fry the haggis with onion and add gravy over it tht will bring it upto about an 8 and a half 😂😂😂. Good spot just past conic hill. And you got it all to yourself. All the best. Sam

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

you need a little wooden chopping board it sets me off to see you prep on the plate haha

[@DanKeeley]

Oh nice the jarl Is a legend of a beer!

[@JordanJMcQueen]

Great video as always. Enjoying this series very much. I'm from Aberdeen so quite enjoyed your reaction to our "delicacies". Have you ever tried a battered Mars bar? It's class hahah

[@loneoutdoorsman]

Mash the swede into the mashed potatoes.... game changer! (plus all a 'generous' amount of proper butter)

[@g13n79]

Another fantastic video

[@garethwiseman94]

I have done exactly the same thing when I forgot my spork 😂 Love the videos though btw keep them coming

[@buzzandjim4265]

Cool..great stuff as usual..peace

[@dustinrobinson58]

Been looking forward to you doing Scotland and it didn’t disappoint.Seems to have flown bye since National Park number one. I’m gutted you’re on to the last one.What you gonna do next,any ideas ?