I Took A Ferry To Hoy. This Is What Happened Next (It Was a FAIL...)

[@dmrsinclair]

Hi Steve, crewman in the Orange boilersuit 👍Im sad to see you didn't get a lift! Give me a shout if you come up again and we will give you some pointers 👍 Cool video!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate, great to meet you! Thanks I'll be back!

[@billwinward9324]

@@dmrsinclair so who provided the much needed Crunchie?

[@annieclaire2348]

@@billwinward9324 - 😂😆😂

[@cindi7955]

What a great crew!!!! I bet that candy bar was so delicious!

[@jerryoshea3116]

​@@steve-marshFrom the viewers perspective,I don't see that as a fail. That is some pretty serious terrain& u were racing the clock..Good job.. P.s And yrs back I would have enjoyed walking/ Jogging on that terrain, because it kept ur mind occupied,but I have too many old injuries to contend with,so i'l step aside &concede to the Pro's..Good job fella.keep up the good work.regards from the 🇺🇸

[@ywc378]

You have not disappointed us in not reaching your destination. The locations are so picturesque and beautiful, we’ve enjoyed every minute.

[@sarahlogan2075]

Agreed! I do not call that a fail at all. Maybe you and Alizcia can go sometime, camp, and take your time. That was a very enjoyable video.

[@oppa-e1l]

Its disappointed me

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

​​@@sarahlogan2075 Exactly what I said. 😂 It is NO FAIL. He tried his best as oppose to mamy others.

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Thanks a lot you blew the ending

[@christianpatton1852]

Aye a beautiful walk in a beautiful place on a beautiful day is never a failure.

[@sandymclennan2073]

That video was not a fail, it was entertaining and the scenery was fabulous, thanks again Steve.....

[@kerryskiffington4120]

You are just so funny, even in the worst of it. What everyone here is saying is true; we don't come for the travel literature, we come to watch you and live your adventure alongside.

[@colindean8261]

Failure, not "fail"

[@trendingsoftware]

Watching your videos is like being with an old friend. It's the journey not the destination and I enjoyed every minute. Cheers Phil

[@Joshyboy1928]

The Dwarfie Stane is apparently a Neolithic tomb, carved out by hand long before metal tools. In centuries past people thought it was for small people, hence the name. Great video as always Steve!

[@lindafarnes486]

It was robbed by the 16th century, and some guy left some Persian graffiti on it, and his name written backwards. Bit of a show off apparently.

[@dominikschmalstieg2912]

You had a nice ferry trip to Hoy and back, great weather, a good hike and crawled into an unusual place. I wouldn't call that a fail. :)

[@ellawright4764]

Steve, watching your videos during the pandemic inspired me to find a way to get myself to Shetland and Orkney. I finally managed it this year with two friends! We’re all university students so it was definitely a budget trip, but we had an absolutely fabulous time. Thank you for inspiring people to travel to these beautiful islands. I have loved your latest Orkney videos because all the sights and sounds are associated with such incredible memories now!

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic to hear it and so glad it lived up to expectations :)

[@thekeeper7885]

@@steve-marsh...amazing videos again Ste... stunning👍 places these islands

[@bainbridgejim]

I think this video taught me to try and take a bicycle on the ferries to these out island day trips.

[@margaretjackson8774]

Steve Marsh .. You are not a fail I always enjoy your videos they are no one in my book !! Thanks so much … love from Australia.❤

[@sathurxy49]

Super video Steve! I love the fact that you don't overdub rubbish music or Foley onto your videos. I always feel I'm 'on site' as a result. Your format is flawless. Thank you so much.

[@jeanrobinson705]

I couldn't agree more - I love the puffing and panting, and the crunching of footsteps (which the subtitles seem to think are "Applause"!)

[@susangauci3278]

That was great to watch Steve .Really enjoyed it

[@d_revatron]

I met your lovely other half at Kirkwall Airport the other day when she was flying home as I work there. I told her if you’re in Orkney again and need transport I’ll happily drive you around. Take it as a ‘thank you’ for the hours of entertainment and escapism your channel has provided me.

[@RuthPettit-vy7pq]

Better to try n fail than not try at all ! I was impressed at you filming while walking on that unforgiving footpath ! Nice to see what Hoy is like . Thanks for sharing

[@johnorrells3797]

My mother was a wireless operator in the Royal Navy based on Hoy towards the end of WW2. Her home was in Kent at the time!

[@JohnLumagui]

The Old Man's not going anywhere, Steve. He'll be waiting for you the next time! Hoy is a lovely place. Thanks for showing us.

[@robinhillyard6187]

Ha ha. That’s what they said about the old man of the mountains in New Hampshire ;) but I I’m sure you’re right it’ll be there for Steve.

[@markiangooley]

The Wikipedia article says that the Old Man formed some time after 1750 and may be in danger of collapsing. It might outlive us or it might be gone in a few years.

[@janettefranklin249]

Hi Steve love your videos. Got a suggestion. The largest tidal generator in the world is in Dundee. Might be worth a visit.

[@crabtonia]

Not a 'Fail'...you showed us parts of Hoy we would never have seen and entertained us throughout...as always...thank you Steve...dgp/uk

[@RichardFelstead1949]

You've spoilt us this week with all these videos.Greetings from Australia.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Richard!

[@MrBratalis99]

Stunning scenery. Peace and quiet, too.

[@danthepilotman99]

"There's nothing good about a marsh" 😂😂

[@rosiewhiskers6345]

😂

[@jackielouise7538]

Yeah, I laughed too when he said that 😂

[@Dtiic5iyxixg]

…. Unless it’s a Steve Marsh!!!!

[@brucefournier2391]

Marsh in a marsh

[@suzannebell51]

What incredible weather you've had on your Orkney trip! Not a wasted trip, I still enjoyed the scenery, mind you I didn't have to get wet, muddy feet in the process...

[@johnlennon3203]

I remember watching a television programme on B.B.C in the seventies where Chris Bonington was actually climbing the Old Man of Hoy, maybe wrong but it was a great watch. Another great video from you Steve.

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

You’re a hero for giving it your best shot - that trail looked rough! What a beautiful island - I really enjoyed seeing it. Thanks!

[@helenshields9279]

You didn't fail Steve. You always make me laugh and the island was beautiful.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Helen!

[@matthewpresland5790]

Another great vid as you explore another gorgeous and little known place. Very impressed with your level of fitness - it can’t be easy vlogging with all your kit while walking at pace on tricky terrain !

[@angiejones5918]

The Crunchie gift was simply lovely. As ferry operators go, above and beyond.

[@SuperHans64]

Only £5!

[@judymcgovern8454]

Aww, so sorry you didn’t make it to the old man Steve, you certainly gave it your best. I see another trip in the future with Alicja and a camp out over night. Really enjoyed your Orkney videos. Thank you ❤xx

[@Thomas-cp6qe]

Sharing your 'fail' makes your vlog authentic Steve

[@Joncl]

Beautiful place. Thank you for showing us in your inimitable way - I don’t think anyone else has the knack you have to make us feel we’re there too.

[@ianmurray908]

Three in one week enjoyed them all thanks Steve

[@daynhoy9600]

Thanks, Steve. With the last name of Hoy, this island has been on my bucket list forever. No one makes videos about the Isle of Hoy. Love your stuff.

[@charlesscaife4266]

There's a video channel on KZbin called "The Sheep Game". All about an itinerant sheep shearer in Scotland called Cammie (ie Cameron) . Four years ago he made two videos about shearing on Hoy. Entitled "Cammie and the Viking island of Hoy". Worth watching. C.

[@charlesscaife4266]

There's a video channel on KZbin called The Sheep Game. Four years ago. Cammie, short for Cameron who is an itinerant sheep shearer, produced two videos entitled "Cammie and the Viking island of Hoy" Worth watching. C

[@possbruce]

The Orkney tourist board should be sponsoring you with all these great Orkney videos. Thanks for another great video. Youve made me feel very homesick and wow youve been very lucky with the weather.

[@sowitandhopeitgrows]

You most certainly did not fail! Stunning scenery and you showed us all the beauty of Hoy

[@RealBesty]

Thank you for showing us as much of Hoy as you did - it all looks spectacular and beautiful 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

It's amazing to me that a place can be so deserted and empty. But you had a lovely day for it. The water was mirror glass smooth.

[@oldmanonatrain]

Even sitting here, scotch in hand, watching you walk those uphill miles left me breathless. Thanks for doing the hard work and making my Saturday so much more enjoyable!

[@TC-dj5ne]

Love and care were put into making thisr stone steps and bridges for the walkers. Was amazed to see that one long slab of rock as a bride

[@KeefsCattys]

Just had a terrible week . Thanks Steve for the half hour of relief from everything . Thoroughly enjoyed watching and many thanks ... Safe travels 🙂

[@freespirit6209]

Fabulous walk, with or without the Old Man. Thanks!

[@christopherharris6145]

Steve, Every time I watch your videos you're taking me to places I know I'll never see again or for the first time. I thank you for that.

[@Alan.92n]

We never tire of being "Stuck in the middle with you", Steve! Also never tire of your Sat vlogs! Your trip wasn't a fail, did far better than I suspect, most of us would do! A fantastic day for your walk/sail. Orkney and Shetland definitely on my visit list. Nice one Steve! 😊 👍

[@newblueroxie]

Your videos never fail, they're always so enjoyable xx ❤

[@paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd]

You put so much into your videos. Felt your disappointment 😢 however you still as always made an excellent video which my husband and I enjoyed. Thank you Steve.

[@katewilliams4876]

This week has been magical. Stromness looks enchanting. Great vids, great entertainment as always. You are the bomb!!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Kate :)

[@lindav1403]

Any trip that includes sheep and beautiful scenery isn't a fail in my book! 👍Also nice to know things don't go perfectly for such an experienced traveler as you all the time - makes me feel better when my trips go awry.😊

[@derektaylor2941]

I think we all know that when Steve Marsh says "Oh no, I've failed..." What he means is "I'm going back and will succeed next time." Excellent video. Excellent channel. Excellent bloke.

[@Priorw8]

just love your fails.they always have some really great scenery

[@sassyfrass4295]

couldn't keep from watching the skies ...

[@snookbert]

5:31am. Right there with you Steve! From Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@DJGG8205]

Now there's an idea! Steve visiting Jamaica. A beautiful country that I've been lucky enough to visit.

[@RonCollier-sy5jw]

Love this, Steve! I bicycled around the Orkneys in May 2022 and Hoy was my favorite.

[@scotbotvideos]

Nae luck, Steve. Alas, you were the only old man in this video today.

[@dennismatthews6660]

What a wonderful way to start a Saturday morning! Hiking a beautiful, peaceful Orkney isle with Steve Marsh. Of course, I am not sore and tired like Steve. I love that the ferry crew recognized Steve. So many people have shared the joy via KZbin. Good work Mr. Marsh!

[@Elmek38]

Three videos in one week Steve! You do absloluty spoil us! Enjoy the weekend!

[@ambaye1]

Steve, I guess, your fails are other people's goals 😊. Beautiful video of a beautiful island!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks! 😃

[@christinebailey9935]

I do not watch your videos for the destinations, but for the travel. You are my favorite travel vid. I have visited so many places with you as my guide. Thank you for being a present day adventurer

[@horsehollerer]

Here's the thing: If you can make a highly compelling video brimming with gorgeous scenery, historical and geographical facts and dark-ish humour, and keep me engaged for 27 minutes, only to show us a stock image you found on the internet .... well, then you are winning big my friend. Congratulations, I loved it! (P.S. 17:12 was a brilliant shot 🤣)

[@kudzumoose3861]

funny

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!

[@stevenweaver9753]

Great effort Steve. and "he has taken the lead!". An amazing island. Thought the Orkney islands where flat. How wrong was I!. Just love this Saturdays video. Thank you again for entertaining us and bring us along with you on your travels. Thank you Thank you. 😄

[@yankytyke]

‘There is nothing good about a marsh’ says Steve Marsh. Love it!

[@ryandunphy60]

Another epic voyage Steve! You never ever disappoint with your videos and I highly doubt you ever will! Cheers 😀😀😀🔥🔥🔥

[@cynnie60]

Steve you can always be relied upon to provide us with entertainment. You can make something out of nothing much and make it exciting. Will he get there, will he get back. Is he carrying water, what is he going to eat. Keep up the great work. Love the surprise midweek videos as well.

[@IanRobertson-p2u]

Thanks steve that's my Saturday breakfast viewing sorted. From Henge on the isle of wight.🐻

[@kaycee625]

The scenery alone was so worth it, no matter that you didn’t reach your destination

[@johnparry2355]

So entertaining yet again. Thanks Steve. I luvd it when you did the random race with the two in front of you to get ahead, I thought I was the only one to do that with commentary 😂

[@steve-marsh]

I think we all do it in our heads :D

[@susanashcroft2674]

The crewmen sounded like decent folk and it's always good to get that extra local information, which is not only helpful to you but now you are sharing with us. It's not a fail in respect of giving us an opportunity to see such beautiful terrain and a part of The Orkneys which for some like me would no longer be accessible despite my love of the outdoors. So thank you and I am sure just like your 3rd time lucky shortest plane journey you will be back again to succeed and tick another achieved mission off your list! Cheers.

[@harrington2488]

Sir Steve, This is not failure. You always give us great videos. Chin up sir.

[@mirandamom1346]

I am so pleased to have had a boots on the ground view of Hoy. Until this video, the Old Man was all I had seen!

[@HadriansWallNZ]

Fabulous scenery. Orkney will need to be on my bucket list 👍

[@vetworker]

Definitely not a fail. Wonderful video as always 👍👍👍👍

[@sueamos3860]

Very enjoyable,no disappointment 👍

[@willbohland3698]

Thanks for taking us into the wild, Strider. That was fun.

[@grapesodatravels]

What a dramatic landscape. Hope you bought a book from the RNLI charity box in the waiting room. I can never resist a charity book sale! Thanks for bonus videos this week! N&Nx

[@mpowellvlogs]

It was a fantastic video Steve as always!😊👍👍

[@genevalockhart8025]

Oh Steve, I'm sorry you didn't get to see the old man of Hoy but, the stains and the sheep's bum was well worth the trip.😂❤

[@simonmarks1642]

Fail? Hardly, with that scenery, nobody failed. Superb stuff 😉

[@rabh6746]

We may not have seen the old man of Hoy but we did see the old man of Montrose (you are a youngster compared to me)😉Cracking video Steve, its a beautiful place👌

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

Another wonderful Saturday more with Steve Thank you🖐🇺🇸

[@sarahyoung9644]

Lovely adventure Steve on a lovely tiny island. Such a shame you didn’t reach the Old Man of Hoy but that just means you’ll have to return at some point. 😂 I loved the acoustic stone. I am surprised you do not have a day backpack with essentials such as snacks, water & a lightweight extra layer/waterproof to take with you. Safety first and all that! 😊

[@donotwantahandle1111]

We have a similar formation in Australia called the 12 Apostles, but I think it's down to 8 left now!

[@johnazz5583]

Stevie “wee bit” Marsh is back with another banger. Great video as always!

[@user-yz7hx3ty6s]

love hearing him say wee

[@MrGreatplum]

Well, even if you didn’t quite make it, what a lovely place to explore and now you have an excuse to go back!

[@elspethhenderson9191]

Another excellent video. Never ceases to amaze me how constantly cheerful you are and respectful to everyone. Love the way you talk to all the animals. We stayed in a hotel in North Yorkshire once and every morning my husband would go out and commune with the local sheep. He would baa and they would reply!! Probably telling him to go away .

[@danal.5133]

Steve, hope, you find your happiness again! You did your best, you showed us, that moving on in fresh air can put good vibes back (determination ;)) and we just did a walk with you in wonderful nature. Yes, you didn't reach the point you wanted to reach, but: SO WHAT. 😊 Hope, you nevertheless enjoyed your walk. We did!

[@annieclaire2348]

What a lovely video! It wasn’t a “fail”, it was wonderful! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ianross8403]

Good attempt Steve, and thanks for a gorgeous video! If you try again, there's a great bothy in Rackwick down by the shore for an overnight.

[@rawlyroo5975]

This video is so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@debshipard1664]

You didn't fail. Just look at it as an opportunity to go again and camp overnight. Plus, it will be another great video 😊

[@ianross8523]

My weekend is not complete until I've had my walk in some exotic far flung location accompanied by Steve and as always I wasn't disappointed. Thanks Steve, see you next time. 😃

[@freddebeck5668]

Thumbs up Steve, like Always!👍👍👍👍

[@nomdeplume2724]

Another great video Steve👍 An admirable attempt! But hey, a great adventure on a beautiful day. Thanks again for all the hard work and dedication💥❤

[@jjinwien9054]

I really like this part of the world that you often visit. Many thanks for your insights.

[@susansegur308]

You represent my Scottish heritage well. Such a wonderful attitude with perseverance and gusto. Love your videos…….

[@lonestar42]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@michaelgiannone5480]

The last few days of your Orkney adventures have been fabulous Steve! As I've said before, Orkney is one of our very favorite destinations in the UK and your trips have reinforced some great memories. Sorry you didn't get to the Old Man, but I truly admire your attempt. For us, we took the "easy" way, car ferry from Houton terminal to Lyness, drove to Rackwick, and then the trek to the Old Man. Either way, Hoy (and the rest of the Orkneys) is a real treat. BTW, for anyone taking the ferry to Lyness, highly recommend a looksee at the newly refurbished Scapa Flow Museum. Thanks again for your fine efforts. Cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Michael :)

[@mrsteadyhands6408]

Love your content. I'm a native Scot but living in the hustle and bustle of Essex. These videos provide me with the calm and solice I need after a hectic week at work. Cheers. ⚒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@germcorp]

Lovely video Steve - Great work. Not a fail in my eyes....all the views totally make up for it.

[@lijkel]

very early. love the videos, keep it up. love your Ireland and Scottish islands content

[@susannabouwhuis5861]

I care less that we did not see the "old man", loved every step you took, what a great day ! 🌞🌊🌅

[@AussieRN]

Just recently found your channel Steve. Hi from Newcastle NSW Australia 🇦🇺

[@virginiamaness4597]

These orkney vids are the most beautiful, entertaining and an example of the fascinating, glorious parts of the world that I'd never have seen without you. I'm very old now (80) but in my mind, I'm trudging along with you. Thank you so much from Massachusetts in the U. S.!! When i come back for my next life, I'm going to try to be YOU!! 💕

[@martincannon1078]

Just one word for you Steve: "SPLENDID"

[@LifeAtTheMasthead]

Great crew, great video again. Britain and its islands are a never ending great watch. We get lots of new trip ideas from you!

[@GordonHaynesPhotography]

Another great video, I've enjoyed all three this week, it's good that the weather played ball so you could show us all the wonderful scenery. If nobody else has mentioned it I checked online and the "Dwarfie Stane" is a megalithic chambered tomb carved out of a single block of sandstone. I look forward to the next one🙂