Motorcycle Wild Camping in Scotland

[@tartanblackcountrytourist]

Just revisiting one of my favourite moto vlog channels from back when the world was a simpler place ..

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for that, that vid was the one that set it all off. I must watch it myself again sometimes. I was learning the ropes then 😂 I will try and get out more bike vids this coming year if I can but sometimes life does get in the way. Thanks for watching and commenting ATVB for the New Year 😃👍

[@billythequick]

Followed you for ages just fancied watching some oldies x

[@stevebutler7156]

Brilliant thanks Chris it’s going back a bit now. Old and grainy footage, with old Tex. Thanks for watching, might watch it again myself if I get chance probably cringe a bit 😂👍 I could do with changing some stuff on my channel like the intro vid and my page title, and profile pic but then think people might not think it’s me and I just leave it. It’s the old saying why fix it if it’s not broken.

[@billybatts3961]

Aloha! Great video and great bike. I have a 1995 Triumph Trophy 1200 that I have taken coast-to-coast in the US many times moto-camping. I love Triumph and I love moto-camping. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@stevebutler7156]

Glad you enjoyed it Billy ATB Steve :)

[@anthonymurray5690]

I went to this location to wild camp just off raiders road was a enjoyable ride thank you Steve for the idea look forward to more of your great videos

[@stevebutler7156]

Glad your enjoying it seems quite popular now. Hope the area hasn’t been trashed. How are the midges at the minute ?

[@anthonymurray5690]

@@stevebutler7156 thanks for the quick reply it’s still very nice round their but defo very popular hard to find a spot when first arrived. Looking forward to your next videos really enjoy them thanks Anthony

[@stevebutler7156]

@@anthonymurray5690 Thanks I guess busier due to bank holiday as well, that’s why I always go in the week. Have a great time 😃👍

[@sirforryan]

Love your video, Thanks for uploading it and sharing it with us. I need to get out camping on my bike.

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for loving the Vid, have you checked out the second one I have done ? Glad I have inspired you to get out doing the same.. its what its all about getting out and doing a bit of wild camping. you know it makes sense ATB Steve

[@antonoat]

You can never have too much hydrostatic head, lol. What a great spot, shame your photos of the night sky didn't work out. Cheers and thanks for sharing the video. Glad you had some cider with you, it's vital you don't dehydrate! lol Tony

[@stevebutler7156]

Cant beat a bit of head in a Tent LOL..thanks for watching ATB Steve

[@Glasshousebc]

Thank you very much for that. Thoroughly enjoyed the video, and beautiful bike. Nice idea with that steak and slate.

[@stevebutler7156]

Glad you liked it, other plans afoot ATB Steve

[@zafirpatel1]

Beautiful video Steve love the Lancastrian humour. Hope you make more of these 👍

[@stevebutler7156]

thanks for the comment I'm from Sunny Stockport

[@shrory]

Patel Fa , Stockport is in Cheshire, he is a Cheshire lad, as I am and always will be people have been drawn and quartered for calling us Lancasterian LOL

[@davewilson2277]

ok. I understand. Off to outer Hebrides end of may on my Tiger 1050 . I am in Lincolnshire so was looking for somewhere on way up to stop over and that looks ideal. Safe riding and thanks for sharing the video. Regards Dave

[@stevebutler7156]

thanks for that, have a great trip. :)

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Nice video Steve, I go camping in the Galloway Forest Park quite a lot and its nice to see people like yourself who actually care about where they go camping. Not very many people actually pay the toll money and clean up their own and other peoples mess. So a big well done. Atb Glenn.

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for that, yep annoying when people leave a mess.

[@jeannaylies8429]

Very nice video. Fantastic trip. All the best from Vienna. Jean

[@reece8868]

Great video man I've seen all of them keep them coming I must of spend aleast 3+hours watching you channel is great and you content is very interesting keep it up 🤙🏻👍

[@stevebutler7156]

Great comment very highly appreciated feedback. Just out of interest did you link in through the motorcycling side or just wild camping? one gain many thanks and yes more to follow. been struggling with time just lately. ATB Steve

[@bunnydaduk]

Just watched your vid ! good work I enjoyed it. I've owned a GS1200 for two years now and aspire to get away similar to your trip. Always good to watch a layman and I mean this with no disrespect whatsoever as some of the seasoned travellers make It look like a breeze. But the small things matter. Well done mate keep up the good work. Hopefully this is the year for me !

[@stevebutler7156]

Glad you enjoyed it, from one Layman to another lol get out there and get it done ATB Steve

[@dave1234u]

I enjoyed that. I just got a BMW f650GS and I cant wait to head of camping.

[@TonyKitchen471]

I was looking at that particular bit of road as a possible trip & was wondering what the road surface was like, looks a bit gravelly in bits, but OK with care. The worst place i have ever been in Scotland for midges is Glen Trool not far away. Interesting your comments on getting the bike down/back from your pitch. I have an FJR1300, so have to be a bit choosy, were I take her. Usually end up ferrying the gear to the pitch etc. Thanks for sharing

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for watching and commenting Tony. it is a bit gravelly in parts but if you take it easy should be ok. yep midges can be a problem, if you have a look at my latest wild camp on the bike vid you will see my idea on repellent. ATB Steve

[@Hutchie2112]

You'd be fine on the FJR, I live just round the corner from the raiders road, and often go along it on my vstrom. It is very gravelly in parts, but if you are going steady and looking ahead, you'll breeze it. I used to do it on my FJ2100 np.

[@potskifilms]

Only just spotted this. Thanks for taking us along Steve. Great camping spot there.

[@VikashSainVlogs]

Super.....nice video brother......enjoy vlog

[@STEVEHOLE1]

Enjoying your video's !!

[@onenoodles]

Nice vid mate ... done a fair bit of bike / camping myself and loved it, did Spain last year and going back, can't beat the weather! ... as an Edgeley lad myself but not lived there for years its nice to hear a Stocky accent (c'mon County!) ... and as you know ... we are not Mancunian, we are Cheshire! Have great trips buddy and ride safe.

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for the comment, used to live in Edgeley myself, first house with the ex wife, near the footy ground.. Yes definitely Cheshire LOL ATB Steve

[@memybikeni9931]

Excellent vid Steve, I have 3 bikes but am yet to do a tour or camp. i like the wild style though from watching these types of camps over the camp site stuff. Rich

[@stevebutler7156]

Best tip... just do it, thanks for the comment ATB Steve

[@memybikeni9931]

Yeah unfortunately 3 kids as well.

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

Good catch. There are not many Cider fisherman left but you have shown that catching them is not a dead art. Did you use slices of old tramp yelling at people in the street as bait? How did you find the fishing grounds? Someone at the local off licence give you the tip?

[@MrAli171]

InTheNameOfJustice hehehe😀

[@PopEye2384]

Pretty sweet camping spot mate.....

[@MervynMoon]

Hi , good video where were you when you cooked the steak on the slate?

[@stevebutler7156]

Mervyn Moon hi there, I was in the Forests of Galloway Scotland. PS Croatia looks nice ATB Steve

[@devonvlogger8229]

What an inspiration ..Thanks for sharing I will try and get my old bird out for a night up Exmoor my 1987 Honda not the wife ;-) but I am afraid of ghost so might need to keep a light on lol ....

[@stevebutler7156]

Thank you very much for the nice comment, just started out doing these in earnest. My old bird wont come with me. Lol.. I have a very vivid imagination have had to control it when I go out on my own to camp, can run away with you if you let it...

[@djlyonol]

Hi, great video! Can you tell me where to find all the forest/unpaved roads available for motorbikes in Scotland? I hear most of them are private or don't allow motorbikes? This kind of trip has been on my list for months! Cheers

[@stevebutler7156]

Hi secret of wild camping never tell people exactly where you go. Beauty of technology you can sit in front of a computer and work it out for yourself. If everybody new all these places then they wouldn't be wild anymore. ATB and thanks for watching.

[@phillippayne8170]

great vid mate loved the spot

[@stevebutler7156]

Phillip Payne yep great spot, hope it doesn't get ruined over time !!! Thanks for the watch:)

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

Great material shared here. Thanks and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter

[@ВикторКононов-з3о]

Nice video, thanks for sharing! But how did you make camera follow your head moves? I've never seen such thing in moto vlogs.

[@davidshort952]

great video and adventure! where did you purchase the USB lead that plugs into the bike . Cheers

[@stevebutler7156]

Youles Motorcycles in Manchester, its where I work, thanks for liking the vid ATB Steve :)

[@davidshort952]

Thanks Steve I will have a ride up to see you guys .

[@FeralDragon47]

Great video, thanks for sharing...Who is singing the song at the beginning?

[@stevebutler7156]

Karyn Ellis got it as a free download, seems to fit the theme ok.. I hope

[@robertcanning1888]

When are you taking you new night vision bnocs . Up to that scary forrest. Take plenty whiskey lol . Im laughing typing this lol . Only kidding steve . Stay safe and keep the vlogs comming . Brill vlogs

[@stevebutler7156]

Those night vision will be used soon 👍

[@BrapBang]

Beautiful camping spot. Neat to see how moto camping is done over there. Never seen a stake cooked on a rock! One question... when you're camping on Forestry Commission land how much does it cost?

[@stevebutler7156]

No charge for camping wild camping, legal in most parts of Scotland. thanks for watching more to follow ATB Steve

[@jameslauder5423]

Keep those wild camping vids coming,new subscriber

[@alienist554]

I think you are so cool ;) I enjoyed your video. Greetings from Germany

[@stevebutler7156]

ATB Steve

[@zaks9919]

There are your extra tent poles, recycle them, not all are created equal, That said free campsites are often littered by young people , but it's really not their fault., they simply don't have enough "life" experience.Nice to see a video that doesn't have a zillion dollars to put into editing.,refreshing.

[@campinoy7918]

Quarantine days. now revisiting my fav quarantine video hahaha

[@stevebutler7156]

Brilliant thank you 🙏

[@irishrover63]

That would be a breeze for the my very light and nimble CB500X. If only we had those forest drives throughout Scotland we could ride from one village to the other, similar to the forest trails in the states. I thought you were going away for a month with all that gear. :)

[@feiz01]

great camp location, i bet the midges were little assassins, lol, how far did you ride to get there mate, ?,, thanks for the share :)

[@stevebutler7156]

About 180 miles, easy journey really

[@kevb948]

nice to see a stockport lad out and about on here , nice vid I will sub and keep watching

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for the comment ATB Steve

[@davewilson2277]

Looks a great spot mate. Do you have a map reference for it ? Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the video. Dave

[@stevebutler7156]

Hi Dave, thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you watch the vid carefully you will see where I am. Genuinely not being awkward but easy info likes that spoils the Adventure, everybody knows and then it spoils the area by being overused. To be honest it seems like a popular spot already, but lets not make it too popular. Currently planning a next one at another location and that's half the fun.. ATB Steve

[@Adrianyoutubing]

why would someone (not the video poster) start a fire in a new spot when there was a great scorch mark 3 feet away. and as for the litter, well some people are plebs. great video fella, if I get the chance I'd love to give it a try up north. from a fellow triumpher...

[@stevebutler7156]

Adrian I Can never understand multiple firepits in one area, I always use existing.. But hey we all don't think the same. Scotland is great for wild camping...I take it your from the south ? I have some more future biking trips planned as well as hiking ones. Thanks for watching stay tuned ATB Steve

[@Adrianyoutubing]

yeah, southerner here from Essex, however I live in Japan now (work) getting my Brit fix from KZbin. I'll keep an eye for future videos. ATB.

[@gobstoppa1633]

spot on,great.

[@stevebutler7156]

michael beardmore glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@jadesmith6823]

You have come along way and thanks 👍

[@stevebutler7156]

Jade Smith hopefully I’ve got a lot better thanks for watching 👍

[@ICanSeeItInYourEyes8]

Could you back the camera up a tad bit? unless gonzo is your thing.

[@phineus8397]

I think the only thing you forgot to take was the kitchen sink

[@alexmorgan3435]

Midges! Can't abide the little beasties. Rather you than me.

[@shrory]

just read a few comments that mention Stockport, originally from south reddish, living british columbia canada. have a look at Shrory my youtube channel, great vid, happy memories shooting in galaway

[@lynnkramer1211]

Unless it's raining, I don't see the point in a tent though. I just throw my sleeping bag on a ground cloth and look at the stars and planets. In my world we don't camp on someone else's property unless we get permission before hand. It looks like a fine camping spot though I must say, I would have neem tempted myself. Laws are different on that topic in UK I reckon.

[@stevebutler7156]

Lynn Kramer Hi, yes it would be great just to sleep like you do, but Scotland has the dreaded midge. You do need to get inside somewhere to be free of em. The land is Forestry commissioned and it’s Legal to Wild camp in Scotland. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@judenoda9412]

whats the title of the song?

[@simons6883]

Great Video Steve! I finally got around to watching the end. Is that where we had the shark attack?

[@stevebutler7156]

yes it ws

[@suetaylor5186]

I'd love to do this but my hubby won't camp! He likes luxury far too much! I'd be quite happy!

[@stevebutler7156]

Sue Taylor my wife’s the same as your Husband 😂😂

[@owens711]

What sat nav do you use , Steve

[@Johnyswildcampsandhiking]

top vid steve,another enjoyable watch mate, great vid apart from portwood roundabout,i hate that f**kin roundabout.

[@stevebutler7156]

hahaha yep I know what you mean, used to it after all these years now.

[@jonathanambler]

Good video mate

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for that, just started out, good comments always welcome :)

[@singhathana2618]

What is your name song in vedeo?.

[@ArizonaRE]

Bravo! The exact type of thing I like to do B-)

[@Timmymtd]

Did your moto gear smell like smoke from this trip? I can't stand the smell of campfire smoke lingering after a weekend of camping

[@stevebutler7156]

Chuck the bike gear in the tent before you get the fire going, I always have a change of clothes with me... thanks for watching hope to do another bike adventure soon. ATB Steve

[@MercerVisualProductions]

Great video mate!

[@stevebutler7156]

Ant on a Slant thanks

[@MercerVisualProductions]

No worries pal :)

[@deathgearo8502]

Dose anyone know the name of the song at the beginning ?

[@stevebutler7156]

deathgear o8 hi if you have a look at the description you’ll know. Thanks for watching 😃👍

[@deathgearo8502]

steve butler ok thanks and I might need glasses then lol

[@zaks9919]

Came home with a tick also , & under my hat no less (helmet),apparently it takes 24 hrs to transfer lymes disease in this way.,The bad part is it's very hard to diagnose in some people.Yet every year I see people in shorts & fashionable clothes making the same mistake ., just look at historical photo's & you'll see what people who know wear!

[@mrdee1986]

That was a nice little vid and well done you ! It just shoes you don't have to be an expert but a bit of good basic knowledge will get you through. love your bike I have the Tiger 1050 which I love but may up grade having seen yours in action, may be a bit of off road training might be in order .... Only joking !but do get a new tent that one owes you nothing by the look of it I recommend my Kyam Igloo pop up three man which realley means one man plus bike gear or those new Vango bike tents look good. Any way nice one

[@stevebutler7156]

Well you know where to come for an upgrade, thanks for the comments.. What you didn't see was me sliding back down that slope about three times trying to get up it. It hard tree roots across it that's why I couldn't get a good run up.. Just purchased a new Tent all waiting for its maiden voyage... ATB Steve

[@M4BoarBiker]

Nice video Steve, love Scotland hate the midges....Ha !

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks M4 Boar, if it wasnt for the midges Scotland would be a hell of alot busier.. cup half full and all that :) ATB steve

[@shrory]

you from Stockport Steve.

[@stevebutler7156]

Yep Sunny Stockport, I bet you get some harsh winters in British Columbia. Would like to get to Canada Someday

[@shrory]

steve butler harsh winters where I live are a rarity, comes in November and gone normally by mid February. still chilly but no colder than Stockport on a cold rainy miserable day. where live in Stockport. I used to live on Beechwood ave in reddish. hoping to do three rides this year. a loop around Bella Coola and vancouver island. the Dempster onto to Inuvik. and a blacktop ride across Canada to Newfoundland back via the USA. a stockport lad is always welcome in my house. give me a heads up if you are thinking of coming over. the only thing you would have to be careful about. would be not wanting to go back. riding across

[@stevepest3184]

Where u keep camps urs self lol people know them

[@NASTYVIDS]

what panniers are they?

[@stevebutler7156]

Triumphs own

[@mayastoysreviewadventure8436]

whats the title of the song

[@mrdee1986]

@ one noodles as a devout Manc living in Saddleworth these past thirty years I salute your loyalty to Stockport which is Ok ..... I suppose LOL

[@maxflight777]

The Triumph is a brilliant bike, as you say .......it's a shame it weighs almost 30Kg more than the R1200GS!

[@stevebutler7156]

Ahh well I'm not going to argue with that

[@ianrsigel]

Thank you for your videos. I would not want anything to happen to you. Please consider moving your propane canister further from the camp fire.

[@stevebutler7156]

Thanks for the health and safety tip :)

[@supaprommali8140]

Yeah I like camping

[@garethbrown5292]

Many asked but no reply. SONG NAME please.

[@stevebutler7156]

Gareth Brown its call Motorcycle ride by Karen Ellis

[@tcorourke2007]

As an American, I probably wouldn't have been able to understand you anyway, but without the helmet at least I would have had a fighting chance :-)

[@stevebutler7156]

Having been to America on occasion, you lot all seem to think I'm an Aussie anyway ??? don't know why.. The camera was on the side of the helmet for filming sound quality not that great when I'm riding... but its not too bad for a £90 Action camera which is well cheaper than a Go Pro.. Thanks for the comment

[@tcorourke2007]

I assumed wrongly you were Scottish by the title. Once the helmet was off I could easily tell you're English. But as the Ozzie's say, "Good on ya" for picking up the trash!

[@stevebutler7156]

They also say "No Worries Mate " :)

[@TykeBiker]

Entertains me for half an hour, enough to convince me to subscribe, cheers mate, if you get the time have a look at my Tyke Biker...Thanks again and look forward to your next (y)

[@stevebutler7156]

will do thanks for the comment

[@robertcanning1888]

Steve . GO sell spare pole set for youre vango 250 . £8.50 youll prob get a freebie cause youre famous now lol

[@stevebutler7156]

That tents well gone now 😂👍

[@UhuruFrontier]

That is why I will never get married. No woman is going to tell me what I can and can't do. Period!

[@leecartwright7415]

My woman is my best friend and i love her company wherever i am. Its great to share with her and make her smile. Especially beautiful surrounds with beautiful people.

[@UhuruFrontier]

Lee, you said the magic word; Share. The problem with that is women will tend to force a man to conform to a certain set of limits. If a man loves to ride his bike or do anything else, there is no reason why a relationship should prevent him from doing the things he enjoy. Any woman that tells a man she doesn't want him to ride today or she doesn't want him hanging around "those guys" or she doesn't like the way he looked at that other woman, or anything else need to move on. I, for one, enjoy living my life, seeing who I want to see, being with any woman I want, and enjoying the things I like to do. If she likes it, then great. If she doesn't, then there are plenty of women that can take her place.

[@leecartwright7415]

I get you bud :)

[@tonyinfinity]

1AmericaninAsia, with that attitude you're already fighting a losing battle. You sound like you're scarred from past experiences, let that go and start fresh, if it's meant to be then the right woman won't restrict you in your endeavors, and hopefully she will enjoy the same adventures you do.

[@rodneyhull9764]

what a catch they are missing out on

[@RKOutdoorAdventures]

Gas bottle right next to the fire.. Not the best of choices :D But it didn't explode so that's good lol means you can use it again :P (Camera makes it look closer I guess) Good video looks fun... Would love to do this at some point ;) Dude If I was you I would get some very VERY light sand paper and scrape off that ISIS logo lol xD

[@stevebutler7156]

The Advise about the gas bottle yes i know what you mean... second time somebody has mentioned that... I am looking forward to doing the next one, so stay tuned and thanks for watching . ATB Steve

[@corpluym]

4 sep. 2016 pops up 7 May 2020 Thanks YT, too busy banning vids I guess.

[@maxflight777]

If you are serious about camping Steve , get this for your bike; gb.hilleberg.com/EN/tent/black-label-tents/nammatj-2-gt/ It may seem extravagant, but over 12 years of service they work out to be the cheapest tents you can buy .......

[@stevebutler7156]

Too expensive for my needs.. or a lot of others I guess. Thanks for watching ATB

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

10:10 great catch ;)

[@stevebutler7156]

Simon Vuille They can be very elusive timing and temperatures are everything 😂😂😂👍

[@openroadsandoutdoors9505]

true love huh?

[@tartanblackcountrytourist]

Almost pre Nc500 (launched March 2015) before motor homes and rented for the week camper vans driven by absolute fk tards who just shit ad dump rubbish everywhere. Cus they think that someone will come along and Ckean their shit up.. Just nice to see someone who takes nothing but photos and leaves nowt but footprints.. Happy New year Steve ❤❤❤❤💯

[@stevebutler7156]

Absolutely agree, really winds me up of the certain mentality of some people. And you can’t really pigeon hole young age groups. The other day I tackled a bloke older than me in a motorway service just about to drive off after he’d dropped his McDonald’s rappers out of the door. He got angry with me the twat. People eh. Anyway enough ranting Happy New Year 🥳

[@hobgoblin9146]

The major problem I had with this video was that you're riding on the wrong side of the road. Do you know how dangerous that is! Just kidding!

[@stevebutler7156]

I take it your from across the pond :)

[@stevepest3184]

U should buy a shit all weather bike and show us all weather camping

[@DustyCowdog]

The helmet camera motion was too much. Couldn't keep watching. :-(

[@stevebutler7156]

Oh I do apologise, must try harder next time !!!

[@DustyCowdog]

Hey, no worries... I'm an old video guy, so sometimes I get a little too critical. I wonder if chest mounts are a viable solution? Nice video though. Beautiful country!

[@sasquatch907]

Trespassing,stealing?.........not cool man.....your not setting a good example for the rest of us..sorry to say....you seem like a good dude.

[@stevebutler7156]

The Chitlins Not sure what your on about Pal explain?

[@sasquatch907]

Locked gate and the slate........wasn’t a good idea to do that.......it is what it is....and on KZbin...as a property owner, its trespassing and theft of property....in the USA anyway....not hating on you man.......it’s your life........

[@stevebutler7156]

The Chitlins Not really Trespassing and definitely not stealing. The locked gate is to stop people driving down it and parking there overnight. It’s all Scottish forestry commission which is publicly owned. So me taking a piece of slate to cook on from one publicly owned forest area, not really the crime of the century. I’ll call into the local village constabulary next time I’m up there to hand myself in 😂. The local Bobbie will probably tell me to “feck off an canny stop Wessin ma feckin time ya wee Bahm pot” Scotland is a fantastic part of the world if you ever get the chance come and have a look. Ps I also love America been to quite a few places can’t wait to go back. ATB from across the pond and thanks for watching 😁👍

[@sasquatch907]

Right on.......I guess you know better than me about what’s goin on there......... I hope no one else thinks the same way I did....... I was taught not to go on other peoples property especially if the gate is locked.I live in the south and some people will shoot you no questions asked.... as far as the rock.... although it doesn’t seem like much but it’s not yours........ different strokes for different folks I guess...... but anyway stay safe and if you ever in Mississippi give me a holler,we got 40 acres and two ponds........I’m goin camping in Florida tomorrow and was looking over your pack....thanks for the video.......thechitlins.net