Prepare To Be Amazed: Unusual Happenings On Scotland's Busiest Peak

[@KryptonitetoallBS]

I used to be able to see Ben Lomond from our front garden or bedroom window. And I'm ashamed to say that in over 20 years, I never bothered to climb it. I also swam across to Inch Island as a 11 year old and camped there. Great video as usual Murray and a very impressive 360 from Gerry. Slightly intrigued as to why you describe it as Scotland's busiest peak though Murray?

[@barriegreenhalgh194]

I love Gerry’s 360 observations. Everyone needs a Gerry on a hill walk….top fella (Murray is excellent too of course!)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🤩😂👍

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Wow! Gerry is a mountain encyclopedia! That was great stuff guys 👍

[@GazTheExplorer]

Gerrys knowledge 😮 Honestly love it when someone that knows the hills in Scotland very well stands at the top and starts naming hills.

[@Nuwerra]

My goodness you two are amazing, Jerry what a memory! What a great video, thanks for sharing....

[@HJD1506]

Murray and Gerry adventures. The best!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@bethlowell7336]

Fantastic video, Murray. Always nice to see Gerry along with you. Cheers

[@fraserkyle72]

I have TV Streaming subscriptions coming out the wazoo, but you know I spend most of my viewing time on KZbin watching outdoors type content. This one however had all my favourites rolled into one, paddling, camping, hill walking, information, stunning views and photographs and all delivered with your unique charm. You lads should be on the telly (instead of just streaming onto my telly).

[@simonrobbins815]

Just incredible what a great production this is from a simple little trip or a popular hill. Bravo Murray! Just love Gerry's 360s. 👏🙏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Simon - much appreciated 🙏

[@marilynchivers4730]

Who needs a map when you have Gerry!! A mine of information . You make a great team & the friendship shines through 😇😇🥳

[@gav7651]

As always, when you guys are out together I smile from the start to the end. What a lovely old couple (just kidding). Great film.

[@wendyshort5972]

Well done to you and Gerry for that video. Gerry certainly knows his mountains.

[@hillwalker66]

That was fantastic Murray, really enjoying the videos with yourself and Gerry, the friendship, banter and knowledge of the mountains is great to watch. ATB Daron.

[@lyndseywilson9462]

What a great trip. I love your banter. Great effort and you didn't see anyone. Just shows that even the busiest hills have their quiet face

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s all about the timing Lyndsey (super early in this case !! 😂

[@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233]

Thank you. You’ve made me feel much better about the time that snow slope turned me back. Great video.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a serious slope in certain winter conditions - wouldnt being attempting it in winter without crampons and axe for sure - it’s a long way down !!

[@Yaketyyak21]

You will never be lost in Scotland when you have Gerry with you..

[@mclean9012]

So glad to hear the late great Tom Weir mentioned. I loved Weirs way and you and Gerry really keep that spirit alive, another great video Murray 👍🏔️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

A true legend :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@gerryp6gmg]

Praise indeed .. thank you

[@rtk3543]

Stunning scenery Murray and really great photography as we have come to expect, it must be hard to decide what not to film! Thanks also to Gerry a real treat. Cheers 👍

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent video thanks Murray. Such a panoramic view from the top of Ben Lomond. Loved the banter between you and Gerry. You too have an incredible amount of knowledge between you. The loch looked absolutely stunning but the water did look cold. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks 🙏 hope you enjoyed the video :) Thanks for watching

[@Christina_onanadventure]

What a fun video and always love Gerry's 360s! 😂

[@heighRick]

Gerry camped, well colour me amazed! What a wonderful couple of days, thanks for sharing them with us Murray, helps a lot!

[@feargusc]

Great to see someone else doing an amphibious approach. It can be so much more peaceful than a long walk-in! Lovely drone shots as well!

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

Any video with Gerry in it is good and this is no exception. Great product place for his book too! I always think of Ben Lomond as a straightforward hill but this film shows its true nature. Thanks for creating, as ever.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a great mountain :) I fancy going up from the east at some point too - another one to add to the bucket list ! :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@andrewbriggs1962]

Fabulous video and I'm in awe of Gerry's incredible knowledge of the land he clearly lives and breathes. Absolutely wonderful and my respect is unlimited.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

👍👌🙏

[@patriciarichards87]

Great video x Funny, beautiful, informative. Gerry is a legend. So interesting when he pointed out the hills xx

[@suebrown436]

Nice to see you both in the kayaks again. Absolutely astounded by Gerry's knowledge of the mountain peaks, and the video content and climb to the summit of Ben Lomond AND the dip at the end were pretty astounding too, Murray. Great video!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Sue 🙏👍

[@robertgall92]

What a brilliant video, Murray. That evening sky was spectacular, and I do love a Gerry 360. Many thanks for sharing with us. 👍

[@happycycleboy6807]

Very nice video as always. Good craic between you and Gerry as always. Really varied with the kayaking and 'base' camp....fab photograph. That drop on the way up would now be to much for me....used to love a ridge walk.....now an age thing...maybe....have to look away...😢 But inspiring.... Thanks again for time effort in producing, editing in putting these videos out there....

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@ragingbull9940]

Another great video very entertaining amusing and the sky brilliant Thank you

[@sparky71888]

Gerry’s 360s are the best.

[@thevalleywalker]

Gerry is really "the knowledge" - great paddle, walk, talk, swim n camp chaps. Conditions were stunning. atb Al

[@jbairdexp]

That water at the end looked lush! If not a little cold. Always enjoy Gerry's commentary on the expansive views....very impressive. I can do just about do the same for Dartmoor now....but that's less impressive! lol

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Absolutely Jules - a great piece of work you have compiled on Dartmoor 👌👌👍👍

[@John71]

Thank you Murray and Gerry awesome video. He has already had my kerching Murray and a nice review...😂 nice to see the kayaks out again after all these years. I didn't even know Gerry had a tent 😮 pushing the limits of family viewing at the end there....thankyou a fun video to watch 😁

[@ScotlandsMountains]

😂😂 I agree too much belly fat on display at the end !! Lol

[@John71]

@@ScotlandsMountains Lol, I didn't say that, you should see the lard I carry round lol

[@jameskyle8092]

Who needs a map when you’ve got a Gerry , brilliant loved it .See you out there some day . Cheers James

[@davidmcghie9115]

Love watching your channel! You and Gerry are great!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@joanhuggett5164]

Knew we'd enjoy it. Just didn't know how much. Such a lot of fun to watch. Beautifully filmed, Murray; mesmerising scenes, especially the sunset... no, especially everything.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Joan - Twas a fine sunset for sure :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@deborahharding135]

Fabulous Murray, thank you.

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

I’m on catch up and this just popped up as I got my brew! Jees Murray stunning! Love the banter and the production goes up a serious notch, the drone shots in the canoes, class 👌 Thanks as always, bloody brilliant!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Jerry and the naming and your footage! What an education, aaah man. Wow haha 5 minutes of my life haha book bought!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Cheers Mali - hope all is well :) been keeping up with you podcasts too - keep up the great broadcasts 👌👌👍👍

[@juliebarker-4245]

Another enjoyable video Murray. Loved the lesson from Gerry pointing out all the points of interest it's amazing how he remembers them all. Stunning scenery with the clouds made it very atmospheric. Was the water cold . ATB and look forward to the next one.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏 thanks Julie

[@ellenlepore3083]

Gorgeous calm waters of Loc Lomond and beautiful aerial views during your kayak 🛶 adventures 🌊!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Ellen - it’s a lovely area and seeing it from the water makes it extra special :) Thanks for watching

[@sapphieburry5216]

Always a pleasure to have uncle Gerry's company 😁❤

[@Craigie200sx]

Another great adventure and video. You should try a wee sit down informal interview type thing with Gerry one time. Unless you've already done that and I've missed it. Would like to hear more about him, seems like an interesting guy with lots of tales to tell.

[@davids9549]

"Summit Push from Advanced Camp" - love it

[@ibrstellar1080]

Another banger from the steaming boats crew😉, it made Loch Lomond look like a wild wilderness and fantastic panoramic views Murray .

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks - was a fun trip 🤩🤩👍

[@DG.ADVENTURES]

Absolute class adventure guy's 👏 i really enjoyed that there, the footage always top notch 💯⛰️✌️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks as always David :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@kristin8932]

Ahhh kayaks on Loch Lomond. I see the banter's kicking up already..."Not our final destination..." haha! Yeah I hope not, then what would happen with us not getting any more great vids? OMG at 5:43 the view, a green, blue, grey explosion. You weren't kidding about the skies being on fire at 6:21, my gosh. Okay, mentioning having 3 jackets on, and that it's freezing, you're basically just rubbing it in at this point to us poor Texans lol! Yay for Gerry using a tent after such a long time, but it stinks that he didn't sleep well, especially since his clothes were damp. The absolute worst. You mentioned having whisky so of course the all important question is what kind? The view at 10:13, kinda speechless with those clouds among the peaks. How much do we owe Gerry for sharing his wealth of information? I feel like I should send in a payment! Incredible that you had the summit to yourselves and whaaat, no wee demons?? Will wonders never cease? "Back into seaman..." "Cut, this is a children's program..." I AM DYING LAUGHING, MURRAY. I was a seaman before I became a hospital corpsman when I was in the Navy, so I love this 😂Agree with y'all that the inky black water was lovely. It's great when the water is clear and you can see either rocks or vegetation below, but this is another kind of beauty. And you got in the water?! We'll all have to make a note of this. Incredible vid with stunning drone footage, thanks so much, and please tell Gerry the same! 👋

[@dereknewsome7010]

What a character Gerry is, great fun. Had to immediately order his book :)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a great book 👌👍

[@londonviking3801]

Brings back fond memories from 12 yrs ago. Walked up the main route to the summit and returned on the Ptarmigan path. I recall 4in icicles near the pearly gates but I had a beautiful clear day. Only one elderly gent beat me to the top - otherwise no people (it was mid-week). Thanks for sharing.

[@RonBryson-i2k]

So good. You both certainly offer variance in your videos. From jangly kit with ropes to kiaks to remote island adventures to high peaks in Switzerland. Great footage again. This was one of my first Munro climbs and you are correct in winter it can be challenging. I summited and then found out the top was hard ice snow. No crampons or ice axe. Needless to say they were on my Christmas list a month later. In 1993. All down to experience. You learn by your mistakes right enough. Look forward to your next outing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Sometimes that is the way of things and wisdom come to those who experience failure for sure :) sometimes like to vary the videos a little to make them a little different - how you enjoyed the video :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Brilliant Murray, Great to see Gerry out with you again. A nice wee journey in the kayaks. Fantastic view's as usual. By the look on your face the water was freezing. Catch you on the next one.

[@paulgal]

My and my friends have done this a few years in a row for charity. Climb Ben lomond , kayak from Ben Lomond to Balloch 11 miles then cycle 45 miles home . It’s a killer . Another great video Murray

[@ScotlandsMountains]

That’s a long way home at end of a big day !! Sounds like a grand adventure tho :)

[@paulgal]

@@ScotlandsMountains all for a good cause.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Great video guys. Loved Gerry’s 360 tour. Thought he was going round twice 😁. Great info about winter conditions too. ATB Murray 🙏🏻

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Dave - saw one of your posts recently - were you up near the Glenshee ski centre by any chance (was trying to figure out location and it looked like slopes of Carn a Tuic - might be way off tho :) 👍👍

[@mattallen6424]

Great stuff ! Steaming Boots, my 2 favourite Scotsmen 👍🏻

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏🙏👍

[@glenblaven]

Absolutely fantastic Murray. I’ve had the Loch Lomond swimming experience with the Gerry as well - including on paddle board where I had to do a “simulated” capsize - ie he pushed me in! Super footage and great longer form video. More please!

[@gerryp6gmg]

Hardly even a nudge

[@glenblaven]

@@gerryp6gmg 🤣🚣‍♂️✋🏊🤣

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Haha - been there and had a few splashes over the years stephen :) hope all is well (enjoyed the Galloway video - photos were great with new camera too 👌👌👍

[@samanthagrace4934]

Loved this video! missing the scotch eggs though Murray! looking forward to the next one as always :)

[@kirstymcleod6647]

haha... making Gerry drag a tent up a hill - and his revenge with the cold dook! loved it!! (and HOW does he just reel off all those hills?)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It all ended up even Stevens 😂😂 Gerry got a wild camp and I got a swim 🏊 (or dook !!)

[@fittappintrails8731]

Great to see the two musketeers out together. A cracking video and Loch Lomond looking very still. I was lucky enough to camp on the shore of Loch Lomond back in the 90s when I was walking the West Highland Way. Glad you didn't make it too the Final Destination 😅. Life would be boring without you guys. Atb.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Glad we avoided the final destination also 💀 😂

[@Kev_Russ]

Nice one lads. Something different to get there eh. Nice morning. Good to see the comparison between your winter epic. Nice take from Gerry on 5 mins I'll no get back. 😉

[@kateamandaexplores]

What a great video! That first camp spot is so beautiful, added it straight to my list.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you 🙏 it’s a rather fab spot - hope you make it there someday :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@ianedwards8055]

Awesome as ever and a brilliant 360 from Gerry

[@jamesthompson339]

Class video Murray and Gerry! The first video of yours that I watched involved the kayaks so it was nice to see you back in them. Loved Gerry's 360 as well, incredible knowledge.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks James / it’s been a while since we have had the kayaks out for sure !!

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Smiled from start to finish, such a feel good vlog😊. Would love to see more camps with Gerry! You two are so entertaining together. Those skies were beautiful, and a very early summit to yourselves, good stuff! 😊👌. A Gerry 360! 5 minutes well spent ⛰️🏔 🙌. Topped off with a swim. Fabulous! Really enjoyed that👏😊

[@wilky1]

A few years ago. I organised a triathlon for charity. Cycle from Balloch to Luss, then kayak from Luss to the bottom of big Ben, the climbed up and down... About 20 of us. Yours looked alot calmer, great video 👌

[@ScotlandsMountains]

That sounds like a grand adventure for sure 👌👌

[@hugepumpkin8094]

Wow! So it turns out the book that have enjoyed looking at to research this area and see what beautiful walks are around has been written by the same guy who appears in these videos? What a strange twist!

[@DavidBullard-Reed]

I love Ben Lomond. I've lost count how many times I've been up it. I never ever get fed up with it. It's also great for my Mental Health if I ever need away. Great Video again ❤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@tonystrange7224]

Don’t think I’ve seen a better start to one of your videos Murray. Stunning beginning, followed by an amazing adventure, though I think it might be another 15 years before you get Gerry in a tent again 😂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

😂😂 hope not !

[@marcomclean3605]

That was brilliant guys. Funnily enough I was back up it last Sunday as my tester to see where I was with the fitness after the broken arm. Decided on the tourist path up and down for a change. I know that Lochan well as the Ptarmigan ridge is always been the obvious choice. I always remember a previous video both of you done and correct me if I'm wrong, the heading was Ben Lomond not as you know it! Excellent as always and thanks again.

[@danbrown4772]

Fantastic, thanks

[@Truth1561]

I just wanted to tell you that your video about your knees prompted me to get advice as I was pretty much immobile. To cut a long story short I’m currently walking at least 2 miles a day: not much by most people’s standards, but for me to be walking pain free at all is a miracle let alone a couple of miles. It has improved my mental health so much as well so thank you! I was also doing exercises from Dr Dan says here on KZbin who died recently 😥

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Ah brilliant - hope it continues to get better and you get out and about 👍👍

[@caitgems1]

Fantastic episode, your mate doesnae half know his hills 👏 canny believe you can see Greenock from up there 💪

[@christopherwhittaker2620]

Fantastic stuff gentlemen. First time I ever went to the highlands we went through Glasgow then headed out to the highlands and we drove past Loch Lomond We stopped at a viewing area at the the north of the loch and had coffee and just sat looking back south down the loch and toward Ben Lomond. Absolutely stunning view. Then not long alert that we went through Glencoe and I fell in love with the highland from that moment. Cheers.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s not too shabby :) 👍👍

[@illusion657]

I've been planning on taking a trip up to loch Lomond with my kayak And I've just ordered Jerry's guide book so no excuse now 👍

[@jamescox8719]

Great video! Pleasure to watch. 👏👏👏

[@sueelphick9060]

Great video you two .... And a 360 from Gerry two ! where were the Jelly Babies though !!!!And not a scotch egg in sight your slipping !!!!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Only whisky and peanuts on this adventure 😂😂 back to scotch eggs next week 😂

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

What an adventure, and no I will not ask there at the end "are you freezing?" bc every time I ask a man that I get the same answer. Thanks for taking us along and ATB fr the US here.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@wizzoneill]

Please, we need to get Gerry on the tops in a tent more, Murray, let's get him a decent warm sleep system.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Will do my best 😂👍

[@WorldSurvivalist]

Some incredible views for sure, its not been the warmest of summer's for sure. Ive just come back from a 3 day trip and also noticed a lack of midges. Goid few ticks however

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Agreed - there has been very little summer weather this summer!!lol but then again it is Scotland - but surely we will get a wee spell of good weather hopefully!"! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@garrypaton2763]

Jerry the walking Munro encyclopedia!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Haha you two make me laugh. What a lovely trip. Oh one disappointment, not one mention of a scotch egg or pie 😉. Still the geography lesson made up for it, thanks Gerry l love to see where all the hills are. Loch Lomond is very beautiful. Thank you both.....Alioban ❤❤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Scotch eggs will return at some point soon :)

[@thelifeofbrian282]

I thoroughly enjoyed that Murray, what a fantastic wee adventure, some amazing views from the summit of Ben Lomond 🏔️🏔️🏔️ certainly a very interesting way to climb BL 🏔️ the kayaking 🛶 looked great especially on the return journey, and well done on braving the cold water 💦 😂 great stuff guys 🤩 atb Brian 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Brian - I need to get my dooking skills up to speed - always takes me too long to get under the water !! 😂😂

[@lesbeldon8299]

Enjoyed! Thank you

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Gerry is better than any topo map…he knows all the peaks ! That kayak in was lovely. I miss paddling my kayak. What a great trip. Did you actually have Ben Nevis all to yourself all that time? Oh, and that dip in Loch Lomond! What a great trip! Cheers, and ATB

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Erin - only met people on the descent - nice having such a busy hill to ourselves - much fun :) Thanks for watching

[@Hewhowalks-fv5mq]

Fantastic views and no crowds😀😀

[@ScotlandsMountains]

And no midgies !! (Well until the end ! Lol

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Fantastic adventure for you both, I reckon gerry would do well on mastermind with Scotland Munroe's as his specialist round

[@jamesbell6889]

Great trip guys, always satisfying and unusual to get that summit to yourselves! I was up it for the first time in years on Sunday, via another unusual route... Cycling in from Aberfoyle and climbing the ridge from Cromer Farm. Amazing views of the northern cliffs 😍. We never saw a soul, unsurprisingly 😂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

We were talking about that on the day - never been up that way yet - might be one for the future :)

[@jamesbell6889]

@@ScotlandsMountains I'll probably write a wee report about it on Walkhighlands so will send you the link when I do. Definitely the best views of the mountain, looks like a different beast.

[@georgejohnstone4235]

Loved this video great entertainment

[@DAoutdoors]

Morning gents. Absolutely brilliant, what a couple of days adventure you had there, a wee bit,of everything. That paddles on the lochs looked absolutely amazing. There was a 5th thing……a video with no bickering about snacks 🤣🤣🤣 All the best guys 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🛶🏕️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Haha / I forgot about the great debate of pies and eggs !! lol 😂

[@paulpearce9750]

Great video guys makes me want to get out there 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Paul - much appreciated 🙏👍

[@andrewkingdom]

Brilliant great adventure i keep falling out into the water every time I have tried kayaking lol😂 anyway I will have to get Jerry’s book thanks Andy K (not Kim Jon young that many comments I get on you tube)

[@Steven-zc3uu]

Great video.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@MrSmudgerooo]

Great video as always. I have been meaning to ask what Drone you use as you always have such amazing footage from it?

[@leewalsh7490]

Excellent trip and amazing views thanks for taking me along, any chance of another kayaking castle in future ?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

This is the link to all the kayaking trip which may be of interest : kzbin.info/aero/PLhFhqvuwQ5xXEufK8gW6aeWzImdM438mZ&si=wDgflLwv6hVqQ8Wn

[@aundreypatterson9974]

That was a long 2 weeks I can tell you. Thank you ❤

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hope you liked it :) Thanks for watching

[@RobertWachlarz]

Absolutely Coldplay live...

[@bri7530]

haha spat ma tea out at that 1 Murray 🤣🤣

[@heathercampbell6906]

hi murray sorry am bk out again am sitting in my moterhome in mull great 2 see jerry wow just wow absolutely amazing love it amazing love it👍👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Heather - hope you enjoyed watching from the motor home 👌👌👍👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Dya know that the last Munro I climbed in snow was what we call in these parts The Ben.. I have photos somewhere... Twas epic.. Think I've done that hill a few times myself.. and in all weathers.... I still need to buy myself a signed book from Gerry.. I'm heading over closer to your neck of the woods tomorrow night hoping to do a couple of hills... Chasing better weather... Thank you for not sharing too much Murray.. way too cold for that kinda thing... 😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a fine outing in the winter Jim - hoping to catch up on your video later on - was it around Balsporran (saw a thumbnail ;) 👍👍👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

@@ScotlandsMountains certainly was Sir

[@stephenogden5470]

Walked up Ben Lomond with my wife and down the Ptarmigan Ridge, weeks after snapping my a achillies tendon about 20 years ago. It hurt a bit on the descent!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Ouch !!

[@craigsinclair7864]

You didnt see Jack and Victor up there did you..?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Passed them on the way down 😂

[@JCJ7754]

Great trip! What kayaks were you both using, thanks.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi / they are old scupper pros (not sure if they are still available but done us well over the years 👌👍