Scotland wild camp | The Merrick | Galloway

[@leegarratt7538]

What more can you say. Simply magical scenes. All hail the mighty Merrick!

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers mate. What a wonderful mountain.....miles better than Stocks.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. You have a wonderful day.

[@ChrisJB]

As always, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Hope you are well. Best wishes, Chris

[@Kryu999]

That’s great sharing big thumbs up for you my friend stay connected and blessed have a wonderful day 😍🌈🦋🦋💞🌈💞💞🌈🌈🦋💞🌈🦋🦋

[@ChrisJB]

Thank you 🙂

[@andrewbarraclough3273]

What views at the summit Mate 👍 Can't believe the weather at the moment, so unpredictable for the Summer Months. Keep em coming!!

[@ChrisJB]

I'm so glad the sun came out, even if it was only for a little bit. ATB, Chris

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good morning and a massive congratulations on surpassing 500 subs, very well deserved for such a good and varried channel. We especially love all the nature, geology and wildlife shots you capture, not to mention your pleasant demeanor and excellent choice of locations you take us. Again really enjoyed this one and thanks for taking us along, enjoyed the climb up all bit it in the clouds. Feels extra satisfying when you get the veiws and the cloud finally breaks ❤⛰ loved the two giant ravens and that landscape was stunning! Really chuffed it cleared for you guys. Really stunning evening and great picth. Quote of the film "crawling into his bivvy bag like a wild animal"lol! Easy come easy go with the views, had a bit of everything hey! 🌬🏕⛰ pleased you didn't get blown away, thanks for the video and starting our day with this adventure! Catch you soon, have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕❤👍

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Ceri and Kat. So many lovely comments in your post. Thank you 🙂. We were so crestfallen when we arrived at Glen Trool to find damp air and low cloud, especially after such a long drive. When the sun did appear it felt great, even if it was just for a few hours. In fact, thanks to that short window of clarity, I'd say this was my favourite walk/camp of the year so far. I love getting to know new areas and as soon as I arrived home out came the maps again and future Galloway plans were being sorted. Take care folks and best wishes, Chris

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Great Chris and thanks for taking me somwhere different. Bit of a drive but a proper adventure. Cheers. 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Dave. It felt good going somewhere completely different. Best wishes, Chris

[@aaronandreiofficial4476]

Wow beautiful mountain range enjoy your walk sir stay safe keep on posting have a great day

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Best wishes, Chris

[@うさぎは神獣]

beauty full

[@ChrisJB]

Thank you. 🙂

[@mattcarr3798]

Always enjoy your vlogs Chris, fantastic, keep up the good work 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Matt, that's very kind mate. Best wishes, Chris 👍

[@mallondan]

Fabulous video. Thanks for uploading.

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Dan. Glad you liked it. 👍

[@DalesTramper58]

Now you really are in Gods Country Buddy, Nice one again Chris .

[@ChrisJB]

I have holidayed up there George but it was great getting into the mountains. Cheers, Chris

[@DalesTramper58]

@@ChrisJB coming from Scotland I ventured far & wide when I was younger, really need to get back to some of my old haunts in the trossachs, I especially like the Arrochar Alps which was my backdoor once upon a time & highly recommend if your up for longer than 1 night.

[@ChrisJB]

@@DalesTramper58 My very first Munro was in the Arrochar Alps, Beinn Narnain. Used to the easier stuff of Northern England, I remember finding it hard going. Would like to get up there more though.

[@MyPennines]

Nice one Chris, brought back good memories of my own walk on The Merrick. Like you say it has a lot of interesting facets.

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Matt. I loved The Merrick.....my new favourite mountain! 😀

[@yajhochannel3289]

Like 52 🤝🌷🌹👍👍👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thank you 🙂

[@AdvenTips]

Beautiful video!! I really enjoyed with your video!! #Liked

[@ChrisJB]

Many thanks AT. 🙂

[@bebiaman]

yeah i’d ditch the peak district for galloway . love merrick. i love walking the valley the views of the awful hand are stunning. then across to loch enoch and return to loch trool that way. there again i love the peaks as well my home

[@ChrisJB]

The PD is handy for me as it's local but Galloway is something else. I should make an effort to get back up there. Always fancied the Rhinns of Kells. 🙂

[@cairnscrow8713]

Great vid/vlog Chris. I always look forward to the information you share and you never disappoint.The Merrick has been on my list for while but still not got there... yet. ATB

[@ChrisJB]

It's awesome John. Shame it's so out on a limb and a bit of a bugger to get to. Worth the effort though. ATB, Chris

[@Markwildcamp]

Great vid Chris and a fabulous area, i have camped up there twice and what a place and i also love the names, pity its such a bugger to get to

[@ChrisJB]

I could spend hours looking for weird names on a map up there! You are right though, it is out on a limb a bit as an area. Cheers, Chris

[@WalkWithWallace]

Nine one CJB, looked a good one in a fine area. Not convinced by bivvying yet. 🤔 Congrats on the 500 sub milestone. 👍🏻

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Robin. Lee used my old bivvy. I used it once and had such an horrendous night I've let him have it on extended loan 🙄! Yes, what a marvellous area it is. Cheers, Chris

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ChrisJB didn't realise it would be that long a drive, but then I forget its not that simple even when you get into Scotland.

[@ChrisJB]

@@WalkWithWallace Four hours with no breaks mate for me. I had such a good time though, I don't mind. It made me realise other parts of the Southern Uplands would be doable too, every now and then.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ChrisJB Moffat/Ettrick hills are well worth a visit Chris. 👍🏻

[@ChrisJB]

@@WalkWithWallace Funny you should say that. Been weighing up Loch Skeen and White Coomb. 🙂

[@AndrewBeavers]

Well done on the 500 subs Chris well deserved.. Looks a great area up there, I had to cancel a trip up there to do the merrick & corserine last year as the restrictions kicked back In. Not sure on wether I'd have bivvied in that weather though so you're mate was braving it lol.. Great scenery & filming mate tfs. Andy.

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Andy. Yep, didn't fancy the bivvy option at all. I gave it a go a couple of years ago locally and had a horrible time because of the midges. I've got my eye on Corserine, perhaps for next year. Also recently watched your Lock Skeen vid as I fancy up there sometime too. Looks great. ATB, Chris

[@BorderRambler]

Well it turned out rather nice up on the summit to capture the views ,before they snatched away from you again Chris. Some really great names for the lochs and summits in the Galloways . Your mate was brave bivvying it lol , well done on the 500 sub well deserved pal atb Dave

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Dave. Those few hours of sun really made all the difference. I don't think I'd've been so happy with 24 hours of mist and drizzle! A fantastic area though.....so quiet and peaceful too, which is just how I like it. ATB, Chris

[@jonletswalk7479]

Great place, great area went up it 3 yrs ago in Sept and it was baltic!. enjoyed the watch atb Jon 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Hello John. I thought it was a tremendous area. Glad it cleared a bit for us though! Cheers, Chris

[@TUTORIALAYAH]

Terbaik , Thanks for sharing video Semangat terus bikin kontennya kawan Have a nice day

[@ChrisJB]

You're welcome. Have a nice day too. 🙂

[@stevehorner8302]

Climbed Merrick in 1998 and my thoughts about the area where the same as yours. Its is quite interesting exploring the lakes below Merrick, plus there are quite a few good camping spots, but it can get quite boggy.

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Steve. Yes, I was really taken with the area, it's quite unique. I would like to visit and maybe camp near one of the lochs next time, perhaps Enoch or Neldricken. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Best wishes, Chris

[@stevehorner8302]

@@ChrisJB Same

[@jimmy.mccutcheon.1961]

Nice one Chris 👍👌

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Jimmy. Best wishes, Chris

[@jimmy.mccutcheon.1961]

@@ChrisJB ATBM 👍👌

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

That looked a lovely mountain Chris. Really pleased the skies cleared for you to enjoy some views on the top. Would have certainly missed out had you been in the clag all day. Congratulations on reaching 500 subs too. Well deserved

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Anthony. Oh I'd've been really disappointed if the we hadn't had those few hours of clear conditions, especially after such a long drive. Hope the PW preparation is going okay. Cheers, Chris

[@craigwharmby7386]

Good video Chris 👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Craig 🙂. ATB, Chris

[@outlawedlandscapes]

Enjoyed this Chris, loved the detail you went into! The Galloway Hills are largely overlooked, but the landscape is fantastic. You're right about the names & it's been a great source of interest for me as I've explored the ranges - the best source I've found is the SMC book 'Scottish Hill Names'. The Scarp looked great (would love one of these myself) - but the Bivvy not so much, haha!

[@ChrisJB]

Even when I first started walking as a lad I was aware of some of the great Galloway placenames....Rig of the Jarkness is an absolute gem 😎! Yep, totally fell in love with this area Scott and even though it's a few hours drive for me I'll deffo go back to do stuff like Corserine, Loch Enoch, etc. Ta, will check the book out too. 🙂

[@outlawedlandscapes]

@@ChrisJB Don't forget the Murder Hole / Dungeon Hill or the De'ils Bowling Green :D

[@WyeExplorer]

You'd never ditch your beloved Pennines Chris but I can see why you might be tempted. Love the sound of the Merrick and area. I was just reading about the Pumlumon geology and glacial period - it is fascinating and adds dimension to your camp. Lovely stuff mate. Full view. Have a cool week. Mark

[@ChrisJB]

You know me well Mark.....nothing will ever top the Pennines for me. Sometimes I think I just get a bit overwhelmed with new and interesting landscapes. I did Pumlumon way back in the 1990s and remember seeing some interesting geology. I remember a huge fold in the rocks that we saw. Thanks for watching and have a great week too. Chris

[@WyeExplorer]

@@ChrisJB I do Chris. Yeah them Pennines take some beating. As for Pumlumon I think you are speaking of Llyn Llygad, which is a glacial corrie. A pleasure as always.

[@steveproud846]

Nice vid Chris must go there sometime.👍 On the way to 1000

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Steve. The area is definitely worth a visit. It has a character all of its own.

[@CountrysideWalking]

A long way for you both to travel for your wild camp in Galloway Chris, but it looked calm up there in the mist. Although very wet towards the end. Landscape looked fabulous. I agree bivouac! (hope spelt right) sleeping bag only wouldn't appeal to me at all. So interesting hearing your explanations on glaciers.

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Shanita. It was quite a drive. It took me a bit by surprise really. I have holidayed up that way, more on the coast though and it's a superb area. Hope you and Michael are well. Best wishes, Chris

[@MrJud62]

nice video chris,fantastic scenery.

[@ChrisJB]

Cheers Ken. Yes, the scenery is a bit special. Hope you are well pal. Cheers, Chris

[@MrJud62]

@@ChrisJB all good mate 👍

[@gainesy_walks]

Good video Chris, ditching Pennines?! Haha. What a fantastic area. I'd be all over the shop if I had more time, bloody work gets in the way 🙂. Always enjoy the Geog/geology stuff. Did half expect Lee to be in the scarp top to tail by the morning with the weather 😬 Cheers 👍🏻

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Dave.....I could never ditch the Pennines really 😀! Yes, work does get in the way, big time. I guess I'm lucky having the summer hols off though as I love galavanting about. You'd love this area, it has a really unique character. I would like to think that every now and again I'll make the effort to get back up there. Oh, aye, someone gave me an old copy of Country Walking mag recently and you and your daughter were in it 🙂😎. Cheers, Chris.

[@gainesy_walks]

@@ChrisJB flipping Eck that's a blast from the past, I rember that, had one of me and the dog at one point too, you used to get a free pair of bridgedales for a published photo so used to email in when I needed a new pair. Think they caught on 😂

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Great area...i love Galloway...the beaches aint to shabby either

[@ChrisJB]

I've holidayed up there Steve but this was the first time I've really got into the mountains. I was bowled over by it. ATB, Chris

[@ronpowell6372]

Aye up Chris…catching up again!!!! Anyways hope your OK. Another informative and interesting post….your still the best for mixing up the interesting stuff for me as well as the landscapes, the walk inn out etc I’ve never touched these hills other than driving through them to venture further north but… Noting your comments about the unusual place names, it’s not that they are are unusual and possibly colloquial to the area and the interpretation of the landscape by those that frequented them….shepherds herders n drovers but, the fact that they are recorded in the English and not the Gaelic despite their location. Maybe something to do with the border influences of the English vis a vis their proximity. Maybe due to the Scottish barons licking the backsides of the English gentry n royalty….remember these lands changed hands many times and were given to Scottish barons in the 11TH c onwards. Just an interesting juxtaposition compared to the Gaelic residual names of mountain tops further north that have remained beyond the rebellion and Croft removals. Just shows what hardy chuffers the heelanders were and are compared to the southern lowlanders….as exemplified in the malt too…..just a comment and theory Chris before I get crucified…lol Take care hope your ok …R

[@ChrisJB]

Hello Ron and thanks pal. Galloway I found to be brilliant, quite different from anywhere else I've been. Your observations are very interesting and I am sure you are on to something with your conclusions 👍. It's a fair old drive for me (with stops about five hours I recall) but I really would like to go back again. We had hoped to descend to Loch Enoch but the deterioration in the weather dampened any enthusiasm for that. Bye for now, Chris

[@DesGreene]

Hi Chris. Superb landscape when the weather let you see it👍 Whereabouts did you park to start out from? (If you don't mind me asking!) All the best & congrats on reaching 500👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Des. We parked up near the 'Bruce's Stone' at the head of Glen Trool. Merrick would be very doable in a day walk for anyone not fancying an overnighter. Cheers, Chris

[@DesGreene]

@@ChrisJB Thanks Chris👍

[@Darrenfive0]

Great info again buddy. Thanks for posting 👍👍

[@ChrisJB]

Thanks Darren. It's a great area. Best wishes, Chris

[@titothetroddler]

Great video Chris, keep thinking you keep taking the scarp, I know you have a lighter tarptent and just have a pal who has bought an 800g tent, do you take the scarp for warmth etc? Another good videos 👍😊

[@ChrisJB]

How do Tito. I took the Scarp this time as the forecast was predicting high winds in the morning. The Notch is great but I'd definitely rather be in the Scarp in rough weather. Hope you are well mate. ATB, Chris.

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

There better than blueberry's they don't cost anything.

[@ChrisJB]

Definitely. I made a nice wimberry pie a fortnight ago. 🫓👌