The Devil's Ridge

[@ibrstellar1080]

There is a quiet parking spot on the back road from Banavie to Glen lochy or the waterfalls car park on the Loch Archaig is a nice quiet spot.

[@goldilocks913]

Pork pie! Lovely video, thank you. I pass them on to an elderly lady who can’t get out to the country she spent decades walking, and it really cheers her up. 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Love this - thank you so much - hope your friend enjoys the video and please thank her from me for watching them :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@martinoberstein8431]

Another great adventure, very entertaining, thank you very much, Murray! The Devil‘s Ridge looks very frightening, in deed - not my cup of tea. So it becomes even more precious for me to take part in your walks and the scrambles by watching your footage - very much appreciated!

[@vanessamoyes6243]

If you had Gala pie it's a bit of each.. I luv any jelly babies..but I bite of all the heads first lol.. And that ridge looked so scary, weldone all of you doing it.. X

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Another fantastic adventure Murray, popped this on the big screen at the weekend. Absolutely incredible views, we were watching through our hands when you were climbing that Ridge though 😳🙈. Your banter with Gerry always makes us chuckle, you two should have your own TV show😆👍. We have to side with Gerry on the artisan pork pie and iron bru jelly babies though (incidentally we found bags of iron bru jelly babies for 79p in our local home and bargains last week, we bought 7 bags so we are stocked up for summer!😆👍🍬). Thanks for taking us to see these stunning landscapes once again, epic as always😊👌

[@Cloudwalker136]

Another entertaining adventure in the mountains. Looks fabulous. Wish I was there.

[@Misty_mountains.360]

Aye post watching , what a view but those scrambling bits ,I was like Not for me thanks , that's why we watch Murray, so we don't have to risk that much.. 😉 another much loved video thanks guys .

[@hontes]

First things first: pork pie. Brilliant little tour! Thanks for this piece, the pictures are astounding. I did this last winter, when it was covered in snow. Seeing now what the alternative to the bypass is, I am glad to have followed my judgement to not explore it. Hoping to get back to Scotland soon to bag some more Munros!

[@carolinewilson1314]

Fantastic place and photography and company... thank you

[@patriciahodd9131]

Scariest one I've seen, especially when it was so icy. Had to close my eyes once or twice! Fantastic place though, wonderful views, and I could feel the exposure. Thanks for the experience in my living room, we have a big screen and projector so it's very real.

[@DHShields]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Murray, what a breathtaking place and great chat to boot. Afternoon coffee viewing at it's finest ☕ Cheers! Derek

[@annschneider8024]

Beautiful place. Loved the banter.

[@mirto5663]

My knees were shaking just watching you up on the ridge! Amazing!

[@jamieb741]

Absolutely fantastic video Murray, brought a huge smile to my face 👍☺️ I miss the hills.

[@DreadEnder]

You should change your logo to something similar to the Disney logo with a mountain but a big ol scotch egg in the background instead of a ring of stars!

[@dawnmason2378]

Brilliant, great looking ridge. Pork Pie for me and I do happen to have some Iron Brew jelly babies 😁

[@lyndseywilson9462]

Scotch eggs every time. Dogs get the pork pies. Great video. Relived great memories of the Devils ridge. Thanks heaps

[@DrawingNo1]

Great vid! I did it last September in good weather and it seemed pretty straightforward for any experienced walker. A different prospect of course when it is icy!

[@angelafairbairn8294]

Another fantastic video: the views are stunning and your healthy snack recommendations were fun to listen to. 😉

[@MoThomson]

Cracking video Murray, the 360 video going over the rocky bits was cool. For me it has to be winner, winner, Scotch Egg dinner

[@BoredManOutdoors]

You do bring the best out of each other.... Again... Smiling all the way through another adventure.. Thank you for sharing your experiences.. Cheers - Pork Pie 'n' Broon sauce... 😇

[@johnarmstrong4015]

good one Murray, Pork pie for me every time. your walk today was my "first" winter/snow walk/ mountaineering with a very experienced companion to show me the ropes. (over 40 years ago) I often look back on it. Many thanks for sharing. ATB

[@guitarjourneyguitar1215]

did the jaggy ridge a few years ago, but i was gripping onto my couch for your scramble there !

[@TheMarco99]

Another excellent video, thanks Murray

[@wullieoutdoorsinscotland2192]

Cheers again Murray ,best watch in 2023 ( HYN BTW ) - pork pie every time for me , jelly babies I'm not fussed about ( I'd probably have a bar of Aero chocolate with me ) atb Wullie

[@RubenStrubbe]

Thanks for another fine video. I'll go with the Scottish eggs for during a hike.

[@andrewlangridge8619]

Really enjoyed this as ever it brings back memories of many long happy days on the hill when I lived in the highlands!

[@Jonathanart-jm9fx]

Great video as usual. I really look forward to Wednesdays and a new Steaming Boots vlog. The cloud boiling off the Devils Ridge is amazing!

[@Aquamick]

Keep "fannying about with the camera" Murray. 😂 Cracking route. Done the ring of steall race a few times so always done the devils ridge the opposite way and as you come to the crux move first, kinda forgot about the slab downwards. Funny how the same route is so different in the opposite direction.

[@stefanvillette9830]

Bloody hell, that footage from above on the "pinnacle scramble"! "it looks worst than it was"😂😲👏

[@shanekealey5695]

Sum great views up there Murray.another great video. Time some company sponsored you with the Scotch eggs.

[@DetOutdoors]

Great winter adventure. You made me hungry with all your chat about scotch eggs. Happy new year.

[@almitch3155]

Those Irn Brew jelly babies are amazing and so addictive.

[@jimembo1967]

Another fantastic video with stunning views. Thanks again for letting us share in the adventure Murray, Gerry & Mark! My local Lidl leaflet says Irn Bru Jelly Babies available from Thursday 19th January but only for a week or so? Finally a chance to see these mythical creatures! :)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

a trip to Lidl on the 19th I think :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@laurabachman9400]

Ah Murray😳lovely, lovely views, but l will not be going on the Devils Ridge. I was cringing just watching your vid! Ahhhhhh!!!!❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@elliswoodphoto]

Great video! That light looked sublime on the ridge!

[@ThePaulaon1]

Walked that for the first time last summer. 5 Munros In reverse of this route doing the Ring of Steall. It was a glorious sunny day for the most part until a storm blew in just as we got to the start of the Devils Ridge. Thunder, High Wind, Heavy Rain & Poor Viz on really exposed ground. We were ready to abort at one point until it passed after about 30/40 mins and we grabbed the window of opportunity to get ourselves over the Ridge and onto our 5th Munro and down off the mountains. A great day that I won't forget. But heart in mouth stuff at one point.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Simply stunning!

[@OldOwl2003]

Raw beetroot ( complex carb long acting) is cut into thin slices and Brazil nuts, dried organic mango with a mix of gofio ( which is a Spanish mix of all kinds of goodness which you just mix with water and squish it into balls you can add sultanas or raisins to it as well) I went on a 10 day climb in the caldera de tributante in La Palma and a bag of gofio and the dried fruit was all my body needed, each to their own though, that’s what I say , devils ridge looked like it deserved the name, brilliant video, thank you so much. Old owl 🦉 uk.

[@thelooseeko]

Love this but also look scary :) as a Munro bagger one day I will end up there. Thank you for the video - it will definitely help to get ready :)

[@pencil123ify]

Another great route 👌 97 I think I was there

[@heathercampbell6906]

just getting ready two yr video as always there absolutely brilliant you always take the time and tell where you r and a like that just love it

[@heathercampbell6906]

wow am watching it looks scarey but it beautiful youz make look easy you and jerry make a good team a think scotch egg

[@ScotlandsMountains]

scotch egg for the win :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@JCW-jx6ld]

I grew up there .Just great 🤗

[@ragingbull9940]

Pork pie brown sauce and midget gems Great lighthearted video

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

Superb video. I've always wondered what that ridge is actually like. Definitely one to do. The mini pork pie is a thing of wonder. I often pick them up when cycling. Eat one or two, stuff the rest in a pocket and eat on the move! Not sure that's so easy with a Scotch Egg. 😀

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Brilliant Murray😁👍Cracking mate .I love the old Scotch eggs 😁👌🏻. Cheers Robert

[@TomSkulander]

Hi Murray, I love watching your videos first thing in the morning, here in Australia, they always put me in a good mood for the day. Brilliant videography. I am surprised that you're able to do these walks in winter. I always get a chuckle out of Gerry, his offer to give you one Jelly Baby, jokingly generous.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I am hoping he offers me two jelly babies on the next outing to keep me going!!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@magnuswalker7957]

Sadly my hill walking days are over but usually my lunch of choise was malt loaf and cheese, perhaps you gents culinary preferences are more trendy than mine, but the peaaa gets my vote.

[@haraldtheyounger5504]

Great footage, especially from 9:25 to 10:55

[@alisonlyons4691]

But were your pork pies artisan ? Haha..... Oh my l was holding my breath as you negotiated that tricky step bit, holding the camera too. Fabulas views and great photos as always. Thanks Murray. Oh, praps we should "Crowd fund" A Mike for Mark 😉😁

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thats a good idea - a charity to hear Marks voice !!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@alistairthow1384]

The trumped analogy with irn-bru(orange)jellys😂😂😂

[@scottm9617]

Brilliant video Murray! Scotch Egg for me , normally with a wee dram and a crisp or ham sandwich. Oh of course and plenty jelly babies (type one diabetic).

[@suebrown436]

Nearly had to shut my eyes watching this one Murray! Those camera shots when you were scrambling had me on the edge of my seat. I would have to say the pork pie looked the better choice for appealing sustenance this time!!

[@paulisacrazyfreak101]

I'm team scotch egg personally. My snack of choice is home bargains 29p flapjacks, 500 calories and easy to eat. Knowing my luck if I remortgaged my house to buy a farmhouse pork pie it would be crushed and soggy at the bottom of my rucksack. Ring of steall one of my favourites, done it on a very hot summers day. On the bucket list to try it in winter. Great video 👍

[@markofthemitch]

Tough decision but I've found the Pork Pie to be more robust for a mountain day. Awesome ridge, it's on my list.

[@alanoconnor007]

I thought your pork pie was Sgúr á Mháin being 1.5 klm from the car park 🤣🤣 Great video as usual 👍. I was there solo on Sunday with a lot more snow from 700m so gave DR a rain check. Scotch egg -v- Pork pie! oooooh a tricky one, could take a beer or two in the boot bar to figure out.

[@glennelson4470]

pork pie with an egg in the middle is the way to go. great video.

[@davegillman6296]

I know this ridge far to well back in the 80s on winter mountain training I fell from top to bottom of the slope you described a a steep slope just be for the ridge proper , I definitely didn’t think I would make it that day. Painful.

[@scottishclimber7630]

Another great hike Murray.👍 Not been in the Mamores for a while, so was great to see these fantastic mountains again. My vote is for the pork pie! ATB Derek

[@garethjones3485]

Superb!

[@CraigJohnBoylan]

I used to love pork pies from the butcher in Kilworth Leicestershire and the Scotch pies from the shop in Claggan at the foot of Ben Nevis. Now I live down south again I enjoy the Gala pies from Byfords in Leigh on Sea which are a nice cross of a pork pie with a boiled egg in it.

[@roytomkinson9350]

LOL ......Great video .....

[@gary_248]

Had some nice mini Pork Pies with Pickle inside too recently,they were braw,but a Scotch Egg with Black Pudding instead of meat is a different level 👌

[@suebrown3465]

That was a really nice hike..and with friends! I know the camera distorts the images but it sure gave me the willies when you were climbing up and hugging the rock to get around it! Such a contrast in colours from green grass, frosty grounds and the rusts and browns of the dead grasses I also like the way the sun hits the mountain tops..nice contrast Well done video🇨🇦❤️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Sue, the light coming back down was really lovely as it speckled the landscape - really nice when thatt happens :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@desmondhall1020]

Tough decision, but I'd say watching the video the sight of Gerry's Porky Pie had my tummy grumblin more than the Tesco Scotch Egg! Great video as always, have to say the crux footage was intimidating!!!

[@davemassingham2096]

Great vid and views and def scotch eggs👍

[@daviidroofer45]

Great video me and my friend met use on the ridge that day we had just finished it

[@ScotlandsMountains]

great to meet you David - hope you had a grand rest of the day :) the light was rather nice :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

That view from the Ridge and there you are holding your poles too. Thank you for the epic hike. Pork Pie wins for me.

[@lisasimpson9343]

No thanks, you can keep your scotch egg and pork pie 😂. The still images were fantastic. That camera made the ridge walk look daunting, I'd do it for the views but I think I'd be quietly packing it lol. Thank you for taking us along.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

the 360 camera makes it look worse than it is Lisa - still not a place to slip or trip though!! The views are indeed rather nice around this area and we got lucky with some amazing light at the end of the day too :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@yonderhillwildlife]

Just WOW! 😀 have you ever worked out the extra distance (up and down) that you cover on each adventure to provide us with all the walk by shots?

[@DAoutdoors]

Cracking video as ever guys. Sorry Murray, Gerry wins 2-0 with his Irn Bru Jelly Babies and his Artisan Pork pie. Thanks for sharing your days adventure as always, wonderful views. 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Never - scotch eggs 🥚 superior in every way 😂😂😂👍👍👍 Thanks for watching

[@wanderingscot8479]

Nice video Murray. It’s a draw with pork pies and scotch eggs 😂

[@ianbarnard7682]

Wonderful video. The lovely muted colours and the sun made a beautiful contrast. Ridge looked superb. Team Scotch Egg (not runny yolk)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

welcome to the scotch egg gang - you have an elevated membership rating as you state no runny yolks ;)lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ianbarnard7682]

@@ScotlandsMountains I'll wear my badge with pride

[@John71]

Beautiful views of Scotland as always thank you Murray, Gerry, Mark absolutely stunning. Scotch Eggs every time 😁 those ones looked better, I remember those rank ones you had before. Artisan is too posh a word for me 🤣🤣 and I agree not as nutritious as a Scotch Egg.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

all the nutrients you need - there must be a scotch egg diet fad somewhere out there !!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@John71]

@@ScotlandsMountains I am pretty sure you are right about the diet 🤣

[@jeronomosp]

Fantastic vid guys and better you than me! If I'm up that high I like a nice big bit of mountain either side!! Scotchio Eggio for the win!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Scotch eggs all the way :) lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jeronomosp]

That's the easy bit! After you've done all the hard work!

[@martinarctander]

Thank you for taking us along on this amazing adventure! And what a camera angle! Love your debates over food, although I don’t understand everything you say, but I get the main parts👍😊

[@ibrstellar1080]

The Mamores have so many alternative routes and combinations but it's also a great ridge for a wild camp and adding the Grey Corries makes it an epic round trip. The views looked amazing as did Gerrys Pork 🥧.The weather looked perfect for walking as there was very little wind noise and the ridge looked perfect for a winter stroll. I have to pick a scotch egg for me as they fit perfectly in my backpack side pockets and easy to digest so I'm in the Scotch egg Clang.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

The Scotch egg gang welcome you in to their fold ;)lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

We’ll have to chip in to get Mark his own mic! Maybe a GoFundMe? 😉😆. Take care, and ATB

[@bertifrasilmeye995]

Heebie-jeebies with that 360° camara. Scotch egg was a go to when I was walking up the burn with the fly rod.

[@jorjastonej]

Scotch egg! They always sound so good. I can’t find them where I live so I found a recipe and made them at home one weekend. Perfect trail snack!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

they are indeed a fine snack on the hill - my favourite - I am going to have to try them with ketchup next time though :)lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andyventures6574]

Superb shots on the ridge, the camera angle made it look even more tricky .

[@ScotlandsMountains]

the 360 (and action cams ) do tend to skew the footage and make things lot alot steeper TBH, still not a place to slip ! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@AlexanderBratt]

Pork pie = Scotch egg. Quality video as always

[@smilesandlaughsalot]

Sublime walk with superb company. That 360 camera really accentuates anything that has no width and is pointy! Happy New Year to the three of you. Scotch eggs all the way...

[@ScotlandsMountains]

glad you are in the Scotch Egg camp Jono - wasnt too sure if the debate would transcend to NZ :) Glad to know I'll be able to get some when I get down there for a holiday :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@smilesandlaughsalot]

@ScotlandsMountains Absolutely! Will have plenty on hand for you. We even have such mod cons as pork pies and flushing toilets... (hard to believe I know!). Knee feeling good. First hill walk in 10 months is planned for next weekend. I'm excited to say the least...

[@jbairdexp]

WTF....Irn Bru Jelly Babies?! I need those in my life! And sorry Murray, I'm a pork pie man. lol Food aside, that looked like a cracking walk...even the slightly sketchy bits. :-)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

once you have tried the Irn Bru jelly babies Julian - there's no turning back!!lol

[@jbairdexp]

@@ScotlandsMountains Where do you get them? I'll need to track them down when I'm next in the homeland!

[@DreadEnder]

I can say, Tesco scotch eggs? Top notch!!! Personally a favourite even here in the south west English land

[@David-zt4hq]

Hi Murray, I love your videoes but have to take issue with one item. I spent my teenage years from 1980-1987 at Currie High School nr. Edinburgh. This was ironically a good outcome for me, however one thing stood out. We were provided with school lunches and a regular offering was Scotch Eggs. I grew to hate this aspect of school which I had no control over. I managed to leave school at age 17 for university and have managed to never have another Scotch Egg since. I will keep an open mind and as I now must stay gluten free if I am ever offered a gluten free Scotch Egg I will give it a try. Keep up the good work. Love the videoes taking me to places I may never get the chance to visit.

[@valeriar6671]

Scotch Eggs for me 👌Another fantastic video, thank you!

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Managed to do the Ring of Steall in August last year Murray and it was one of my most enjoyable days in Scotland's Mountain's 🏔️ lovely sunshine 😎 and stunning views in every direction 👌 I clambered up to have a look on the crux of the Devil's Ridge 👿 but quickly retreated back onto the bypass 😂 Great video as per , good banter and as far as the food debate is concerned, I'm with you Scotch Egg all day long 👌 atb Brian 👍

[@tomgreene1843]

Thanks for early 2023 upload....fine walk ....no hot drink?

[@discovering_scotland]

Great episode again, Pork pie for me 🙌

[@davidjones638]

Wonderful video, thank you! On the subject of scotch eggs, I once bought a sort of luxury M and S one and it too was runny. Absolutely horrible and would have been gutted to open that out on a walk. Bog standard ones for me again after that experience. Only just discovered the channel and think it is fantastic!

[@stuanlou]

Sorry Murray, Pork pie but the type with darker meat not the pink meat! Cracking vid as always, cheers.

[@theotaylor7038]

Has anybody attempted the route backwards from Kinlochleven towards Glen Nevis and If so is the little scramble at 9:11 in this video okay as a down climb? Brilliant vid btw

[@martinkane4815]

Murray…. My wife’s deciding factor….what. Is the mileage per pork pie as opposed to scotch egg ?.? Regards brown or re sauce…. Depends on the situation ( or what’s available). Another brilliant video from Steaming Boots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥾🥾

[@debskeith]

Great video again….but it’s definitely the pork pie for me😋

[@standingstones555]

Pork Pie for a main snack and scotch egg for a snacket - both benefit from a sliver of sauce (red/brown, here we go) LOL

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Never thought of either with sauce !! The debate begins 🤔😂

[@Pennylee58]

Know Skinners of Kippen well 😄😄 used to live near Kippen. Best butchers ever

[@richdavies7932]

Porky pie for me. Forget the red or brown suace, each has there place. I may be Mr Contriversial here but highly recommend pork pie sliced with lots of branston pickle, pure delight. Scoth egg the work of the devil, although allowed if no pies.

[@andrewgifford1509]

Hi Murray, I thought you lads were getting in touch with your Italian sides and talking about nothing but food! That said everybody knows the real quality pies come from the Lochinver Larder As always The Best Scenery! Keep up the good work....:)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

They do have very fine pines indeed up in Lochinver - no doubt about it :) That's go me salivating thinking of the Lochiver pie!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andyb270267]

Murray, I'd err on the side of caution and pack Tesco Scotch eggs AND a bag of artisan pork pies for mains, with regular AND Irn Bru jelly babies for dessert. You never know when you might need extra rations in the Scottish mountains, especially in winter...

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thats a good point Andy - can never have enough food - might add some sausage rolls in there too ;)lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@nickname6747]

We're torn. I agree with you, Murray, scotch egg over pork pie; my other half is in th the pork pie camp. The dog, with the deciding vote, would be glad of either. Irn bru jelly babies all the way. Thanks for uploading, Murray. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

haha - my dogs go mad for either pork pie of scotch eggs - the only thing they like better is a sausage roll!! now theres a new food to add to the mix!!lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@simongrundy5541]

Scotch egg every day of the week for me. Always been a hill walking staple in my rucky. Home made with some black pudding in beats even the most premium shop bought one. I'm salivating as I type 😋