Silent Hiking along Loch Ness - Scotland

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ABOUT THE HIKE
In May 2022 I hiked 65-km on the South Loch Ness Trail in the highlands along the majestic Loch in Scotland. Trails were easy, but extremely quite.
I started my hike in Fort Augustus, where I hiked up to Loch Tarff, then down crossing the B862 where I found a quiet camping spot in an old forest along the creek. The second day I followed the route towards Whitebridge and Foyers. The section from Foyers to Inverfarigaig is a beautiful wild trail through the forest, but with limited views of the Loch. From Inverfarigaig there is a long climb on the backside of the hills towards Fair Haired Lad's Pass, the true highlight of the trail with views of almost the entire length of the Loch. The section downhill from the pass towards the Loch shore is beautiful, with great views of the Loch, and thru forested sections. At reaching the Loch, I pitched my tent on the Loch's shore. The third day I followed the Loch banks to Dores, then continued the last section over the ridge (without views of the Loch) to the end of the trail just outside Inverness.
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This is an ambient film without dialog.
Timestamps:
0:00 Day 1 - Fort Augustus and Loch Tarff [20km, 800m gain]
2:19 Campsite 1 - The old forest
4:06 Day 2 - Loch views and Fair Haired Lad's Pass [35km, 1150m gain]
8:10 Campsite 2 - On the Loch's shore
10:01 Day 3 - Dores [16km, 300m gain]
12:13 - Inverness
12:50 - Outro
#scotland #lochness #solohiking #hiking #solocamping #silentfilm #lochnessmonster

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Great film as always. Glad to see Nessie made an appearance at 9:21 😄

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Psalms 95,4-5: The deep places of the earth are in his hand; and the tops of the mountains are his. The sea is his, and he made it; and the dry land was formed by his hands. // Very good verses and film!

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Thanks!

[@hikesome]

So peaceful and beautiful. Another great video of your adventure, calming but adventurous at the same time. Makes me wanna go on a hiking trip to Scotland right now. Have a wonderful weekend Harmen.

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Thank you Mario! Enjoy your weekend too!

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[@DAVEYNESS]

@@HarmenHoek Beautifully filmed and edited! Thanks. I'm from that area, you've done a great job. Love your tent, what make/ model is it please? Currently perusing options for bikepacking! Cheers 👍

[@DigitomProductions]

Amazing work! Thank you for showing the beauty of our planet.

[@HarmenHoek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Always Amazing Film.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you!

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Ok, I've seen most of your videos now and I felt pretty quickly that they are the best backpacking videos on KZbin. The images that you capture really seem to have deep purpose. This one in particular though is an extra special work of art, even for this channel. The framing of the shots and the creativity with angles is superb. This is the only channel that I am just as excited to analyze and enjoy the cinematography as I am about the hike itself. There are always several shots per video where I honestly can't figure out how you filmed them! Your choices of location are very cool too. You seem to stay off the beaten path and don't hike the same things that everyone seems to be doing. I really enjoy your videos, they are fantastic. Enjoy your future hikes 👍

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks for the kind words! :) I always love hearing when people try to figure how I did certain shots. Happy to explain them if you're interested!

[@InverJaze]

I walked this route back in 1976. I camped along the way as 52 miles is too far in one day. Best to go in spring as you get wild 'blie' berries (Scottish Blue berries) and wild mushrooms. In 1977 I bought a bike and cycled the route which is much better. Though I recommend stopping for the night as that is part of the fun.

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[@evelynefonsa7409]

Superbe comme toujours et si calme !

[@HarmenHoek]

Merci!

[@kylehayes2498]

Love the subtle shot of nessie's neck in the fog. That was a fantastic touch! Keep it up!

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Scotland is one of my favorite country, maybe the first one, loch Ness, loch Lomond, Ben Nevis, sky…… so many wonderful places……👌A piece of my heat stand there ……

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Love it!

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Salut Harmen! Awesome video! It 's not work ! it 's art...

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you! (:

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Just lovely. Peaceful and beautifully shot - thank you!

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We love your channel, please always keep the videos coming!

[@imankhaleghi]

That was so fantastic ❤

[@RobbC.]

Another trip added to the bucket list. Thanks for the inspiration. Great video. Good work :)

[@lapitukita]

Beautiful work and walk. Can't wait to see your new adventure!!

[@TalesofAdventure]

Great vibe and beautiful visuals in this - fantastic stuff!

[@SirRocket1st]

So amazing yet again !

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Amazing video, Harmen......love your work!

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absolutely lovely.

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man, another amazing footage, great job.

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Beautiful

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Thank you once again Harmen, another exquisite production!!

[@kentish_outdoor2335]

As always, a very well thought through travel expedition film. A joy to watch and an inspiration, keep doing what you do best 👍

[@tfranco81]

Thank you for this. Great video!

[@oscarzelada7365]

Excellent trip. Good hiking. Great landscape. 👍🏻

[@adrianexploration]

I really liked this video, an amazing hike. The views are stunning!😀

[@dudewith_camera]

There are your hiking videos then there’s everyone else’s. Next level as usual.

[@_yasser]

So well done. This is just perfect. I watched it twice within the same day and I'll watch it again. The way you orchestrated the pieces together is excellent. I look forward to seeing more of this. It took me to older times when I used to hike solo in Ireland.

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Absolutely amazing scenes

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wow soo beautiful ❤

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Simply a fantastic video. I really enjoyed it.

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So cool-- absolutely amazing footage. Great work!! Glad everything went well and you were able to get this on video for all of us. Thank you.

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Congrats on all you are doing, exceptional views editing and production, breath taking scenes and mostly unique ambience out of your videos, keep it alike.

[@frncscbtncrt]

Watching this after some great days in Scotland ❤

[@mustafaepunkt5554]

You are showing great atmosphere. thank you very much🍀

[@waynemoseley691]

Good work Harmen !! Keep going 👋👋

[@malfaris82]

I really appreciate the work you put into this video as I try to do something similar and its load of work setting up all these shots, you are master your work well done

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Cheers!

[@gomiseon]

Thanks for the details & capturing the beauty! Very nice~~ Enjoyed it very much!!

[@roselinaanindhita]

Always amazing 🌞

[@HarmenHoek]

You're the best!

[@pietie3]

Thanks Harmen. just what I needed

[@HarmenHoek]

Great to hear!

[@irmao_do_jorel162]

Hi. I believe that every second in this place feeds the body and soul. This place is wonderful with beaches and lots of vegetation. Thanks Harmen for another great video. Looking forward to watching the next one 🙌🏼

[@user-vh1sh1xl5k]

Hey Harmen! Thanks much for another interesting video, great camera work! Glory to the Maker of Loch Ness!

[@Marksnowden1]

Nice film again harmen , your getting closer the Lake District, looking forward to seeing your next adventure

[@michaelfilms8204]

I love every time I watch your videos is like watching a documentary/film, but not a typical KZbin video. The music and the views of Loch Ness are beautiful. Great work!

[@simonkohler2182]

wonderful

[@lesliegriffith9830]

Absolutely Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this.

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I enjoyed very much watching your relaxing video

[@eric_festinger]

That was magnificent 🤩 Thank you very much!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you too!

[@shamshami2233]

Waw nice view

[@aheathcote1]

Absolutely awesome! I love your work. Please make many more!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you! Will do!

[@annecramb2297]

This is such an incredibly good film of Loch Ness. It’s beautiful and evocative and insightful. You manage to be original in your filming of the loch and to show its different aspects so skilfully. Finding your channel and watching your films has been wonderful.

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Incredible video. Thank you, Harmen.

[@HarmenHoek]

Much appreciated!

[@jrgioia]

Another truly stunning video. Thank you for making them, they are a pleasure to watch.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you very much!

[@markg3025]

Beautiful and relaxing spring time hike.

[@HarmenHoek]

It really is!

[@susannaself8153]

Most beautiful film of this area of Scotland I have ever seen. I hiked the Great Glen Way last year and this video brought back such wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing this!

[@me.my.son.and.i]

Beautiful as always!

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Thank you! 😊

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Absolutely loved that there was no small talk, or narration. Just pure peace. Subscribed!

[@SevaRaiskiy]

It was a great therapy. Thank you, Harmen!

[@HarmenHoek]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@galetaxera7474]

Stunning!

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Thank you! 😊

[@CT-qx8nl]

Did anyone else notice the huge flock of birds way in the distance @9:19? Pretty cool!

[@arturoggras]

Otra obra maestra. Maravilloso.

[@HarmenHoek]

Muchas gracias!

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Art, pure art.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you, thank you. (:

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Very nice content!🙂

[@AMAR9933]

Another absolutely gorgeous video!!! I can't get enough of these. Scotland is my favorite place on the planet, but the quality of your films really makes them something else!

[@HarmenHoek]

Much appreciated. Thanks (;

[@irufushi5998]

I live a 5 minute walk from the south trail sign at the end . Lovely video 👍

[@paularuotsalainen979]

Thank you for this visual masterpiece, Harmen. Wonderful balance between drone sections, and small details of the nature. Lovely green forests and fields, the huge lake. I loved every second 🙂

[@HarmenHoek]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it, and thanks for the comment.

[@dreejz]

Very impressive again! I love those slider shots

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks a lot! Glad to hear that. It's pretty heavy for what you can do with it, but I love the dynamic shots so much

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I enjoy watching your video. I can smell the nature’s perfume 😍

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Thank you for not talking away the atmosphere.

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Wonderful 😊

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@MehdiMirian]

Beautiful film Harmen. The hike, lake and city look spectacular. Thank you for another beautiful film!

[@HarmenHoek]

Many thanks!

[@jorgearevalo1879]

Beautiful place to hike , nice video too I heard before about this place , but I never thought is gorgeous, good job remind me Kraig Adams .

[@roybooth7904]

What a delight! You render your walk with such artistry: the choice of details and of shooting angles bring it all so freshly to us - we can all nearly taste your black coffee. "The deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills" indeed.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks, your comment is a delight too (:

[@mayurmangukiya5611]

Ohh my god! What a Beauty of the nature. You are doing great brotha.😊 All the best

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you so much 😀

[@chanthalong4442]

Amazing video Harmen, I just can’t get enough of your adventures. I’m such a huge fan of your journey and your work, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@HarmenHoek]

Awesome, thank you! (:

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Thanks

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Wow what a surprise Gald to see your new video ❤️❤️

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks a lot!

[@trekkingdunes6063]

Bonjour Harmen.The way you shoot this video is amazing.Je suis vraiment un grand fan.I am waiting for votre prochaine vidéo. Vive Nessie ! 😉

[@HarmenHoek]

Merci beaucoup!

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Cam you do a vlog about "whats inside your bag, and other stuffs to start solo hiking", I am amazingly curious, love your contents!!

[@sanmi3404]

terrific video!! Your videos are very interestong to discover sensational places in our lovely world... thanks for it!!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks for watching!

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Wow what a surprise Gald to watch your video after

[@HarmenHoek]

Appreciate it (:

[@jaroslav522]

Nice, very nice. Both the hike and the video. And beautiful shots in the end. Good job 👏Jaroslav 🙂🇨🇿

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you so much 😀

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Maraviloso como siempre ❤️

[@HarmenHoek]

Muchas gracias (:

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Gracias por tomar tu tiempo para responder a todos. Es admirable🤗

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Wieder ein wunderschönes, harmonisch abgestimmtes Video. Klasse

[@HarmenHoek]

Danke sehr!

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Having a bad day. This video is just exactly what I needed to see during a quick break.

[@HarmenHoek]

Happy to hear that. Thanks a lot.

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Watch this with a cup of coffee so relaxing at night ♥️

[@HarmenHoek]

Sounds great! Enjoy!