St Cuthbert's Way Prt One

Part One of a two part Video of my Hike and camps on the St Cuthbert's Way. I wasn't able to complete the whole route as I had not enough time and the weather seemed to be always against me.
Music By Ben Morton and Sinclair Smith
Enjoy!

[@DensumRanger]

That was some rain on the first leg Sinclair, good choice in sacking it, plenty of history along the way very interesting, those joggers weren't even out of breath lol, lovely scenic place, look forward to the camping part, excellent music by you & Ben,Atb,Derek

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Derek. Aye it just got worse and I was wet through. I did it though and enjoyed it. Those joggers were just tanking it up those hills! I was Fu***d!! Yes Ben has the ideas and I just string along as it were. Starting to make a good wee team in the music side of things. Cheers for looking in Derek all the best my friend.

[@Gill3612]

Hi Sinclair Excellent and what a mix of weather you had in a beautiful part of our country, those shots of the brooding rain clouds where fab and the rain bow I would love to walk along there some time with you and have a camp there fantastic edited video as always and looking forward to part two. Take care Gillian

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Gill We can do this again at some point no problem. The weather as you know can spoil things but as you know it takes a lot to stop us! Loads of places to camp so when its convenient for us both lets get out there. Thanks for the comment Gill you know I appreciate it.

[@BMCamping]

Thanks for the shoutout my friend, always a pleasure. I see what you mean about the weather you had man lol!. But what a great treck, I would have joined you in a heartbeat if only I lived nearer ......Give it another 25 years and then I can retire up there and we'll be trecking together with our zimmer frames lol!!..but till then I'm happy admiring what you show us with your camera, keen eye and excellent taste in music. Looking forward to part 2

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

No probs Ben It has to be done as your helping create some inspiring music. This trip can be done again and fully however in 25 years time I doubt I'll be alive lol! I do have an idea though! Hire a couple of pack horses! Could be interesting? Thanks for the encouraging comments my friend. Hope you get out soon.

[@MUNROSnCORBETTS]

Shame about the rain at the start Sinclair, But you didnae give up and made a great vid big man! What a view behind you at 10:00 mate, And you are right about they mad runners, Seen lots of them on my trips and one minute i think they are nuts, Then the next i wish i was as superfit as them. Also loved the time lapses an the wee rainbow. Thanks Sinclair, peter.

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Peter. Naw never gave up! I just ran out of time to do the whole trip to the Border but got a couple of nights. That view at 10.00 was the Cheviots where I met Mick and Gill. Man Its wild up there! The Borders have their own beauty and wildness, something we pass by for the Highlands and forget whats just down the road. Aye super fit by the way so she was lol! Cheers Peter I always appreciate your comments.

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Great start with the brass band.....when i hear a brass band i always think of Benny Hill's brass band, some of the women in it were outstanding and had a lovely dress sense lol. That look's a good hike , a mix of outdoors and history is always a good watch.I can't wait to get down there on the 17th , looks good , there's other things in the great outdoors other than mountains. I hope to get to Glen Kinglass on sunday for a solo 2 nighter hope it doesn't rain to much or it rains at night i quite like feeling dry and smug in my tent.Fitness yeah i having been doing the stairs for about 10 days and i feel worse... you need to stick at it that's the pain/bore but it pays dividends when your out, i'll see you in part 2 unless you get lost lol !!!

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Aye the Brass Band was a surprise. Benny Hill! man! Going back now Eddie. Its a great hike down there and so many to choose from. Beautiful part of the country just waiting to be explored. Prt 2 is in the Cheviots at the end, Micks country, I meet up with him and Gill on the Border. What a landscape and atmosphere we had. Good luck at Kinglass my friend, the weather seems more settled lately but you know what you are doing and what to expect. Have a good one Eddie and don't do a pathfinder lol! Catch you later. Cheers!

[@alioffski45]

A brilliant start to the video. Thunder haha

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Aye a bit rough but hey what a day. Cheers for the comment Alistair

[@GunterKnauf]

Hello Sinclair, great tour and a nice video! Atb Gunter

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Gunter thanks for dropping by. I was watching your tour videos and got some inspiration from them for this. All the best my friend

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi Sinclair. Great video....loved it. The start was unexpected what with a return journey on the bus. I really enjoy just sitting on the bus and letting the world go by on my way to an LD hike. Cuthbert certainly had a life.....a fascinating trail especially when the trail runners are out. Oh the revelations. Good the sun came out...really enjoyable video. ATB Mark.

[@Gpacharlie]

🇺🇸 Love to watch this next time with English subtitles. 😀

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hehe... cheers bud.

[@teec3385]

Excellent Sinclair and what a mix of weather my friend in a beautiful part of our land, those shots of the brooding rain clouds where fab. Bowden kirk cemetery reminded me a little of your very own Greyfriars with its skull grave ? Lol I went in Greyfriars Kirkyard (Febuary 2013) on a dark night taking photos alone, the misses stayed in Greyfriars Booby waiting for me as she bricked it pal. But I did get a great blue orb by the Covenanters Prison. Great edited video as always buddy and looking forward to part two. Cheers Sinclair.:)

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Terry good to hear from you. I nicked those brooding cloud shots from you lol! You were at Greyfriars! Man I would have bricked it too. Were you aware that that place at night is full of, well lets just say chaps of a baser sort sharing chemical fluids! Need to see your photos! Cheers for the support Terry from you its much appreciated.

[@teec3385]

Sinclair Fergus Smith Lol plenty of clouds to go around pal, Yes it was in my mind about strange folk being in there, had to laugh as a ghost tour was going on while I was in there and the one chap thought I was nuts to be alone, its the living that can only hurt you pal yes ? I shall put them on my Google plus page for you Sinclair for you to have a nosey mate. It Was Feb 2013 Sinclair not November OMG my brain forgets these days lol. Cheers buddy. Posted on Google for you pal.:)

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Nice video Sinclair, The heavy rain seems to like you a lot. Lol I cant believe that seat has been there for thst length of time. Just goes to show what a good area you were in when they young ones haven't wrecked it. My laptop is broken just now, so I had to watch your video on my phone. I'll probaby not have any new video's up myself for a while either. Atb Glenn

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Glenn Was going to have a chat with you the other day but got distracted. How are things? Pity about the laptop! Aye the rain "Why does it always rain on me!" Thats me stuck in also Glenn, usual stuff again so thats me for a while. After Micks meet and Glen Dol with Eddiel I'll give you a shout and get my self down your way for a night if you can make it. Cheers my friend.

[@blamhof]

What a pleasure to watch as usual Sinclair, the history, the images and a stunning first part of your St. Cuthbert journey. Thoroughly enjoyed this my friend. Mick.

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Cheers Mick. I see you saw part 2 as well. I enjoyed the whole trail to the cheviots. Cheer my friend.

[@spijkerpoes]

Top notch upload! Scottish weather is a drag to plough through, but for us -couch dwellers- is amazing!!

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hehe! Cheers my friend.

[@thomassorbie]

great video sinclair i enjoy your video tom

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Tom thand for the comment and thanks for dropping by. I really appreciate it my friend.

[@gerrymcveigh]

Sinclair, a captivating story of the first part of the journey, put together brilliantly and that music is just the job :-) gerry

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Thanks Gerry A mixture of weather, despair and elation at times. I appreciate your comment Gerry thanks for that. All the best my friend.

[@savedpurplecat]

Thank you for this video, rich in history, some quite stunning shots, and the Autumn rain all added to a really interesting outing, its amazing how everyone brings something of there own DNA into filming, thanks for sharing Sinclair :) Tim

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Tim Not sure I replied to this? Anyhoo thanks for the comment my friend. Hope all is well with you and yours.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Fantastic video Sinclair! Enjoyed the history, scenery, and as always, your terrific music! I bicycle to try and stay fit for it's easier on my back than walking, and the only way I can get a cardiovascular workout. Mother Nature sure can challenge us with some nasty weather, you did well to press on. It was 35f here this morning, no frost but darn chilly for 12 September. Looking forward to part two. Take care, Ossie

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Ossie Thanks for dropping by my friend. Yes me and Ben get some strings and keys together quite well. I have a bike but Ive not used it for a long while. I just power walk about the streets to try and stay fit but alas not good enough for some of those hikes and climbs I do. I need to do more! Its not bad here again but the trend is down. We had frost a few nights ago but the day time temps are just fine about 15c to 18c. All the best my friend and look after your self. Prt 2 Tomorrow afternoon.

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

Nice walk for us to watch..pity some of it wasn't so nice for you with the pouring rain..and you with a cold!.. The rainbow was framed beautifully with the bushes.. excellent as always..now looking forward to the next part...Maria

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Maria I was just fit enough to do it but that night I was knackered! man I'm getting old! The weather on the trip was mixed but what great moody clouds and atmosphere there was. Thanks for dropping by Maria. How are you my friend?

[@LoveIsBeautiful1910]

I am about to post a Ice bucket challenge I received from another KZbinr from England.. it is processing now.. will be on shortly..lol

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

bamamaria Lol!

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Tim Thanks for that. Yes everyone does bring their own view and perspective into filming. This is a great community we have here. Ive learned so much from others by doing this. All the best my friend.

[@WilcodeJonge]

Sinclair, you're dead right there: a great community! Vids of you & your mates showing that. Best of all ... hey presto ... there still someone enjoying Bob Dylan!

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Wilco de Jonge Hi Wilco yes a great community, very supportive and generous. I can tell you when I first started wild camping and backpacking I never thought I'd be round a camp fire singing Bob Dylan songs!

[@NorrieMacTHESMOG]

Hi Sinclair This brought back happy memories from a few years ago when I done the way

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Glad it stirred those memories Norrie. By the way You are mentioned in the next video! I think your interest will be well focused, something up your street! Cheers Norrie

[@WilcodeJonge]

Excellent footage & a beautiful countryside over there Sinclair! It kind'of re-adjusts me from the Munros to other possibilities. I did visit Melrose several times but never realised the beauty of the countryside beyond it. You worrying about your too wet camera: there's one of the main reasons why this year I started on the GoPro (with the other camera in a waterproof bag). Waterproof for 60mtrs below the level of - say - Loch Trool ...

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Hi Wilco. Like the North East of England Southern Scotland gets passed by as those who look for the wilds of the North shoot pass the Border regions. Doing so they miss what is quite a spectacular part of the country which is also rich in history. Yes the old camera has its limitations especially in wet weather. I'm slowly retiring it but reluctantly as its a very good and flexible camera. Plus it is really too bulky for the stuff I do out doors.

[@scottpix]

Liked that Sinclair, pt 2 tomorrow mate.

[@pathfinderfergusfilms6630]

Cheers my friend.

[@welshprepper8566]

great vid, beautiful area,