The Great Glen Canoe Trail - Part Two. Scottish Canoe Adventure. Wild Camp. Ship Wreck. Loch Oich.

In this video, we continue our canoeing adventure along the Great Glen canoe trail in Scotland. Carrying all of our gear for the trip, we paddle along the vast Loch Lochy and into a short section of tree lined canal before entering our second Loch - the quiet and intimate Loch Oich.
After exploring the ship wreck of the Eala Bhan, sitting beneath the equally impressive Invagarry Castle, we find a spot amongst the trees to set up camp for the night. A hearty dinner, a couple of beers and stories shared around the campfire and its time for a well earned sleep before our big day there - white water rapids, a broken boat and the enormity of the mighty Loch Ness.
There are twelve of us on this trip, attempting to raise money for the Alzheimers Society. I would like to thank everybody who has already donated to this essential cause, we have already smashed our target, but with your help we can go further! - I’ll put a link below to the JustGiving page.
I will also put links to the KZbin channels and Instagram pages of the other guys who took part in this adventure - please go and check out their videos for their takes of the trip!
Drone shots by Simoneardleyart - thanks mate!
I hope you enjoy the video, part three will be up soon.
Thanks for watching.
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[@dw82199]

Your videos are better than anything put out by the tv companies. Top entertainment watching great people just helping others. Watching your breakfast sizzle did make me hungry though :)

[@Noniinthebush]

Thank you for this beauty. Love from Australia 🇦🇺😎👍🏼

[@DavidJones-qb9lw]

Fantastic love watching your programme ❤️

[@marianfrances4959]

LOL on the competition for the best campsite! Wonderful journey...love the sail! 👍😎🇨🇦🛶🌲⛺🔥

[@ianmurray4081]

Beautiful scenery and a wonderful cause. Cheers 🍻 from East Coast Canada 🇨🇦. Take care and stay frosty!

[@tarmacdemon]

Looks like you had an Awesome time out there . Beautiful scenery great bunch of lads what more could you want . Well done one and all on the money raised for Alzheimer's charity my hat off to you .

[@daveedwards6567]

Outstanding all of you good job been with Envy ha he well done

[@markmullins3432]

It occurred to me that with all these great trips you taken you've done a lot of extra work to take all of us along. Thank you mate for the excursions. 👍

[@janwaller3585]

Very beautiful canoe vacation.

[@kirbywheeler5235]

Wonderful. I hate getting to the end of your videos. Can't wait for the next.

[@tracyl1368]

Just watching now......brilliant as always Simon!

[@cath7336]

Great Vlog Simon!! Amazed to see you've got hair 😂.

[@irisramosblog]

The cracaaack!!! We knew that happened coz TA said on his video. I'm so glad it didn't ruin your trip! Nice video as always!!! Can't wait for part 3!!! more ruffling hair?? Cool!! hehe!!!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

That was brilliant Simon your a great film maker it looks amazing up there looking forward to seeing your next video mate atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@micknelson7577]

Cheers for another great video Simon, I’m really enjoying the series .👍🏻🙂

[@NoMercyGunzzz]

Cannot wait for the next video. Thanks Simon!

[@austinpackers100]

I absolutely love your videos. Thanks Simon!!

[@G4RY1159]

Fantastic stuff fella Massive Thanks again n all the time and dedication you and the others put in, very inspiring! Cheers

[@denaredford6701]

Nice simple tasty meal . The scenery is stunning and canoe ride was wild . I always enjoy your adventures .

[@jamescoffey5225]

Absolutely outstanding video! Polish sausage and pan fried vegetables . . . a mouth watering skillet dinner! All that was missing was a glass of beer to go with it! 😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I had a couple of beers for desert! 😉🍻

[@tonybostrom9480]

The preview of part three gives the game away!! you have hair!!! great videos of what looks like a trip of a lifetime - lovely. Take care, :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂 Thanks Tony!

[@Kababoes]

Tks for taking me along this trip over the Lochs. Enjoyed part one and two from begin to end and as a solo paddler I must admit that paddling in a mob also is great. Sharing adventures live around the fire, instead of digital on a screen. Anyway, I'll get myself another brew and then push the play button for part three. See ya.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Spectacular video Simon 👍👍, fantastic adventure 😀.

[@peterwolf3001]

You have a fine taste for music to put along with your excellent filming. Loved that

[@richardthomson203]

Just when I thought he's mastered the word 'Loch' ..... you put a key into it and it became 'Lock' !! 🤣 Still I guess when you come from that Saxon name Norfoke, we must make allowances! On Loch Oich a lovely evening dinner spot is the Invergarry Hotel, i moored there years ago with my wife when sailing the Great Glen. Cracking filming Simon ! Makes me nostalgic for the auld country whilst here in the Cotswolds! Say hello to 'Nessie' for me ! 😂👌👍

[@gregbueta2079]

I really enjoyed this video, what an awesome adventure Simon, already waiting for your next video.

[@graceygrumble]

I've had a long weekend wild-camping. Happy days! Work tomorrow, but come May, when I retire, this is one trip I want to make. Marvellous stuff!

[@Scotland_my]

Fantastic stuff. I'm really enjoying these. 🥃👍

[@123marlo]

Soon as I seen that frying pan you had me nothing better to eat outside in fine weather when you get it in Scotland but really enjoying the trip stay safe love from Scotland 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🎣

[@fishingwithfrighty1615]

Lovely video mate. Very wholesome, thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏

[@donwalker3949]

And another one on the bucket list. Loving the vids.

[@Curlew-Corner]

Very gentle account of your lovely trip. Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaykay8570]

White water canoeing-- used to do that all the time as a kid in Washington state. You brought back so many memories. If I might suggest, you really need a canoe/kayak water pump that expels water on the up and down stroke. And hip waders. For those serious about it, you need an aluminum canoe with floatation in both ends. Plastic/wood you are just asking for trouble. Great vid Simon. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@mothernatureskitchen9214]

You had me with that breakfast roll! Just leave it there!

[@stephengomme777]

Nice one Simon I’m really enjoying this adventure great camera work nice & relaxing to watch

[@KentSurvival]

so beautiful along there :) really enjoying watching these!

[@cedarbrake1309]

Great trip and video. Just a shame all the most beautiful country across the world is also so appreciated by either midges, mosquitos or scorpions. Waiting on your next adventure and thanks for you part in the fund raiser. 👍🇨🇱

[@chrisrobson8540]

Excellent.......and hope the donations keep rolling in......12k on richards part 2 fantastic mate.......well done the lot of ya's👍👍

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Awesome episode Sir Simon, cant wait for part 3

[@thedoc1210]

Scotland is so beautiful

[@chopperhehehe]

That looked awsome I think I would go slower so much to see 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂🤞✌

[@ukusagent]

Can't wait for Part 3, Simon burns some camp fire bread 😂, you haven't in a while so it's about time lol

[@Frank-ej9oc]

Don't worry about white water. It's just a haunted story! ;-) PS: I love the story!

[@Captain_J_Samuel]

Hi Simon , me and my mother enjoyed watching Kent survival for a long time now and through him we found you so you've become a part of a special moment for me where me and mom sit together for a few hours and watch bushcraft so thank you. We have also now started watching Craig thanks to your shout-out so that's another thing me and my mother are thankful for.

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

💚💙 simply beautiful

[@carpenterpilot487]

I'm jealous I wish I was on that trip, nice! I didn't recognize U in the water swimming until u came up for air. I said to my self,thats Simon with out the hat!!! I hope u guys are getting a lot of donations the person in charge of the fund raising!!👍👍👍🍺

[@johng9562]

Good one Simon ~ very beautiful scenery. Interesting story about the shipwreck and how that fellow met his wife there before it sank.

[@vetworker]

What an awesome adventure and all for a good cause as well, it’s a win win situation. Now that’s twice you have removed your hat. I have less hair than you 😳😂. Great video Simon. 😊👍😊👍😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - don’t worry I won’t make a habit of it 😂

[@Bo88y22]

Great edit, nice to see different perspectives from TAoutdoors. Thanks

[@craig2622]

Beautiful filming loving the journey 🚣‍♂️🏕🏞

[@simonbanks6641]

sweetness :)

[@andrewfrank5602]

As always a 9.5 out of 10. Well jealous. All the best

[@markcummings6856]

Such an enjoyable watch! Splendid video.

[@hammerhound168]

Thankyou Simon for taking us along, Great job ! Hope the Canoe ok ? Maybe make a Vid on the Repair . That is truly a piece of working art and craftmanship. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@sergeiz.5815]

Finally I see some one fishing ☺️

[@roballan6357]

Another excellent video Simon, thanks for sharing.

[@ihop8783]

Thanks for the adventure, Simon🙏🏼

[@dominicmacklon7225]

This series deserves millions of views

[@johnnybushman651]

You’re so lucky Simon , to go to places like that , Beautiful scenery . Sorry you got a hole in your Canoe , hope it wasn’t to bad , well a hole in a canoe is bad enough. Enjoy watching these videos and seeing places over there , very nice . I’m getting caught up on the videos, been busy this week . On to part 3 !

[@anthonysandqvist7704]

I always love your videos keep Up the great work from down

[@WyeExplorer]

Another impressive and sometimes gentle stretch Simon. Interesting ship story. The love boat eh? Well, cool camping to. I bet that swim hit the spot. Mark

[@rolandparker5483]

What a wonderful video thank you for sharing Simon.

[@garrygreen3210]

Belter, thanks Simon. Looking forward to the next one!

[@southcoastoutdoorsuk6301]

Wow looked totally amazing ,such a beautiful trip 👍

[@scottandrews3794]

Lovely. Looking forward to part 3.

[@paulat2515]

You looked like you were flying down the water when the sail was up! Another great video, looking forward to part 3

[@paulcarter8215]

Great video Simon and very well done. Sail looks great.

[@simoneardley]

Loved it Simon, great footage and edit. Makes all the filming worthwhile eh !!👍🛶🔥

[@margueriterisley609]

Friggin’ gorgeous 💚🩵

[@pawadventures5544]

Beautiful paddling route. Nice series so far.👍🏻😎

[@hansschmid3937]

without words... 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@flashstream7192]

Brilliant as usual,good job mate ⛺️✅🏕

[@micahwinters7021]

I am loving this series

[@martystacey4429]

Wonderful.... Thank you😎🙏👌

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Brill time spent with you on the water.. wicked sail....x n

[@davidjones8680]

Many thanks for giving the map information, all very helpful.

[@Badboyrich1982]

Can’t wait for the next one :)

[@geographyinaction7814]

Close to where I live, we have the Bowron Lake Chain. The Bowron is 116km, and can take anywhere from 6-10 days to complete. Resplendent with bears, eagles, and mozzies, it's a beautiful trek! This trip looked lovely, the Bowron doesn't have the same amenities, the boats, castles and history...it certainly doesn't have Nessie or a pub close by either. Great trip Simon, glad you made targets!!!!

[@mcoppock214]

This is my dream..... thank you.

[@shanewhite4256]

Your mate with the DD tarp and hammock has the same sleep set up I use, quite a light kit.

[@RoughTimba]

Another top video Simon - Thank you

[@philwo4040]

Always enjoyable friend!

[@markramsell454]

You have to portage the locks, but you can canoe the lochs. Beautiful.

[@lawrencemartin1113]

So nice to come along on this trip with all the wonderful films! This is typically gentle 'Bloke In The Woods' stuff and has soul. Lovely. Hope your beautiful boat will be repairable!? What a pity and a pain no doubt.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Lawrence! I managed to fix it temporarily with duct tape, but it needs a bit of surgery now I’m home!

[@lawrencemartin1113]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Well I hope it goes OK. She was the prettiest boat on the trip for certain! That sailing rig was wonderful.

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Ah, just fantastic.

[@TheZuperDave]

Loved the drone shots! Can't believe the ship-wreck has all that hardware intact. Where I live that would have been scavenged.

[@kcraig51]

Man, that place is beautiful!

[@davidmanen5495]

Fantastic video! Thank you very much.

[@nialloutdoors]

You have a lovely calm feeling to all your videos and especially to this one. You have a real knack of living in the moment and making the most of it. A real enjoyable watch 👌

[@Insolesandlaces]

Great video Simon, many thanks for taking us along. Total gentleman not saying you won the catapult challenge.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Andrew! 😁

[@1967AJB]

Loving the editorial treatment pal, great stuff. It’s like Swallows and Amazons but with (allegedly) adults.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂 Thanks matey!

[@afrancisco2077]

Good pm watching from philippines stay safe God bless

[@hikingwithadhdbrain2022]

Hello. Looks like a very nice trip you have with canoes! Nice to see you eat Norwegian mackerel in tomato from Stabburret or as it is actually called Stabburr mackerel! Thanks for a great video! Greetings from Norway!

[@kirkmarrie8060]

Yep, gonna live vicariously through you for a spell! Dude, YOU ROCK!!!! yeah

[@hedgerowsandzeros]

Im playing catch up mate 👍 Loved it! The 7 heads well place was the scene of a revenge killing of 7 clan members. Their heads were washed in the well before being shipped to Edinburgh. The legend seems to be true as more recently, seven headless skeletons were found in a burial mound nearby. 👍

[@kerby2333]

Just a couple of guys living in the moment, having the best time ever :-)

[@nancymartin3441]

Just gorgeous......tyfs

[@RichardOutdoors]

Awesome Simon. Well done. Lovely edit!

[@mickreid7153]

Looks like things are going well, stsy safe.🖖👍👊

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Wow .. buzzing off this trip buddy .. cheers Chris & Sam