As a student in the 1970s, the Mamores were the first Scottish hills I really got to know, mostly in winter and staying at Steall. A great video and thank you!
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi David, What a place to start your introduction to the Scottish hills... superb. I've stayed at Steall quite a few time through the 80's & 90's when we would have weekend club meets. The glen was quite quiet in these days which isn't the case now with many walking in to view the waterfall. Cheers, Charlie.
@eddiegeorge6114 Жыл бұрын
Lovely walking and climbing route,with fantastic views. You obviously chose a good day for your outing,the weather looked idyllic. Thanks for posting!
@charliemccartney7055 Жыл бұрын
Hi Eddie, Yes, we had this route in mind for a wee while and the weather day finally arrived. It would have been a shame to miss the views from this classic are, just terrific. Many thanks for watching. Cheers.
@DickusCopernicus Жыл бұрын
Tried this ring twice in different winters from Steall Bothy, both times got blown back with horizontal snow. One time protecting frightened freshers, second time unable to progress far on hands and knees.
@doughobbs77062 жыл бұрын
Did this over the Easter holidays - its a brilliant day out
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug, I’m not surprised you enjoyed your walk as there is a nice contrast of tops and some spectacular views. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@tommycampbell84112 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning video.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Tommy, Glad you enjoyed our outing into The Mamores on this super day. It doesn’t get much better than this 👍. Cheers, Charlie
@tommycampbell84112 жыл бұрын
@@charliemccartney7055 Probably the best videos of the Highlands I have see. Kudos to both you and Mike.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
@@tommycampbell8411 Tommy, Many thanks…. Cheers, Charlie
@PAADVENTURES12 жыл бұрын
thoroughly enjoyed this as one of my first really big days Charlie. nice to sit on the couch and enjoy it while being able to recognise all the bits! we did it the other direction though cheers again and thanks for sharing a fantastic wee day out! Paul
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, The Mamores take a bit of beating when the weather is like this. I can remember my first visit as if it was yesterday when we had a club weekend at Steall hut and I got around them all. Happy days… Cheers, Charlie
@martinhommel99672 жыл бұрын
These hills are my favourite place in the world. Thanks for sharing
@tomgreene18432 жыл бұрын
A fine walk ...well done and thankfully no mad music!
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, Glad you enjoyed our Glen Nevis visit which was superb. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@brianst82 жыл бұрын
Nice video Charlie I'll need to get these on my list. Got out on the east side drumochter munros yesterday got great weather for it
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Yesterday looked a cracking day for enjoying the tops. It’s just great when the weather plays the game. Cheers, Charlie
@johnarmstrong40152 жыл бұрын
this was my first real winter Munros, many many years ago. My experience friend lead me around and after that, the hills took on a different view for me. many thanks for sharing.ATB
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi John, The Mamores are a completely different challenge when in winter condition. A great alpine experience but not to be taken lightly. I bet you had a day to remember…. just superb. Cheers, Charlie
@christinebella57062 жыл бұрын
Perfect conditions 🥰
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine, You just can’t fail in Glen Nevis when the weather is so good. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@geoffchadwick80852 жыл бұрын
Great memories of this route Charlie but we did clockwise and over the wire bridge. Great videos, and an Inspiration to carry on with the Munros. Thank-you.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Geoff, Glad you enjoyed a memory blast from our video. We had a terrific day wondering around the tops. Cheers, Charlie.
@alistairthow13842 жыл бұрын
Hopefully Bidean and surrounding tops this Monday for a group us. But this has got to happen very soon aswell. What a cracking trek lads.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Alistair, This weather window should stretch to Monday no problem. Have a great day and I guess Glencoe will be very busy. Cheers, Charlie
@jeg5692 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your day, stunning weather and great views.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to view our latest outing. Cheers, Charlie.
@vermeerofdelftscotlandwalk32942 жыл бұрын
Some really spectacular views from the summit. Great video!
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to view our Glen Nevis outing. It was a superb outing…. Cheers, Charlie
@geoffreysutton7602 жыл бұрын
Superb windless day, Charlie, and there aren't many o them! I admire the way you can break stride to film and the resume to cover the ground on a day like that.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Geoffrey, Filming is always easier when you have two and you can grab footage on the fly without having to walk and retrieve the camera. Having someone to scale the landscape helps as the camera tends to flatten things making it less dramatic. Things just feel easier when your not fighting the elements. Cheers, Charlie
@Alan-iu2el2 жыл бұрын
Cracking video looked a great day oot well done 👍
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, It was a cracker and a joy to be at height. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.
@graemestrachan75802 жыл бұрын
Superb video. It’s a cracking walk.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Graeme, Glad you enjoyed our latest outing. Glen Nevis is stunning in these conditions... just great. Cheers, Charlie.
@neilcollins59302 жыл бұрын
What a treat , thanks . Some of the ridges not for the faint hearted . Reminded me of parts of Snowdon.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Neil, The ridges aren’t that bad in summer conditions and possibly look worse on camera. Although, full winter conditions is a whole new ball game. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@mountainallan74702 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent route and conditions to match. Thanks Charlie for giving this for us all to watch. This route has long been on my to-do list but I've never considered the anti-clockwise circuit - I might have to do it this way now! Cheers, Allan.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it when it comes around. The down path is probably better in our direction as it’s slightly less direct. Cheers, Charlie
@janicemiddlemass52152 жыл бұрын
Another great video Charlie, more memories for us but our weather wasn’t like yours but still enjoyed it . Thanks again 👍👍
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Janice, Glen Nevis takes a bit of beating when you have weather like and you have time to enjoy without feeling as if your battling the elements. Cheers, Charlie.
@barrieshaw54652 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏 superb day One of my favourites
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Barrie, The Mamores on a settled weather with clear views take a bit of beating. It’s no surprise it’s a favourite. Cheers, Charlie
@philipproctor26632 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie and Mike fabulous walking day the cloud was kind to you to see the route head of you, to me glen nevis is one of the best walking areas in Scotland I just love it, a big thanks for me enjoying your video and commentary 😀 can't wait for your next video see you soon 😊
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Philip, Many thanks. I agree, Glen Nevis is quite special with the range of tops within a smallish area. Not quite as great in a downpour but you can still enjoy a splash up the path if the tops are out of the question. Cheers, Charlie
@DAoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie , what a fantastic hike, with cracking scenery. We had very similar weather up in the Lake District Hills yesterday. Thanks for sharing once again.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, I noticed the weather was looking good further south. Things are still a bit cold in the hills yet with a wee sprinkling of snow on the higher tops. Hope it starts warming up soon so we get a chance to takeoff a few layers 😂. Cheers, Charlie
@michellegrant59282 жыл бұрын
That weather... *heart eyes* Bonnie, bonnie Scotland.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle, Its just great when you have the time to enjoy the day without the weather chasing you on. Cheers, Charlie.
@ianevans71102 жыл бұрын
Super video, Charlie, it was a great day yesterday and the good weather continues here today at home in Invermoriton. This route brings back many memories from the time we lived in Fort William and this is a magnificent circuit. Some things have obviously changed a lot since the old days when there was very little room for parking anywhere in the glen (there never needed to be). However the hills don't change and neither does the character of the route. All the best, Ian.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, Hope this good spell of weather continues and things warm up a bit. Glen Nevis is always busy and parking is certainly an issue particularly when the campervans drive to far and cause havoc. The Ben Nevis car park was bursting when we past early in the afternoon and campsite full. Good to see but the visitors since covid has exploded. Cheers, Charlie.
@andy-astro2 жыл бұрын
Fantasic guys, great informative video as always. Lovely scenery, and that narrow section looks fun. I'm looking forward to this one, hopefully this summer. Appears a good tactic to take this direction too, I'll probably do the same as i'll likely be in summer boots, to save the river crossing to the end of the day. Cheers, Andy.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, You've always got the wire bridge if the rivers is running high so no issues there. Fingers crossed you have a clear day with cracking views. Cheers, Charlie.
@debbiemalcolm47632 жыл бұрын
I did the same route too. You got a far better day than me. Great video as always, stunning views and fabulous watch as always 👍👍👍
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie, You’ll possibly enjoy seeing bits of the route that you may have missed. Either way, I find that there is always slightly more enjoyment watching a route that you have already completed. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@ralphdavidson29322 жыл бұрын
Great loop Charlie river high overnight rain the last time did it in May so did it in reverse crossed river at start of day just for others watching its sometimes better to get crossing done first as you you have not much options but do a difficult crossing if water high after doing the loop hope you don’t object to comment great video again Charlie
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Ralph, No problem with you adding your thoughts. Its right that all things are considered when deciding the best route for your day. Cheers, Charlie.
@HikerBobOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie 👋, I was reccomended your channel recently and I've been really enjoying the content. It's nice that the commentary is softly spoken and to the point. Great videos mate 👏
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, Glad you enjoy viewing our outings and it’s intentional we keep the focus on the walk for others to enjoy and possibly us it as a resource for their own plans. Many thanks. Cheers, Charlie
@jolaslens2 жыл бұрын
Stunning !
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Jola, Glen Nevis is a stunning area when you have conditions like this, truly spectacular, particularly when the clouds are changing the views every few minutes. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@jolaslens2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. I have been Ben Nevis area many times. I am planning Ring of Steal in August, maybe September. I hpe to have such spectacular conditions like you. Your videos are always great😍
@MTNRanger9152 жыл бұрын
Good to briefly bump into you guys at the car. I was the sweaty runner just off of mullach haha. Hope you had a good day.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Great to bump into you and thanks for watching our outings. We had a cracking day…. Always got to admire the folk who run around the hills but we’re in the slow plodder group now 😂. Take care Charlie
@peterseddon2896 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent video as always. I love the understated manner in which you present it. Can I ask, in your opinion is there an advantage to doing this anti-clockwise - it all looks pretty testing to me!!
@charliemccartney7055 Жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, Both the route directions are about the same but the river in Glen Nevis is always a consideration if there has been a lot of rain, other than that, its a super day and one to be enjoyed in good conditions. Cheers, Charlie
@TheMadmacs2 жыл бұрын
what a perfect day!
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hello, Your right, it doesn’t get much better than this 👍 Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie
@MUNROSnCORBETTS2 жыл бұрын
Great film Charlie looked great and perfect conditions as well makes it even better :) 7 hours!!! Jeez what do you two put in yer porridge lol!
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, As you know, Glen Nevis offers a lot when the conditions are settled. Once your up on The Mamores the ridges have the interest that drags you round and I’ve always enjoyed a visit as there’s so many tops packed close together. I’ve had a few good club meets in the Steall Hut back in the day and remember walking up the path in the dark after a few beers in town with big packs and the carry out under the arm. The bridge crossing was a bit interesting when the river was in spate…. happy days. Cheers, Charlie.
@scotthoward50982 жыл бұрын
Another superb vlog; I have always fancied the ring of Steall, is it better to do it the way you did it anti - clockwise or the other way
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, it’s all about crossing the river and then waterfall. If things have been wet for a while some prefer to going clockwise and tackle the water crossing early but generally no issues in dry periods. Cheers, Charlie
@hikingwithfrank3152 жыл бұрын
Another great outing Charlie & Mike, fantastic views up there, one of my best walks in the area. ATB Frank👍🏔🥾
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Frank, It’s always a joy getting into The Mamores with its variety of tops. Glen Nevis was looking well and very busy with many taking advantage to getting up The Ben. Hope this weather continues passed the weekend as we aren’t until next week. Cheers, Charlie
@shauninnes16192 жыл бұрын
Missed you by a day mate
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, Hope you had similar conditions to our day 👍Cheers, Charlie
@WalkWithWallace2 жыл бұрын
Top stuff Charlie, cracking day out. Anti clockwise is the way to go too. Can I ask what your times are, is it moving time or total time from start to finish? 7hrs is swift timing.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin, Our time is the total start to finish so includes any stops. I take the info from the GPS. Cheers, Charlie
@@WalkWithWallace I like it… Mountain goats with 50% working knees 😂😂😂
@garykirkham2972 Жыл бұрын
Hello Charlie. Great footage of the 'ring of steall' Me and a few friends are hoping to do the hike in april, is there any valuable advice you think might helps us? We've done ben nevis, snowdon, scafell pike etc etc, but haven't attempted something like this hike before. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers 👍
@charliemccartney7055 Жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, Just a couple of things... keep in mind the river crossing at Steall Bothy as it could be tricky if the days before have been heavy rain. The wire bridge is there but I've also seen it awkward to get over at the waterfall. In a normal winter crampons and ice axe are a possibility but the way things are going this year you'll be doing it in shorts and tee shirt. Have a great day and it would be a shame to do the round in poor weather conditions as its stunning. Cheers, Charlie
@Craig-MItchell2 жыл бұрын
A grand day oot Charlie 😁
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, It certain was indeed. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie
@johnlee54232 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual Charlie. I've climbed the Ring several times, one of my favourite walks. Have yous done the CMD Arete Ben Nevis yet.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Yes, we’ve done the CMD Arête a few times. It’s an enjoyable scramble preferably in good weather to enjoy the experience. Cheers, Charlie
@normansmith75202 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Astonishingly beautiful. Did this many years ago in the opposite direction on a similar day. Just discovered your channel and working my way through your amazing back catalog. You must be the fittest guys on youtube! What camera do you use for this? The quality is fantastic.
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Norman, Glad your enjoying a look back our outings. I’m currently using the GoPro 9 set at 4k 30fps. I’m happy with its functionality and ability to with stand the mountain environment throughout the year. Cheers, Charlie
@discoverydave85412 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, absolutely fantastic .... favourite of mine. Your local knowledge so impressive 😁. Look forward to more if your up there for the weekend ? 👍🏔
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, We’ve been fortunate to hit the weather windows on the last couple of outings 👍 …… you just know we going to get a soaking soon 😂. Cheers, Charlie
@janicemiddlemass52152 жыл бұрын
Another great video Charlie, more memories for us but our weather wasn’t like yours but still enjoyed it . Thanks again 👍👍
@charliemccartney70552 жыл бұрын
Hi Janice, Glen Nevis takes a bit of beating when you have weather like and you have time to enjoy without feeling as if your battling the elements. Cheers, Charlie.