Tour de Ben Nevis | Bikepacking | Scottish Highlands

[@ianmartin559]

Great video, total respect in riding it with loaded fat bikes. I rode the route yesterday without luggage and found it tough enough. Keep up the good work.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

@@ianmartin559 Hi Ian, thank you. We just took our time and enjoyed it but you’re right it’s a little bit of an effort at times. 😊👍

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks again for another great video. Where can you get better scenery ! On my first visit to FW I went out for a walk near Corpach in the forest. After a few hours I was feeling weary and made my way back to FW. Walking down a forest road a little old lady stopped in her car & offered me a lift. I thanked her profusely and told her that would never happen in South London where I lived. She just laughed & said I just saw a man who clearly needed a lift. Loved Scotland for that and many other reasons since.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

That is awesome! Nice to know there are still good people that are happy to help. 😊🙏 Thank you for watching, glad you’ve enjoyed it. 😊

[@Andrea11179]

What a beautiful trip! And fatbikes are sooooo cool!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@piotrantonik306]

One of the best video I every saw. You have picked the most (for me) beautifull places for a trip. I envy you so much. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

😁🙏 thank you Piotr. We’re very fortunate to have quite a variety of amazing places to play. Really nice to read your message. 😁👍

[@theclansman3926]

Lovely scenery and gravel road. Brilliantly photographed, thanks for sharing. Greetings from Finland.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😁🙏 Thank you very much. One day we’ll get to Finland! 😁👍

[@jeancharleslombard9412]

Bravo pour cette belle vidéo , les très beaux paysages Et ce grand raid en fat bike 😊

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Jean, thank you very much for watching. 😊🙏

[@dawnmason2378]

Aww, absolutely fantastic guys. Those fat bikes are awesome. Those darn midges, its the only reason we don't go to Scotland in summer. Love the talking every now and then too 😉x

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Haha we’re speaking directly to you!! 😂 thanks for watching again Dawn. L&D 😊👍

[@davidcaush5036]

It’s obviously a beautiful route!

[@davidcaush5036]

Apologies for my attempt at humor, using the word obviously. Hahaha

[@DAoutdoors]

Hi Dave, Hi Lisa, just a fabulous video again, what a cracking ride and amazing scenery, loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure as always. Cheers Dave.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Dave.. thank you. 😊🙏The scenery was outstanding.

[@gcassemblage4320]

What a wonderful footage, I enjoyed watching it very much, thank you!!!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you for your kind message. Nice to hear you enjoyed it. 😁🙏

[@kevinthephotographer9346]

Your channel is rapidly becoming my favourite KZbin channel. Love following your adventures

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hiya Kevin, thank you sir! 😊🙏 Very kind of you. 😁👍

[@stephenbrown5844]

Some amazing scenery guys.. Could do this one and it just stays with you for life😉👍❤️❤️🇬🇧👊love the bothy and music is just magical ♥️♥️fantastic efforts guys stay safe and sound

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

The scenery was outstanding on this one. We’ll certainly remember that one. Take care Stephen. 😁👍

[@AScottishOdyssey]

Another lovely video.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you. 😊🙏❤️

[@AScottishOdyssey]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 You're very welcome.

[@pauledwards499]

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing. I must try a fat bike, they look like a really comfy ride

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Paul, thank you very much for watching. They are good fun if you’re into slow adventures. 👍😊

[@MancsOutdoors]

Epic and stunning as always thankyou 👏👏👏👍✌️

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

This was epic indeed. Thank you. 😄🙏🌻

[@happysporran]

Lovely video, beautifully shot. The route was a harder graft than I was expecting!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hey .. thank you! Yeah we found it tougher than we thought. Was really good though. 😁👍

[@alexmorgan3435]

A++++. A beautifully shot and edited video. Great atmospheric music as well. The only drawback to doing this ride I can see is the midge. I had to retreat from Skye in 2014 as they were so bad. I was bitten in places I didn't even know I had through 5 layers of cycle clothing and a Goretex cycling jacket. It was the stuff of nightmares. I vowed never again.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Alex, thank you for your kind comments. 😊🙏 The wee unmeasurables we’re too bad on this occasion luckily. But they are certainly back. ATB Dave

[@DragonflyTales77]

Really enjoyed sharing your adventure, thank you!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you Julia.🙏😊

[@gary_248]

Great vid as always guys 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thanks very much Gary. 😊

[@kennyness8881]

Thank you for posting.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Kenny, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍

[@andrewoliphant9637]

Love watching you guys ,cracking Adventure ,love the bike Adventures take care both of you X

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hey Andrew, thank you for your support as always. Take care buddy. 😊🙏

[@discoverydave8541]

😁 thank you both.... some tour that 👏 👍🏔

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Dave.. it was a bit of a tough one but still enjoyable. 😊👍

[@MoNomadic]

Absolutely fabulous on so many levels thanks for sharing and being a true inspiration 👍

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Big Dog.. thank you for watching. Nice to hear you enjoyed it. 😊🙏

[@johnakyle5908]

A great video, appreciate your efforts filming it all . I’ve done the first few miles and the last 10 miles of your trip , I must do the tough bit in the middle sometime !

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi John, Thank you 🙏 😊 Plenty highlights and a few tough moments on the route but one we’ll probably do again. 😊👍

[@doakster71]

Great video that trail is on my every growing To do list

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Cheers Chief! 👍

[@ColinCadden]

Top job. I've not been in that area for ages and that so makes me want to go back (well apart from the Abhainn Rath section :-) )

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Colin, a bit of testing route but we enjoyed it at our slow pace. Thanks for watching mate. 😊👍

[@davidjennings6937]

Very enjoyable. Great drone footage!!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi David, Thank you for watching 😊🙏

[@davidcoia4570]

That was brilliant guys, thoroughly enjoyed that. Think I'll have a bash at that some time too, although I may reverse it to avoid having to shove the bike up that steep rough section. Many thanks again for sharing, best wishes, Davie.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Davie, Thanks for watching buddy. I suspect the reverse would be just as challenging. Either way I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it. All the best for now. D&L 😊👍

[@jeffkantorowskistravaig2643]

Another great trip! We hiked from the BN carpark up to Dun Deardail when we visited Scotland in 2019. Amazing to think there was a settlement up there.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

That’s an awesome wee area.. they certainly had views, on a good weather day!! lol Thanks for watching Jeff. 😊🙏👍

[@Jennifer.4]

Great video, beautiful scenery.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

A lovely area isn’t it. That view back down Loch Leven is awesome.

[@garyboyle695]

An epic ride, with Stunning scenery as always. Definitely one to add to the to do list.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Gary, It one we’ll probably do again at some point. 👍

[@mawebb88]

Well done that looked tough

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Mike, yeah was tough in a couple of sections. Some really good down hill sections also though. 👍

[@robdesbois]

Just found your channel - that was a beautiful video 😍So peaceful up there. Makes me want to come back, you have such awesome remote riding up there! V well done. Subscribed, looking forward to watching through your back catalogue 😄

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Rob, Thank you. Superb to hear you enjoyed it.. and thanks for following our wee channel. 😊🙏

[@cooperswayadventures]

Brilliant, didn't know about this so going to do it. Came back from Rum a over a week ago and did the route between Kinlock and harris bay ...vid out soon. Cheers guys 👍👍🍻🍻🥂

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi will keep a wee eye out for your video. Haven’t been to Rum but been wanting to go for a while now. Thank you for watching. 😊🙏

[@cooperswayadventures]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 Rum, canna and sanday, Egg is great aswell 👍

[@tonypaddler]

Another great video guys, thank you very much for the effort you put into these, much appreciated 👍

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Tony.. thank you for watching and supporting the channel as always. 😊🙏

[@jsrides2065]

Great video guy’s awesome views

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you. News to hear you enjoyed it. 😁👍

[@timgearing5121]

Another cracking adventure. I always wonder about the history of those ruins. It would have been a tough life. happy trails!😊

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Living out there would have been mega tough. I’m hearing the ruins are haunted… going to search out some info on them. Thanks for watching Gary/ 😊👍

[@grahamhaines9931]

Top trip! Shame about the midges! Thought the route was really good though. Thanks for sharing.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hey Graham, thanks buddy. The wee dudes weren’t too bad. Aaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhh!!!! 😂😂

[@hikebikescotland9121]

Fantastic trip guys!! - looked like proper hard work - especially up and over the penny pass - we've been eying up a similar route ourselves so it was great to see it from a closer perspective.. top notch and keep up the good work - ATB Tom

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Tom 👋.. glad this was of some assistance for your trip planning. Wonderfully remote area and one we’ll be revisiting. Thank you for your message. 😊🙏

[@sun27g]

Awesome👍 🚴🚴

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you for watching. 😊🙌

[@kevinw1129]

Nice route with some tough hike-a-bike. Well done. Would be nice if you could put up a map of your route at the beginning of the video. It took me a while to get my bearings. 🤣

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Kevin, working it out is part of the fun! 😂😊🙏

[@kevinw1129]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 I’ve not parked at the start so was initially a bit confused and then worked it out. 🤣

[@DavidMackenzie]

Another great video. The video graph is lovely. I saw you stayed beside the famously haunted Luibeilt Lodge. Did you see any ghosties?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thanks David. 🙏 … no ghosties but plenty midges! 😁👍

[@IanTupmanOutdoors]

Probably your best vlog to date (apart from the epic aurora camp) Really slick editing and the drone footage adds a different dimension to the viewing. Looks a tough route and I bet you were glad to get to that track at 19:00. ATB

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Ian, that’s really kind of you. The star of the show is always the views and epic landscapes. We just take the camera for a walk or cycle and point it! 😊🙏

[@edgaraszivatkauskas]

You are awesome 😊

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

😂😂😂 thanks!

[@pritchoutdoors]

Another a great video folks! Is this a route of your own, or a "known" one?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thanks V. much Pritch. It’s a known route I believe. There’s a race each year of the same name. The route is on OS Maps and I’m you’ll find it somewhere on Strava. Hard route to race I’d imagine. 😊👍

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

wow looks amazing but not sure i have it in me... can i ask where could we find the route and how much do your bikes weigh?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Paul, thanks for watching. I’ve never weighed the bikes so not sure. Obviously we keep the kit to a minimum. The like we had for the route no longer works for some reason. Sorry. If you have the OS maps app you should be able to find the route. 👍

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Just do it. It’s tough in parts but defo won’t kill ya. 😁👍👌

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

​@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 maybe one day. I have a 200 mile north to south Wales to do first but that is road riding for sponsorship haha but do fancy some bike packing

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

So can i ask do you have any videos on how you pack for youe adventure, its something i fancy doing.. bike packing

[@Spaw91-nx2dx]

Just perfect ❤

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you 🙏

[@urquhaja]

Absolutely stunning. It must be a real pleasure for you both to love cycling and exploring, not many couples have the same passion for such adventures. The footage is amazing, great editing skills, Some people don't realise the time it takes to film while riding and edit once back to base. One question I have is how do you decide what to film and what not when you're surrounded by such beautiful scenery?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi, thank you for watching and for your kind comments! 😁🙏 Yes we’re fortunate that we can both share these experiences. The filming does take a bit of extra effort but we really try not to let it get in the way of enjoying the adventure. Yeah, there’s lots to point the camera at. That’s probably one of the hardest thing’s about editing, choosing what not to include! 😁🙏👍

[@Ken-jp1gr]

Wonderful again, brings back happy memories. Sat on that bench last year while riding that part of the West Highland Way.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Ken, What a view eh! Thanks for watching. 😁🙏

[@climbhikeswimbike]

Another cracking video. It’s been on my list to do for a couple of years and planning on doing it in September with my son and hopefully staying in the bothy. Can you overnight park at the Braveheart car park? Online it says you can’t.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank you. 😊🙏 We parked overnight and then paid for the second day on the app once we got a signal. There are plenty people parking overnight. You could park in the side of the road. Have a good trip with your son. 😊👍

[@ABAKORSKIY]

PERFECTLY!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

😁👍

[@wulloutdoors]

So much enjoy your videos :) Question where do your bags and rack on the back of the fat bike ? I will be home in Scotland this year!! I have a fat bike but I am finding hard to find them for the back my tires are 4.5" Enjoy your adventures :)

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Will, Thank you sir! 😁👍 We got Lisa’s rack from Bothy bikes. They have moved from Aviemore to Kingusie. The bags are Revilate Designs from Backcountry Scotland. All the best. 😁👍

[@johnarmstrong4015]

nice one, river crossing in the morning- you are a gentleman for taking Mrs O bike across. Yes, the midges are back again- you forget just how bad the wee Bs are. Many thanks for sharing ATB

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi John, The rocks were mega slippy and we couldn’t afford to have any injuries in such a remote location. The thing with the fat bikes is that they float and can take off in moving water. Can be tricky recovering the situation if they go. MrsO was happy to do it herself though! Easier and safer if I helped..

[@lumacagabi]

very nice video ... I would like to go there too, I was on Ben Nevis after my Celtman. Through Scotland on a gravel bike (with GBDuro22) - very beautiful country!!!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Gabi, the Celtman would certainly have taken you through some beautiful scenery. Thank you for watching. 😁👍

[@GOBBYBOY333]

What A grand time you had, I loved seeing the camera retrieval, which is a necessary part of any good vlog, but not often seen. That is an amazing loop and for you both being able to do the bike camping, that is special. Thanks for sharing ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi David, Glad you enjoyed it! It was pretty hard going at times but worth the effort. The camera retrieval is almost a standing job… it looks like it’s only every Lisa that gets it. Normally it’s me though. 😊👍😁

[@michaelatkinson8291]

That traffic jam reminded me of my commute into Newcastle....well apart from it being the beauty of Glencoe rather than Gateshead ! Where you camped, I take it you've heard the extraordinary paranormal story of Luibeilt ? I think this somehow tops some of your other amazing videos. The way your amazing drone footage compliments your camera work is second to none, particularly the section between 06:00 & 07:00. Simply stunning guys, thank you.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hey Michael, the traffic jam wasn’t like any other lol 😂 I’m just hearing the ruins are haunted… going to search out some info on them. 😊 Quite pleased with how this one has came together. Thank you for messaging. 😊🙏

[@Jimbo_LB]

Awesome thank you. Can you tell me what month you did this so I can avoid the midges!

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Jimbo, in general, midge season is between mid May- end Sept - ish. These days, who knows though. So long as you’ve a little breeze they won’t bother you. 😁👍

[@Jimbo_LB]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 thank you

[@alicesavage4301]

Fantastic. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos 🙏 Fellow Fatbiker here 😀 …aren’t they just the best bikes ?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Alice, Thank you very much for your kind message. Can’t beat the space hoppers! 😁👍

[@colinlarmour509]

Thanks again for an amazing video. Can I ask what seat you have on your bike I have just got myself one and the seat is crippling me lol

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hello Colin, Thank you for your kind message. I dont think there’s a seat that won’t give you the the numb bum! Unless you strap a sofa to your bike. 😁👍 That said, the closest I’ve come to comfort has been with a Brooks saddle. www.brooksengland.com/en_row/c17-carved.html (not sure if mine is a 13 or a 17) need to check.

[@colinlarmour509]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 Thanks for pointing me in the right direction….very much appreciated.

[@runningman4459]

Brilliant video,do you have a gpx file for that route?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi, thank you. 😁 I’m afraid we don’t. Sorry! 🙏

[@doctormoonbass9616]

I have a Wozo too! 😊 Could I ask what pannier rack you use?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi, it’s a Topeak rack, can’t remember the name of the actual rack. It’s actually not as lightweight as we’d like though. We’re looking for something a little more minimalist. It’s a nice strong bit of kit though.

[@doctormoonbass9616]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 Awesome, thanks, I’ll check it out 🤓

[@grahammacraild595]

oooft, brave sleeping next to the Luibeilt poltergeist

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

The poltergeist must have been away that night.. it stood us up!! 😆😡

[@grahammacraild595]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 😆 it's a spooky tale especially the full version in the recent podcast

[@smalltounboy]

Do you have a GPX file of your route?, I'm hoping to bike into Lúibeilt / Meanach from Kinlochleven and use it as a base to do the Grey Corries from Glen Nevis

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Mark, I don’t. I put a link to the route I found on OS Maps in the info if you have the OS maps app you should be able to find it.

[@steveloraine3128]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 The link was 'dead' on17.7.23. Great vid. I'd really appreciate route info or very short in-film ptc with a location.

[@keithscott1480]

Fantastic see the flying beasties are oot and aboot again 😢

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Keith, sadly they are indeed. It was too bad though.

[@PeteDevlinootnaboot]

Did the race a few times. I prefer the route through the town but the road climb after is a real killer. Both your river crossings can be ridden, although you have to go downstream a little bit from where you camped. They were very low! Did you know the ruined bothy you camped by is famous for being haunted? You're braver than me camping by it, it always feels "wrong" to me. Another great film, thanks for sharing.

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Pete, I’m just hearing the ruins are haunted… going to search out some info on them. We didn’t hear or see anything… mind you a train could have gone past and we’d have slept right through it. Thanks for watching mate.😊

[@McnSun]

🧡

[@dnvlogs4390]

Thing with midges you don’t know there there until your there

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Thank Dave! Wee buggers! 😊👍

[@dnvlogs4390]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 sub for you my lad

[@keithslater340]

You link to the route doesn't seem to work, nor can I find it on OS maps by searching. Is it somewhere else? What's the music?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

fatmap.com/discover/route/united-kingdom/highland/mountain-biking/tour-of-ben-nevis/8917

[@jameskyle8092]

I landed on my coupon one day when a bee flew inside my helmet so I breaded too hard then did a somersault over the handlebars . It’s no that but there were people holding up scorecards for artistic expression and difficulty 🤪. See you out there one day. Cheers James

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

😂😂😂😂😂😂… haha.. glad you’re still in one piece. 😊🙏

[@tompelham7035]

Great adventure, a life’s dream I suppose;) was wondering the time of year? And did you find the fat’s a good choice?

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Tom, we usually put our videos out within 2-3 weeks of doing the adventure. The fat boys were perfect. We’re usually not in a hurry. 😁👍

[@adZHARRISON]

WHAT BIKES ARE YOU RIDING

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Take a wee look in the info. 👍

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

Looks like you need wider tyres for this terrain

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

We’re getting bigger ones. 😂

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 :D

[@sherrybest3198]

*PromoSM*

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

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[@gcsScotland]

Excellent adventure - the start of day 2 looks most challenging 😮 The effort you put in to filming these is amazing and much appreciated 🙏 Good to see chivalry isn’t dead when it comes to some river crossings 😉😂🤣 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️🚵‍♀️🚵

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hey Graham, Yeah we were tired end of day one but it was certainly a serious graft getting up the hill on the morning of day two. I’m glad that came across. Haha.. MrsO made me do it!! (Kidding) the rocks were super slippery and we couldn’t afford any injuries in such a remote area. Thank you for your kind words. Take care for now. D&L