Wild camping in the Galloway Forest Park, Scotland

[@MontyOutdoors]

Anyone able to advise of the best knot for my tarp?

[@l-jx7349]

Apparently the 'knot of Fours' is a good one for tarps x

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@l-jx7349 I'll have a look at that thanks!

[@Germinal67]

lefty would probably suggest a balloon knot mate.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@Germinal67 I was like "eh," so I googled it and then I was like "I see". 😂 Any advice? Although I found an excellent video showing you how to make adjustable knots as well. But he created a bow knot on the tarp. Is that no weak? Or is it weak in the sense you wouldn't use that when rock climbing?

[@davidoneill7356]

Taut line hitch is a good tarp knot for numerous setups mate if u dont already use it

[@philipboffey8630]

I wonder how such a simple random video of somebody just camping out and cooking and eating in the woods can bring the viewer such tranquility, nice video helped me sleep ha it did x

[@MontyOutdoors]

Philip, thank you very much for the kind comment! My videos are all about immersing people into the experience and promoting the great outdoors, so I'm glad it worked with you! Hope you are well and staying safe, Monty.

[@hateliberals2299]

All the terrible things happening across the world watching this good man's videos is so calming effect to me👌👌his videos really does calm me & stops me stressing about things👌👌👌👌🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@MontyOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it, buddy, and that it helped with the stress ✌

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Wild camped down Galloway a few time. It's always breathtaking how beautiful the place is. I'm from Edinburgh which is basically a concrete habitat. Down there man, there's not any litter in the parks and the air is fresh. Everyone is really nice eventhough they dont even know you. It's a great place.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi Chris, hope all is well mate. The Galloway Forest Park is easily my favourite place to camp right now. A lot of my videos are in this park and I'd say the others are better spots! Can't wait to get back out and discovering more though. Not long till we are back out, you thinking about heading back down there? If you fancy a trek, I'd recommend Ballochling Loch.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

@@MontyOutdoors Hi buddy. Yes all is well thank, hope you're doing ok? It is and it's spotless as well. So good to see people taking care and pride in things. Nothing better than a nice place to camp. Peaceful and clean. I know can't wait. Hopefully if all goes to plan. Already camped there three times because I like it so much. I'll need to check that place out. Forgive my assumption but camping there is allowed yeah?

[@TravelWalesWithPaul]

Well done guys, another fantastic video. Inspires me to go out and experience wild camping for myself

[@MontyOutdoors]

Have you never tried wild camping before, Paul?

[@nancyvaughn1853]

The forest was so green and peaceful.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hey Nancy, I had a wonderful sleep in this video because the forest was so peaceful and when I woke up, the views were amazing :)

[@gillianmac4987]

It looks amazing. I wonder if you saw many folk! It looks so peaceful

[@MontyOutdoors]

There were no people about :).

[@jessicakyle6855]

I live in the Galloway Forest Park! ♥️ sorry the weather wasn’t too great when you came to visit!

[@MontyOutdoors]

Haha, thankfully being Scottish and living here my whole life, I've became pretty accustomed and immune to the weather....

[@E-Gray]

heading to Galloway park tomorrow for a wild camp, it's great to get an idea for what I'm in for!

[@MontyOutdoors]

I was there last night... enjoy the trip and weather mate!

[@lth1072]

Cool video. What's the rules regarding camping, chopping wood and fires in the Galloway Park?

[@MontyOutdoors]

Camping and responsible fires are permitted. I believe foraging is either illegal or not a responsible move - as insects and small animals use deadwood for homes, - but we need to use dead trees. We also bring our own wood to limit the amount of foraging we do.

[@jonbe8304]

I know this was a while ago but one quick question, how did you get the fire going with wet wood, best reards and thanks for vid.

[@MontyOutdoors]

We started it with a firelog I think. Wood is dry on the inside and a fire can easily withstand heavy rain.

[@dpaterson710]

Another good one monty. Keep them coming. You guys are brave going out in this weather!

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi Danny, It's only a little bit of rain and temperatures a few celcius above freezing 😝. I love sitting in my tent while it pours and I could do it during the whole experience! Still gutted at the lack of snow :(.

[@dpaterson710]

Monty Outdoors you are a braver man than me! I love sitting in the tent listening to the rain but I’m a big wimp when it comes to getting wet before the tent goes up! Lol

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@dpaterson710 I had no idea so many were against camping in the rain. I've camped in several storms and they were my best experiences. I'm a moron mind you 😂. I wouldn't camp in a thunderstorm, that's my limit.

[@dpaterson710]

Monty Outdoors maybe I will just have to man up and try it ! Lol

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@dpaterson710 Where do you normally go camping?

[@WhenNaturePauls]

Nice camp mate! Stunning location! I spent some time wild camping In Galloway Forest Park last year, it is such a beautiful place! I love a Mozzarella burger, good old Linda!

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers, Paul. I'd recommend the little peninsula on Glen Trool if you aren't aware of it.

[@WhenNaturePauls]

@@MontyOutdoors 😂 that's where we camped! And also on Clatteringshaws. Both great spots! A long way from my home of Norfolk through, unfortunately.

[@romangd8366]

Was gonna say there is only one thing missing...BUT there it is 6:09 😂 these guys are living fr! Had to subscribe!

[@MontyOutdoors]

I also think that's the reason it's my most downvoted video 😂 They are kept off camera now ;) And thanks mate. Hope you're keeping well and safe.

[@romangd8366]

@@MontyOutdoors Hahahaha LEGEND😂😂

[@gregnorris4359]

Alright, never camped the forest, looking for ideas where to go / park the car for one or 2 nights, any advice is appreciated.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hey man. The car park is actually only 5 minutes away. Google "Stincher Bridge" and you are sorted. Loads of places to camp in that area.

[@atmakali9599]

Oh god that looks like hard wet and cold work. I’d need more than that spliff to knock me out.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Mate, this was arguably the worst camping trip I've went on. Crap fire, marshy ground, more rain than anticipated... we were in bed for 11pm. The spliff gave me a good sleep though!

[@tomblatch1594]

Nice to see the big dooby - proper camping!

[@MontyOutdoors]

No idea how it got there, mate. Never seen it in my puff. Not me. Not guilty... 😂😂😂

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Whats the sledgehammer for?

[@MontyOutdoors]

My mate drives me insane at times, so it's there as a warning and to keep him in line.

[@ColonelBummleigh]

@@MontyOutdoors ^^

[@atmakali9599]

That wood is wringing wet. Where was the flame coming from ? Impossible fire. 🤔

[@MontyOutdoors]

The wood is only wet on the outside, but the wind, air temperature, rain, and ground were all major heat sinks. Plus I forgot my saw so couldn't get to the dry parts! Pointless fire.

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

What a beautiful area to camp! I truly need to visit Scotland one day. Food looked good too 🙌 atb Mike.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi Mike. Thanks for watching. The Galloway Forest Park is rich with spots like this. There's more on my channel. It's my favourite area to camp in.

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

@@MontyOutdoors i need to visit soon! That type of camping is right up my pine forest street. Cheers mate.

[@JoshuaGammon]

Great campsite! Looks wet just like New Brunswick! Cheers

[@MontyOutdoors]

The joys of living directly off the Atlantic!

[@GraysOutdoors]

Stunning scenery. Cheers for sharing👍👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Glad you like it mate. Thanks for watching 😀

[@jordanbailey5682]

You saying I’ve never seen that joint before was enough to make me subscribe 👌🏻🏕👌🏻

[@MontyOutdoors]

No idea what you're on about, mate... I think this imaginary joint is why this video is being downvoted. A lot of judgemental people out there.

[@jordanbailey5682]

Monty Outdoors let them judge mate! Your videos are class! I’m looking to head up to Galloway after seeming your video looks amazing. Keep them coming mate 🙌🏻

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@jordanbailey5682 Cheers mate! They are not the finished article. I plan of ditching dialogue, doing longer scenic shots, and some proper cooking. ACID trip at Loch Bradan next 😂

[@jordanbailey5682]

Monty Outdoors hahaha that’s a viral one 😂 I like the dialogue mate it’s genuine! Looking forward to more videos and I wish you success with your channel 👍

[@jordanbailey5682]

Cooking could do with some work like 😂😂😂😂

[@GazTheExplorer]

Bit on the wet side for my liking, but nice camp by the river. At least the summer is due in a month or so. After all the camps I've done I still need to give this forest park a go. It looks like a nice location for camping.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Gaz... midgies are due back in a month, be careful what you wish for! Don't forget your deet to keep them at bay. I'd recommend Glen Trool. There's an excellent peninsula to camp on - see Scottish Wanderers video on it. Loch Doon is fantastic for open space with some forestry and that's at the top end of the entire Forest.

[@GazTheExplorer]

I would go there in the winter but it’s a long drive to get there after work before dark. I’ll probably spend most my time in the summer up the Pentland hills but thinking of a camp here probably around Easter.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@GazTheExplorer I've yet to do the Pentland Hills. I did look at that waterfall last summer, but I thought it would have been riddled with people/passers by. I need somewhere with a source of water for hydration/a swim. But I just saw the beach you were at near Dunbar and I'm gonna show the boys that!

[@GazTheExplorer]

Monty Outdoors Harlaw Reservoir at the Pentlands highly recommend it. 5 minute walk from the car park and plenty of water. If you come to the Pentlands give us a shout as I’m there every weekend.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@GazTheExplorer Hey man, April sounds like the time I will take you up on your offer. I'm thinking of Glen Struan next week!

[@WyeExplorer]

Nice wet one Monty. I'm surprised the river didn't rise quickly in the night and flood you out. Cracking remote spot mind. Mark

[@MontyOutdoors]

Rainfall was generally light and sporadic. Maybe I put myself in these positions though for the thrill 😄.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MontyOutdoors I reckon you might be right. A bit of an edge will create something thrilling most the time.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@WyeExplorer Climate change might just get me hits! Might go urban camping in Wuhan this weekend.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MontyOutdoors Not sure what you're on about Monty.

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@WyeExplorer Sorry. I'm effectively saying I intentionally put myself in dodgy positions for hits. I woke up in a loch, camped next to a river in the rain, and now I'm going camping in a location where Corona broke out 😅

[@68shauno]

Well lads what a place too be for bush camping 👍🏻

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hey Shaun, hope all is well. Galloway Forest Park is probably the best place in Scotland for that. So many different regions to it, stunning scenery and a variety of lochs... that are freezing all year round!

[@pawoutdoors9290]

Great scenery cheers from the Canadian Rockies. Thx for sharing

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, mate. More to come 😎

[@josenorm9228]

Amazing content...👍🏻

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thank you, Jose. Very much appreciated :)

[@mariaotero5601]

How incredibly beautiful ❤️

[@MontyOutdoors]

More of that to come! Have you been camping in Scotland before?

[@transylvaniaoutdoors4218]

Well, looks like it was quite an experience. Well done!

[@MontyOutdoors]

Cheers mate!

[@YS-lo1wf]

Hey mate you think you could share this location? I'm going camping with a couple of buddies soon in the forest and this spot looks perfect

[@YS-lo1wf]

Also anywhere I could park the car??

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@YS-lo1wf Email me and I'll fire it over: [e-mail]

[@YS-lo1wf]

@@MontyOutdoors thanks bud but we winged it anyways haha and found a spot in glentrool right by the lake

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@YS-lo1wf Shit sorry man. Wish I'd seen this sooner. Was it the little peninsula on Glen Trool? I've camped there. I wouldn't recommend the spot I was at. It's incredibly damp and marshy.

[@YS-lo1wf]

@@MontyOutdoors no worries mate 👍 but yeah that was the spot, it was so beautiful waking up to the sounds of the loch and views

[@DensumRanger]

Just found your channel m8, I'm going through your films, brilliant seeing places I go to atb Derek

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi Derek, Cheers mate. Still new to it and learning. I think it was through Stu and Bugsy that I came across yours. Hope all is well and we are out soon. Monty.

[@DensumRanger]

Great stuff Monty, Stuart & Colin are great guys, yes role on getting back out,

[@evilscotsman8468]

Good video m8 keep up the good work whats the shelter you use on this as looking for 1 like that my self for up the 3 lochs drive

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi mate, It's DD Hammocks Suprlight Tarp 3x3. Incredibly popular, robust, and handy. You can get so many configurations from it. I love the 3 lochs drive (well, I walked). Plenty of cracking spots on Loch Drunkie. My 1st video was there.

[@Gva2121]

Bravo les gars! C’était très courageux avec la pluie et tout :D

[@MontyOutdoors]

I have no idea, but thank you!

[@Gva2121]

@@MontyOutdoors Hello mate, sorry i wrote in french :) i said that you're very brave :)))

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@Gva2121 Haha, no worries! Very much appreciate the time you took to watch and comment :) Hope you are well, Monty.

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Great video, looks amazing, thanks for sharing 👍Mark

[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, mate 😁

[@bugsymalone1660]

We were just across the road from there on Saturday night Monty.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Drop me a text in future. I should be game for most Fridays come a few weeks time. Loch Doon next Saturday if any of you fancy it?

[@pmh9966]

Any new learning acquired?

[@MontyOutdoors]

Don't have a fire on marshland as it's a heat sink, a new tarp configuration, probably not wise camping near a burn during rainfall and not to let my mate cook for me!

[@pmh9966]

@@MontyOutdoors Aye thon weapon nearly had you burnt out...... needs a canister stand.. :-)

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@pmh9966 I've got one that came with my Jetboil. It's a good point why I've never used it mate lol. Me and my mate strongly agree that this was our worst camping experience haha. Wet, dreadful food, and no fire.

[@DaveOutdoors]

Great video there, Monty. Shame about the weather. I've just stumbled upon your channel, youtube getting a beasting from this lockdown. Gave video a 👍 and just subscribed to you. Look forward to future videos. Stay safe ATB Dave 👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Someone pointed out that my videos regularly involve dreadful weather haha. Thanks for subscribing mate, will fire one across and hope all is well on your end. Can't wait till this is all over so I can disappear for days.

[@DaveOutdoors]

@@MontyOutdoors you're not on your own buddy, some of my subscribers nicknamed me rain outdoors 🤣😂 all good here thanks matey, hope all is well your end, stay safe ATB Dave 👍

[@gweilo965]

The Devil's cabbage can make anything edible💨

[@MontyOutdoors]

Mate, I've only ate the "burger" on the Devil's cabbage lol. It's rotten.

[@muffinman2889]

Fine Scottish weather for it 😆

[@MontyOutdoors]

Ideal weather for it :)

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Looks a class spot

[@MontyOutdoors]

Ideal during dry winter days. It's very marshy and in summer, you would get eaten by midgies. Absolutely gorgeous though.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

@@MontyOutdoors still good to get out .il be watching more videos of yous . well done great video

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@jamesoutandaboutn.i227 Thanks mate. Will fire a sub across. Once restrictions are lifted I'll be back to normal! Hope all is well on your end.

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

@@MontyOutdoors that's great matey cheers .I'm heading up the mountains this weekend hopefully have the weather for it . still be good to be back out

[@topopops]

Is this legal as I want to do this.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Most of what occurred in that video is legal. The possession of cannabis is not lol.

[@topopops]

Marat Yuldashev with a name like yours clearly you disregard rules..

[@rooksfoot1184]

Another gourmet burger I see ;) nice vid

[@MontyOutdoors]

It took a slagging in the comments lol.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Good video Monty, you either get totally soaked or bitten alive with midges at Stinchar Bridge, its just the way it is up there.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hi mate, Do highland midges travel that far south? I never had any problems at Loch Doon. But the environment is ideal for those scumbags!

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

@@MontyOutdoors You've just been lucky Monty, trust me there are really bad in the Galloway Forest. Atb Glenn

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@SouthWestWildernessScotland Really? That's massively disappointing. The worst I've dealt with are Glen Etive and near Bridge of Balgie.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

@@MontyOutdoors The buspasscamper got bitten really badly when he was at Loch Doon. Check his video out in Part One

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

@@MontyOutdoors kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHe2Y6Wle9d7gc0

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

You'll get a dry day yet Monty lol. Keep it up pal 👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Martin... you aren't the 1st person to say that haha. As much as I like the rain hitting off the tent, please Earth, just one dry day 😂.

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

@@MontyOutdoors lol hopefully soon

[@onedogherman2926]

Looks a cracking spot to camp , not to sure about your pals cooking skills tho ... dont think even the munchies could save that 😂😂

[@MontyOutdoors]

Hey man, The munchies just about saved it 🤣. It would be an amazing spot during a dry spell, more so winter as it would be midgie infested in summer!

[@onedogherman2926]

Well I suppose the munchies would pretty much save any kind of food ....😁

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@onedogherman2926 So I've been told anyway 😅 Were you out camping last weekend? I'm going camping thus weekend with my dog. She's got the appearance of a mini alsation!

[@onedogherman2926]

Really hope to get away on friday , there is a cracking wee spot at the wee waterfall on my last video that I fancy trying , thought it might be a bit noisy listening to the water running all night so we went up to the reservoir instead

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@onedogherman2926 Where was the spot again?

[@l-jx7349]

Great spot for a wild camp & a lethal looking veggie burger Monty?? Words totally fail me on that fryup like...🥴 How was it sleeping under the tarp? I'd have been freezing like 🥶 x

[@MontyOutdoors]

No gonnae lie, LJ, but those burgers are rotten. But it was a pleasant bite the night before! Warm. One of my warmer sleeps! And I lay there for an hour as I woke up :).

[@l-jx7349]

@@MontyOutdoors I dont blame you for lying there and taking it all in, it looked beautiful but then I am a country lass so any patch of woodland is lush to me. Next time I'd seriously rethink those dodgy burgers like 🤢 x

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@l-jx7349 There's nothing wrong with them. I just didn't like them too much as they had onions in them. Most veggie stuff is great.

[@Deepak-gt9wd]

Love how he replays to each and every comments ,even months later ❤️

[@MontyOutdoors]

I value all of you highly who support my channel :)

[@Deepak-gt9wd]

@@MontyOutdoors ❤️ subscribed 😀😀

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@Deepak-gt9wd Thank you so much 🥰

[@tommybassett7600]

Can you fish here

[@MontyOutdoors]

Sorry mate, not sure. I believe there is trout in these rivers, but whether you can fish or not is another question.

[@tommybassett7600]

Thank-you very much I'll have to enquire about as me an my family are planning a trip for 2 weeks to go wildcamping, my partner wants a nice secluded wooded area as not to be seen an I would love to do some fishing an catch some nice trout or any fish really lol, so of you have any recommendations as to where in Scotland we could go camping that would be tremendously appreciated, thank you.

[@tommybassett7600]

An could please tell me exactly where this is that you was as it looks beautiful

[@lewiscallender9849]

Cheeky joints 😉

[@MontyOutdoors]

This is my most downvoted video... wonder why 😂

[@wodeyitian]

这种是公园还是森林，真棒这景……

[@jamesh1222]

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[@kevinzu9039]

6:09 is that weed

[@MontyOutdoors]

Yes. Yes it is 😂

[@kevinzu9039]

@@MontyOutdoors awesome brother love your videos :)

[@kevinzu9039]

Next time visit my native in Nagaland India,, I will provide you food alcohol as well as weed, n hashis

[@kevinzu9039]

Check out for hornbill festival Nagaland :)

[@MontyOutdoors]

@@kevinzu9039 Thanks, Kev. Very much appreciated mate. I'm camping this weekend with a spliff. But I don't think it'll make an appearance as this video is my most downvoted one. Wonder why haha

[@Johnnymagnet92]

On today's episode of "where lockdown brought me today..."

[@MontyOutdoors]

The other day I watched someone build a homemade rocket launcher. I feel you, man. I feel you.

[@JB-yo1fo]

a Bad Night Lads, , but fair play,

[@MontyOutdoors]

This was my worst camping trip lol.

[@JB-yo1fo]

@@MontyOutdoors reminded me of a time i went camping ,a man out walking said to us, its going to be a bad night lads, well he was not wrong , Lol i never seen rain like it ,

[@My24hradventure]

Sub'd to your channel, going through your vids for inspiration and locations. Really enjoying it , keep up the good work! 😀👍

[@MontyOutdoors]

Storm Ciara mate... there's your inspiration 😂 and thanks. Happy to advise of locations and there's more on my social media 👍

[@PSVR2.]

This is the place where I will lay my head and die.

[@MontyOutdoors]

This was my favourite camp that I've woken up too. It was absolute heaven.

[@Bea_remembrance]

One thing that concerns me about wild camping. Some animal or tramp could attack (hit your tent/head with a tree branch) you at night when your sleeping alone in the woods.

[@MontyOutdoors]

I nearly lost my eye once headbutting a low lying branch, at night. Woke up to a bruise and a gash. Wild camping can be terrifying, but you settle :)

[@jellyfiish2870]

Sick intro btw! good old Scottish weather :D

[@MontyOutdoors]

Custom made from a gentleman on Fiverr! But I appreciate the comment, thanks :). It's also to be sunny and dry this weekend 😍😍😍

[@bugsymalone1660]

Look Monty there’s no easy way to say this but Nick can’t be left in charge of a burger again 😳

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Was that a burger. lol 😂

[@MontyOutdoors]

It was a burger, but it was an utterly shocking one at that.

[@noah397]

Man saw the bud

[@JB-yo1fo]

The burgers look like Dog food,

[@MontyOutdoors]

And it tasted a whole lot worse.

[@JB-yo1fo]

@@MontyOutdoors Lol,

[@alexm2404]

To much gear for a 7 minutes video, out of which more than half was the cooking. I would focus more on the scenery and location than on what you have cooked. Also, you took a lot of gear for one night there and made a huge fire for nothing. Please take this as a constructive criticism. Cheers.

[@MontyOutdoors]

Aye, if you watch at 6 mins 50, you'll see it's my mates. My mates constantly over do it with gear that infuriates me. And I completely agree with the fire, it was an absolute waste of time. There was a stream of light showers that didn't help and the ground was a major heat sink. My videos are trial and error at the moment and I am taking on board what others are saying. I think from my future videos onwards, there will be no dialogue between people, improvements on cooking - akin to Colin Russell, - more scenic shots, and ideally fires are replaced with the little fire stoves. We all like a fire, but lets look after the environment as much as we can. Thanks, mate.

[@syffus]

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[@MontyOutdoors]

Thanks for watching :D