WITCH'S STEP- Isle of ARRAN wild camping ADVENTURE

Hiking, Scrambling and wild camping adventure on the Isle of Arran. Starting at the North Glen Sannox car park, hiking up to Suidhe Fhearghas and following the ridge up to the Witch's Step. The Witch's Step (Ceum na Caillich) are two rocks, standing next to each other with a little gap in-between.
According to the legend the witch jump here from one rock to the other. After having a good look around I proceeded a short scramble along the ridge to reach my wild camping spot at Caisteal Abhail where I met 2 friends for a summit wild camp.
Hope you enjoy the adventure as much as I did!
ATB Stripey
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[@paulbirrell5057]

Hi Stripey Watched a few of your videos all great. Arran is probably my favourite Scottish Island just beats Skye as it is smaller less touristy and great for hillwalking and cycling. Even sailed round it !! Been going for 45 years. When I was younger and less careful I took my sons then aged about 9 and 10 along past the Witches step. Used the by pass obviously but still a bit risky with young boys. Fortunately no incidents apart from the younger one telling his mum his heart was going boom boom boom!! on return. The scenery is fantastic and your video does it justice ATB Paul

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Paul! Aye the route isn't without and great take needs to be taken particular with kids. Thanks a lot for watching ATB Stripey

[@allankerr668]

Hey Stripey! WOW!!! STUNNING!!! Just ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Thank you!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Allan!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Just watched this on the TV with my dinner. Excellent mate, good to see some of the northern spurs I haven't visited. Don't fancy the Witches Step myself. 😬

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Robin! The bypass is definitely a valid option 😎👍

[@Broonzied]

Nice video. In my view the full skyline round of Glen Sannox on Arran is one of the finest hill walks in the UK.

[@user-wb1tt8zp5v]

When I was on a tour of the Scottish highlands I thought that the hiking would be great there. I am so glad to have found your videos because now I can hike along with you.

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Still can’t believe how you climb these things basically one handed….incredible, stay safe! Absolutely beautiful views 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Jeffrey! Arran is just such a beautiful place 😊

[@PAADVENTURES1]

Nice one Stripey! What a great wee tour! Yeah the witches step looks awesome and a bit scary......they views up there on the summit where amazing and the change in weather quite stark. I think I got more wind than you through the night as my tent was doing the funky chicken! Cheers mate and thanks for the company! Until the next time! Paul

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Paul, was a great tour with super company! Yeah I think as well that you and Robert were more exposed to the wind than me 😉😂

[@AyrshireAlps]

Lol, the bypass path was the way I was pointing you!, not off the climb down! Stunning place mate, glad you got such good conditions. The western fells are cracking too, a bit less jagged, but the views onto the ridges are magical. Up from Thundergay to Coire fionn lochan, then aong to finally Beinn Bharrain, and down to the road, sublime buddy.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Greg 👋, yeah had already a good look at the western fells on the map and they are definitely on my wishlist 😎👍

[@AyrshireAlps]

@@StripeyHatGuy Magic, it's a handy option in the colder months, no long drives, and a ferry always feels like you're getting away somehow 😁

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Really enjoyed your trip to Arran. I've been meaning to nip over this year but not had the chance,.... Still time though.. Thank you for sharing.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot! Fingers crossed that it still works out for you 🤞👍 Cheers Stripey

[@charlesrobert9527]

For its size Arran offers so much. What a brilliant route. Brilliant camp spot.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Absolutely and the best is that you won't see many people on this route either 😎👍

[@maxraiders96]

What an unbelievable video! That was some climb!!!! Keep it up stripey

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Max!

[@MaliceGLA]

Fantastic video Stripey! Thanks a lot for sharing you trips 👍👍👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@fraserconnell21]

We all love Ze stripey 💥💥💥 If his outlook on life doesn't cheer you up.. Then nothing will 👍☺️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@serkd37]

Hey Stripey! Love this video. Lots of excitement with the scramble. Last week I was in wales with 17kg ruck sake and had a scare when I felt my self falling back whilst going up a steep section. You make it look so easy. Maybe I need to get rid of some weight. Superb video, simplistic set up, stunning views, all good. Thanks. ATB Serk

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Serk 👋 Thanks a lot, was good to use the hands finally again 😃. Yeah 17kg is a lot for steep sections, not sure if I have even this weight with full winter equipment - the best way to reduce weight is writing a list with all the stuff you take and then after the tour ticking things off you needed/used/missed - gave Robert the same advice and he lost after a few tours like 4+kg. Thanks Stripey

[@serkd37]

@@StripeyHatGuy Hi Stripey. I was on a multi day hike, but yes, too much weight. I do keep a list of unused items but find it hard to leave some things behind. I was thinking of listing the weights of each item to help. Anyway, looking forward to your next adventure Stripey!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Good idea, I use lighterpack.com 👍

[@serkd37]

@@StripeyHatGuy Thanks Stripey! I will check it out.

[@markmccusker2845]

Brilliant video! You captured some stunning scenery and showed off Arran at its finest. Thanks for sharing!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Mark

[@paulrhodes8770]

You got another new sub ,watched a batch of your videos, there really good ,next month arran the witches step or around it 😅,what made me subscribe your vid on the curved ridge ive allways been intimated ,after watching your video i wanna do it ,carry on making amazing videos, bothy of oban was great also 😀

[@jimmarshall9945]

Great video... Really enjoyed it👌

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Jim

[@johngillespie2686]

Hi stripey sorry iv had lots problems with fone but sorted now so just adding my comments wat a beautiful place arran is wat great video u gave us wonderful views take care

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi John 👋, glad you got it sorted 🙌. Aye Arran is such a beautiful place, can't wait to get back. Cheers Stripey

[@adge_ventures4915]

You hit the sweetest spots stripey! absolutely awesome ☺️ Stay safe and well mate, Adge.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@grantkokich6906]

Amazing views of the landscape and sea. Very interesting rock formations.

[@bonpecheur4565]

I think its the steepest hike you have done this year , the last part was more for specialist in rock climbing , good that you know your limit . I would have like to see you use both hands in the difficult sections as we subscribers wants to see more of you in the future 🙂 Thanks for sharing 👋

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Yeah probably Bon Pecheur, had quite some issues with my back from an old accident (was actually a climbing one with a heavy backpack...) and unfortunately still have but it gets slowly better. Hopefully soon I am back to more scramble routes - but I want to wait until I am proper back on track 🙄 Thanks a lot! Stripey

[@bonpecheur4565]

@@StripeyHatGuy I wish I had mountains like this near my home . For my last vacations I want in le Parc de la Gaspésie and la Réserve des Chics-Choc where there are some awesomes mountains but at a 10 hours drive from where I live near Montréal 🙃

[@StripeyHatGuy]

A very long way to drive... shouldn't tell this my better half when I am always complaining that I want to life closer to the mountains 😎

[@iainmc9859]

Incredible location, well deserving of being described as 'the Highlands in Miniature'. What a great camping plateau at the top as well. Some bits were giving me vertigo just watching you, but I guess that's the wide angle lens more than anything. Glad you didn't go for the Witch's Step. If there's an easy way around you're not proving anything by making it difficult for yourself.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Iain, the Witch's Step is actually the gap between the two rocks on top of the 'peak', the bypass is on the north side of the step. Yeah the wide angle lense makes it more dramatic then it is, I do film on linear to keep it to a minimum (no fish eye effect) but it still alters the view particular close and far off. Far away things appear more flat, close up they look bigger... Thanks for watching! ATB Stripey

[@TheMadmacs]

wow!, great vid, best witches step video i've seen, and i think i've seen them all while researching flying there. the climb up the ''easy'' side of the step looks really scary, even if i had the legs i don't have the head for it hehehe.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you so much Madmacs FPV! I watched your video for my research 😂

[@TheMadmacs]

@@StripeyHatGuy hahaha, yeah i was gonna say i hope you didnt flashback to my vid when you looked over the edge of the witches step hehehe....... i did.... and i'm sitting here safe and sound on my couch hehehehe

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂👍

[@camperp195]

Wow,just wow stripey,this scenery and mountain climb just tops the lot! Absolutely brilliant,im so jealous,saying that,im in the trossachs at the end of october for a week,only the matter of a 11 hour drive to get there!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot pete! Oh wow 11 hour drive is long...very long - really hope that you will have good weather to make the drive even more worth it 🤞

[@camperp195]

@@StripeyHatGuy and a ferry too,i live on the isle of wight,so im driving up right from the bottom of the uk 😂

[@StripeyHatGuy]

oh dear, I just looked at Google maps - madness!!!

[@barrykimber]

Never done Arran (yet) but that looks like the next best thing to Skye 😮

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Probably, tbh I don't know yet as I haven't been to Skye yet 😉. I do believe so that Arran has plenty to offer for everyone, I personally like particular the longish ridge walks, it feels like almost that the whole 'East' of Arran is one long ridge walk 😍 Thanks a lot Barry! ATB Stripey

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Wonderful, I have visited Aran twice but never walked there. TFS 👍🍻

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Absolutely amazing Stripey 👏 I'm glad you chose to go the Witches Step route 🏔 it was great to see it up close 🏔 can't believe I missed out but rest assured I'll be on the next one 😀 atb Brian 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Brian, yeah the Witch's Step is for me personally so far my favorite route on Arran. Unfortunately the weather wasn't really good enough the next day but there will be always another day coming 😎👍. ATB Stripey

[@BorneoGirlAdventure]

Very cool!!! you can conquer Arran which is sturdy and strong 👍🏻👍🏻 the view is also amazingly beautiful, especially when at its peak, coupled with the sky so bright. It's really a complete package, really good mate 😍 I'm a new friend 🙏🏻☺

[@vs123]

Awesome view very beautiful my friend

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Brilliant route and pitch SHG 👍. And what weather you had 😎. Nice to see the Duomid smiling again 😁⛺️. ATB - Dave

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@rickkearn7100]

Incredible you encountered no rain! You chose the one day of the month without it! Really enjoyed this one. Very similar crags/ridge at northern terminus of Appalachian Trail on Mt. Katahdin in USA. When I saw this place you visited I "flashed back" to my many journeys to Baxter State Park in Maine, USA and hiking there on the Knife Edge. Thanks for posting! Cheers.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Rick! Yeah it was the odd day 😂😂😂

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Absolute class video mate😍..I loved it..The Witches Step is awesome..It’s great to see it in its true glory…What a fantastic tour we had 😁..Great editing and the chicken curry looked the bizzo. Cheers Robert

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Robert! Was as always a great tour together, can't wait to see your video 👍

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@StripeyHatGuy Defo always a great tour😁👍

[@craig3401]

Yes the weather is definitely changing and getting colder I've woken up in the clag the last few weekends so it's not great lol

[@StripeyHatGuy]

No absolutely not Craig, there are for sure more pleasant experiences than waking up with wet stuff 😃👍

[@sams5049]

Incredible views, I'd love to do that route! Arran looks well worth a visit. Great content Stripey, keep it up. 👏👏

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Sam 🤞👍

[@alistairthow1384]

I've been to Arran three times this year and it really is an amazing place Stripey. I haven't been up the route you took in this video but will almost certainly try it out next year. The witches step is off limits for me also😦

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Alistair 👋, I love Arran as well, great place to have nearby! Aye the Witch's Step is mental, I wouldn't do it without rope 😎 Cheers Stripey

[@AndyOB]

Those ridges look cracking Stripey.Never been on Arran before.Looks like there is a lot of different routes you could take out there.Witches step looks a bit steep to go down.😱🤣👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Yeah just a little steep 😂😂😂 Thanks a lot Andy 👍

[@StoertjeS]

Hi, do you think it would be possible to hike this route with dogs? 🐾

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Anouk👋, I haven’t seen a dog on this route at all and I think the steep bit up from the witch‘s step isn’t really suitable imho. Probably best to walk it first without a dog?

[@StoertjeS]

@@StripeyHatGuy thanks!