Crossing Scotland West to East | 190km through The Highlands

Wanting to get away for some solitude I came up with a trail from the West Coast to The East through some of Scotland's most wild and remote landscapes. I wasn't too sure if the trail I had plotted would be passable , so I set off wit some trepidation to head through the Scottish Highlands and traverse Scotland West to East..... almost coast to coast

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NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)
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00:00:00 Introduction - to crossing Scotland
00:03:00 Planned route from coast to coast across Scotland
00:11:58 reaching high pass and first Bothy
00:20:39 Corrour Station house
00:26:40 wild camp on first evening at corrour
00:29:41 start of day 2 - heavy rain
00:46:27 cafe reached after wilderness
00:50:52 cycling in dark and rain
00:57:00 frosty start to day 2
01:05:18 busy Glens a few hundred years ago
01:09:29 the final pull on coast to coast

[bigcasey]

I remember when the old signalbox was operational before the RETB signalling took over an me and my butty Mike (we were both Train Drivers, now long retired) were invited up into the old signal box by Jimmy, the signalman, who was a real character to exchange railway banter. The 360 degree views from inside the box were absolutely spectacular... what a fabulous place to work... I also remember encoutering "Dave the Juggernaught" by the railway bridge shown in your video, who was carrying the biggest rucksack I'd ever seen before or since... it was at least 100 litres... he was completely buggered and he put his rucksack down when he spoke to us.... He had a ghetto blaster and loads of cans of food/drink in his rucksack, and everthing but the kitchen sink, it being his first, and probably last expedition to the Highlands... I almost felt sorry for him. We stayed in the SYHA, where we encoutered a large stag, complete with huge antlers loitering outside.... Tom, the Manager explained that he was very old and had lost most of his teeth, so was thus reliant on people feeding him, hence him becoming tame(ish)... We were told that he later had to be shot, as he would obviously be unable to feed himself in the winter. Tom the manager, who was in his 60's, was well known for inviting all comers to race him round the forestry track circling Loch Ossian... Memories, memories... now my knees are knackered, so no more galavanting around the highlands carrying 65lb rucksacs (as weighed on the scales at Abergavenny Station) for me...

[valeriar]

The fact that, once again, I've watched one of your feature length videos in one go says a lot about how engrossing and interesting they are. Superb, top quality work as usual, and what an amazing landscape. Thank you for taking us along on your cross country adventure.

[talesbyjosh]

Another sensational video Murray. You're such an inspiration 👏🏽

[rjandy]

A complete loss for words...other than mesmerizing and incredibly beautiful, Scotland is like nowhere else on earth. Much appreciation from the USA.

[victoriabright]

What an absolutely fabulous vlog. I can't believe the amount of work you have to do, in producing this, AND all the climbing and cycling. Such a beautiful part of our great country. I so look forward to your vlogs. Inspirational. Thanks so much. Beautiful. The venison burger just looked fab too!!! 😊

[RS.Outdoors]

Looked a great trip mate and sad I couldn't make it. Until the next time, Atb.

[richardbinnie]

Murray you are simply a genius. More power to you.

[suebrown]

Beautifully filmed once again, Murray. What a wonderful way to spend an evening, watching you biking your coast to coast route on our TV screen.

[patriciarichards]

We-'ve only just watched this. Lovely. So much we've seen, but lots we haven't. Fabulous xxx

[ElaineCruikshanks]

Really enjoyed this longer video, I settled down to a great nights viewing, better than anything on the tv! Really appreciate all the work that goes into it, it enables me to feel like I’m travelling the route too, thank you so much!

[bpslodge]

I'm really running out of things to say, so I will just say a great big thank you. 🙏

[adriana]

Loved it! What an epic weekend. Thanks for sharing

[johndraper]

Just watched your west to east trip, we know the Rannoch, Loch Tay area. Very enjoyable viewing. We watch your videos regularly. Many thanks.

[davidnicholashill]

Hi Murray, just to say….what an amazing vlog you do. The editing work you must put into these is phenomenal. Such beauty in every shot. This should be on TV. Thanks for your videos. Brilliant 😎

[iainmaciver]

Wow Murray what fantastic video we follow all your exploits and enjoy them all but this one was totally different 😊, you deserved a big dram after that trip take care and we'll see you on next weeks video 👍👍

[williamkelly]

Absolutly epic, loved every second of the trip

[toms.]

Yes! Brilliant to zoom out after work. Greetings from Germany :)

[daviddonnelly]

From a young boy I've loved that feeling of solitude and remoteness being outdoors in the countryside, spent wonderful times in North Wales, lake district and connamara Ireland but Scotland is my favourite place. Absolutely beautiful video of the glens and snow capped mountains. Thank you

[fraserloch]

Another superb video murry thanks for a great watch 👍👍

[MaliDaviesPhotography]

Very enjoyable hour Murray! One for the BBC, love the longer formats. I tell you what though, some good chow, that burger! haha. Thanks for the adventure.