Ben Cruachan

Рет қаралды 12,083

3 жыл бұрын

This circuit of the Cruachan Horseshoe takes in the two munros of Ben Cruachan and Stob Diamh. The clockwise route starting with the top Meall Cuanail gives and enjoyable ridge walk with stunning views.
The cloud inversion just added a wee bit magic to the start.

Пікірлер: 85

@andrewlorimer5189 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourites Charlie

@charliemccartney7055 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, Yes, it's a walk that's high on my list and always worth doing both summer and winter. Cheers, Charlie

@frankalexander6629 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this video and well done for making it. This is a serious walk especially in winter conditions! I did it on 26.3.2022, a glorious sunny day and could see the whole route ahead. Some tricky icy areas though to scramble over. I travelled out on the Glasgow-Oban 975 bus and got off at the Power Station at 1100. Long haul up to Ben Cruachan, stuck to the ridge to Stob Daimh then followed the faint path down by the gorge and was back at the start in 6.5 hours, with over an hour to wait for the return bus. Great day out and achievable by public transport.

@charliemccartney7055 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, A long day you had and sounds a lot more epic than just turning up by car. Ben Cruachan is a terrific ridge walk and needs a bit of focus when tackled in the winter. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

@EllipticDawid25 6 ай бұрын

Nice views very nice

@DAoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Gents. You had stunning weather for it. I do love a good cloud inversion , they all ways look so dramatic! 😀⛰🥾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, It's fantastic walking through cloud into clear sky as it adds just a wee bit more magic to the day. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

@jondixon9057 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, so glad you posted it as when I did this it poured all day, failing to clear as forecast. Great to see what I missed on the day. Thanks

@jakollee Жыл бұрын

I love the way you've inserted the photos of the same route from 2016 when the hills were covered in snow!

@charliemccartney7055 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jakollee, The tops are so different in many ways through the winter. Glad you enjoyed the contrast. Cheers, Charlie

@kennethmurdoch9007 3 жыл бұрын

Another walk to the list … Great video 👍

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth, I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience once to get around to it. Certainly worth trying to keep it for a good day to take in the whole experience. Cheers, Charlie.

@MuttleyMhor 3 жыл бұрын

Another smashing video Charlie. I did the Cruachan horseshoe a good few years ago, in similar conditions. We bivvied on the ridge and witnessed the most stunning sunset. Great memories. Keep the videos coming!

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Roy, Sounds as if you had a superb overnighter on the ridge and gathered memories that will last for ever... great stuff. Cheers, Charlie.

@fredrich12341 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fredrich, Glad you enjoyed our outing on a cracking day. Many thanks for taking the time to view. ATB, Charlie.

@wjoest6694 3 жыл бұрын

simply fantastic, Charlie - the views can‘t be better!!

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wolfgang, Hope you are well.... As you saw we had a cracking day, warm with no wind which gives plenty of time to stroll and soak in the views. Certainly a day to remember. Cheers, Charlie.

@PAADVENTURES1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Charlie and really amazing quality of footage. Lived this hill when I did it and enjoyed another wee visit! Cheers paul

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, We've had quite a few different weather conditions on these hills but certainly great to steal one of your blue sky days.... lol. Cheers, Charlie.

@martinhighcock7551 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Charlie; what a superb day! I really enjoy watching all your videos. I particularly like how you clearly display the route and the possible alternatives. It is a big help in planning, or in this case brings back pleasant memories (of a misty October day). The photos of other trips are great too: seeing the hills in different conditions. Ben Cruachan must be quite a challenge in Winter!

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, Ben Cruachan gives a totally different experience in winter and is probable just the right distance for the shorter winter days. A super group tops for all seasons. I wish I had access to youtube channels when I initially started as its certainly a good resource when planning routes and assessing the landscape beforehand. Cheers, Charlie.

@andrewsadventures5747 3 жыл бұрын

Superb Charlie. Cruachan is such a great mountain! One of the few Munros I have done twice. You got a great day for it. 👍

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, Your right, Ben Cruachan never fails to give a good days walking and worth trying across the seasons just to see how much it can change. Cheers, Charlie.

@AndyOB 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Charlie.Really is a fantastic circular route.😃👍

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, The circuit of Ben Cruachan is always a super day particularly with terrific weather. Many thanks for taking a look. Cheers, Charlie.

@ScotlandandMe 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible footage, many thanks for sharing, need to head to those two soon,

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to view. Just pick your weather day when planning your day as it's great to get the whole experience of the tops without clag. Cheers, Charlie.

@discoverydave8541 3 жыл бұрын

Epic Charlie..... what a fantastic day you had absolutely stunning. ATB 👍🏔

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Our movie certainly captured this cracking day. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie.

@45ltr Жыл бұрын

The hollow mountains , did this in the mist so got no views , glad i watched this and seen what i missed,👍

@charliemccartney7055 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Its a pity you didn't get the views of this classic walk but you've got a good reason for a return visit. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie

@richardmichael1445 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your vid. I must do that..I will do that...thanks very much

@charliemccartney7055 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the walk when it comes round. Suggest you leave a good day to fully enjoy the experience. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie

@ianmckay6972 3 жыл бұрын

Once again Charlie, stunning video of the Cruachan Hills, really enjoy watching your films,thank-you so much 😀Ian Mckay

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, Many thanks for taking the time ti view and glad you enjoyed yesterdays outing. You just can't fail when the weather is settled and calm. Cheers, Charlie.

@ScottishMountainGoat 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Charlie, Fantastic views. The dam looked very atmospheric in the mist and the cloud inversion was spectacular. I'm jealous of the weather you got! :P Was good to see the contrast between summer and winter as well. Another brilliant film, cheers! Kris.

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kris, It was certainly a cracking day and the cloud just added to the experience. We had all weather combinations on this ridge but it great getting a sunbathing day. Cheers, Charlie.

@stevehorner8302 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning day. This was my first ever Scottish summit along with my dad. Gr8 memories

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, this was one of the early ones I also did with my dad many moons ago. Cherished memories... Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

@stevehorner8302 3 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 I live in New Zealand now, where there are mountains foe ever, but Scotland is a very special place to me. In New Zealand we do not have the same access to the mountains as you do in Scotland. So much private land

@philipproctor2663 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie cracking walk on a cracking day love the cloud inversion haven't seen one of those for a many a year I think Ben Cruchan is up there as a classic horseshoe round well done looking forward to the next video clip 👍

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, I agree it is certainly a classic walk particularly if you catch it during the seasons. It's just great getting sunbathing weather on the tops for a change. Cheers, Charlie.

@HighlandHikers 3 жыл бұрын

The fog around the dam made for a great atmosphere there. Looks like the rest of the walk was spectacular!

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy's, It was just one of those days that don't come along to often and having it on Ben Cruachan was a wee bit special. Many thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie.

@RosaLichtenstein01 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, Charlie, an excellent video. Climbed this magnificent mountain -- but it's really a range of mountains -- back in 1995, but from the east, beginning near Dalmally. Did all the tops -- so it was one of the most tiring days I have ever had hillwalking. Thanks for posting! :-)

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rosa, Completing the four munros in this group in the one walk is a route we have talked about for a while and still to do. I always enjoy this area with being my first munro adventure back in 1983... now that is scary.. where has the time gone. Cheers, Charlie.

@RosaLichtenstein01 3 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 Where has the time gone? I have no idea, but if you ever find out, let me know. :-)

@WalkWithWallace 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Chaz, cracking day for it mate. Nailed it. 👌🏼

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin, It was a stunning day. We actually were looking for shade a one point now that doesn't happen very often on the Scottish tops. Cheers, Charlie

@WalkWithWallace 3 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 we were out on Sunday, sat on the summit for 40 minutes just soaking up the rays. ☀️This weekend looking like it could be a bit wet. 🤔

@bivboy10 3 жыл бұрын

Epic pal thank you for showing us

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bivboy10, Many thanks for taking the time to tag along on our latest outing. It was a day that will keep us going back for weeks to come:). Cheers, Charlie

@mosestrod2856 3 жыл бұрын

The Force is still strong in you two 😀 Great stuff... Stunning views 👍👍

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Moses, Great stuff, I like it..... the needle is certainly coming away from strong but there is life in the oldies.... lol. Cheers, Charlie.

@mosestrod2856 3 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 Ha Ha you and Mike are still the benchmark for us lot here, no worries. Thanks for uploading Charlie 😀👍

@barrieshaw5465 3 жыл бұрын

Superb👏👏 nice day for a nice walk.

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Barrie, We had a cracker of a day and enjoyed being out in warm, calm conditions. It doesn't get much better... Cheers, Charlie.

@MUNROSnCORBETTS 3 жыл бұрын

Nice film Charlie Ben Cruachan is my favourite Munro the views you and Mike got were brilliant mate. PS @9:32 that's a first Mike getting tired ha ha never thought i would live to see the day :))))

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, My slow pace is finally getting Mike dragged down... I think he was fed up waiting... lol. We had a super sunbathing day which isn't all that common for us. Cheers, Charlie.

@johnlee5423 3 жыл бұрын

Last time we tried to climb up there we encountered gale force winds and had to turn back, magnificent conditions for yous guys.

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, It's always a mountain that is better left for stick on weather to full enjoy the experience. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie

@mawebb88 3 жыл бұрын

What a day! You don't get many like that in Scotland. Great video.

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Your right days like this are too few but absolutely stunning when you can catch them. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

@Kev_Russ 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning Charlie. I was on Beinn Achaladair that day. Could see the inversions further West. Nice comparison to winter anaw. Cheers 👍

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kev, Was that not a cracking day with all the tops clear for miles. It was surprising just how think the cloud was when we arrived having driven through sunshine and clear blue but it all came good in the end. Cheers, Charlie.

@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible day out. Made for filming! :-) Take care guys. D&L

@charliemccartney7055 2 жыл бұрын

Hi D&L, You've just got to love it when the elements all come together and give a stunning day... just magic. Cheers, Charlie.

@jg261273 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoyable watching your videos 👍 we’re off to do the South Glen Shiel ridge on Saturday, but have got these two on my list this summer cheers 🙂

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, The weather is looking settled so hope you have a stunning day in Glen Shiel.... remember the midge repellent as they are on steroids up there. Cheers, Charlie.

@jg261273 3 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 thanks for the advice. :)

@onion_wind 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular day!

@charliemccartney7055 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to view our outing and glad you enjoyed tagging along. Cheers, Charlie.

@tommybinson 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful conditions. I've not yet had clear weather there. Fine video. Thanks.

@charliemccartney7055 11 ай бұрын

Hi Tommy, Many thanks. Its frustrating when the weather doesn't play along while visiting these classic tops. You've got a great excuse to go back and give it another try 👍 Cheers

@tommybinson 11 ай бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 Thanks Charlie for your kindly reply. Your video inspired me to attempt that horseshoe again this month. Two weeks ago, I climbed B. Cruachan via the rocky corrie from the reservoir to the col. It was too misty for the ridge or Taynult Peak. The prev day I did the two Munros behind, which you pointed out. A fab area. Best wishes with everything!

@charliemccartney7055 11 ай бұрын

@@tommybinson Your due a good weather day for a change. Have a great outing when it comes. Cheers

@DickusCopernicus 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a day for shorts. My last munro, 'Derry Cairngorm', done in November 2005, was done in shorts. I could not stand long trousers except in the coldest, hypothermic conditions.