Best gravel ride in the west highlands of Scotland, Glenfinnan to Loch Shiel
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4 жыл бұрынThe most popular gravel ride in Lochaber in the west highlands of Scotland. Visits the Harry Potter Viaduct used by the Hogwarts Express and the Glenfinnan Monument, both world famous landmarks. This shows how to tackle the gravel ride as a full day loop on quiet roads with spectacular scenery.
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@slainelow 4 жыл бұрын
Seems the youtube algorithms are starting to favour you, or at least suggested to me. One of the better youtube cycling videos/channels I have come across in a long time. Thank you.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Slaine - I'm glad the mysterious Gods of KZfaq's mechanisms have smiled on my channel 😀 Thanks for the subscription
@daveansell2418 2 жыл бұрын
Another now added to the list! Many thanks.
@paddydaly6440 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos thanks very nicely done and narrated
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paddy - glad you like the videos
@HughDWallace 4 жыл бұрын
Cracking! That loop is on my bucket list already but now I really want to go.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
It's a good one Hugh!
@markowen5616 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the views and great insight into local history. Thanks
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Mark
@luluflood 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That loop is on my cycling wish list 🚴♀️⭐️
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
It's so good Lulu - and really quite popular even with locals.
@petecarl7486 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video thanks
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Pete
@stewartbremner6356 4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video Simon, I really enjoyed the detailed information and videography, like having a virtual guide for when I get a chance to try this route. More like this please! I am enjoying all your informative videos and podcasts too so keep up the great content and the audience will come.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stewart - your encouragement helps.
@kirstyrobb4098 4 жыл бұрын
Simon this video is fantastic and very professionally done. A route to add to my list. Thank you.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Kirsty
@peculiarlygreen1073 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have really enjoyed watching it and I cannot wait to ride this route myself
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video and I'm sure you'll enjoy the ride.
@DARKLORD7533 4 жыл бұрын
Think your videos are really enjoyable as well as informative! Thank you
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them Ian, thanks!
@gcsScotland 4 жыл бұрын
Wow - sold 🏴👍 Excellent informative video with a bit of everything including A level Geography, midge humour, Scottish weather and oh that scenery. Hope it get the views you deserve and can’t wait for the next one. Many thanks Simon👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha - I'd fail A level geography for sure - I only have two. But over the years I've learnt a liuttle bit about a lot and a lot about nowt!
@hayzee4429 3 жыл бұрын
Just found this site absolutely love it.
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear it, thank you.
@64fred 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Simon, I love these longer videos with local interest and stunning views, very inspirational, you are a natural in front of the camera by the way, keep up the great work.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - it's just great to be able to get out on some longer rides again.
@TerryMcGearyScotland 4 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@Queenmania2007 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon. I'm just about to move to Inverness and have just bought a Ti gravel bike - can't wait to explore these!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Ah well you have some great riding ahead of you, long before you need to head down the road to us. The (new-ish) Loch Ness 360 is on my to-ride list
@tonyhulmey 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Simon. We were so inspired that we came up to Scotland last week and did the loop in reverse on Thursday.(didn't fancy Polloch Hill after 40 plus miles.) Weather and route were superb. Keep up the good work Tony and Becky
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony - glad you enjoyed the ride.
@davec1171 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic route. Did it today with a pal. Instead of Corran as the start point we started at the west end of Loch Eil where the single track road joins the Glen Finnan road. Lovely end to the day cycling the beautiful flat single track road north from Corran.
@MDSECTOR 4 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. Keep up the great work
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do Sean!
@85gregbrett 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing videos thank you
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@emerald-islander 4 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@SJ-tk4ri 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video - well put together with usual quality production and professionalism.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much - appreciated
@maquismark5852 4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video thank you! I have added your route to my list👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, glad you like it.
@MrJohnTudor 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Simon, Scottish weather is like Welsh weather, I guess that's why I feel so at home when I'm up there
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
... the cliche 'if you don't like it, wait five minutes, it'll change' is only a cliche because it's so true.
@chuckcuthbert6942 3 жыл бұрын
That's an excellent presentation. I really enjoyed the video and will watch some more of them!
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@Curiosityuk 4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video once again. I left it a little while this time so I could binge watch as I sit at home with my broken ankle. Anyway onto the next... Keep them coming.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@AndyNeep 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon, I completed this loop yesterday while staying at Resipole, amazing loop really enjoyed it, cheers Andy W
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Andy - thanks. There are a couple more routes on Ardnamurchan from Acharacle if you have time.
@markwalker9147 4 жыл бұрын
Absolute cracking video , thanks for taking me with you.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the company mark
@marionmcnee8759 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I really enjoyed watching. I like the thoughtful tips on the route. It looks like a good one. :)
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Marion!
@kenjones5408 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and informative video Simon, thank you. We are staying in Strontian next week and had already plotted thisn route on RidewithGPS, without really knowing what to expect, so coming across your youtube channel is very timely and so very helpful. In fact I probably spent way too long yesterday watching many of you videos and planning our next rides, inspirational! Mind you we are not as fit as you, but eBikes will make up for that :-) Thanks once again and keep up the great work.
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
I've found quite a few people doing it recently and most seem to prefer it the opposite way around so as to get the 'big hill' over and done with early. We're away next week but have a great stay Ken.
@ashleyhoward8926 2 жыл бұрын
Most inspiring, thank you. I'm retired & just back from 5 days at Langal, Acharacle, where I sailed my small boat. However, I also ride a Thorn Nomad bike & this is most inspiring, although my fitness is not what your's is. I wouldn't manage the entire loop in a day & The Pollach hill frightens me on the way down too! Thanks for taking all the extra time to video this ride & thanks for posting. Now to check your other videos.
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you were here for the good weather. I was in France - as you'll hopefully see if you have a browse around the channel. Updating with regular videos from that trip over the next week or so.
@neilsmailes1303 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I did the ride alongside Loch Shiel last week and it was amazing 👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Neil
@gregordick2635 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video been watching always another adventure for a short while and loving the advice and honest outlook you been giving, as I've recently descided to go into gravel biking looking forward to next video 😁👍👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
That's great Gregor - hope you enjoy it as much as I do
@kevinmcateer748 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!! Thanks for the Komoot route also 👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
No worries Kevin
@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233 4 жыл бұрын
For hard riders or for those of us who cycle tour and can take more than one day, the loop through Kingairloch is nice. Great video. I like the way you explained the options although you’ve managed to make the hike-a-bike options sound intriguing.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
The Kingairloch loop is excellent, my favourite local ride, and I've got that in a road video. I will do some of those hike-a-bike routes on video, but it's easy to come unstuck. On one of them right now, you could get 2/3 of the way, having done some long pushes and carries, but then have to turn around and head back because there's a Class 1 protected species at risk of disturbance, and the area has locked gates and cameras! I'll try to do a couple of the others soon.
@PureMadMetal 3 жыл бұрын
Another smashin cycling video, top notch stuff, more like this please
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it - that was a good day!
@TRPL86 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing Video. I love Scotland and hope to get a chance to visit it again soon. Cheers from Germany
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
We'll welcome you when the time is right for you Phil.
@Jim-ub9qy 4 жыл бұрын
I have made seven trips to Scotland from the US primarily to play golf with friends. All of our time was in the Glasgow area. I am a cyclist but have never ridden in the UK although everyone I follow on KZfaq is located in the UK...and now that includes you. What a marvelous ride with epic scenery. I absolutely love Scotland and have now seen another part of this wonderful country and it is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this memorable ride with us. Well done Simon!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim - next time you're over nip up to Fort William from Glasgow and rent a bike from Nevis Cycles or Off Beat Bikes and enjoy some of our great trails. Thanks for subscribing.
@mpick9404 4 жыл бұрын
Inspirational video. Superb. A 'must do' ride for me. Thank you.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Marc!
@iansoutdoorsrecovery7971 4 жыл бұрын
Another great vlog I'm in Falkirk and that ride is fantastic beautiful views definitely want ride it thank you
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. It'll be there when you and Scotland's guidelines are ready 😀
@zero2dad644 4 жыл бұрын
Another reason visit that part of Scotland as an adult, last time I was here I was 12 years old. Beautiful scenery and a great cycling route!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
We're lucky to have such great scenery on our doorsteps
@davidholdman5518 4 жыл бұрын
Good video and good advice, I have been looking into routes around here, definitely on my list!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@StevenSugref 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that! I've spent a bit of time in Ardnmurchan but never cycled there. I'll make sure to do this route one day!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
I'm finding new trails all the time with the gravel bike. There is a lot to explore.
@johnholden1581 Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, We did this round just last weekend, in absolutely brilliant weather. Stopping at the Corran Bunkhouse we drove round to Near GlenFinnan on the Saturday morning and rode back to Corran, via Loch Shiel and Strontian. Sunday morning we rode back to the car via Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil…..a good choice at this time of year with limited daylight and if, like me, you aren’t up to the full 59 miles in one day. Thanks to you and Ed Shoote for the inspiration and to the weather gods for a great weekend.
@alwaysanotheradventure Жыл бұрын
No better place in this weather!
@kevinw7044 2 жыл бұрын
That looks like a great route.
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
It's proving very popular now it's in Ed Shoote's book!
@bendenisereedy7865 Жыл бұрын
Did this in August 22 and yes, that climb is a monster. We also rode anticlockwise and we parked in a quiet layby by the railway bridge where the A861 joins the A830. The 861 starts out quiet but becomes increasingly busy as you approach the Glenfinnan end, passing a landfill site, which means plenty of trucks for those last few miles. Great trip though, 60 miles exactly without visiting that monument and that viaduct!
@jimdrude 2 жыл бұрын
Hugely inspiring stuff. I’m heading up to stay near Onich at the end of October and this, plus your circuit via Ardnamurchan Point and Mull, are right at the top of the to-do list. I’ll be taking my time with a night wild camping on each trip (leaving no trace of course).
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you get good weather for your ride Jim. Just make sure to check the CalMac ferry times as they change to winter timetable around the end of October and not always on the date the clocks go back
@sylvainbernaers 3 жыл бұрын
superb images, national geographic worthy
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sylvain - glad you like it. It's a great route.
@cleggycyclist 4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous, thanks for creating the video
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Derek, glad you like it.
@ghardi6324 4 жыл бұрын
That was a great video, enjoyed!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bsimz008 2 жыл бұрын
awesome content! and breath taking sceneries
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - hopefully you’ll find a lot more great scenery on the channel
@bsimz008 2 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure yes! And its making me inspired and jealous at the same time 🤦🤦🤦🤣. Were in lockdown and outdoor activities are not allowed.
@quarryfield Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you :-)
@stephenbrown5844 2 жыл бұрын
Simon I realy like that loop,, very interested🤔🇬🇧❤️👍
@trailscotland4165 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your page, loads of fantastic content. Looking forward to trying some of these routes! Keep up the good work.
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you like them. I'm off to take a look at your site now.
@trailscotland4165 3 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Feel free to share your gravel/bike tip videos on the website and I will hopefully be able to get you some more views etc
@amc1974 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, really informative. Hopefully do this in the summer - assuming we are out of lockdown by then !
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness Alan don't even think about lockdown running that long. But yes, it's a great ride.
@deldewar5893 4 жыл бұрын
Great video again. I’ve travelled up to Ardnamurchan a few times in my youth and would love to do that route on the bike.Love the criteria for climbing “just fast enough so the midges don’t get you”. Everyone should experience the midges in order to boost their climbing prowess.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Del the real little bu**ers are the clegs - they fly faster than midges. If you mean the ride out to Ardnamurchan Lighthouse then... it's coming. It'll be part of a long ride I did with a team from Cyclist Magazine a few years ago, going to the lighthouse, then onto Mull, then through Morven. It'll be too long for one video so I'll split it into three parts, but the Lighthouse will be first.
@JackChickenwing 4 жыл бұрын
great video, might have to check that out! I am planning a route around Ben Lawers this friday - inspired by these videos! I like all the educational tidbits as well, I like to annoy people i ride with with them. you keep making videos like these and the views will come!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent - I hope that Ben Lawers ride goes well.
@tonydean2541 4 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that, what an amazing place and ride. I think id have been tempted to take some basic light camping gear and had a one night wild camp. That ones definately on my list of future rides. Thanks for sharing well worth a thumbs up 👍 ride safe
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
With a wild camp you could do some great combinations of routes - maybe one of the mountain through routes I mentioned, although it would have a bit of pushing.
@tonydean2541 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Yeah it would definately be a lot of pushing, but over a couple of days with lightweight camping gear id make it a different kind of ride, a bit slower going to take in the scenery. That place is so lovely the weather wouldnt matter either. Strangely, i actually enjoy riding in the rain so as long as youve got dry kit to sleep in alls good as far as im concerned. I can tell already it would be a cracking ride, a real bucketlister . Thanks again.
@rhysjones5323 4 жыл бұрын
Could genuinely listen to Simon read the phone book 👌 great video
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, I doubt it, but thanks Rhys! Glad you like the vid
@Noelfraser 4 жыл бұрын
Simon - I wish to complain. I'm supposed to be working from home today but have spent all day watching your gripping videos! I've been planning to do my first bike packing trip in the next few weeks around the western isles - starting in Dunoon and watching you has made my mind up. I'm really loving your vids and love the production values your experience in TV brings to KZfaq videos. Keep up the great work!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Ha! You almost had me there. I love biking around the inner and outer hebs and I'm sure you'll have good time - weather permitting. One thought though - parts of the highlands might still be a little twitchy about wild camping, even true wild camping (as opposed to curbside), because in places it feels like an invasion of tents and motorhomes just now, and some folk can't see the difference. The leaflet produced for campervans could be really useful in all sorts of ways (loos, showers, knowing where the vans are) just now in the WIs www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/dbimgs/1654_BB%20Campervan%20leaflet_SCREEN_AW_2018_07_31(3).pdf Have a fantastic ride. AND GET BACK TO WORK YOU SLACKER!!!
@Noelfraser 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Thanks for the heads up - I guess now isn't a good time given the circumstances. Maybe I'll wait til next year. BTW have you any experience of the Planet X Gravel Bike offerings?
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
@@Noelfraser No but I'm pretty sure my best pal (who lives in France) has a Pickenflick, so if you've any specific questions I can ask him. Or give him a shout on Facebook facebook.com/CyclingintheDordogne/
@TerryMcGearyScotland 4 жыл бұрын
What an excellent video! Informative, responsible and superbly presented and edited. I have decided my tyres are 'gravel' ones. No mountain biking for me, thank goodness! Absolutely, subscribed without hesitation (even before checking out your other videos!). Thank you for a great, helpful travel video.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated.
@pavlovzdog 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that looks like a wonderful ride👍🏻. We're from Warrington Cheshire, we're hoping to do the Hebridean Way soon, we planned this year, but unfortunately that couldn't be done. This route looks great. We would like to come to Scotland for a holiday. Do some great rides and experience the stunning country. I'll pop this one in the route bank. 👍🏻 Stay safe
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
You'll be welcome after 15th July, but tread carefully please. Small highland communities that have kept C19 free are extremely cautious about opening up.
@pavlovzdog 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Thank you for you're reply, I think we'll be leaving it till next year to be honest, for that exact reason. Hopefully by then we will have some sence of normality back. We look forward to the chance of that.
@andrewfitton9426 3 жыл бұрын
We’ll be doing this route (well 75% of it) next week. We’ll be turning west at Strontian and on to Glenborrodale. So looking forward to it, thanks for the inspiration Simon!
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to look out for you! (Although I’m meant to be filming some night kayaking sometime next week). If you’re around Glenborodale for a while take a look at two other videos - the Forgotten Road of Ardnamurchan and the first of the suspension stem reviews - they might give you some ideas for more rides. Have a great trip.
@andrewfitton9426 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes, the plan is for ‘The Forgotten Road’ route on Tuesday, with Sanna and the lighthouse on Wednesday before taking the last ferry over to Tobermory. Loving the channel, great work!
@RossTallo 2 ай бұрын
Great video and great comment on wilderness vs wildness, thank you! Bugs the piss outta me when people call it the last wilderness...much of the Highlands were populated (even the very remote bits) until the clearances. The evidence is there once you know what to look for. Anyway, what a spot for a bike ride 👌🏻💚❤
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 ай бұрын
Quite an old video now, but the ride is as great as ever!
@drethekiller 3 жыл бұрын
This channel is criminally underrated! I wish I could travel to Scotland now :( Damn covid....
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Well of course I agree. Tell your friends (but not in the same room). Blog about it. Tweet about it! Most of all, thanks for letting me know we're on the right track.
@MikeTyler 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, looks lovely. Great video, so 👍 and subscribed.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike
@MikeTyler 4 жыл бұрын
Always Another Adventure 👍😊
@Martyboy84 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Just bought a gravel bike and live near Edinburgh.
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Some great rides around Edinburgh! Check out Bikepacking Scotland for the Capital Trail.
@Martyboy84 3 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure thank you
@grahamhaines9931 3 жыл бұрын
We did this back 2010. It is a fantastic ride. The only difference was that we went up Cona Glen and across to Callop. We were on mountain bikes and the crossing of the Bealach was a hard slog. Even across the bealach was hard going and we pushed as much as we rode until we hit the landrover track. The ride down Loch Shiel was fantastic as was the climb back over to Strontian. A memorable day. I also remember leaving my sandwiches (egg and ham!) in Glen Cona when we stopped for a short break by the river. I was so looking forward to that sandwich . . .
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
I plan to ride the Callop route and another as soon as the snow clears from the road, so I'll look out for your sandwiches Graham!
@johnholden1581 Жыл бұрын
Incidentally, thanks for your reply regarding the “right to roam”, I did do the Clyde East wind farm…..a stunning and hard day out, about 29 miles with plenty of climbing. I should admit to riding an ebike, but my companions on these rides are all analogue…..and much younger than me.
@alwaysanotheradventure Жыл бұрын
Riding with younger folk is always good - keeps you young. Knackered and young.
@wurzlitzer 10 ай бұрын
There’s also a tarbert in Ireland where the ferry goes across the river Shannon
@PiquePictures 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully filmed! Scotland looks like an amazing place to do some epic gravel rides! You would love riding your gravel bike in British Columbia!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I would. Many years ago I was all set to emigrate, even had a job lined up, but my then wife didn't want to go. So I moved to Scotland instead.
@PiquePictures 3 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Here’s a preview of our 1,000 kms gravel trip last summer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZx6kqydkpuroZc.html
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
@@PiquePictures Nice use of the 360 cam there! I'll take a look at some of your videos too.
@PiquePictures 3 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Thanks!
@ACTIVEPAIR 3 жыл бұрын
Did this route several years ago starting at the junction 5 miles from Glenfinnan. Amazing route but that hill was a killer!
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
If you get a chance, look at the Strava segment from the other side to the top. I can' t believe how fast some folk can climb it!
@sharonstewart6323 3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support Sharon
@johndgn 4 жыл бұрын
Another good vid Simon, part of you wanted to keep this route to yourself though eh? 😉
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hehehe - you got me. Actually this one is really well known - we even get cars trying to drive it! But there are a few I'm keeping to myself.
@travelingtaff 3 жыл бұрын
ACE video i shal be doing that loop winner info :)
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it.
@cliveelsmore 4 жыл бұрын
I want to be there!!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Clive - just reading your email too which is very much appreciated. I'll get back to you on that.
@FutureMark809 4 жыл бұрын
Choosing direction based on cafes... you definitely plan using the same criteria as me!!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Ha! I like it this way around, but when it came to that hill near the end, I wasn't sure it was such a great choice.
@mofodave1 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Came across this via a link posted on Komoot when planning this section of a Land's End to John O'Groats route my brother and I are doing in the near future. Incredibly informative and helpful, very well put together. Incidentally if you have any essential tips for the cycle from Fort William to Inverness, would be grateful for a comment :-)
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. This one might be helpful kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5p7grSorbeod4U.html Did you know there is an alternative LEJOG route which island hops? It takes longer but is probably spectacular (I haven't ridden it). It was put together by one of the women who run the Argyll Backpackers Hostel (www.argyllbackpackers.com/)
@thequietprofessional8435 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon, another fantastic video with wonderful scenery. Are you sure you're not working for the Scottish Tourist Board!!! (Only joking) and keep the great riding and kit review videos coming in. I hope to do this route very soon.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hey if Visit Scotland want to commission me I'm happy to accept!
@retty37 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and superb route. Can’t wait to do this one! What is the bike by the way? 😁👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you like the video, and the route is excellent. The bike is a Sonder Camino, the first version, and here is much more than you probably want to know about it! 😄kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eK-lpqWWz6-2Yo0.html
@stevegraham3041 4 жыл бұрын
Might take a ride down from Moray and camp
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Try to get a windy spot - the midges right now are fierce!
@AndreaCrosetti 2 жыл бұрын
Great route description as usual. Weather is getting unpredictable even with the more sophisticated math models. Following your experience how much rainy is mid / end September in this specific area? Cheers Happy cycling
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to give you a sensible answer Andrea but it's SO variable. September - like May - can be a mix of warm dry days and colder wet ones. This year seems particularly unusual because August is normally considered 'monsoon season' in Lochaber, yet this one has been much drier than normal. My good friend always says the West Highlands is for people who prefer the quality of the good weather days to the quantity. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon great vid many thanks, I'm looking at going to Scotland in September for a week, I'll be taking my gravel bike and hopefully camp in the Glen Nevis campsite ... I'll be looking at most of your vids as I need to find a weeks worth of gravel biking snd hopefully get some great drone footage, any thoughts on a few gravel rides I can do without the bike hike would be appreciated... are you on Strava to .. cheers Wayne 👍
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow there are so many. Most of mine are on the other side of Loch Eil, but the folk in ff Beat Bikes and Nevis Cycles are very generous in their knowledge and happy to share. Also, here are some Komoot pioneers in the area tinyurl.com/y8ep88je
@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure cheers Simon very much appreciated and loving all the information on the rides ..I'm also looking into doing the NC500 on the gravel bike to bike packing 😉👍
@paulfarley7717 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am thinking of doing that route on my e-mtb but taking in Cona Glen and then NE to Callop. Have you tried that route?
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
I've done that in reverse - up Callop and down Cona. The upper section of the Callop climb is not rideable, up or down I suspect, and in places I had to carry, not push. Doing it your direction would be a great climb because there's a track out of Cona (gave me a great descent). If the upper part of Callop is too bad you could always reverse and go around by road.
@michaellupton1593 4 жыл бұрын
Good little film .. That's now on our to do list. Simon your professional presenting skills and brevity are outstanding. Obviously you have the skills to work to a strict brief and to keep things short and impactful. I think you could allow yourself a bit more scope and expand your film making a little. Because you are good at this stuff!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael. I've done longer form TV programmes and sell-through films like the Sea Kayak with Gordon Brown series. I feel most comfortable at this
@johnholden1581 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, Interesting to hear you talk about the right to roam (responsibly) and access to Forestry land/tracks. Do you know if the same applies to wind farm access tracks? I am looking at about a 30 mile route around The Clyde Valley wind farm, to the East of the A74 South of Glasgow and would be upset to arrive from Cumbria and find a locked and impassible gate at the start? Love your videos by the way, great information videos and love your routes, although many of your days would be much too long for me.
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
The short answer John is Yes - you do have a Right of Responsible Access to wind-farms in Scotland. It can be suspended during Civil Engineering works (ie construction) on grounds of safety. But the Code says restrictions should be kept to a minimum, so just because work might happen in one part of the wind-farm they shouldn't try to close down the whole thing. One of the best explainers I found was for horse-riders, but the same access applies on foot and non-motorised cycles (eBikes are non-motorised, they are motor assisted). www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/documents/regional/news/scotland/2021/march/equestrian-access-through-windfarms-in-scotland-factsheet-2021.ashx?la=en
@joenewson381 2 ай бұрын
9:08 That is the hardest hill I’ve ever ridden (well, ridden and walked) up.
@mihail4391 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video and wonderful presenter! Thank you and would be great to hear more about other secluded routes. I have done the NC500 earlier in June this year, but perhaps would love to do this loop route given how quite it is.
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. We’re lucky enough to have great riding in the west highlands and nowhere near the level of traffic you might have found on the NC500.
@martintramuntbikemallorcak481 2 жыл бұрын
I can tell u every little nook and cranny for bikes up that way..... my favourite loops in world!!
@stevia13 4 жыл бұрын
Can I ask - do you use road or MTB shoes and pedals for your gravel bike, and which ones? Enjoying your channel 😊
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
I use Lake MTB shoe Stephen (I find Lake’s suit my feet and they only make shoes, rather than being a diverse brand). Also SPDs with flat pedal around them so I can unclip and still ride dodgy bits or use normal shoes. There’s a full video on different pedal types coming on 27th if all goes to plan. I’m pleased you like the channel - thanks.
@stevia13 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Ok. One more. What app are you using to get full OS mapping on your phone.
@jupe1407 8 ай бұрын
Do you reckon it would be feasible to use road tyres on the Loch Shiel section? It looks absolutely tremendous in any case - cracking video
@alwaysanotheradventure 8 ай бұрын
Not being picky but depends on what you mean by road tyres. 23mm skinnies you’d likely puncture and slide around. The newer, wide (>28mm ideally 35mm) slicks would cope with most of it, although if the forestry has been working you might have some mud to push through. There’s a bit at the both ends that are really rough.
@jupe1407 8 ай бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Appreciate the reply - I'm running 28s tubeless so potentially do-able. I might wait until we haven't had a seemingly unending spell of wet weather though!
@alwaysanotheradventure 8 ай бұрын
@@jupe1407 If you have nice rims then take it easy on the really rough stuff.
@fixerccler 3 жыл бұрын
Well, this makes my heart bleed a little bit (a typical saying in Germany) Scotland combined with riding a bike... Gorgeous!
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
Believe me, I know how fortunate I am.
@martinomovies 4 жыл бұрын
Who is filming the shots of your riding from a distance?
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
It's all me Martino - I'm the only one there. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nahhnc-E27a7maM.html
5 ай бұрын
What time of year did you film this ?
@alwaysanotheradventure 5 ай бұрын
There's a link to the GPS track below the video which shows I did it 12 June 2020 www.komoot.com/tour/201747940
@iainmacleod80 3 жыл бұрын
Would 28 road bike tyres cope with the gravel section? Good video👌
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
They would Ian - just - although it would be rather bouncy. I had 28mm tyres on my old Dawes Galaxy and it went just about anywhere. However, you would have to push through the 300m of forestry works because they'd sink into the churned up mud, especially after rain. That wouldn't be great if you had road cleats on your shoes.
@iainmacleod80 3 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure good point about the cleats. Been trying to find good info on this gravel section for ages! Thanks for the video.
@williambell8282 2 жыл бұрын
The Clearances made many parts of Scotland into a 'Wilderness' . 300 years ago every glen was inhabited. Now, many are empty aside from sheep and deer stalkers. Look at Ireland to see what it should look like - a living landscape.
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 жыл бұрын
Hi William, thanks for your comment. I am fairly well acquainted with the history of the Clearances, and I'd agree that it amounted to something akin to ethnic cleansing. Gaelic scholars like Lorn Macintyre have told me it came close to a highland holocaust (although Michael Fry would disagree). In that context the words are immaterial. However, precisely because of the previous presence of a population I'd argue those glens have a wildness, not a true wilderness. I've spent time in parts of Alaska, Canada and the USA, camping where humans have never had a presence, and those, in my book, are true wilderness areas. I suppose I'm comparing Scotland, to those. The old shielings and blackhouse remains attest to the history and, I'd argue, move it away from wilderness to something sadder, a man-made wildness. I know I'm probably slitting hairs. But when I see phrases like 'Wilderness' used on TV to describe the place where I live (three times in recent weeks) it makes me choke a bit. still, each to their own idea of Wilderness, eh? At least you know mine and, respectfully, I know yours. Thanks again for writing.
@chuto4826 3 жыл бұрын
How long It was that trip???
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
It's 61 miles. The details are on the link in the description: www.komoot.com/tour/201747940
@ryeyhb 4 жыл бұрын
Any connection between cafe sunart and sunartmedia?
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Only the word 'Sunart' Derek - that's the old Viking name for this part of the world and is adopted by lots of local organisations including the Community Council and much more. Arnamurchan is in reality the peninsula bit, Morven the lump opposite Mull, Moidart is the NW side of Loch Shiel, and Sunart the bit to the SE of Loch Shiel. That's probably more than you want to know.
@ryeyhb 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure never been to Ardnamurchan but grew up in a place with exclusively viking names but no etymology in Shetland similar to Sunart or one of the many many Tarberts. Scenery and videos are great, keep up the food work.
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
@@ryeyhb Thanks Derek
@jurassic690 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that Simon, thanks. My friend and I rode the same circuit in the opposite direction last year but included an overnight hammock camp on the shore of Loch Shiel. I can confirm what you said about the severity of the climb, it was a struggle with bikes loaded down with bikepacking kit as well! jurassic-chris.blogspot.com/2019/08/gravel-bike-packing-loch-shiel-and.html
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris - I think I saw you guys - I might have met you too... I live on that hill and we might have had a quick chat a few days later when I was riding back from FW. That said, it's quite a popular route so could well be someone else.
@jurassic690 4 жыл бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure, I don't think it was us although I was aware that you lived near by (I know Colin and Katrina a bit). The weather was absolutely terrible when we rode over to Pollach and we didn't see a soul (you could argue with some justification that nobody in their right mind would have been out in it!)
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
@@jurassic690 Someone else perhaps. Although I do seem to remember those orange bags on the forks... It was a couple of days later (I think) on the Mallaig road I saw them again, so spun my bike around for a chat.
@freeforester1717 2 ай бұрын
04:35 spot the spelling mistake (in Gaelic)
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 ай бұрын
Oh well spotted! We’re going there tomorrow to get the ferry to Rum.
@briancunningham5196 4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos BUT please please change your KZfaq settings. THREE !!!! ADS in a short video is TOO much and feels like exploitation !!!
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian - I'll look into that, thanks for the feedback.. UPDATE: I've cut most mid-play ads. Sorry about that, I'm still quite new to those settings.
@keithaustin994 3 жыл бұрын
I've ridden and raced in about 75 countries , road and mountain bike. Where do I keep coming back to. Ardnamurchan, Morvern and Mull. Best road biking on the planet.
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 жыл бұрын
The gravel aint too made either Keith. There's a route on Mull that I've done but not yet filmed - it's quite long so might have to wait for longer days. If you're back and fancy a ride...
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