The stunning path to The Lost Valley of Glencoe (Hidden Valley)

The stunning path to The Lost Valley of Glencoe (Hidden Valley) - a dramatic hike and destination!

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Жыл бұрын

This is what it's really like to walk up to one of Scotland's best off-the-beaten-track destinations. Join us as we hike from the car park at The Three Sisters of Glencoe to the Lost Valley (or Hidden Valley), tucked away amongst the stunning peaks in the Highlands of Scotland, where we set up camp for the night. This place is steeped in myth and legend, but what's it like to hike here on a beautiful weekend in the middle of summer?
We went up on the 12th and back down again on the 13th of August 2022.
DISCLAIMER: Don't underestimate any mountain walk in Scotland - we had calm summer weather, but this can be a different beast in winter, when it's wet, or in limited visibility. Please be safe!
There's a wee birthday surprise for me at the end, thanks Alicja :D
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
('Amidst the Stars' by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen)
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eyeopener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
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@AMG63 Жыл бұрын

This is the most frustrating thing about going through cancer and having bad legs, I pass that place alot but just can't get out and go for a walk due to the damage chemotherapy has done to me ☹ but with videos like this it makes me feel like I've seen it all, thank you both so much 👍

@philiprufus4427 Жыл бұрын

You have my sympathies chum, I have been walking the Scotttish hills for over fifty years and cycling and driving for almost as long. Comes as a real blow,when you can't do things you always took for granted. I used to think nothing of ten or fifteen miles,now half a mile to the shops and back without going on my backside is an acheivement Steve's video's bring back a lot of memories. I actualy remember Tyndrum before the Green Welly Shop when we used to stop there fifty years ago in Landrovers and an old British Army Jeep. At that time there was a real character in the area called Gus who lived in nearby Glenorchy were we used to camp. Cop in Appin told us he was the best poacher in the West Highlands no one could ever catch him. The lost valley appears to not have changed in thirty five years since I was last there. Thanks for the views Steve,and love your partner,Real Polish Lady.

@henkdeblouw4169 Жыл бұрын

You have my sympathies too. Take care and I hope you win the fight

@hughrainbird8190 Жыл бұрын

Sympathies from a fellow sufferer, soon to have surgery. One good thing, frustrating as it may be that you can no longer fully enjoy it, you have a beautiful part of the world to experience. All the Best with your treatment.

@johnallan4826 Жыл бұрын

Know your feeling mate, I have cancer and 20 years thyroid, so Steve’s walk in the sunshine, breath of fresh air

@AMG63 Жыл бұрын

I am in the all clear and have been for a few years but the whole cancer/chemotherapy has ruined me so much I can barely walk 100 metres without being in severe pain, kayak fishing Loch etive is my passion now as I can sit down with my legs flat and that means everything in my situation 🙂

@rowanmulvey8632 10 ай бұрын

A lucky lord you are to have such a fun, talented and thoughtful lady.

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Very true!!!

@robinengland5799 2 күн бұрын

Beautiful hike !!! Alicja amazing, you are so fortunate to have a companion that will go on all your adventures with you no matter how difficult they are! My wife and I used to do that, but poor health has sidelined her, great memories though. Really enjoyed the hike!!! Lord Stephen Marsh, has a good ring to it!

@keithwhite1478 Жыл бұрын

Some years ago me and the missus were driving up Glencoe and me missus saw a sign pointing to the Hidden Valley. She said it cant be hidden very well if it signposted!!!

@TheWhitehiker 2 ай бұрын

My wife and I were there 30 years ago from the US; the next day we drove down into Glen Etive; beautiful memories!

@henkdeblouw4169 Жыл бұрын

Firstly: congratulations on your birhday your Lordship. Secondly: what a magnificent hike into the hidden valley. Thanks for sharing Steve and Alicja

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Henk! Sure was a memorable birthday!

@jimmymorrison8314 2 күн бұрын

Lord Steve. Has a certain ring to it.

@gdparry2727 Ай бұрын

Always better when you have someone who's into these 'adventures' as well. Also that soup did look great.

@TonySMotorcyclePassion 27 күн бұрын

Love that area around Glen Coe . Went through there in 2019 on our motorcycle adventure. Always enjoy your adventures

@paulwhitear545 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos Steve. Great scenery today Steve.

@SpurenAmWeg Жыл бұрын

So wonderful..!

@jenniferlevine5406 10 ай бұрын

That video was great fun! Thanks for sharing your birthday surprise!

@moss2431 3 ай бұрын

What a great video! My heart is warm and you two are the best.

@exileinderby51 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking me along on a hike that Ii couldn't do myself. I've driven through Glencoe and found it a bit depressing but maybe that was the weather! So thanks Steve, sorry, My Lord!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha aye the weather can sure close in pretty quick in those parts! Cheers :)

@kevinfarrell5778 Жыл бұрын

Luvin the big bikes passing...great vlog steve..👍👍🍻🍻

@chrisbankswildlife.3779 Жыл бұрын

Hi lord marsh of Glencoe.. as always it's great to share the adventures that you both do . Thank you. You have got us in the mood as we are going to Islay in October for 2 weeks .. looking forward to your next trip 👍👍 take care Chris & June

@JB_FLYA69669 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for shareing this great gem you have inspired me to go here. Thankyou.

@superally8077 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Lord Stephen. Such a beautiful country.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ally!

@tonics7121 Жыл бұрын

That is a trek to write home about. Exactly the right length, perfectly beautiful, and a great place to rest at the end. A piece of wild paradise. Wow, just wow.

@lynetteetter8097 7 ай бұрын

The opening with that music and the scenery...wow. I got goose bumps.

@freespeechforever Жыл бұрын

M'Lord, tis a splended patch you have! Superb video and your Lady looks well with you!

@paris5551000 Жыл бұрын

Aaaawwweeeeee. That was lovely! Happy birthday Lord Steve (what a beautiful gift) I think that was my absolute favourite site yet! My Scottish girlfriend has a horror childhood story there that features the midges, so I was wondering how that was going to play out! Hope that you aren’t still scratching! Thankyou both once again. It’s been a perfect finish to a Saturday night Australian time! See you next year…preferably without the bugs 🐜

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

The midges were telling tales from their ancestors about when your girlfriend was there - still the talk of the glen!

@paris5551000 Жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh ha ha ha. She would love that! Apparently Dad took the family out there and abandoned the idea in the middle of the night....swore that they would never do that again 😳

@gracesmith6199 Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Lord Steven March. That was a lovely thing to get. Thank you both for showing us this place . From me in Irvine 🤗🤗

@christinehodge3608 Жыл бұрын

Glenco is beautiful, Happy belated birthday, lovely present Sir Stephen, love the shield

@sandrader2889 7 ай бұрын

Lord Steve how great is that! Really nice Alicja

@judym5822 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video Lord Steve, Lady Alicja has done you proud. Love watching you two on your trips xx

@i10gal Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning scenery and how spooky, we travelled through Glencoe only yesterday after a fab weeks holiday in amazing weather in Fort Augustus. I thought Alicja's birthday presents for you were just so special and unique, Lord Marsh 😄 and her own design of that fabulous Scottish Coat of Arms specifically for you was just.... as they say in Glasow "pure dead brilliant ". What a fantastic gift and lovely you shared that special moment with us. Thank you 😊 x

@vivellasmum 10 ай бұрын

Wow and now you're a Lord what an eventful hike! One I couldn't do but enjoyed going with you two. Thanks.

@psmirage8584 4 ай бұрын

I just loved the Coat of Arms Alicja made for you. What a special gift. Gorgeous video, by the way. The scenery is incredible.

@erinmcgrathejm4985 Жыл бұрын

First off, belated happy birthday, Lord Stephen! Secondly, that scene at 1:49 when we first see the valley with Buachaille Etive Mòr in all is grandeur never fails to give my heart a lift. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. What fun! Cheers and ATB to you both!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

And to you Erin! Oh it's a wonderful sight every time driving up that road, no matter the weather :)

@stevemnmeep2296 Жыл бұрын

Lord Steve , fab vid , that was so lovely 😍, all them midges put me off camping lol

@richardharrison6993 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Loved the Coat of Arms. Well done Alicia. And long belated Happy Birthday, Lord Stephen.

@formonthills Жыл бұрын

That is cracking guys 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 another wee gem added to my bucket list ♥️

@jameslarkin8494 Жыл бұрын

Lovely ending of the video. Best a luck to you both..

@mmcbey1401 9 ай бұрын

I made the same trek when I was young, 50 years ago, and it's great to see it again.

@patriciagale955 Жыл бұрын

Yet another brilliant and beautiful video. Thanks

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Patricia!

@vebetka8333 Жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday, Lord Marsh. 😄 What a cool and fun gift from your sweetie. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking me away from the car park and out into the highlands. I recall stopping there twice on previous trips to Scotland but now with your help I actually got to see what's beyond. Great job once again.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming along :)

@cherry-vz5kx Жыл бұрын

Great video and to see the Glen in such beautiful weather is a bonus.Thank you.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Cherry!

@ramblingracheltrailtales 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic camp Alan. Good stuff 😊

@annemaloney8273 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Laird Marsh! Happy Birthday! What a great video! 🎉🥳👋

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anne!

@rehehe2023 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Lord Steven. Keep 'em coming!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

@jeanetteberesford5028 Жыл бұрын

Another delightfull journey you and Alicija have taken us on x thank you both xx

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeanette!

@gordonchild110 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Lord Steve ..great video yet again..Scotland has stunning scenery..thanks.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gordon!

@simontye179 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous trip, thanks both.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon!

@RogEdwardsTV Жыл бұрын

Some great wee waterfalls on that hike! Lovely scenery! And happy birthday Lord Marsh! 😀

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Roger! LOVED your last video btw!

@ryan1mcq Жыл бұрын

That is superb, what an amazing birthday gift. Happy birthday 😁

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ryan!

@gordon7470 Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video!!! Happy Birthday Steve👌 Lovely thoughtful presents Alicia, what a surprise 👏👏

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gordon! She's a wee star :)

@1954alister Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous video. Such fab scenery and you two make it come alive. Such a happy and feel good watch. Thanks so much

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for coming along Alister!

@johnburke5384 Жыл бұрын

A belated Happy Birthday Lord Steve....another excellent video !

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers John!

@spangles3654 Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Lord Steve of Glencoe, another great video as usual.....All the best.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@carolynalexander314 Ай бұрын

Thank you both so much for taking us with you on this stunningly beautiful walk. And congratulations Lord Marsh on your birthday present!

@peterdnreynolds777 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery

@timrumble6945 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video, thank you both.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim!

@GabyZacara Ай бұрын

Loved this!! xx

@copper6600 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steve and thanks for the super video.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@pixelfascination Жыл бұрын

Egads! those bugs looked bad, but the surroundings are stunning. Happy belated Birthday old chap.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! All the bugs were invited to the party :)

@olivers.6420 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Lord Marsh!!! Leos are the best 🙂. Great video as always!! Super cool code of arms!!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Oliver! I've got plans for that wonderful artwork!

@Anniestamper Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Lovely vlog that brought back memories of a 18-30s walking holiday over 40 years ago. So long ago that it was before the bridge was opened in Ballachulish 😉 where we were staying. I remember the valley so well and the impact of that first sight. We were the only walkers in there and saw very few people on the way up. Thanks for rekindling my sketchy memories.

@briansears6449 4 ай бұрын

She's Awesome! What a great surprise! And a Sobeys Bag from right here in good old Nova Scotia!

@RichardParker-hc6dn 6 ай бұрын

Hello "Lord Stephen Marsh" This video was great of the Hidden Valley, so beautiful to see. Thanks for the video! 😍

@dianel7303 Жыл бұрын

Precious! Happy Birthday🎉🇨🇦

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane :)

@MontyDK1 2 ай бұрын

My wife and I visited the Three Sisters 26 years ago. This July the Danes will be back, touring the Highlands with our two kids, 20 and 23 years. Can't wait! :)

@lindao1327 Жыл бұрын

Great video Lord Steve! Happy Birthday!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Linda!

@mgraemem Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Ballachulish and Glencoe were one of our primary mission goals when we visited in 2016. So lovely to see them again. Visited at St. Mary's in Glencoe village and had a lovely lunch at a wee restaurant there. Great memories.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

So glad to bring you very familiar places!

@cjc201 2 ай бұрын

Wow absolute stunning scenery. The Flower of Scotland.

@RedHillian Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday your lordship! what a lovely walk up into the mountains, and some gorgeous scenery - and such a sight to wake up to. I'm far more about the creature comforts in person, but can very appreciate you bringing us this outing to watch.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom, after that night I was ready for my bed :)

@G4RY1159 Жыл бұрын

A lot less tourists and midges as the temperature drops, not been up there in a good few years, all the camper vans etc just started to get to me, no likey! Thanks again fella.

@DrBrazell Жыл бұрын

You are a lucky man your Lordship! Happy Birthday!

@Lol-ml3gg Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys , I really enjoyed this one & happy birthday Sir Steven. Also I love the Green Welly too, cheers Marilyn from Melbourne 😀

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Marilyn! :)

@annemcclelland9899 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful video! I have driven through Glencoe so often and would still love to try and walk to the Hidden Valley. Congratulations on your Lordship! I'm glad you both had such beautiful weather and I loved the music you used in the video!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anne!

@gazza1858 Жыл бұрын

Another cracking video Steve. Much appreciated.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Gaz!

@stevenlennie Жыл бұрын

Hiked this on New Years Day this year. Was an amazing hike in the winter. Wind, rain, snow. Fantastic stuff.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Sounds perfect mate!

@stasekszejko5318 Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday LORD Steve. May you gave many more 😇 Alicja, well done, you are full of wonderful surprises 👍 This was a wonderful tour encompassing sights sounds etc. Kudos to you all 👍👌

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much from the Lord and Lay of Glencoe :D

@bmofano 6 ай бұрын

I've only been once to Scotland, and I was blown away by its natural beauty, seeing some of these shots, it really is a lovely place. Wales on steroids, incredible

@kevinbullas2328 Жыл бұрын

Great vid My Lord!! And Happy (belated) Birthday👏🏻😁

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Kevin!

@kelleywoods5244 Жыл бұрын

Loved this, and a very happy belated birthday to you M'Lord 🎉🎂🎁

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kelley! :)

@k0618202 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday, Lord Stephen Marsh! Thanks for sharing.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ashleyenever1331 Жыл бұрын

Have been watching for a while now from Australia, but i loved this one. Unable to hike due to bad knee but enjoy living vicariously through you eyes. Bloody Fantastic

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ashley!

@graemewilliams3212 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved that! It's actually the first video you've made where the location is where I've already been to! And like Lady Alicja, I wore trainers haha. The ending had me grinning, that was a lovely present and Happy Birthday Lord Marsh!!!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

She did well eh Graeme :) Best memories from this weekend :)

@grahamlongdon8448 Жыл бұрын

Loved it the drive the scenery was lucky enough to have driven through Glencoe in June the memories are so fresh after watching you

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Graham!

@johnallan4826 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks lord Steve, beautiful scenery lovely weather, what a nice treat.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@richardharibo Жыл бұрын

Amazing vlog as always from my favourite KZfaqrs. Scotland is beautiful, I have a week off in October, must do this walk. Thanks again for sharing your amazing trips.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh it'd be awesome in October! Cheers Richard!

@loveexploringscotland Жыл бұрын

Love this! We visited Glencoe the same week (a day trip) and walked some of this out of curiosity to see what the path was like. It has been on my visit list for many years. Hoping when I'm a bit fitter I can go back on a cooler day. Thanks for sharing the walk 😀

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Aye, much more fun on a cooler autumn day when the midges have upped sticks!

@wayneeschbank2895 Жыл бұрын

My Lord Steve this was a very great video on parts of Scotland I will never see other than from the KZfaq channel. Keep these video's coming as I and a lot of others enjoy your travels.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wayne!

@amtrakharry Жыл бұрын

That was fun guy's. I wish I was young again... Happy Birthday Lord Marsh!!! Alicja is a awesome gal Lord Marsh don't let her get away...😀😀😀

@bobhewings6812 Жыл бұрын

Lord Steve,thank you so much for taking us all on another adventure to places beyond where most of us can't or won't ever be able to see.A stunning part of beautiful Glencoe. Also a belated birthday wish and what a smashing present from her ladyship. As always Steve and Alijcia take care and stay safe.

@mstrdiver Жыл бұрын

The early morning sunlight @ 15:20 highlights the sharp mountain structure and brings them into stark relief in a beautiful manner. Such stunning scenery you've taken us into again. Thanks for bringing us along on your overnight jaunt and happy birthday Laird Steve Marsh. Stay safe you two.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob! :)

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers! It is so easy to film scenery and light like that!

@joannenardi4234 Жыл бұрын

What a fun video Lord Steve. Especially the Sobey’s bag in the middle Of the highlands!!🇨🇦🇨🇦

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Well spotted Joanne! All the way from St.John's :)

@birgitbiegel7667 Жыл бұрын

Hiked this walk some years ago in heavy rain and it was very slippery . So nice to see this in other weather conditions, loved it.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Good effort - it's tricky in the wet!

@robbojax2025 Жыл бұрын

Lord Steve!! Lovely walk in one of my favourite parts of Scotland. Thanks.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kinross24 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday your Lordship 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎Great vid this week! Well done lass!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Cheers from us both!

@roderickjoyce6716 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lord and Lady Marsh. I can't go hiking for a while yet as I had an operation to correct a very flat foot in April. Maybe next year. My heartfelt condolences to the commentators who are recovering from or still undergoing chemotherapy.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

I wish you a speedy recovery!

@chrisrothwell69 Жыл бұрын

Stoppit ‼️two great adventures in 1 evening ‼️👏🤗

@Urnieburns70 Жыл бұрын

She's a keeper!

@alanlake5220 Жыл бұрын

What a great birtday surprise Lord Marsh

@ravenlunatic2627 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I are in Scotland for 2 weeks this summer. We are actually staying about 90 minutes from Glencoe but we will definitely be visiting this place. It's possible to go to Scotland and not visit Glencoe. This walk looks amazing but I've always been nervous about doing it because of getting lost. We will be there in August though so I suppose there will be lots of people around. Who knows. I may be commenting on this video again at some point to say we did this. Fantastic video and thanks for posting.

@bmaspen95 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lord Stephen, belated birthday wishes to you, what a fantastic present. What a brilliant stream of one of the best areas in Scotland one of my favourites. The scenery is spectacular and your photography is second to none. As always love to see you both out together. Absolutely fantastic stream. Safe travels

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for that Brian!

@georgehunter7099 5 ай бұрын

You look a bit mad in your photo.