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@jacobfield4848 3 күн бұрын
Looks great.
@pulpomurphy5894 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, informing and inspiring. Did you have to bring your own soap, shampoo and towel for the Refuges? How was water resupply along the route? Thanks, Pulpo
@marybullock5146 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us along on the trip. Amazing photography and information as usual.😊
@kyled121 19 күн бұрын
The 'Great Glen Way' is actually on the other side of Loch Ness, but never mind!
@kalodner666 24 күн бұрын
Amazing island, I would love to live there and see my final days in such a beautiful country, although I am english I have Scottish ancestry and that holds very dear to my heart.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 19 күн бұрын
@@kalodner666 It is such a beautiful place, I completely understand why you would want to live there. It truly lives up to its nickname ‘Scotland in miniature’, doesn’t it. And to have ancestry from the area must make it all the more special for you.
@kalodner666 24 күн бұрын
Great vlog, brings back so many memories for me from my college days 36 years ago. There is so much to see on the island than you covered in this vlog. There's a great walk starting at Lochranza around to the Cock of Arran and then coming back overthe hils back into Lockranza(6 miles or so ). There is the amazing columar jointed basalt cliff structure of the Drumadoon sill, basalt based igneous rock formation. Check this- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbSYYLur056zf2g.html
@TheGirlGoneNomad 19 күн бұрын
@@kalodner666 Thank you, that is very kind, it is lovely to hear it brings back memories. Did you visit when in collage? Or did you go to collage in Scotland? Thank you for the recommendations on where to visit, something to aim for if I go back. The walk you mention sounds beautiful, and the Drumadoon still something else! I certainly wish I had had more time to stay longer, but maybe it’s a good excuse to go back!
@marybullock5146 Ай бұрын
Super content keep the videos coming 😊
@TheGirlGoneNomad 19 күн бұрын
@@marybullock5146 Thank you Mary ❤️
@paulbruin3244 Ай бұрын
Northumberland has some great cycles
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
Ah doesn't it just! Do you have a favourite route?
@paulbruin3244 Ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad yes
@helenpickering3123 Ай бұрын
Really great video, thank you! I'm heading to hike it in about three weeks so this was useful. Did you bother with sleeping bags or did you find the blankets were enough? Sounds like it was mostly quite warm for you in the evenings. I'm assuming a warm jacket will be needed for evenings. Did you need to take hut shoes?
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
Hi Helen, thank you 😊Really glad it was useful for you with your own planning. It's a great trail, I'm sure you will have a fanatic time. It was toasty! I certainly didn't need the sleeping bag I packed and slept mostly in my thin downs blanket or sleeping bag liner. I would still take a jacket though for evenings and you will need shoes for the huts. Have a brilliant time! Let me know if I can help you with anything else.
@helenpickering3123 Ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad thank you so much, really appreciate the answers!
@fionaridout364 Ай бұрын
Hi great video. We are doing the hike this summer. Was wondering how much English is spoken along the way especially at the huts? Thanks!
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
Hi Fiona, thank you 😊 Ah that is great, you will have a brilliant time I'm sure. English is spoken in all the huts on the trail, hope this helps!
@MattSmith-vl8pc Ай бұрын
I’ve just bought my first board! Your videos are literally so relaxing to watch. Need to see more paddle boarding videos for some top tips!
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
Ah nice one! Have you had it out for its maiden voyage? Thank you for the kind comments, encouraged to get back out on my own board 😊
@jameshounslow7013 Ай бұрын
Just happened across your channel and glad I found it, really enjoying the videos I’ve seen so far, and even seeing Rich stuff his face with choccie biscuits in one! Speaking of which, I never thought I’d find a woman shoving a scotch egg in her face attractive, yet here we are!
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
Hi James, great to hear from you, really glad you are enjoying the videos! Haha well food is a very important part of cycling whether it’s a Bourbon or Scotch egg! Are you a keen cyclist yourself?
@jameshounslow7013 Ай бұрын
Yes I am, well Rich might say I’ve never been one! I have been slack the last few years, however I’ve just finished building up my new Camino Ti, so time to get back exploring the trails around the Midlands and beyond. Have you been out getting the miles in this weekend?
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
@@jameshounslow7013 Ah nice! A new set of wheels, best incentive to get back out there. Have you got any trips planned? Been trying to get out for some local miles, don't find it as easy to find good gravel in the North Lakes but good to explore. Hope you have a good week!
@nathalielouiseeichner8551 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm hiking the route in july :) Is the route easy to find and follow? I always hike solo but am still a little nervous about getting lost ;)
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
This is very exciting! I’m sure you will have a fantastic time. On the whole the route was quite easy to follow, signs posts at points and only one diversion which was marked. We always came across other people to chat too, which was helpful to ask directions when needed 😊 Hope you have a brilliant time!
@HotubHobos 2 ай бұрын
Great video Girl Gone Nomad, thanks for sharing it, there are so many great places to see and explore in Scotland, we've subscribed :) look forward to seeing more of your clips in the future 🙂👍
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
Thank you! Really lovely to hear you enjoyed the video. Ah absolutely Scotland is a treasure trove of places to explore 😊 Have you got a favourite spot in Scotland to visit? Hope you have a great week 😊
@HotubHobos Ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad love Fort William and we're hoping to do the NC500 route next year if we can fit it in, fingers crossed !👍
@TheGirlGoneNomad Ай бұрын
@@HotubHobos Fort William is a brilliant spot to explore the Highlands from 😊 Ah that sounds fantastic I hope you get the change to travel the NC500!
@kenwebster5053 2 ай бұрын
You can paddle a white water kayak in a straight line. It just takes a few outings a day or 2 apart. The main thing is to just go nice & slow easy at first. Most people overdo it & then loose control. It just takes a little time for your body to learn how to react to keep the boat under control. White water kayaks are designed to be highly maneuverable. They are deliberately directionally unstable so that a with a little practice you can turn the boat very quickly. Wind and waves present additional challengers, so make the 1st few outings on calm water. To help understand what is going on, it is easiest to start by talking about touring kayaks as this will help clarify how control works in a simple way. A touring kayak is primarily steered by edging the hull, but not the torso. If a touring kayak is level, it will go in a straight line. By tilting your pelvis while keeping the upper reasonably upright, you can make the hull tilt (edge) left or right. If the kayak is edges left (lower on the left side), the kayak will gently turn to the right & will continue to gently turn while it is maintained on edge. Bringing the kayak lever again will cause the kayak to resume a straight course, though it may take a few seconds to do so. In calm conditions, a touring kayak can be controlled effectively just by edging. In more challenging conditions of wind and waves, appropriate paddling strokes are needed as well as edging. Some touring kayaks are also fitted with skegs or rudders to assist with control in even more challenging conditions. It is important to coordinate all 3 control methods to assist each other. You do not want to have your turning strokes fighting against your edging as that will prevent effective control & simply wear you out. OK, so now you have the basic idea, it get a little more complex with white water kayaks. Once a white water kayak begins a turn, it builds turning inertia very fast & will soon be going sideways. So, if you have edged left, the boat will begin to turn to the right, but it's inertia will continue to carry the boat along it's original course. So not your boat is pointing to the right but traveling sideways to it's left side. The water begins to pile up on the left side & before you know it, you have been flipped over on the left. So, while it is correct to initiate a turn by edging left & doing a forward sweep on the left, once the turn begins, you should immediately edge towards the inside of the turn to counter the flipping effect of side drift. This is essential if you want to remain upright in a white water kayak. Now, while the boat has forward speed it will resist your attempts to cancel a turn. The faster the boat is going, the more stubbornly it will resist cancelling the turn. So, just take it easy, let the boat slow down to get it back in your control, or you can do a stern rudder or reverse sweep to correct an unwanted turn as these stroke will slow the boat down & make it more controllable. it won't always be so difficult to control & you won't always need to resort to slowing the boat the regain control. As you build skill, you will not need to slow the boat for control, but as a beginner it is really the best strategy, because the alternative will be a fight you can't win, it will sap strength and endurance from your muscles faster than your body can learn the requires coordination. So go slow, relax & enjoy the day, recover, then build on that experience again another day as soon as you can. So, now you know a some things that took me many years to experience & fully understand. I hope it helps you.
@malachev 2 ай бұрын
I hope this helps: the old kayak you brought back to life is a river/white water kayak. It's designed to surf waves, turn quickly and roll easily. Try paddling a kayak designed for flat water, you will find it tracks a lot better.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, the plan is to take it out on the river and see how it handles in its natural habitat! Hopefully, as you said, we’ll notice the difference 😊
@outdoor_dan 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video series! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Are you able to share what campsites you stayed at from Innsbruck onwards? We're looking to do this route next week and it looks like campsites are few and far between in Italy :)
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Hi Dan, appreciate the kind comments thank you! Sure thing, I’ll just need to go back and check the GPX files, I will get back to you. Ah awesome, sure you’re going to have a great ride!
@BushKayakersCampingAustralia 2 ай бұрын
a little more practice and you will both become kayaking addicts . then upcycle that kayak for something more suitable for lakes , although its a great kayak , its stable and its unsinkable . it will get you from A to B safely and reliably . no real need to upgrade
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the vote of confidence! Certainly need more practice, but I’m trying my best to convince Grace it’s worth sticking at. It does seem like a pretty reliable craft, scrubbed up well! Have a great week
@Aritul 2 ай бұрын
That area is gorgeous.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
It is a beautiful area 😊
@m__r1100 2 ай бұрын
You need to keep sitting up more - engage core and hold it with knees and feet to help steer as you paddle.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I’ll get Grace to give them go when she’s next on the water 😊
@RhodySeth 2 ай бұрын
Well that was a great effort, even if Grace didn't take to it in the end. The kayak lives again!
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Seth! Yes absolutely it’s now got a new lease of life and I’m not giving up on getting Grace back in the boat 😊
@BOTG_Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Ya sure the back isn't the front?
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Haha she went for the stuff the airbags in somewhere and hope for the best!
@BOTG_Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Apaonge attachment on a power drill.. Arrr that grey slate in the houses reminds me of Ambleside.
@BOTG_Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Nice 1 bets.. Dosnt beat a sup 😂
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Grace would totally agree with you there 😂
@CraigDroneAdventures 2 ай бұрын
Great work upcycling the kayak! 💚Doesnt look in that bad of shape now. Loved the "washed away the eco system" comment and positive outlook. Im sure we could all do something similar with stuff we have laying around. ♻👍👍 Looking forward to part 2 😃
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Craig! Glad you enjoyed it. Something a bit different, yer it actually looks in reasonable shape now. Just got to convince Grace to keep paddling 😊 Yes absolutely, reckon we all have something in the back of the cupboard we could give a new lease of life 😊
@NorwayHikesTrails 2 ай бұрын
Nice work 👍
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@ervinslens 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning, this looks and sounds like a documentary. Just brilliantly presented.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
That's very kind of you to say! Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊
@jaheemhalsey 2 ай бұрын
Hey I'm just wondering whereabouts you leave your bike when you explored the mountains by foot? I want to do a solo bikepacking trip and am just worried about how to leave it somewhere without it getting stolen. Thanks!
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Hi there, I can completely understand, that’s certainly a worry I’ve had. We were staying at a campsite in the Dolomites so we left them chained up by the tent on our pitch. But I know some sites have bike stores where you could leave them. If you are wild camping it could be a little trickier, sometimes bus and train stops have a secure place you can store them. Hope this has been some help? If you needed any campsite recommendations just let me know, I’d be happy to share the ones I’ve used 😊
@JamieHarding5 2 ай бұрын
That was brilliant. How awesome is your dad picking up rubbish. I love that. I pick rubbish up too when out. Most people are clean and tidy on hikes, not all though sadly. On the river "Off you go"😂 Very nice to watch you both out together. Well edited and nice happy vid😁👋
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
I agree most people are really good with their rubbish, great to hear you are also part of the litter pick squad! Dad’s a trooper 😊 Thanks for watching, lovely to hear you enjoyed it! Haha yer he seems to have little concern for my safety 😂 Hope you are having a great week!
@alexanderlawson1649 2 ай бұрын
The same thing happened to me in Germany, I needed a spare part for the bike but by mid day on the Sat all the shops were shut, same on Sun and the Monday was a holiday. It was driving me wild. Here in UK we are used to basically, shops 24/7. The Asian community revolutionised retailing in this country.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Oh no! What broke? Was the bike still semi rideable? I know the feeling, I just kept praying it wasn’t going to rain again and thinking I should have brought my own tent!
@tws9466 2 ай бұрын
Great video, really pretty country. Moved to Andorra 2 years ago and intend to do the hike this summer.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
How fantastic! What a beautiful place to now live, you will really enjoy the trail I’m sure. I was surprised by how well kitted out the huts were, definitely over packed. Really glad you enjoyed the video, hope you have a great time hiking!
@andychallenor4585 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic movie, very well done. Loved the gorgeous scenery (subscribed)😊. I noticed your a pedal rider rather than cleats (I prefer my gravel bike with pedals) Just wondered what your thoughts were re the pedal vs cleat debate?
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Andy! Great to hear you enjoyed watching 😊 I am with you on Team Pedal, particularly on the gravel bike. I have dappled with cleats in the past, but fell off one to many times stationary, unable to get my foot free! I think I would be more inclined to try them again on my road bike, but otherwise I like foot freedom on when off road. What about yourself?
@andychallenor4585 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad After a few years using cleats and having a few embarrassing spills like you I now prefer the freedom of pedals plus it's great when you get somewhere and can walk around without looking like Bambi on ice 😊
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
@@andychallenor4585 That is an excellent point! Avoid flailing around on hike-a-bike section 😂 Have you got any ride plans for the weekend?
@andychallenor4585 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad Just got back from a 4 week trip to the UK and it's pouring down with rain, no riding for me this weekend. Hope you have better luck 😊
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
@@andychallenor4585 Oh no! I do think the winter weather this year dragged on, it has been a very wet one. Had a few days in Scotland again this week gravel riding, one day was a wash out but the others welcomed some blue skies! Where in the UK have you been travelling?
@yasserkafe-nv3xd 3 ай бұрын
This a action movie, not a video.. but going out of comfort zone is the best favor you do to yourself in this modern fake a€€ digital world 🎉
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Really glad you enjoy watching 😊 Nothing better than getting out and adventuring hey, hope you have yourself a good weekend!
@yasserkafe-nv3xd 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad I like these kinda things but here in Europe is bit harder than in other places where it's warmer there is lot of sun, facts is its better to do an adjustment than to find an excuse. Thanks to, and keep going there is always another level to be reached 👍🏽.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
@@yasserkafe-nv3xd It certainly takes more willpower doesn’t it to get outside when it’s raining! I often find once you’ve out the front door then whatever the weather there are adventures to be had 😊 Thank you for all the encouragement 😊
@frankabels5761 3 ай бұрын
Great movie, breathtaking Nature. If nothing goes wrong I will visit Cornwall with my Camper and my gravelbike in July. Wish you all the best 👍
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Hi there! Thank you, really glad you enjoy the video 😊 Ah fantastic, I hope you get the chance to explore Cornwall this summer, there are some wonderful trails. Hope you have a good week!
@frankabels5761 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad thank you very much 👍
@WyeExplorer 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic Betty - I really enjoyed that edit and adventure albeit wet. But you guys were real troopers adding into the mix genuine humor. I chuckled a number of times - I think Tom a natural comedian. Hey, a red squirrel. Nice! re-the luxury you can't take away the fact you all deserved it. Well, good going. All the best. Mark
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Mark, they are real troopers! Come rain or shine they were determined that we'd follow the route, their enthusiasm is infectious. Tom is a natural, might have to give him his own video one day. I was very glad for a proper bed, made all the difference for the second half of the trip. Hope all is well Mark.
@WyeExplorer 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad A pleasure Betty. Yeah, you were all good in this one. Re-the Tom vid I'm sure that would be funny. Hey, I know what them beds can feel like - a re-charge for sure. Yes, I'm good thanks.
@Pravin__16 3 ай бұрын
It’s beautiful 😍. Do we need license to SUP in Buttermere lake? Other than a £5 Pass which you have mentioned in this Video?
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
HI there, no other license is needed over than the £5 pass, after that you are free to paddle all day! Hope this helps 😊
@Pravin__16 3 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad Great stuff, thank you very much. 😃
@CraigDroneAdventures 3 ай бұрын
This has got me really excited to get my tent out again, specially now we are starting to get some decent weather. I have to say Anna's over night oats is a game changer for breakfasts! You got some really cool drone footage too. Top work! Thanks Betty👍🙏
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Craig! Anna always comes very well prepared food-wise, its always a surprise to see what concoction she's brought with her, have to get her to share the recipe! Have you got some summer plans lined up to go camping after Scotland?
@CraigDroneAdventures 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad yes I am hoping to do Ben Nevis later in the year, which will involve some camping but probably in a campsite. I am eager to get out and do some wild camping at some point. I just need to put some time aside to prepare. Have you got any lined up?
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
@@CraigDroneAdventures Ah awesome, I’ve never managed to get up Ben Nevis, every time I’m in Fort William either the weather isn’t playing ball or I’m just passing through. Sure you’ll have a cracking time, is this after the Weather Highland Way or a separate trip? I’m planning on getting out with the bike and tent again over summer but still undecided exactly where to head.
@CraigDroneAdventures 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad oh nice! That will be fun. Looking forward to the video. Yep this is a separate trip, after my legs have hopefully recovered from the WHW 😂. The weather is definitely the downfall of Scotland.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 2 ай бұрын
@@CraigDroneAdventures Thank you! Yer if it was always sunny and there was no midge I think we’d all be living in Scotland. Suppose it adds to the atmosphere and adventure!
@mistermoore5784 3 ай бұрын
6:26 - F A C E O F D E S P A I R -
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
😂 So true!
@CraigDroneAdventures 3 ай бұрын
Looks like a lot of fun. It’s not a proper bike adventure if you don’t need to push your bike through thick forest or carry it over rivers! Really well put together. ❤
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Craig 😊 Absolutely! Wouldn’t be half as fun without wading through a bog or two in the pouring rain!
@CraigDroneAdventures 3 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad Haha I do love your positivity! 😀
@danandkiko 3 ай бұрын
Would love to ride with these people. Everyone has a great sense of humor. Very important.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
They are a great bunch 😊 I completely agree, you need folk with a good sense of humour don’t you when you’ve been rained on all day and stuck in a bog!
@BOTG_Adventures 3 ай бұрын
Bike camping Legends. Nice 1 Bets. How you can ride with suspension. Gives me head ache.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! There was times I really really wanted some suspension 😂 Rattled to the bone!
@rjonadventure 3 ай бұрын
Nice trip! Lots of hike a bike, haha. Great that you were able to end the trip with some sunshine! 😋
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Pushing up those hills made me wish I’d packed much lighter 😂 It was lovely to see blue sky after the rain 😊
@rjonadventure 3 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad Haha! I can imagine.. Will be wishing this soon as well 😂
@tonypaddler 3 ай бұрын
That was a great, happy vibes video 😃👌🚲⛺ Cheers 👍
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching Tony, really glad you enjoyed it 😊 Hope you’ve had a great bank holiday weekend!
@tonypaddler 3 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad Thank you, I had a walking weekend 🥾, and on Friday I'm cycling around the Inner Hebrides for four days 🙂⛺🚲👍
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
@@tonypaddler Have a great trip to the Inner Hebrides! Hopefully the sun will shine for you ☀️
@tonypaddler 3 ай бұрын
@@TheGirlGoneNomad Thanks very much, I hope that the sun 🌞 shines down on you too 👍
@RhodySeth 3 ай бұрын
I think Katie's on to something with those gloves. Love those shots at 03:20! Looks tough pushing those bikes through rivers and up hills but makes for a great adventure (and video!)
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Haha you might be right! Katie spent the trip trying to convince us we were all missing out. Thank you for the kind comments! There was indeed a fair few hills and rivers, spent most of the time with soggy feet :)
@edzeppelin933 3 ай бұрын
Looks like a fun trip! "Find people as mad as you", I like that.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Nothing beats exploring with a bunch of kindred spirits hey :)
@NorwayHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын
Nice bike packing trip. Thank you for sharing 😊
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Lovely to hear you enjoyed it 😊
@ralphwindwood9090 3 ай бұрын
Worth watching just for a sight of Tom’s fat balls.
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
😂 It was his first time baking them! I’ll ask him for the recipe
@AVFTSCycling 3 ай бұрын
Lovely. Looks an incredible route, made me instantly look at trains - £175! I'll just have to enjoy the video instead 😆
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Train prices can definitely put a dent in the travel plans! Glad you are enjoying the video though, thanks for the kind comments. Who knows, maybe there's a sweet deal waiting for you to hop on board in the future! 🚂😊
@crouisk 3 ай бұрын
Yooist
@chrishiking8818 3 ай бұрын
Great video did you have 2 persons tent from msr and was it any good ? Which one was it please
@TheGirlGoneNomad 3 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, sorry for the slow reply! Yes it is a two person MSR tent, Elixir 2 Tent V2. Serve us really well and easy to pack onto the bikes. Thanks again for watching!