5 days Bike Packing in Argyll, Scotland

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 29. 08. 2022
  • I spent 5 days exploring the Argyll area of Scotland, using some of the Wild About Argyll Bike Packing Trail, a 655km route that puts you right amongst the beauty of Argyll.
    Argyll's an area I've wanted to explore more of since paddle boarding some of it last year during my Scottish Adventure Triathlon. It was really cool to see it from the land this time - and bike packing was an ace way to do it!
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Komentáƙe • 235

  • @WildAboutArgyll
    @WildAboutArgyll Pƙed rokem +26

    WOW! We love how much you loved exploring Argyll - you really have shown exactly why it's called Scotland's Adventure Coast! You are an inspiration! Love it!

  • @craig3401
    @craig3401 Pƙed rokem +27

    Stunning scenery mixed with a sprinkling of bonkers lol đŸ˜‚đŸ€Ł loved it

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +8

      Love this comment - I’ll send you a signed copy of Dancing in the Midge Shite as a thanks 😅

  • @Nate1975
    @Nate1975 Pƙed rokem +6

    Sarah you are such a joy

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +1

      đŸ„°đŸ„č glad you enjoyed the video, makes the blood sweat and tears of editing worthwhile 😅

  • @dan-zo4eb
    @dan-zo4eb Pƙed rokem +11

    A new fit for adventure film always makes the day better, Cheers

  • @r13gbs
    @r13gbs Pƙed rokem +7

    The Mental cow is back đŸ‘â€

  • @orraman5427
    @orraman5427 Pƙed rokem +1

    I'm glad you enjoyed your trip round my back garden.

  • @matt193
    @matt193 Pƙed rokem +8

    Never a dull moment 😂 Thanks Sarah. Waffle on!

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +4

      55 mins of your life you’ll never get back 😂

  • @andrewcox6820
    @andrewcox6820 Pƙed rokem +5

    well that's brightened up my day, another film from Sarah, always worth the wait.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thanks butt, hope it didn’t disappoint đŸ™ŒđŸ»

  • @gerardtohill9597
    @gerardtohill9597 Pƙed rokem +4

    Cracking video and superb photography - great work!

  • @gooner8david
    @gooner8david Pƙed rokem +4

    Absolutely gorgeous... Scenery quite nice too. Thanks Sarah great video as always and you look great in HD on the big screen. Shine on x

  • @davidtaylor9198
    @davidtaylor9198 Pƙed rokem +6

    Great video! You're quickly becoming one of my favourites on CZcams alongside Murray's Scotland's Mountains (that would be an awesome colab)
    Keep doing what you're doing and don't change a thing, just brilliant!

  • @markscott5142
    @markscott5142 Pƙed rokem +5

    Being semi local, it’s good to see places I know.
    Scotland west coast best place !

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +1

      What a place to live!! 😍 Need a lodger? 😅

    • @markscott5142
      @markscott5142 Pƙed rokem

      @@FitforAdventure hahah you bring that banter stay for free anytime đŸ‘ŒđŸ»

  • @ScotlandsMountains
    @ScotlandsMountains Pƙed rokem +5

    Absolutely brilliant - loved it 👌 shame about the weather though 😂 ☀

  • @simonp75381
    @simonp75381 Pƙed rokem +5

    Absolutely brilliantly presented, so nice to someone genuinely so enthusiastic! Well done

  • @nxmrjake
    @nxmrjake Pƙed rokem +1

    I did adult swimming lessons just before covid - never really did it as a kid
 one session with the teacher and I was SO BUZZING ABOUT SWIMMING 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 amazing the difference a good teacher makes, it’s such a buzz!

  • @astrogypsy
    @astrogypsy Pƙed rokem +5

    I was due for a dose of your good vibes.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +2

      Hope it lives up to the good vibes expectations đŸ˜ŹđŸ™ŒđŸ»

    • @astrogypsy
      @astrogypsy Pƙed rokem +1

      @@FitforAdventure So far so good- thx!

  • @Rob-zv1oz
    @Rob-zv1oz Pƙed rokem +2

    So nice to see and hear you again Sarah. With everything that’s going on in this crazy ass world just now, you are much needed medication and meditation. Peace, love, and respect to you young lady 🙏

  • @KOTDM1988
    @KOTDM1988 Pƙed rokem +7

    Currently stuck inside my hotel room in Skopje, North Macedonia - thanks to a gigantic thunderstorm. This'll do nicely, thanks.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey9973 Pƙed rokem +3

    Great video. Beautiful sunset when out on your paddle board. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

  • @gavingrimsey8602
    @gavingrimsey8602 Pƙed rokem +4

    Wonderful Sarah love it as always your still nuts what makes it so good. Take care and keep them coming

  • @mattsmyname77
    @mattsmyname77 Pƙed rokem +4

    Wey Hey, cheers Sarah đŸ„°

  • @JoshMainka
    @JoshMainka Pƙed rokem +5

    I've been waiting for this to drop. Inspired by my favourite mad Welsh woman I'm starting a five day trek from Oban to the Cairngorms on Friday. If I get bitten by midges I know who to blame đŸ˜±

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +2

      I’ve instructed them to be extra ferocious and itchy to give you the full experience - you’re welcome 😅 Have a mint time mate!! I’d love to see your route for this and to hear how it goes đŸ™ŒđŸ»

    • @JoshMainka
      @JoshMainka Pƙed rokem

      @@FitforAdventure I was midge lunch in County Kerry this weekend hiking up Carrauntoohil so I'm hoping I've built up some immunity😊

    • @Tubroos_Bz
      @Tubroos_Bz Pƙed rokem

      I always intended to do that the other way around when I lived in Braemar but somehow it never happened... It looked like an excellent walk... One day maybe!

  • @kristinarasmussen7326
    @kristinarasmussen7326 Pƙed rokem +5

    Thank you so much for this beautiful video it was just what I need I been feeling so down the last couple of days so that made me so happy đŸ™đŸŒâ€ïž

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem

      So sorry that you’ve been down, and very happy that this helped a bit! Scotland’s beauty is a healer 😊 Take care x

  • @white_rose_alex
    @white_rose_alex Pƙed rokem +6

    Yay, you're back! I followed your journey on Instagram but it's been great to see this video version too. Scotland stole my heart years ago, it's one of my favourite places ever. This video has made me want to go back again very soon. Thanks for sharing. x

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +2

      Yessss, thank you for watching, hope you get back up there for a fix soon! (I’m assuming it’s ‘up’ for you too, Scotland’s ‘up’ for everyone unless you live in Iceland though right? 😅)

  • @krisatkins840
    @krisatkins840 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    so true what you say regarding swim coaching and what you learn. I learnt to swim as a child but also got additional coaching as an adult and realised what I was doing before was just moving in the water.

  • @gooner8david
    @gooner8david Pƙed rokem +6

    Shine on you crazy diamond 💎

  • @jaygib7650
    @jaygib7650 Pƙed rokem +2

    It’s nice watching someone upbeat and fun enjoying the uk, keep up the great work! đŸšŽâ€â™€ïž

  • @chrismyash
    @chrismyash Pƙed rokem +4

    Well. It worked.
    I'm now planning a trip to Carnasserie Castle.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +2

      It’s so fun! Go at sunset - it’s mega đŸ™ŒđŸ»

  • @stevesdaysoff2759
    @stevesdaysoff2759 Pƙed rokem +4

    Great video. I have just spent three weeks on holiday in that area as I do most years. I really enjoyed watching your bike tour in Argyll as its my favourite area the the UK. I spent a lot of my time visiting the small islands around Oban including Lismore in my small inflatable boat. Its great seeing Oban and Lismore on a bike tour. Thank you. really enjoyed watching your channel, well done. Atb Steve 👍

  • @derekputnam8200
    @derekputnam8200 Pƙed rokem +1

    You make our day Sarah whenever you post a new video. I have cycle toured Scotland for many years and I too love Argyle and Bute. Visited many of the places you’ve included here r you must visit Lochranza, my favourite stop in argyle, Jura, my second favourite and lastly, Colonsay and Oronsay. Live the dream Sarah😘

  • @276tracey
    @276tracey Pƙed rokem +4

    Cracking vid.... I love the scenery and crystal clear waters... Everything was just brilliant...you just keep getting better and better x

  • @SevenStanesMBT
    @SevenStanesMBT Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks for these Sarah! Really love your mad, fun filled adventures :)

  • @ianscott947
    @ianscott947 Pƙed rokem +3

    All clear water looks amazing when the Bristol Channel is your local splishy splashy.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +2

      😂😂 it’s so true! Bought goggles to swim - don’t know why I bothered, can’t see shit. Actually I can see shit, that’s the problem 😅

    • @ianscott947
      @ianscott947 Pƙed rokem

      @@FitforAdventure Admittedly Barrybados would be a lot more Bados than Barry if it wasn't for the shit floaters.... but it's still better than Weston-super-Mare.

  • @garyvigor
    @garyvigor Pƙed rokem +3

    Hi Sarah great to c you again and great zany video as usual

  • @hawthornewipe
    @hawthornewipe Pƙed rokem +1

    OMG amazing! Thanks for the ideas for summer !!

  • @mikew6840
    @mikew6840 Pƙed rokem +1

    The weather looked freakishly good! Gorgeous!! đŸ€©

  • @howardmcknight9773
    @howardmcknight9773 Pƙed rokem +4

    The scenery and sunsets were stunning Sarah and you showed it off brilliantly.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem

      Weren’t they!!! Possibly the longest run of sun in Scotland ever, how lucky was I 😍 Thank you for watching đŸ™ŒđŸ»

  • @paulinefebruary7816
    @paulinefebruary7816 Pƙed rokem +3

    Hey Sarah! Nice to see you again! Loved this adventure it really made me want to explore some of those beautiful islands! The sea and the sights and the sounds and the food look amazing!! Thank you for cheering my day!!

  • @aomame3634
    @aomame3634 Pƙed rokem

    Made my morning. Thanks so much for doing these videos and never not waffle please. Loved every minute of it! đŸ€—

  • @kimberlym4289
    @kimberlym4289 Pƙed rokem +2

    Such incredible sunrise and sunsets you've caught on this trip!

  • @sparkysystem
    @sparkysystem Pƙed rokem

    A really great inspiring video. Yet again. So many thanks for sharing.

  • @ascot1049
    @ascot1049 Pƙed rokem +5

    Very nice , more bikepacking please.

  • @UlfarArnarson
    @UlfarArnarson Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Great video and thanks for showing so clearly the route on a map. Incredible how lucky you were with the weather.

  • @WoodyAndy
    @WoodyAndy Pƙed rokem +1

    Awesome! That dark sky camp spot looked lush and it's always nice to see beaver footage obvs. Keep on waffling - you're brill! All the best, Andy

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you for laughs and the amazing journey you took us on👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @CREAMYBANGSTICK
    @CREAMYBANGSTICK Pƙed rokem

    Fantastic film Sarah. Absolutely loved it :)

  • @grahamgreen7800
    @grahamgreen7800 Pƙed rokem

    It’s been a pleasure watching your video, like all the ones you make entertaining as well as bing informative .

  • @thewilksourlife631
    @thewilksourlife631 Pƙed rokem

    Wow.... what's views. Fabulous trip and loved those castles.

  • @Mike-zm5bf
    @Mike-zm5bf Pƙed rokem

    Another fantastic video and adventure Sarah, thank you

  • @Toucan222
    @Toucan222 Pƙed rokem +2

    Wonderful Sarah! More please.

  • @MatsJPB
    @MatsJPB Pƙed rokem +2

    Cool trip! Good luck with the crawling =)

  • @GOBBYBOY333
    @GOBBYBOY333 Pƙed rokem

    Fantastic video Sarah, I just love your enthusiasm. The first castle you visited with the pigeon poo on the stairs, where you said there a hole down there, well that was a long drop. it would have had a timber capping on it with a hole large enough for you to sit and do your business on, basically a medieval WC. I can't wait for the next adventure, thanks for taking us along ATB Big Dave Scotland

  • @shewalksshepaints
    @shewalksshepaints Pƙed rokem +1

    Yessss - love your videos! Especially when they’re in Scotland đŸ„° Amazing trip! (Must learn how to do moving map animation thingies
)

  • @dvdptn
    @dvdptn Pƙed rokem

    Wow, that was so much fun!

  • @kevwright2002
    @kevwright2002 Pƙed rokem +2

    Thanks Sarah, the effort you put into these videos is mind blowing. What a great place Scotland is.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem

      Thank you Kev! That’s why I’m such a rogue and sporadic uploader 😂 Very pleased when people enjoy them though. Thanks dude đŸ™ŒđŸ»

  • @markpeterson5067
    @markpeterson5067 Pƙed rokem

    Always interesting and fun to watch. A spirit that inspires without being too serious. Comical comments that make you smile 😊.

  • @tdawg4756
    @tdawg4756 Pƙed rokem +1

    Those beavers though
. Nice!

  • @TheAlexcutting
    @TheAlexcutting Pƙed rokem

    beautiful video! love your adventures!

  • @frida2524
    @frida2524 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks for another great video! Always longing back to Scotland and this makes me feel a lot better 🏮󠁧󠁱󠁳󠁣󠁮󠁿💙

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +1

      Hope you get to go back soon!! đŸ™ŒđŸ»đŸ˜Š

  • @markm3037
    @markm3037 Pƙed rokem

    Another amazing adventure 👍great video Sarah once again 😊watched it while chilling near tryfan mountain 🏔 đŸ‘đŸŽó §ó ąó ·ó Źó łó ż

  • @philippaneal2924
    @philippaneal2924 Pƙed rokem

    Loved this so much. We love watching your videos for inspiration and laughs. The first clip had us đŸ€Łâ™„ïž

  • @psullivan265
    @psullivan265 Pƙed rokem +1

    What a fantastic video, thank you .

  • @georgemacdonald8899
    @georgemacdonald8899 Pƙed rokem +1

    Really cool to see bike adventuring in my old back yard(used to live in Argyll), thanks!!! I have ridden over 20k miles by bike now and find the best way to reduce punctures are tubes and kevlar tire liners. Here in the SF bay area we have a plant that sheds thorns, the impale themselves on your tires by some kind of magical force, sticking right through and wounding the tube. The tire liner keeps them at bay, also works good for glass/nails/... If you ever make it over to the west coast USA, you should do the PCT trail and then bike back from Vancouver to San Diego along the coast. Take in the side trips to Kings Canyon/Sequoya, Yosemite Valley, Whitney, Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier,... Could have a really nice year, or 2 half year trips. If you do, let us know I may be able to help provision/supply and gear ya up...

  • @Caffeine_And_Seawater
    @Caffeine_And_Seawater Pƙed rokem

    Loved watching this. I’ve spent a lot of time kayaking the Inner Hebrides, there’s few places as beautiful when the weather is nice. Also that pub that overlooks the quarry at Easdale (I can’t spell the other name) is a beautiful location for a mid trip coffee and cake before heading round to the Atlantic bridge. Also the sunsets over the islands on a clear sky are unreal, the sea looks like it’s on fire

  • @yasminshikingmission
    @yasminshikingmission Pƙed rokem

    Just love your videos so entertaining to watch, it’s better than Netflix don’t even notice the time going by 😁 definitely just inspire people to get out 😁 thanks for sharing

  • @mandz861
    @mandz861 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks much , we visited this area recently so was a little highlight of our trip ,oh we were there , those castles are some of the best ive seen how you can get right to top is ace , good stuff , you do Scotland proud like x

  • @Saterik82
    @Saterik82 Pƙed rokem

    Sarah's got a new video! The wait was worth it!

  • @clairebratcher6374
    @clairebratcher6374 Pƙed rokem

    Falling in love with your videos, very inspiring thank you

  • @BrianthatiscalledBrian
    @BrianthatiscalledBrian Pƙed rokem

    That was so great. Thanks, Sarah. 👍🙂🏮󠁧󠁱󠁳󠁣󠁮󠁿

  • @akaben63
    @akaben63 Pƙed rokem

    Absolutely bloody brilliant 👍 can’t wait for the next one, camels indeed, clearly a field of free range woolly bananas and, a little more clarity before mentioning beavers, I nearly fell off my turbo trainer! đŸ€Ł

  • @declanconway2903
    @declanconway2903 Pƙed rokem

    Great video again beautiful scenery thanks for sharing.

  • @richardworgan1365
    @richardworgan1365 Pƙed rokem +3

    Great to see you again. They were alpacas they originate from the South Americas.

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +1

      You sure they’re not humpless camels? Special Scottish ones 😅

    • @richardworgan1365
      @richardworgan1365 Pƙed rokem

      @@FitforAdventure yes i had a herd of them.all the best. Xx

  • @StephenKingvideo
    @StephenKingvideo Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Another inspiring video.

  • @seankirkland8730
    @seankirkland8730 Pƙed rokem

    Another great video. Perfect mix of scenery, sunsets, information and Humour! More More More đŸ€Ł

  • @philjones3335
    @philjones3335 Pƙed rokem

    Great video, you are my kind of girl, you have some amazing adventures, look forward to the next one 😀

  • @xXBURITOOXx
    @xXBURITOOXx Pƙed rokem

    You give us so much positivity 😊

  • @bazm425
    @bazm425 Pƙed rokem +2

    Great video and fantastic views Sarah. I’m also hopeless at front crawl. My breaths tend to be 50/50 water to air mix. Not a good combination. Keep up the excellent content.

  • @GusExplores
    @GusExplores Pƙed rokem +1

    Brilliant video as always. You need to watch your paddle boarding off the coast in that area, that's where the massive whirlpool is and the ocean turns into a water fall between a couple of the islands. Worth a visit but do it in a powerful boat. I grew up near Kilmartin and used to love playing in Carnasserie Castle and around the cairns, I kinda feel you might have seen more of Argyll than me now though đŸ€Ł that camp spot before day 5 on Gighia was amazing just wish you could guarantee the clear skies you got. Cheers for sharing this one

  • @chuckcuthbert6942
    @chuckcuthbert6942 Pƙed rokem

    So funny and great video. I loved dancing in the midgeshite, and oh have I pressed record? can you hear bagpipes? So thanks for sharing your adventures it was a good way to spend the last hour watching this.

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer Pƙed rokem +2

    Great looking trip. The sonder Camino is a great bike. I have the Planet X tempest Ti, but I would’ve bought the Camino if there was stock.
    I am off next week on a 5 day bikecamping trip around Normandy next week so this just got me more excited

  • @pauldackombe4034
    @pauldackombe4034 Pƙed rokem

    Wow what a brilliant adventure,

  • @nosek666
    @nosek666 Pƙed rokem

    What a stunning place!

  • @marksadventures3889
    @marksadventures3889 Pƙed rokem

    I just found your channel so another subscription for you. I enjoyed what I saw. That train should be the model of every service.

  • @missjibbfully
    @missjibbfully Pƙed rokem

    great video as always. The bit from the Carnaisse castle was very videogame-ish which made me laugh XD

  • @robertdonaldson6584
    @robertdonaldson6584 Pƙed rokem

    I went to Ecole Nouvelle, Lausanne Switzerland in the 1960's and spent many hours at Chateau de Chillon playing/exploring.

  • @riproaringblues
    @riproaringblues Pƙed rokem

    Good to see you back on the small screen Sarah. Cracking trip! I know there's loads of tubeless sealants out there, I tried Stan's normal stuff - which didn't work for me. However, I found the Silca Sealant very good (the floaty bits are larger). It does come with it's own problem though, as you have to pull the tyre off the bead and pour it into the tyre (it blocks the valve if you try to put it in through the valve). I think the Stans Race Formula is similar. Good luck.

  • @alanhunter2051
    @alanhunter2051 Pƙed rokem

    Sarah you are mad silly amazing and beautiful all jumbled together. You are true to your heart and doing what you love. Your rollercoaster life has many ups and downs. Take care x

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Pƙed rokem

    Your blogs are just Awesome thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @argyllexplorer1946
    @argyllexplorer1946 Pƙed rokem

    Brilliant and I live here, well done 👏

  • @birdsnestsnature
    @birdsnestsnature Pƙed rokem +3

    great video sarah, great fun.

  • @liamboyle92
    @liamboyle92 Pƙed rokem +1

    Brilliant! Love seeing bits of my home country I haven't had the chance to visit yet! Made me jealous đŸ€Ł class video!

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +1

      😂 if I make a Scot jealous of Scotland then I must be doing something right 😂

    • @liamboyle92
      @liamboyle92 Pƙed rokem

      @@FitforAdventure definitely đŸ€Ł

  • @kenmason9354
    @kenmason9354 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Awesome 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @urbanAngler_Bigfoot
    @urbanAngler_Bigfoot Pƙed rokem

    Ah Gigha the place where they do there own Cheese and I went to try and see some wild Otters but never seen any! Also Paul Newman the actor was on the Ferry going across. Happy memories, was a while back like about 2000

  • @daviemcf
    @daviemcf Pƙed rokem +3

    Great video Sarah!! 😊👍👍

  • @Eightball69
    @Eightball69 Pƙed rokem +3

    The Queen is back! đŸ‘ŒâœŠđŸ’„

    • @FitforAdventure
      @FitforAdventure  Pƙed rokem +2

      đŸ˜‚đŸ˜‚đŸ™ŒđŸ» Hope you enjoyed the vid

  • @DavidJGreenwood
    @DavidJGreenwood Pƙed rokem

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. New to your channel but a keen sub now. Keep it up đŸ€˜đŸ€˜đŸ€˜

  • @htaylor3537
    @htaylor3537 Pƙed rokem

    Great video..x👍

  • @thehealthanarchist
    @thehealthanarchist Pƙed rokem

    Good stuff! 🙂

  • @stevehedge
    @stevehedge Pƙed rokem

    love watching your trips when im stuck in the office in the Midlands wishing away the hours, so I can get back to North Wales Mountains and coastline.
    Next water jump lets see a front flip bab

  • @81clive
    @81clive Pƙed rokem +1

    Awsume adventure 😁🏞always entertaining!!