BEN NEVIS | A Heavenly Day on The Venomous Mountain

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  • Ben Nevis - A Heavenly Day on The Venomous Mountain - an early start saw me heading on a mountaineering adventure up Ben Nevis around the mountain sometimes known as the Venomous Mountain. Doesn't get much better than this!! Ledge Route and CMD Arete ..
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    NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)
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Komentáře • 360

  • @StrawberryFieldsUK
    @StrawberryFieldsUK Před rokem +78

    I'm 66, and have been left with a dodgy heart after contracting Sepsis earlier this year... The biggest compliment I can pay to this feller is that I've been inspired so much by his videos that I'm spending a not so small fortune on hiking/camping gear. It may well kill me, but if anyone can think of a better way to go, then I'm all ears!!!

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před rokem +8

      Thanks Steve - hope you get well soon and can get out and about to enjoy the great outdoors :)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

    • @allandrummond2420
      @allandrummond2420 Před rokem +4

      Keep going min, gawd 66 yer hardly a pensioner noo brother, my only tips is staying dry, avoid the pissin rain no matter how keen ye are, it will get into the bones ;)

    • @elizabethbrown8833
      @elizabethbrown8833 Před rokem +3

      God's good health to you as you bravely embark on your future out n out adventures. Stay positive. 🙏🏻🥀

    • @StrawberryFieldsUK
      @StrawberryFieldsUK Před rokem +1

      @@elizabethbrown8833 Thank you!

    • @Nick-po8cp
      @Nick-po8cp Před rokem +1

      Go for it old boy NOT that’s amazing man .wish u all the best man let us know how u get on ❤

  • @chrismeakin7830
    @chrismeakin7830 Před 18 dny +1

    Absolutely fantastic scenery.

  • @hardtechnoislife
    @hardtechnoislife Před 11 měsíci +3

    Hi mate. I’m a bit late but I hope you see this. I am 19 and I don’t do the best with my mental health, struggling to feel joy at times, not all of the time, just some of the times, however when it’s bad, it is insanely bad. These videos are amazing, you are amazing more to the point big man. A true Scotsman who loves his country and it’s scenery👍🏻thank you mate for making me feel okay while I watch your videos.

    • @K_j_M
      @K_j_M Před 14 dny

      Hope you're doing well brother...

  • @MichaelKilby
    @MichaelKilby Před 3 lety +7

    Ben Nevis via the CMD one of my all time favorites!

  • @waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521

    Love the CMD Arete been nearly 23 yrs last time I was on there, did it early February and was absolutely awesome... been to Ben Nevis many times over the years, one year I hiked to the CIC hut to climb no5 gully from Glen Nevis Valley, just as I got to the CIC hut the heavens opened up, there were 2 local lads that I had seen at the CIC and they asked if I was going to climb, but when the rain came, I said not now, so they asked where I had parked, and i said Glen Nevis Valley, so they offered to give me a lift from the golf club car park, and that I had to meet up with them in the Nevis Range bar later on... so I did and I couldn't of asked for a better night out and friendship of two local climbers, who also offered me a cuppa tea at the CIC hut .. awesome place Fort William and very friendly.... hoping to get there in July possibly the last 2 weeks as I've got 3 weeks off to do some climbing and scrambling and a visit to the CMD Arete and hoping to get to the Cuillin Ridge traverse and sleep on the ridge for maybe 2 nights and enjoy the tranquil nights on the Cuillin Ridge and watch the stars ... Great vid might do that route looks cool 😎👌👍

  • @oswaldalexander253
    @oswaldalexander253 Před rokem +2

    Thank you-Thank you-Thank you-very much enjoyed watching your adventure on Ben Nevis.

  • @FunsizedEarthling
    @FunsizedEarthling Před 3 lety +30

    Your filming skills continue to amaze me, Murray. A spectacular hike well-captured and presented. What a stunning route! Cheers, Mari

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety

      Cheers Mari - was a fun day although I slept well that night - I was knackered !
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @duncantaylor9584
    @duncantaylor9584 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thankyou for sharing these beautiful routes Murray ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage1028 Před 3 lety +3

    Good Morning From New Zealand, Wonderful Scotland's Mountains Video, Thanks for sharing, have a great rest of your week

  • @michaelodonoghue9385
    @michaelodonoghue9385 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Once again, thanks for the trip out and about on the hills of bonny Scotland.

  • @dawnmason2378
    @dawnmason2378 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely amazing, this has to be my favourite so far 👍

  • @dk2428
    @dk2428 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing, as usual. Scotland is a true gem!

  • @beverlymcfarlane8681
    @beverlymcfarlane8681 Před 3 lety +1

    Just brilliant in every way. What a fantastic day.

  • @neilmetcalfe5261
    @neilmetcalfe5261 Před 3 lety +1

    Just stunning. Thank you Murray.

  • @fireflyrocks1
    @fireflyrocks1 Před 2 lety +1

    So enjoyable to watch. Thank you so much for uploading and sharing.

  • @lesleystrahan4665
    @lesleystrahan4665 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful, Murray. Thanks for bringing us along...

  • @GreyGhost.
    @GreyGhost. Před 2 lety +1

    Simply the BEST ... a terrific channel. Big thanks.

  • @dickmint1
    @dickmint1 Před 3 lety +3

    Great adventure as usual Murray,you certainly pick some cracking weather,looking forward to your next one,stay safe Jim

  • @ProfPete
    @ProfPete Před 3 lety +1

    wow - a perfect day! thank you so much for sharing this

  • @Charlie-sr6dv
    @Charlie-sr6dv Před 2 lety +2

    A well spent 22 minutes of my life. Inspiring stuff! Thank you.

  • @windingroads5199
    @windingroads5199 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks like you had a fantastic day. Thanks for sharing it with us!

  • @spektrum33
    @spektrum33 Před 3 lety +3

    What an amazing day out ..make life worth living with view like this 😌

  • @MarkDack
    @MarkDack Před 3 lety +4

    Another classic, absolutely brilliant Murray👍🏻

  • @elizabethbrown8833
    @elizabethbrown8833 Před 2 lety +1

    . Spectacular video. Simple scrambles OMG Murray !! YOU'RE, SO BRAVE 😲 !! Love YOU beauriful Ben Nevis 💜🇬🇧🙏🥀

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 Před 2 lety +1

    When I traveled in the UK in 1967 I never got this far north. Seeing this, I’ve got to come back and correct the failure!

  • @TomSkulander
    @TomSkulander Před 3 lety +4

    Great job Murray, beautiful photography of your adventures.

  • @thespeckysherpa4986
    @thespeckysherpa4986 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolute perfection as always 🤩👍

  • @alanoconnor007
    @alanoconnor007 Před rokem +2

    Great video Murray, one of my favourites. I was up there 28th April 21 and was blessed with similar conditions. Can't wait to get up the north face this winter so thanks for sharing this spectacular route 👌

  • @holdyourcolour1987
    @holdyourcolour1987 Před 3 lety +1

    One of your best videos yet Murray. Absolutely stunning.

  • @IainBeeT
    @IainBeeT Před 3 lety +1

    I finally went up the Ben today via the mountain path, much inspired by your videos, Murray. Thank you.

  • @drytool
    @drytool Před rokem

    Beautiful!!

  • @harrylinsdell8114
    @harrylinsdell8114 Před 3 lety +3

    Fabulous as usual

  • @discoverydave8541
    @discoverydave8541 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant..... thanks Murray.
    Stay safe.
    👍🏔

  • @CorvusNumber6
    @CorvusNumber6 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing scenery Murray! Many thanks! Dave.

  • @elizabethbrown8833
    @elizabethbrown8833 Před rokem +1

    Great insights to the insides of The Ben.🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥀

  • @scoobyman
    @scoobyman Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing . Stunning

  • @davidvirgo5023
    @davidvirgo5023 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolute quality 👍👍

  • @Davids-kq1bb
    @Davids-kq1bb Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely fantastic,so lucky to get them conditions.Your filming and narrative is spot on.

  • @howardw3223
    @howardw3223 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome!

  • @artbyashley6613
    @artbyashley6613 Před 3 lety +2

    What an amazing day you got ! Those views 😍

  • @broadsword6650
    @broadsword6650 Před 3 lety +4

    That morning light on the crags was amazing! Crisp but not harsh, no wind, barely a cloud. Beautiful and dramatic. A great job as always. Thanks. 👍
    It’s always surprising to me when I watch some American vanlife CZcams channels where they can easily get up to three times the height of Ben Nevis by car! A different scale over there, eh?
    PS: love the turban! 👳‍♂️

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety +1

      The head wear stopped my scalp being sun burned ;) lol - should have carried more sun cream with me ;)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @ravenlunatic2627
    @ravenlunatic2627 Před 2 lety +2

    I absolutely adore your videos. I would love to be able to do this. Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world. Nowhere compares to it for me at all. The views and scenery are just mesmerising. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful journeys with us all. Makes me want to get in my car and just go to Scotland right now.

  • @kisilvan
    @kisilvan Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic video. So good to see the mountain from the alternative route. Remember the weather that day as was in the Cairngorms.

  • @johnburton8457
    @johnburton8457 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing , them views absolutely stunning . Great video.

  • @jonm4989
    @jonm4989 Před 3 lety +1

    That looked like a wonderful days walking.

  • @hillwalker66
    @hillwalker66 Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely superb Murray. Seems winters reluctant to relax its grip this year.

  • @michaelking9772
    @michaelking9772 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video was up Ben Nevis 4 times but always took the coward's route ,still great memories.!!!! Love from Ireland !!!!

  • @alankenney
    @alankenney Před rokem +2

    Just brilliant. I would love to be able to do what you did in this video but........I'm 76 with COPD so I imagine anything more than a bit of a hill would be the end of me. Fortunately, videos like yours still enable me to enjoy the views and a very limited experience of what I and others are missing. Thank you for allowing us to climb Ben Nevis with you. The nearest I got was a few years ago when we went up in a gondolas to a cafe part way up. At least we experienced a 'white out' when taking in the views there. Amazing how conditions change so quickly. You have my admiration sir. Stay safe.

  • @thedudeabides5201
    @thedudeabides5201 Před 2 lety +1

    Simple and beautiful.

  • @bpslodge
    @bpslodge Před 3 lety +2

    Wow!! I mean just wow!!
    That was just stunning to watch, the views ,the filming and just the place.
    Thanks for taking us along as it was as close to being there without actually being there.
    Thanks again Murray
    Atvb
    Brian.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Brian - much appreciated :)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @marilyndiamond3714
    @marilyndiamond3714 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant Murray loved the video just stunning scenery

  • @garrygreen3210
    @garrygreen3210 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding

  • @jlh6334
    @jlh6334 Před 2 lety +1

    I love all of your videos, they are awesome. Keep up the good work!

  • @peterprior1
    @peterprior1 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb production and filming. Thank you

  • @ispahan5842
    @ispahan5842 Před 3 lety +1

    Phenomenal Video, thank you!

  • @EdExploresScotland
    @EdExploresScotland Před 3 lety +8

    The fact that you're not just walking this but placing a camera and retracing your steps in order to get footage is quite simply awesome. Take care.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Ed - it was a belter if a day on Ben Nevis :) hoping for more similar weather if spring ever arrives 😂
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @Freebird67
    @Freebird67 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for posting

  • @AlexGifford-Awesomeist
    @AlexGifford-Awesomeist Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! As we head into winter here in Australia this inspires me to get out there!

  • @miccamecca
    @miccamecca Před 3 lety +1

    Love your channel with yrs, I have fond memories of the Aréte and the Ben in white out conditions Jan 1991

  • @hamshanksproductions7161
    @hamshanksproductions7161 Před 3 lety +1

    That was a serious walk. Fantastic. Great film. Barrie

  • @brewsterkits
    @brewsterkits Před rokem +1

    I love your vlogs, I can't climb at all anymore so I enjoy watching you and others around Scotland😁😁💜

  • @mikemcnulty5427
    @mikemcnulty5427 Před 3 lety +1

    another superb trip beautifully filmed yet again...giving me itchy feet to get up there Murray...!

  • @jeg569
    @jeg569 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Murray, beautiful colours and the B&W shot was a stunner.

  • @aidanroe9519
    @aidanroe9519 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this. Rarely seen the Ben looking so calm and inviting. What a day out u had. thanks for uploading. A

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety

      I certainly my picked a good day - glad the boss let me have the day off 👍👍
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @ianevans7110
    @ianevans7110 Před 3 lety +2

    Really enjoyed this great piece of filming of a tremendous day - Ledge Route and Carn Mor Dearg the perfect traverse of the Ben. You're absolutely right about needing care crossing No5 gully if you traverse from Coire na Ciste; I have seen people in trouble here before even into early summer if they haven't had crampons.

  • @wickerman10
    @wickerman10 Před 3 lety +1

    Really great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidcalder8210
    @davidcalder8210 Před 2 lety +1

    Another fantastic presentation / Adventure 👏👏👏

  • @andynorris3537
    @andynorris3537 Před 3 lety +1

    Spectacular

  • @ScottishMunroJourney
    @ScottishMunroJourney Před 3 lety +3

    Another amazing adventure Murray, what a day you got for it!
    Still not been up the Ben yet, but planning doing it soon via the CMD, this has got me excited for it 😁👍 thanks for sharing

  • @macronencer
    @macronencer Před 3 lety +4

    What a glorious day! I went up Ben Nevis in 1990 with my dad, on the tourist path. We saw some people come up from the north side, and I remember kind of assuming they'd been scaling sheer cliffs with ropes on - now I've seen the route you took, it doesn't actually look all that difficult after all. Still hard work, though, and there's obviously a need for care. Perhaps one day I'll get to try it. Thanks for another great video!

  • @brettmeikle
    @brettmeikle Před 3 lety +2

    My one and only ascent was via Tower Ridge on a fine July day. By the Tower itself we became aware we had an audience from walkers on the summit plateau, a singular event on any Munro for me!

  • @BoredManOutdoors
    @BoredManOutdoors Před 3 lety +3

    Truly fantastic record of an epic day out. I am inspired to return Murray - I shall start to watch the forecast right now - Thank you.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety

      Hope you get to return to Ben Nevis soon and get a nice weather window for climbing it :)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @P14YCR
    @P14YCR Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video

  • @OldOwl2003
    @OldOwl2003 Před rokem +1

    Ahhh Murray a sneaky day off aye ! None of your days are days off you kind and caring man, today all of us are up the benny with you and the amount of work you put in for all of us is unreal, and I know I speak for all of us that follow you up these mountains and munroes a big huge thank you from us all, for some of us your a lifeline to the things we used to be able to do, for others watching and listening to you is pure inspiration and I know that there are so many that are as grateful as I am at your selfless way of carrying us all up there with you, you deserve a medal man. You are a Mountain of a Man, and I’m sure you’re saving lives out here, by reminding us all what a beautiful world we live in , whilst the whole world goes mad with the things we here on the news everyday, Thank you Murray, thank you so much, we all love you to bits ! Old owl 🦉 Alaya, who wakes up in the middle of the night in pain and switches you straight on. Bless you Murray.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před rokem

      Thanks Again Alaya - such a nice comment - again this was a special day - not too often the weather is sooo good on Ben Nevis , but I got lucky on this occasion for sure:)
      Thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

    • @OldOwl2003
      @OldOwl2003 Před rokem

      @@ScotlandsMountains your really really kind replying to me Murray, I really appreciate what you do, but don’t let me become a nuisance to you as I will be commenting a lot on your beautiful hard work, and I don’t want to become someone you feel you have to reply too all the time, you’ll never get up those mountains if you did 😂 and definantly won’t have any time to eat your pork pies 🥧 🏔️⛰️⛺️ 😄 bless you Murray old Owl 🦉who often feels like she’s flying up there with you because of your amazing cinematography, but if you ever do hear an owl, have a little chuckle. Because there’s not that many where you walk. 😄 thanks again Murray your a life saver !

  • @papsofjura
    @papsofjura Před 2 lety +1

    Truly magnificent. Have never seen angles of Ben Nevis like that. I remember doing the ascent you did in cloud and wind and rain and had no idea it could look like that. Great to see what it would have looked like

  • @RM831BC4E4
    @RM831BC4E4 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely stunning views Murray.

  • @kamilfreebirdmovingpictures

    Awesome.

  • @georgesheffield1580
    @georgesheffield1580 Před rokem

    Beautiful mountain ,fantastic video and story . Climed it with my father in 1961 . The wind was extremely strong .

  • @joewatson5938
    @joewatson5938 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video as usual Murray. 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @paulmclaughlin5858
    @paulmclaughlin5858 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely fantastic! You make it look like a breeze Murray but that was a long day. Beautiful views of the route and so lucky with the weather. Thanks so much for sharing. Take care.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Paul - I was a bit knackered by the end of the day to be sure !!
      Thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @philipwalker103
    @philipwalker103 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Another great vid. West highlands is so rocky and grand, Cairngorms are vast and spacious but I can't think of anything in the UK that can convey grandeur, height and space better than standing on the CMD Arete and looking around.

  • @charliemccartney7055
    @charliemccartney7055 Před 3 lety +2

    Murray, Doesn't get much better than this..... your day captures all the things that are great in the Scottish mountains. Great stuff, Cheers.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Charlie, I have been enjoying your trips too, keep up the good work :)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @goduinn3074
    @goduinn3074 Před 7 měsíci +1

    wonderful video, thank you. hope to travel over from Ireland next year to do this.

  • @PAADVENTURES1
    @PAADVENTURES1 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing! Paul

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Murray, thanks for sharing your adventure on the Ben. What stunning weather you had and what stunning scenery as ever! 😀⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Dave - it was a stunner of a day on the Ben for sure - let’s hope the weather gets back to blue skies again soo :)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @colinmacdonald404
    @colinmacdonald404 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks 👍

  • @yourdadssliders6241
    @yourdadssliders6241 Před rokem

    Done it today.It’s a powerful mountain.Amazing .I wish it was not that cloudy.
    You are right it’s like heaven.

  • @johnmckinlay67
    @johnmckinlay67 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic footage once again,Murray !

  • @GubbePaaTur
    @GubbePaaTur Před rokem +1

    Wow, that was a beautifull day in the mountians. Thank you for showing us.
    Seeing some of your films makes you dream of flying over to Scotland for some hikes. You present them in such an excellent and relaxed way.

  • @johnarmstrong4015
    @johnarmstrong4015 Před 3 lety +1

    another great video and photos, Many thanks for sharing Murray ATB

  • @joebeatty4405
    @joebeatty4405 Před 3 lety +1

    That was stunning..!! Take a sneaky day off and climb Ben Nevis ?? love it .

  • @zozopantin2796
    @zozopantin2796 Před 2 lety

    Amazing hike!!!

  • @ajcoops5919
    @ajcoops5919 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome vid again 👌

  • @natalieminnis
    @natalieminnis Před 3 lety +5

    Totally spectactular, even through the fisheye lens! I've only climbed Nevis twice, and it's one of my favourite mountains. I did the Ledge Route and CMD on a glorious summer day, and I'll definitely do it in snowier conditions now (taking winter gear and helmet), having seen how beautiful it looks. The first time I climbed Nevis, I did it from the south, up from Glen Nevis, and then down the mountain path. I even enjoyed walking down the mountain path as it was a great atmosphere with lots of happy people and fantastic views to Skye, a great way to celebrate my 100th Munro. It can be hard to convince people who've only done the mountain path that Nevis is not one of the most boring mountains in Britain, but one of the most beautiful.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely agree - the Ben is always better seen from the north face side :) CMD Arete is still one of my favourite ways up any mountain (not just Ben Nevis :))
      Thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @Tony-qi5jv
    @Tony-qi5jv Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video ❤

  • @lightanddreamsphotography7140

    What a glorious day, never seen the Ben looking better :)

  • @andrewwyndham4502
    @andrewwyndham4502 Před 3 lety +2

    wow, absolutely awesome, looks stunning, wish i was there

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Andrew, was a fine day, wont forget it any time soon
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @akshayd211
    @akshayd211 Před rokem

    I will probably not do this or see this in my life but thank you for taking us with you, fantastic skills, both hiking and videography! :)

  • @paulkelly9820
    @paulkelly9820 Před 3 lety +1

    Superb!

  • @theScottexan
    @theScottexan Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent walk/scramble, Murray!!! There's no other view in the world like the one from Ben Nevis. Thank you for sharing this with us. 😄😄😄

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  Před 3 lety +1

      Its not a bad view from the top of Ben Nevis - or along the arete - a fantastic place to be
      Hope you enjoyed the video :)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray