Hi! I’m Sue, my maiden name is Lyth, I’m 5 feet tall. Join me in the great outdoors, on foot, by bike and sometimes in the water.
Here to inspire, uplift, and make you smile.
Mountains, camping, climbing, hiking, cycling, swimming. For those interested, I’ve completed the Scottish Munros twice, and the Corbetts. Plus a good handful of the Alpine mountains above 4,000 metres.
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What an incredible journey on the Cape Wrath Trail! The final stage from Sandwood Bay to the Cape looks both challenging and rewarding. Thanks for sharing all the essential travel arrangements and highlighting the issue with the potholes. I really hope the Highland Council takes action soon to support the lighthouse and its hardworking owners. Best of luck to the team, and thanks for taking us along on this epic adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed every part! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad
Thanks ever so much Simon 🤗 And thanks especially for the comments on behalf of John at the lighthouse. He’s built a very niche business and needs all the support he can get from visitors. Really pleased that the videos are being enjoyed so much, it reflects the enjoyment I had editing them. Best wishes, and continuing happy travels abroad! Sue 😊
Well done, you managed to follow the approach route, locate the start of the scramble and follow the established route to embrace all the good scrambling. Same cannot be said for some vids I've seen of this. PR definitely one of my very favourite scrambles in the Lake District.
@@davidrobinson7684 Hi David 😁 yep, it’s my favourite too, and thanks for the comments, really appreciated 😊 It does take some finding the first time doesn’t it! All the best! Sue
@@thewanderingforester awww, thanks Roger 🤗 We’re away right now but nothing we’ve done yet has matched it! I kept waking up after we’d got home thinking I was still in the tent 😂
Na' then! What a great ending to an epic hike. Chapeau to all three of you 💪 You definitely put over the relief/emotion/satisfaction in the video Sue, well done. Looking forward to the Swiss adventures. Ian and Meg 🤗🐶😘
Great that Sue a fitting end to a epic hike 🏔️🏴🏔️ One that will live long in the memory 🤠👌🏻 Sue Dave Graham thanks for bringing us along 🙏🏼 Simon
@@SetForAdventures Hi Simon! It’s been an absolute pleasure. I still can’t believe how lucky we were. I’ve loved keeping it alive by sharing it. Have a great weekend guys, wherever you are 😊 Sue
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth they live on these trips and adventures if you share them (I think that’s the biggest positive) what a treat to look back on 🏔️🏔️🏴 How is Switzerland 🇨🇭 going Sue ?
@@sbc1t Hullo! And thank you 😊 Yes, Scotland was absolute perfection. Early Spring is an outstandingly beautiful time in the Highlands. This one will live on for ever. Have a great weekend! Sue 😊
I certainly get the lingering Sue - lovely beach. And I'd like to linger with this series too - what an amazing adventure. I reckon with the road unbusworthy it made the last few miles. It just felt so right you being driven out. You told a great story Sue and there was no exception in this last video. Well done, super enjoyed it. Mark
@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark! I’ve really loved sharing this. I felt quite sad finishing the series, but honestly it was the hike of a lifetime which I’ll never forget. How powerful these experiences are, as well you know. Enjoy your next one. All the best, and a million thanks for joining me and for all your feedback. It’s added to the pleasure. Peace! Sue 🤗
@@Pommyjon1978 Hi Jon, thanks very much for watching. I’ve followed you on the Scottish mountains (mainly Corbetts)? so very pleased that you’ve enjoyed this. Scotland is magnificent, isn’t it? Very best wishes - Sue 😊
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Hi Sue, Scotland is just awesome, hope to get a few days away in the next wee while with the tent (on those Corbetts LOL). Thanks for the follow. Enjoy the hills Jon
I can see you’re doing Munros, etc., too, but for some reason I thought you were on a Corbett quest! 😁 I just love the Corbetts, especially the islands. Sigh… All the best! Sue
I completed the Munro's in 2020 and currently trying to finish of the remaining 17 Munro Tops I have left. Well on my way through the Corbetts and really enjoying them, a feeling of more remoteness and not too many people about compared to the Munro's although I'll probably end up do a second round of those as I'm at 70 odd already 🤣and as long as the knees last 😂 All the best to you too... Jon
Hi Guys, absolutely brilliant many congratulations. I’ve thoroughly loved watching every step of your amazing adventure. You were so blessed with the weather. All the best Dave 😀⛰🥾🏕️🏴
@@DAoutdoors Hi Dave, and thanks so much. I loved making this last video, it brought tears to my eyes, what a wonderful memory. Means a lot to share it, I just hope that many others will experience the same feelings on their own adventures. All the very best! Sue 🤗
'The prettiest trail even among the foreign.' That's high praise Sue. The great weather surely had something to do with it. But hey, you got the fine weather and it made for an amazing trail. How did Jurgen feel about it? Great pitch at the loch day11/12 but wow is that for real - that matt was built to leak. A rough last few miles or tricky but with an incredible end. A beach as wild and beautiful as any. Good going all. Mark
@@WyeExplorer Hi Mark, thanks again, I’m enjoying hearing from you 😁 Yes, I was so blown away by the trail that I was comparing it favourably with the loveliest places I’ve been to in the Alps 😍 It was truly world class! I always feel sad for overseas visitors when they experience bad weather, when there is such beauty on our doorstep. Poor Jurgen spent the entire time at this lochside when it was raining! But he was pretty happy to be continuing in the sunshine when we met him. Ah! I could do it all again. 😊
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Always a pleasure Sue - love the vibe and the fun. Yeah, I get the bad weather bit because much of it is world class - even in Wales. Good to hear of Jurgen - I hope he got some amazing moments. I'm sure he did. Well, perhaps no t this one any time soon but another in the UK somewhere.
Hi Sue and Dave! Finally got around to watching your latest episode, been a busy few days! Some epic country in there, especially Sandwood Bay which never fails to impress. Good to see you were all still getting along 😄and Dave didn't lose anything in the tent 🤔Hope all's going tickety boo in Switzerland 💪
@@IanTupmanOutdoors Thanks Ian! Yeah, we’re busy looking at some very impressive peaks right now! Greetings from a very high Alpine place 😉 There is so much snow that the Matterhorn is not accessible. And only 2 people have managed to summit Weisshorn, for that they had to use snowshoes with decent crampons. Looking at all the peaks we have done round here, the amount of snow is astounding!
@@IanTupmanOutdoors No, just too much snow we were told. The stanchions on the Matterhorn are all buried deep. Those attempting Weisshorn are simply not making it due to the depth of snow!
@IanTupmanOutdoors Ha ha! No… I think the Weisshorn is enough of a challenge in normal conditions 😂 we weren’t seriously considering it this time, but I would like to do it, so we hiked to Weisshornhutte today for a little look around 🙂 Mind, the Weisshorn with snowshoes would be seriously cool 😎 🤣
Loved seeing the journey from Shiel Bridge to Maol Bhuidhe bothy. The scenery in the North West Highlands of Scotland is stunning. Thanks for sharing the footage of the Munros, Corbetts, and the beautiful area. Looking forward to more updates! Have a great Sunday 😊
@@TalesFromAbroad-SJ Hi Simon! Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the scenery 😃 And congratulations on the success of your channel, it’s outstanding 👍 ATB! Sue 😊
Hi sue! Your channel is so inspiring to me! Been wild camping for just a couple years when I can! Do you have any advice on light weight gear, especially sleeping bags for woman? Id love to see a video in this! Can't wait to watch the rest of this series. Thank you!!
@@izzieosullivan4021 thank you Izzie, lovely to hear from you! Dave has suggested doing some reviews on our gear so when we’re back in the UK I’ll give it a go 😘 As for gear, the stuff I use all the time & can highly recommend are: I always use RAB sleeping bags, can be expensive but really comfy. I have 3 depending on the season. Take a look at Rab women’s Neutrino range for a good combination of lightweight/warmth. Their website has loads to offer & can take a bit of navigating but I never use any other bag. My best bit of lightweight kit is the RAB (I’m not sponsored by the way) Women’s Vapour-Rise jacket. It’s weight/warmth ratio is superb! I always use Paramo waterproofs. Not the lightest but they keep me dry at all times and last for years & years. For camping I use Paramo’s Grid Long Janes, they’re great as pyjama bottoms in the cold but also great as a warm under layer. I also use the Grid base layers. Finally, a shout out to Nemo for our tent, the Dagger. It’s ridiculously light for its size, we discovered a minor fault near one of the guy points & they immediately sent us a brand new tent so now we have 2! The Dagger is a 2 person tent but the DragonFly is worth a look too. Hope this is helpful, if you want any other info please do ask. All the best! Sue 😊
Brilliant once again Sue you guys are indeed machine’s 👏 beautiful beyond but tuff going👌🏻🏴🏔️ Loved the bin bag river crossing 👌🏻 though I was the only one to know this secret power lol 😂 ATB Simon
@@SetForAdventures Aha! I wish I’d known about it years ago 😃 We found some soft thigh bands which worked a treat to stop them falling down too. Thanks Simon, for your continued support here. You’re a ⭐️🤗
Loch Gleann Dubh looked a beautiful Loch to have a swim, I love watching and swimming with jellyfish. You had glorious weather for this lovely section. And yes, you needed a new mattress.
Brilliant Sue (had it all this episode 🏴mountains big waterfalls and a sight of the Northern lights 👌🏻) days like these ay🙏🏼 A five star day (well arid Dave ) 👍 Hope Your well and enjoying Europe 👌🏻 Thanks for this too Regards Simon 🤠👍
Hi Simon! And thanks for tuning in. Yep, this was our very best day. It was beautiful right to the end but this was just the stuff of dreams. We’re good thanks, camped up with a view towards the big white mountain atm 😉
Fantastic Sue . What a great way to finish your day 🥰 . It was only a year ago , I was there , but feels great watching you doing the same steps. That was a tough day But worth it , for the beauty . 🥰
I love hearing from others who have already done the trail ❤️ thanks for the comments, it was such a spectacular day… I’ll never forget it! And neither will you, I guess 😊
The Aurora, Sue. Beautiful comes to mind… Of all the times I’ve been in Scotland, Norway and even the middle of the North Sea on a rig, I’ve not lucky enough to see them. And they looked spectacular, a life dream for me also. But the whole day was great, with rugged views and landscapes. Well done 😁 🌟
Thanks Mick. Yep, like you I’ve tried for a lifetime, and what a situation to finally see it, after such a beautiful day. Keep exploring, you’ll see ‘em eventually 🤗
You’re very welcome, thanks for all your interest & our recent correspondence. En route for Switzerland right now, and very interested in your travels. Do you publish any of them? In any event, hope they’re amazing & all the best! Sue
Sue, I'm almost without words. This path was a dream - well literally at the end. How much beauty and wildness on display for you? As much as you could take in and even then you could take more. Warm but wondrous with the falls, the gnarly mountains and the Northern lights at the end. So, pleased you got your wish. Wow, you won't forget this trail. Fantastic. What's up next? All the best. Mark
Hi Mark! Very happy that you enjoyed this one, as you say the whole day just felt like a beautiful dream ❤️ I can still feel it now, that half hour watching the Aurora. Sandwood Bay next, then the final stretch. We’re away in our van heading for Switzerland right now. I really do appreciate your comments. Thanks so much. All the best! Sue 🤗
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Yes, another top stretch Sue. So, good to hear of the cosmic opportunity and your joy. Have a super cool time over there. A pleasure as always.
And THAT Sue, is why I ❤ Assynt! Wild, rugged and with outstanding landscapes. I'm very pleased for you all that you got to see the aurora 🤩As Dave said, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ day. Safe travels on the continent and I look forward to the next episode of your CWT series 🤗🐶😘
Thanks Ian! 🤗 This was definitely the best day of the lot… the Aurora might well have summat to do with that, but it was just staggering. ❤️ Assynt too… we’re presently cooling off a bit after a 30 degree afternoon! 😎😎😎🚴🏊
@@MrAnthonylyth Hey Tony! Been thinking of you from the van, in France right now, sorry we didn’t catch up before we left, I was (still am) recovering from a bit of a back problem ☹️ see you in September, soon as you’re available. I’ll bring Dennis 😉🤗 A bientot! Sue
Do you know if there is a hut near the castor Peak because I had planned to climb castor but it is to far away from the cable car station and would not want to be stranded up there all night because of not being able to get back in time for the last cable car back to Zermatt
Hi Darren. There is a bivouac hut - Rossi e Volante hut, however don’t know of any other huts from the Swiss side. The first cable car from Zermatt is very early and we had no problem making it back before the last one down, though the snow does get very soft and the last pitch to the summit was taking some people by surprise! You may already know, but a 50m rope is needed unless you’re very confident with a steep slope, I placed a couple of ice screws to protect it. Thanks, and Best of luck! Sue 🙂
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Thanks for the information that's good to know I can climb castor and make it back in time for the last cable car. I will be going back to Zermatt next year to have a try at the Matterhorn is July the best time of year for the Matterhorn the Matterhorn is on my list of climbs to do along with the Himalayan Matterhorn Ama Dablam
@@darrensmith3796 Hi Darren. We always go end of July to very early August, August is busier due to holiday season and July is supposedly the best time for weather according to the guide books. There are always exceptions, we’re heading there now for 3 weeks and there has been major flooding in Zermatt! I’m no expert but the best advice I can give is to wait until the weather is perfect. Good luck 👍
@@darrensmith3796 www.summitpost.org/rossi-e-volante-bivouac-hut/914818 This is a post I found on the bivouac hut. It’s nearer Breithorn than Castor but I think some people have used it in extremis.
Angers me to see people leaving their crap in the countryside! Wow, every other video I've seen on the Cape Wrath trail has been non-stop wind and rain, you definitely got lucky! Shame about the ticks, blighters! I love how you all stayed in great spirits though! What a stunning camp on the Bay! Idyllic! Sorry to hear about the Tadpole, it served you well! Lovely sunset 🌇
Thanks Matt. Yeah, I get the red mist every time I see crap lying around. Lazy tw##s 😡 I still can’t believe how lucky we were for most of it, altogether we had maybe a day and a half of rain in two weeks.. I reckon you must be just wonderfully used to the sun by now. Cheers 😎
Brilliant Sue! The BEST one yet 👏Content, editing, music and narration are top drawer. Really like the use of the archive footage 😄That section of bog near Inverlael reminds me of the walk-in to Burnmoor. Looking forward to what looks like being a spectacular finale to your trip. 🤗
Wow, thanks Ian 🤗 I reckon we’ll both face a few more of those bogs yet, Meg will be getting her fur muddy 😂 The area has special memories, maybe it shows in the video. Very pleased you liked it 😃😃
Enjoyed it. I didn’t think you were going to get up, out of your comfy sleeping bag, on the morning of the 10th day. You looked 😴. Some long days of hiking. Nice photo of you at the end of this video.
Awww, thanks Mick 🤗 Nice photos whilst being so grubby are few & far between, that was a photo from a day on An Teallach 😁 I could do the whole thing all over again. You were right when you said it takes some adjustment when you return home. Cheerio! 😁
So glad you guys went via Glen Douchary , a lot of people go via Ullapool and miss out the wilderness of the Glen . That certainly was a tough day 23miles . So enjoying watching the path I walked.
Thanks, yes I was determined not to go along the road to Ullapool, it was a great adventure & beautifully wild as you say. It’s great to hear from others who have done the trail too, keeps the memories alive. Thanks for the comments 🤗
Nice one . .. 2008. To know all the names of those hills . The wind seemed relentless. Really enjoyed watching this in my tent . Such shame you didnt make the bothy . Aint Hiking brilliant, cant wait .
Thanks Owen 😁 Yeah, 2008. It doesn’t feel that long ago, how time passes. My mantra is always to keep making new memories. Hope you’re having a good night, wherever you are. I’ll be tuning in 👍 Sue
Very impressive Sue those northern mountains definitely look so remote (that fishing hit looked great 👍) MOD will have to be worked around as you said 👌🏻 Looking forward to the North 🏔️🏔️🏴 ATB Simon
Thanks Simon 😄 the next day was the stuff of dreams.. If you’ve ever considered the CWT I can highly recommend it, granted we were ridiculously lucky with the weather 😁 TTFN! Sue
Sue, if you and your husband ever want to come to the Rockies or Sierras let me know I can help with recommendations and planning. This year I am heading to Colorado and Utah in July then up to Wyoming and Montana in August and over to the Sierras in September. Fly out to Nepal in October. Best time to visit is mid-August to September.
WOW!! Thanks so much Martin, and yes we have lots of plans but especially the Rockies, I’ve wanted to visit since I was about 14. I visited Utah years ago and loved it, a day trip from Las Vegas (climbing trip to Red Rocks one Christmas). We’re heading to Switzerland for 2 & a half months on Wednesday, but keep in touch 😊 suelyth01@yahoo.co.uk TTFN! Sue
You had a nice plod on at the start there Sue. It must have been the epic scenery - no rushing through! I have to say Glen Douchary was my favorite stretch on this episode. The Ravine is one of them geological wonders that just draws us into its narrative. Awesome or gnarly as you said. A treat to come across the hut - if only you knew. Re-the military they're keeping you on your toes - adapt and overcome. Aint hiking brilliant? Yeah, it is. Good going. All the best. Mark
Hi Mark! We’ve never met but based on watching your videos I had a hunch that you would enjoy Glen Douchary 😊 In the meantime I have a trip down memory lane to take a look at, on the river Esk. Thanks as always, and as you often say - peace. Sue
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth Hey, one day we'll meet and I'll adventure with you guys. Yes, good intuition there - love them gnarly places. Ah, now that's brilliant - a river adventure. Who knows what that will unearth. A pleasure.
Another lovely video Sue. I might convince my mate Dave to do this with me when I retire, maybe sooner. When it's windy do you ever use earplugs to help sleep or would you prefer to hear if the tent is in trouble?
Hi Duncan! I only use earplugs in a campsite or dorm. I like to hear everything otherwise. Hey, that’s great to hear of your plans & your upcoming retirement 👍 This trip was my first after retiring. Friday, last day at work, Monday, travel to Fort William. Very best wishes & a happy retirement!!
consider bringing a couple pairs of ear plugs they don't weigh anything and you never know when they will come in handy. i can't sleep without ear plugs. :(
@@martinclennon4640 Hi Martin! Yes, maybe my swimming earplugs might have helped a bit.. I didn’t think to pack those but certainly they might have helped at times 🤦♀️ Luckily that was the only rough weather spell. There was a storm one night but it was early enough to just sit in the tent & enjoy it 😁
Great videos of a great adventure, you look so joyous to be there. I've just bought one of those mats, it was a toss-up for that or Exped 3R, oh dear...
Hi Duncan! 😊 it was fantastic, exceeded my already high expectations 😀 ah, the mattress… on the bright side, they sent me a brand new one so I’ll continue to keep the other bothy dwellers awake with my fidgeting 😂😂
What an epic hike Sue! I've been told it's the toughest in Britain! I can sympathise with Dave, I'm like that losing everything and it drives me up the wall! At least the watch wasn't on his wrist! Oh god, the ticks are enough to put me off already. Which monument was that at Glenfinnan Sue? 🧐 blisters can certainly ruin one's enjoyment of a walk. Some beautiful rugged scenery as expected. You had some great weather! And the bothys looked decent! Great start to the trail!
Thank Matt 😊 Looking at your adventures I wouldn’t blame you if there was a wry smile on your face when you see the rain in the UK 😉 but it’s a wonderful hike! The Glenfinnan monument commemorates the Jacobite rising when Charles Edward Stewart (‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’) raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel. Historic Scotland! 😃 I hope you’re having the time of your life out there. ATB - Sue
Thanks for the memories , I completed the Cape Wrath last year and camped on that very spot with An Teallach . Hope you enjoyed the trail as much as I did.👍
Hey, thanks for the comment 😃 yes, it was absolutely fantastic, one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. It’s great to hear from others who have enjoyed it too. Happy days!
Thanks Mick 😁 Any plans for doing the CWT yourself? But not in a hailstorm like you did last time on the NC500 😉 You might need to replace the mattress though 😂 I got a brand new replacement from Sea to Summit, it’s still noisy though 😂
It just gets better Sue 😍You're taking us through some incredible landscapes with a bit of humour along the way. Please tell me Graham didn't carry those stones in his pack? 🤣Congrats on the 400 subs...another milestone reached 👏
thanks Ian 🙂I didn't realise 400 was a milestone 😂but the CWT is certainly helping a bit! I'm really pleased that people are joining us, I feel a bit like Forrest Gump when he went on his long run with folk joining him on the way 🥰 and I'm very grateful for the company. As for those brothers... I had hoped to film them having a scrap at the lighthouse but they were just too good friends at that point even for a bit of acting 😉 things got even better btw, it was incredible 😃
Just gets better as you hike north Sue (mountains and Glen I’ve never heard of until now 🏔️🏴🏔️) stunning Got to say this trail makes the WHW seem pretty tame (way more committing and remote) Cool you had some additional company too on this leg(can make the day that 👌🏻) ATB Simon 🤠👍🏔️
Thanks Simon! I agree it’s a wild one by comparison, the nature of the terrain, the distance & remoteness make for a memorable experience unmatched by anything else in the UK. And it gets even better 😍😃 really pleased that the videos are being enjoyed, it’s so encouraging 🤗
Hey! Nice to hear from you 😊 and thanks for the compliment, especially from a great photographer 😃 we both know how good if feels when the weather is so good to us.. it really was a wonderful hike. I want to do it all over again! All the best! Sue
Love the breaky site Sue. Truly love it when it's as stripped back as that - feels like life is all about abandon. You certainly are on the trail of freedom - what an amazing trail - hey full of cool people too. I think Margo enjoyed the company of you guys. Lots to enjoy on this one - your pit stops also. A fair few of them but hey who said it was a race. Fantastic Sie - loving it. Mark
Thanks Mark, love that you’re joining us on this 🤗 Margo was brilliant, a real tonic & full of knowledge beyond her years, she’d even had a job as a gillie. The pit stops really kept our feet healthy, & Margo stayed with us that day without rushing off either 😊 I love meeting people out on the trail, they really add to the adventure. I notice that you always like to chat to others too, makes the experience more outward looking. Here’s to the great outdoors! Sue
@@FIVE-FOOTLyth A pleasure Sue - it's a great trek you're on. Good to hear of Margo - she looked happy as did your feet - ha ha! Re-meeting people, I love solitude but I always take the chance to connect. You guys are the same - we're humans. Have a great day...
great videography, editing and story telling. thanks oh i bought the ba 3 wire bivy. heading to backpack the rockies and sierras for a couple months and then to nepal for three passes trek
Thanks Martin 😊 The Rockies… oh, man I’m envious.. that’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit. As for Nepal, the stuff of dreams! Have a great time, hope the bivvy works out beautifully for you. We used ours again recently, they were great 👍 All the best! Sue
