Horizontal rain and sleet, what you go through to keep us entertained! Mind you a free car park does warm a Scotsman's soul! Can't wait for the next episode
As always, - Steve's adventures never disappoint ! His ingenuity in composing a short video with humour, information and a clear format structure is really remarkable. Broadcast quality in standard.
Your so lucky to live in such a amazing place like Scotland those views were stunning and kean finds it hard to believe its in Scotland in fact so do I and the hotel you stayed in was amazing kean definitely wants to stay there its a shame about the weather but thank you for making the effort to show us the amazing places Scotland has to offer and kean asks did you see any dinosaurs in the mountains bless him thank you for another fantastic video and entertaining my boy and me stay safe and keep smiling from joff and kean
Sorry I tried to reply to this but it dint seem to work!? Hey Kean! The dinosaurs were hiding from me, but thankfully they only eat all that grass and not humans :)
@@steve-marsh hi Steve and thanks for taking the time to reply it means so much to kean that you take the time to reply to him How's the weather up there it's blowing a hooley down here thank you entertaining my boy stay safe out there from joff and kean
What a day Steve. You must have been frozen 🥶 Fantastic shots of the hills and waterfalls. Great to look back on once your back at your digs for the night. 😴
Risking life and limb for our entertainment. Your narration is beyond compare. You keep me laughing! Thank you for all that you go through for us. That waterfall is gorgeous! Love your accommodations. Be well, stay safe, and warm, love from Texas.
Brings back good memories..😊 Although I had to walk the entire glen and back....with no blue skyand proper snow. Had a great time..😊 Did get to attend a wedding at the Ben Nevis Inn though! I'm no stranger to a night in the cells....😲tmi?! Lovely wee video and glad you liked it.🙂
@@steve-marsh The walk was spectacular, the journey also. The brushes with the law are from a misspent youth! Except Sweden...we never mention Sweden.....!
Fort William's on the "would love to see" list already - as you say for the location - but I don't think I fancy trying that cable bridge, even in better weather! Cute looking little B&B though, hope we get to find out how both the "B"s were in the morning!
I’ve probably posted before that I got my first car in 1969 and a mate who had just qualified as a gardener at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens decided to teach me to drive on a 2000 mile trip around Scotland. We crisscrossed east to west and north to south and I learned a lot driving on single track roads where I learned to try and anticipate meeting a car coming the other way at a passing place without having to stop. Applecross didn’t have a coast road then I wasn’t allowed to drive over the Pass of the Cattle but was allowed to drive back. The fifty odd years have dimed my memory but I do remember “driving up Ben Nevis”, I wonder if the car park you left the van at was where we also stopped. Apart from a couple of days in Edinburgh after we married we didn’t visit Scotland again until we discovered Shearings Bay Hotels when we stayed at the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William in November 2012. The autumn scenery was stunning and up to 2 years ago we came back at least twice a year, we should have made our second visit to Portpatrick in March 2020, hopefully if restrictions are removed we can come again in April this year, we are both missing our Scotland fix.
Always enjoy the videos of places that I've been, however the ones I enjoy the most are the ones of places I haven't-like the Steall Gorge and Waterfall. Brilliant. I see "The Fort" hasn't changed much though!😀
About 50 years ago I drove via Fort William and the Glen Nevis to Gairloch coming from Rotterdam and those times you didn't have internet and much less information. If I had known this all, I had stopped there and took a few days to invest. So I'm glad you showed this to me. Thanks Steve!!
Loved that video, what a difference in the weather, typical Scottish day. Paths were mental. Loved the hotel you stayed in, I booked in there before but had to cancel due to COVID..grrrr. keep up the great work.
I was there in the end of May 2016. I was 63 and I took thee same walk. It was so beautiful. Blue skies und quite warm. Absolutely great. I'll never forget it.
That had me shivering just watching it! You just know if you'd have continued the weather would have got worse not better. A night in the cells (and a wee dram or two) hopefully sorted you out!
Thx man we went to scotland almost 15 years ago and we kinda stumbled upon that carpark and walked up to the waterfall. I remember the toursists with italian loafers having to turn around halfway for obvious reasons (like the scottish will warm you for nothing...) Couldn't remember where it was but your video made it clear it was this one recognized the sign warning for the proper shoes, we both looked at each other and said that should be fun. Thx for the video, now I can sleep again knowing which waterfall it was.😊
I recognised the rout to ‘Ben Nevis’ the accent is spectacular, was there about forty years ago, with snow ❄️ the vistas are breathtaking! You have gone that extra mile again Steve, that walk to Steall Falls and back looked treacherous, but the sight of the falls was stunning 🤩 and worth risking you neck for! not sure about that hideous tight rope contraption spanning the river!! that’s a bridge too far I fear 😧 as for the Hotel Cell room, phew! no way! looking forward to part 2. you are now our own Scottish (Braveheart) without a doubt! “👌” 🤗
In my back garden again , lol .... great place to jump on your MTB and go clear the cobwebbs too ....... even stayed in the cells to , adjacent to the building I worked in for 41 years lol ( Telephone Exchange ). Town was a great place 50 years ago , it's all about the mountains and glens .....
Oh so brave doing that walk up there in those conditions Steve! but loved it. What a stunning waterfall. Worth the effort. I'm not surprised you didn't want to tackle the bridge; eeeeek. That was so funny, the police cell. Hope you had a good night's sleep. Yes, binge watching again 🙂
Spectacular. I see what they mean about all the Elf and Safety. That falls would have been a seriously holy site for our ancient ancestors. Water was a really big deal 5,000 years ago and I wonder if there are offerings buried in the silt nearby.
One of my favourite places for views in the UK. Fort William may not be much but the surrounding views! I had a friend who lived just above Fort William in Banavie and her view of the Ben was spectacular. One of her sons is a mountain rescuer so she had a soft spot for the mountain. I wanted to see the Ben because I come from a tiny nation of two islands called St. Kitts and Nevis.
Greetings Steve, Great video and a great memory trip for Bertha and me. On our first Scotland trip we drove to where you parked and walked the same path. We had blue skies and great weather. I did cross the three wire bridge. While I was out bouncing around Bertha remembered I had the car keys. A new travel rule was born: When Jim is going to do something stupid, Bertha gets the car keys. Cheers and again thanks, Jim.
Enjoyed our walk today, Steve. My heart was in my throat a few times on the narrow, what looked like ledges with steep drops on the side . Beautiful scenery. 🇨🇦
I enjoyed that as usual Steve, rather you than me walking along that track. Glad you had a nice & "wee room" , pity you were just your cell 🤣 Thanks again Steve from me in Irvine 😊😊
Steve, I truly enjoy going with you virtually on your explorations. And this one was magnificent. I was reminded of my small group walking tour in the Outer Hebrides a few years back. We also had some treacherous walks in drech weather. However, I also felt a bit fearful for you being out there alone. I'd feel damn badly if something went wrong. I'd be a little less concerned if someone else went with you on explorations like this one. Stay safe.
This was stunning, but certainly won't be trying it lol.you look frozen Steve bet you'll be glad to be home. Glad you found somewhere to stay . Thanks again Steve.
Great video! I managed to get up Ben Nevis in 2020...at the tender age of 66...got the full set now Snowdon, Sca Fell pike and the Ben. Been visiting Fort William ever since, great base for adventures...usually camp at Glen Nevis campsite. Will definitely walk up to the Falls this spring. Thanks for showing it to us!
Cheers Chris! Oh I'd love to have the full set - been up Ben Nevis a few times but my last trip there was a disaster :D Happy adventures this year mate!
That was an excellent video, Steve. I liked your sharp photography on such a dull day. I hope you will return when the weather is better as it certainly is a beautiful spot for a walk. I liked your accomodation for the night.
Thanks Steve, I've done this walk myself, luckily it was in August on a lovely warm day. I remember getting to the foot of the Falls and being attacked by a swarm of midges 🦟, not a problem you would of had 😁, I ran out of there sharpish! Beautiful place, the Glen Nevis camp site is also worth a mention, excellent site 👍
I remember seeing Glen Nevis campsite from a distance and thinking it looks awesome and of course in a perfect location! Hopefully a few days holiday there this year :)
Nice video Steve, glad you ventured out despite the weather. Steall Falls is my favourite short walk anywhere in the world. Definitely the most bang for your buck, and the wire bridge isn't as bad as it looks :)
WOW! Nature at her best! I will add this walk to my must-do list for when I manage to make it to Scotland! Thanks for braving the elements and taking us with you. What a fun and unusual place to stay the night.
Great video as ever Steve. Some friends and I spent a week in Fort William ten years ago and after tackling Ben Nevis we were looking for something else to do so decided on Steall Falls. It was indeed a lovely walk but this was in August and we were (very foolishly) unprepared for the midges. Nightmare! I ended up with them all over any exposed skin and in my hair. I remember rinsing my hair in the stream just to get some relief. Fabulous place though. Keep up the good work Steve. I know the travel restrictions over the last couple of years have curtailed some of your international trips but I’ve particularly enjoyed the Scottish ones so thanks for those.
Was there yesterday, 11th January 2023. Your video gave me the confidence to go on up! I had to walk out from Fort William Travelodge; there and back on foot was about 7 hours.
Was there last May for my 70th birthday. Spectacular! My son went over the bridge but had to come back again as, at 5ft 2ins, there was no way I was attempting that!
Hey Steve, I know this wasn’t one that you had planned to do, however, for me it was one of the best. What an incredible set of views that we were able to see you today. Thanks again for sharing with us. Be blessed.✝️
So glad you took the trouble to check out how Steall is pronounced, well done to you! It means a 'gush', 'scoosh' a downpour of water. A nicely constructed video, and great presentation.
WOW what a walk. Great video 2x👍 My friends father was called John Muir he was one of the few British military padres to win the coveted Military Cross in action for saving lives.during World War Two, he volunteered to go overseas attached to the 4th Kings and Southerners Light Infantry Regiment as their padre.
Wow, absolutely magnificent! Stunning views, but that walking path terrified me. It would be better in summer but there’s never a guarantee that it wouldn’t rain and be treacherous. You do the hiking for us! The police station repurposing is very clever. The “cell” was charming. I have to wonder what people got up to in Fort William that required so many cells 😂.
Iived in the fort for -4 yrs , and was through the gorse more than I can think of, I enjoyed the video., but u could take your granny through the gorse it is simple , however for city folk it maybe is difficult. Thanks for letting see my old hunting ground
Done that walk and love the falls - a few dodgy areas en route - Also done that Gondola as I love heights - The top section of the Eiffel Tower is the worst as external and cramped.
We must have just missed each other, I was parked in the same car park. It was so wild the sea was going airborne and blowing over the car park. I was going to go along Glen Nevis, but it was so wild I went elsewhere. I didn't know about the falls though, I might have still tried to go if I had known!
No way! It's a small world! Was wondering if I'd ever get out the van that day, but just had to go for it in the end, had driven so far to get there :)
Along a treacherous path in a hoolie with our Steve, that's certainly an adventure! Then he ends up in a cell! Glen Nevis is amazing, but can be quite midgy in summer. I wonder where Steve is going in part 2.
Inspired by your video, I wanted to do the hike to the falls while passing through Fort William, on the way down from Skye a few weeks ago. I was without a car however , and being low season, no local buses were running to the Lower Falls Car Park. Fortunately, I had perfect weather , so walked from Fort William, there and back . It’s around 19 miles , round trip, to the centre of Fort William, for anyone considering it. As much as the falls themselves , it’s a very scenic stretch of road out past the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. A long walk, but a very pleasant one in good weather.
There are adventures and then there ADVENTURES. I think this one comes under the latter heading. Maybe you need a hiking pole for trails like that one. I liked the overnight accommodation too. Thanks for sharing.
Well, that was quite the "jaunt"! I was a little nervous for you when I saw those wet rocks. Glad you made it back in one piece. Beautiful views and I can imagine how nice this would have been on a sunny day! I fear the weather Gods have it out for you. Stay safe so you can take us on another adventure! Brilliant!
Lived up in Fort William in the late 80's and the digs looked right onto Ben Nevis, wee place called Caol, in your video right at 0:43 is a decent Hotel on the right hand side, can just see the car park for it on the right of the roundabout, can't mind it's name but cleaned it a few times back in 2007 when I worked for Rentokil, nice food and decent bar etc. Nevis Range is good Steve, catches a lot of people out that go on the chair lift with T-shirts etc on then when you get out at the top it's mega cold with snow about. I might of been in that very Cell when I was younger but that's another story lol. Fort William for me was fast becoming like an episode of the Twilight Zone but I was young and daft and was successfully rehabilitated. Massive Thanks again fella.
Nice to see you out again Steve on a great adventure to Steall Falls. I like the idea of the Garrison Hotel near the Travelodge. It looks like there is parking near to it. The car park for the Travelodge was closed the last time I was in Fort William. As always keep the good work. All the Best.
I think that has to be some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Always have a calling to return to Scotland. The weather only adds to the scenery but then I'm watching it from a warm dry living room!
the sign of a sensible walker is knowing when to turn back, great video Steve, its now in my bucket list (for a sunny day!) Reminds me of a day I was going to ascend Scafell Pike from Wasdale Head, I turned back after reaching the tarn, it was an atrocious day…..
Steall - excellent pronunciation from the sign, nice one! Annoys me when I see people who work at that site saying it like 'Steel'! You might not know if you'd never been, but they of all people should know!
