Britain's Most Remote Abandoned Railway Station - Gorton. 

Who else chuckled when he said “wet weather gear is not needed in the highlands of Scotland”

Welcome to Scotland. If you ever come back bring wet weather gear and shorts and some more wet weather gear and bring extra wet weather gear in case your wet weather gear gets wet

1:54 - "It's very windy!" to coin a phrase used elsewhere! Great video guys, as always.... Thanks for posting. Hope you make it next year.

Another beautiful video of the Scottish country side! Thanks for putting yourselves through all of this Paul and Becka. Even though you couldn't make it. That was still really awesome. Good luck next time!

Fascinating tea-time viewing over my home-made corned beef hash. I have never been to Gorton station but I have long memories of the Munros to the south of Rannoch Moor. Especially Beinn Achaladair which looks quite benign on the map (OS not telling the full story). However because it has so many more spectacular neighbours hardly anyone tries to climb it. There is no path and getting to the top is a 3000 ft slog up a steep slope through knee-deep tussocky grass. Back to the railway, it was not unknown in the past for the odd passenger on an evening or night train, who lived nowhere near a railway station, to pull the communication cord when he neared his destination. When someone does this the driver doesn't usually slam on the anchors and make a full-blown emergency stop, he will usually bring the train down to dead slow and cautiously proceed to the next distant signal. On a single line like that over Rannoch Moor the train would be quite safe as the driver would be in possession of the token, without which no other train is allowed on that section of track. At this point the culprit would quietly open the carriage door and disappear into the night. I was told servicemen on home leave were particularly prone to this flagrant rule breaking.

Some lovely shots of scottish sideways rain.

Positively EPIC. Stunning scenery and I do so hope that it will be second time lucky next year. Big respect for getting as far as you did.

Hello! I've stayed at Corrour and got lost walking from Spean Bridge to Corrour so I can completely relate to the way the weather can turn on you up there. There's always another day and waterproof over trousers

Excellent work; very good film of sideways rain!

Well wasn’t that just fantastic. Love how you do this. It looked freezing cold. Felt so sorry for you. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care

When the weather goes bad we look for mushroom on the way back to the car. Keeps the wet hike worth the effort. I love your series and Rebecca s as well. Thank you

The joy of being in scotland, you never really know what your gonna get, part of the fun, i'm sure you'll make it another time.

I remember being up there years ago (when the signalbox was still open!) and the fog came down. Had to spend 3 nights in a tent unable to move as visibility was down below 50m. Happy days ...

What an adventure and such a remarkable landscape - fingers crossed for your next attempt! Really enjoyable film.

I have been fortunate to have visited/ worked in gorton loop as it is now, as a railwayman . the loop was reinstated in the early 90s for the use of the engineers and is still in operation. when the signaling staff were employed it was a man /wife job one did the early and the other the late shift. Rannoch and Corrour were the same.

So beautiful. I love that you took it all so well -- true explorers. You are in our favourite part of the world. I've never been there in this life (my wife has). Thanks for the experience. Terry

Well guys I take my hat off to you both in your valiant attempt to get to Gorton, it’s such a shame that you went all that way without achieving your goal, but you made the right decision in turning back, I’m sure the fair weather gods will shine down on your next journey to Gorton’s disused station. Looking forward to your next video, great work guys.

Came back here from Geoff's West Highland Line helicopter video 😀

I thought Gorton station in Manchester was still in service! You had me fooled for a minute.

Thanks for another video guys I do admire your perseverance I'd have stopped miles back take care stay well and safe.

The way you mentioned how often the weather changes reminds me of hiking in Western Canada. The weather is as unpredictable, the the scenery is as breathtaking. Keep up the good work!

you guys are a great couple . love your videos

Horizontal rain. The joys. Here are my rules of walking. 1. Never wear jeans. 2. Never wear shorts 3. Always have waterproof jacket and trousers even in the middle of summer 4. Carry food and water 5. Leave a note on your car where you are going and what time you expect to be back 6. Carry spare socks

Well guys, if it's not the midges, it's the changing weather by the minute, that's the Scottish Highlands for you. But good call to turn back, as all too often you can find yourself dealing with a deteriorating situation which I found out to my cost many years ago when checking out Ben Nevis. Great vlog guys, & glad my two favourite geeks get to make another. Regards Rural Geeze.

Well this came up in my feed, living in the Highlands this looked quite calm 🤣 Anyway, enjoyed it guys so subscribed 👍

Top marks for effort, shame about the weather. I was traveling from Fort William to Glasgow a few weeks ago and notice the passing loop at Gorton. I had a no idea they'd ever been a station there!

Great stuff, alledgedly the reason it rains so much up here is because the big fella upstairs is so proud of his creation he likes to wash it regularly 👍🏻😊 (I spent a few months at the station house at Corrour when the syha had the lease on it and it certainly is a bonny part of the world)

You guys are so dedicated to providing really interesting videos.

Scotland: You just have to love it...wind, gales, blizzards, sleet, sun...and that's before lunchtime.

Well I’d like to tell you a story back in 1985 myself and two friends managed to get off the train at that station or should I say the driver agreed to slow down and let us jump but it is nice to see the landscape without 2 foot of snow over it. It was packs first and then jump down the bank...

Mountain bikes next time perhaps. Or maybe the land owner will see this and give you permission to drive up to the site in a 4×4.

Did a tour of the U.K.four years ago.Even as a Canadian the cold and wind in Scotland ,in July,was a surprise.

You guys should be on TV...Seriously...I don't think you know how well your presentations really are.

Shame you didn't get there but a location that has always fascinated me whenever I've travelled along the West Highland Line to Fort William. A very lonely location for the signalman when the box was still in use

i feel that in the UK a 10% chance of rain, really means that it WILL BE RAINING 10% of the time today.

My living not that far from Altnabreac & Loch More, I admit I did burst into a wee chuckle about the wet weather gear!

Up here in the Highlands of Scotland a 10% chance of rain should always be assumed to be missing the extra 0 from 100%. Haste ye back though. If you've never done it the Glenfarg tunnels are fantastic too, would be well worth you visiting.

Aside from the rookie mistake of wearing jeans for walking (in any weather), the last leg of the walk after going under the railway line was shown as nothing more than an electricity line on the OS map (black dotted line with pylons marked as circles)! But the video was very watchable and entertaining as always. Looking forward to the next attempt at reaching the station.

Valiant effort, you will get there ! 👍

Sassenach in Scotland LOVE IT LOL

Poundland disposable waterproofs are worth adding to your bag, also available from ebay etc.

I got here over Geoffs channel - and this was the only vid I did watch (until now) - and it got me 2 points... of 5 totally ... including 2 Wenyss Bay points......😂🤣😂🤣 - besides that - a very ............ adventurous and self-sacrificing video 😃, just stunning!

One might venture to say the bull was a Heffer fella! XD

The one thing all Scots know is we get the four seasons in one day here! Better luck next year! Great video again Paul and Rebecca! A few years ago, there was a derailment on that line, no one was injured, but the unfortunate class 66 couldn't be recovered due to the remote part of the line having no road access. It was a tourist attraction for a while, but eventually was cut up. The great thing was, one less 66, hurray! I would have been sad if it had been a decent loco, like a 37 or 47! It was at Loch Treig , I was on a SRPS railtour and we slowed down to see it. It was hauled by a 47 to Fort William, and returned by 2 Black Fives from the Jacobite.

9:45 That has now become a classic shot!

The LNER had a policy of not having two stations on their network with the same name. This was not just to avoid confusing the public, but also to avoid any confusion in internal correspondence or instructions.

It a real shame you never got to Gorton but when it doesn't go to plan... make the video even more interesting. It was still a enjoyable video. looking forward for the 2nd attempt when it happens.

Only thing that seemed to be missing was the midges. Really sorry you didn't make it but the decision to turn back was a good one. Pressonitis can quite often lead to a granduos mess. A thoroughly good watch though 👌

You two are amazing people.

Anyone who has read the classic "West Highland Railway" by John Thomas will remember the story of the surveying party who literally got "Lost on Rannoch Moor" and nearly died before one of their number found the Gorton cottage. They were 7 hardy - or foolhardy - Victorians, some with hats and umbrellas! In January! You chose a more sensible time of year.

well done you did your best xx the train looked nice

Try Loch Skerrow station in Galloway ..... remote but easily accessible on foot or bike.

Great attempt. You two are such troopers. Thanks for taking us along.

Wow what an adventure though guys. Loved all of your Scotish adventures so far.

I love it when people make the right & proper decisions. If at first you don´t succeed...

wow great to see - reminds me of walking up Ben Nevis with all the weather changes. bring on 2021

Beautiful Place Nice Walk Cheers

10 out of 10 for your efforts guys - it would be harsh to give you a lower score for your results given the state of the weather !! 😎😱

Another picturesque adventure! Thanks for braving the elements on our behalf.

WELCOME TO SCOTLAND! NOT LIKE THE TOURIST VIDEO'S IS IT?? :)

At least the breathtaking scenery had to be some consolation. Better luck next time. There must be some days of nice weather in the height of summer.....🤔

Aye, welcome to the reliability of a Scottish Weather Forecast; made mainly for towns folk, apparently. Nothing like catching the glint of horizontal, often upwards, rain on the high moorlands. I think we're all saying "Next Year" Paul. A pity it wasn't to be, this time. Haste ye back, baith o' ye! Cheers Paul and Rebecca!

Only one thing for it..... another trip AND another video. Cheers guys. The lengths you two go to, to provide us all entertainment :)

Great to see the our lovely Scottish weather but I'd not tackle that in the weather

It looked bloody awful up there.

As an old Scottish friend would say...."och hellish"

You made the right call , you can visit another day

Rain in Scotland?! As a Scot, I can tell you that it is very rare. :-D

Lovely views and right decision made better to come back another day properly kitted out 🤿

Hiya P. a. R. @ 6:14 - yes I spotted the Train - also I would of Love to cycle around there!!! I know how you felt b/c I have cycled in worst conditions - believe me!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂

Always check with the local Mountain Rescue team before heading out in Scottish (or Welsh come to that) hills.

Loved this and thank you

My kind of walk (back in the day!)

I assumed it was Gorton in Manchester! This is totally different, apart from the rain. You are brave souls indeed but thanks for trying on our behalf. I know the ads contribute to funds but they're starting to be longer than your videos, a plea therefore to adjust your settings, ta.

we are never done learning'' so they say ''. I've been to Scotland over 50 times, i have walked, peddle cycled, motored and even been on 4 day luxury rail holidays. I have learned. never trust the weather or forecast. Good on ya and very sensible to turn back. I'm sure you will get to Gorton even though I've never heard of it. I have just looked at my pre grouping rail atlas and have found the crossing. yeah go do it but next time at a better time of year....if there is one.. lol.

Nice video, lovely place. Love to go to Scotland Be more afraid of the cows more dangerous than the bulls.

Awesome video you two!! Can almost smell that wind through the screen 😜😂

The station was not achieved I believe, though you are simply heroes. The vlog is so well reported.CHEERS

We were on holiday on Skye, a few years ago - the weather was absolutely terrible one day, but the owner of the B&B we were staying in said it wasn’t rain, it was atmosphere!

Nice weather! Five seasons a day!

You know what they say “ fail to plan plan to fail”......... this did give me a chuckle. Better luck next time.

What a walk! WOW! Super film. Hope you make it next year

Glad you are both ok,and as beautiful as The Highlands are it is deceptively rough.

Great video, and a very good effort by both of you, that was hard going I can tell (sitting here in my fairly cosy lounge). Hope you will make it next time!

We have taken three multi day hiking/biking vacations in Scotland, mostly in September. We had beautiful sunny weather for the vast majority of the time and never anything you would call a rain storm--no ,really ;-)

To the usual railway affectionado, Gorton Station would evoke thoughts of Beyer Peacock loco works (or perhaps even Myra Hindley!) not some squall blasted spot in this howling wilderness. You have my admiration for the long attempted trek from the car, not to say from your distant home base - although my guess is you went to Leadills et al when north of the border - but why a station there? Who were the passengers? Sheep? (or perhaps even bulls!!). If it was me, then I would quietly put that spot on the back burner until you have visted easier places, or even quietly brush the place under the carpet for the foreseeable. And perhaps after a repeat attempt you may find sweet FA at the location. Who knows? And if this is the most isolation station then where is the highest? Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the video such a beautiful place to be but!!!!!.Hope you managed to make it next time take care!!😎🚃🚃🇬🇧

Discretion better than valour, or a dead hero is no use to anyone! But as you said putting others at risk for your own vain ideals is selfish. The latter has been a frequent excuse by me when I was investigating Victorian civil engineering remains on the Yorkshire Moors. You both did right, there is always next year, or the next one! Thank you for showing your Britain, especially to an expat in New Zealand.

Good one Rebecca Madam and Paul Sir.Really enjoyed the vlog.

Hey Guys Once again ckeck out the Dartmoor Haytor Granite tramway en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haytor_Granite_Tramway!!

The bull's not going to bother you, it's the werewolves you need to worry about. :D

Great video as always, and a good call to turn back. Gorton will be there next year, but lost on the moor, you would not!! and we would be deprived of the fab, informative videos that make such great viewing. Cant wait for part two !!☺☺

That weather forecast sounds like some of our winter ones. "30% chance of flurries" can result in 3 inches of snow.

Look on the bright side at least the rain kept the midges away !

Such a shame you didn’t make it but great video!

Thanks for taking me to Scotland for a few mins 👍🏻😊haven't been able to go this year cause of COVID ☹️. Will be looking out for your next vlog to see if you get there. 😊🍀🍀🍀

With so many patrons I'm surprised you weren't able to travel by helicopter.

What a trip! Wise decision to turn back to the car, despite the disappointment of not getting to the site of the station. Minor question on my side; which patreons do you mention in the credits (I haven't seen my name turn up...... )

Wonderfull content so so near but so so far the highlands weather has many years ago caught me out aswell loved it.

Nice sunbathing weather that. :)