I love the Scottish Lochs, brings back my memories thanks Guys!

Fantastic stuff guys, I love that your tent has a sort of barn door, bet that feels super cosy in the morning. Thanks for sharing gang.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for watching and taking time -out to comment. The tent is the Quasar from Terra Nova, we've had it for years, the dual entance is a real plus for enjoying views from either end. Take Care....Regards Roger & Diane

Well put together R&D What a stunning place , great time lapse footage, and choice of music which suited the camp TFS Paul

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul..TFW loved this location a bit different from a hill..very chilled.. and nice to have a campfire.. ATB ..R&D :) :)

Another great ratch! What a stunning place. I need to venture further north this year I think... spot on that guys!!!! ATB TFS!! Craig

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Craig.. glad you enjoyed pal..we also need to venture further north this year.. have been saying that for a while now.. but so much still to explore on our doorsteps.. hope you managed to enjoy the fab weather over the weekend.. ATB R&D :) :)

Absolute pleasure to watch R&D loved it all, Regards George.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya George, Thanks for watching and taking time-out to comment, hope all good with you and your's. There is some great camping to be had around that viaduct area too, future meet maybe? Derek's backyard this, he knows the area well....Take care...R&D

What a cracking pitch. Ideal place to chill out and forget about life's stresses. Good to see you and Diane back out again. atb Andy.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy... it is a stunning area.. plenty more to explore over there that's for sure.. yes good to be back out.. made up for it at the weekend again.. skyporn and all that...lol.. ATB .. R&D :) :)

Once again great content ,keep up the good work Cheers.

What a great place to pitch. Liked the tent. We still have about 16 inch's of snow here in Vermont. Headed out into our wood lot for two nights. Thanks for taking us along. Take care, Al

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Al, We were inspired to go there by a fellow 'youtuber' Densum Ranger, thats whats so cool about people sharing their vid's. Snow is only on the higher summits in the UK, our winter never really arrived, 16 inches sounds great for adventure. Hope you had a great time out in the woods...Stay Safe...R&D

Glad to see you enjoyed Galloway forest,I have been hiking/camping for more than 30yrs in this hidden gem as its only 1hr 30 min from where i stay in Kilmarnock.Enjoyed the video very much, many thanks William.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you William..we agree it is a hidden gem and we also love it.. we live about 2 hours away so not far at all for us either.. so glad you enjoyed.. unsure what it would be like when the midge arrive's..ATB.. R&D :) :)

What a fantastic adventure you both had, certainly makes me want to visit this corner of Scotland at some point this year!

@garnforaratch

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie, We had watched a vid on here by Densum Ranger, and we thought it looked awesome. We were'nt disappointed, what a lovely area. Check out miles from anywheres vid in the same location too. Cheers for watching...Regards Roger & Diane

Great pitch there guys, looked a lovely spot. Footage all top notch as usual and a very mellow vibe thing going on there. Really enjoyed it and thanks for sharing, always look forward to watching when we get a notification pop up that you've posted :) All the best guys and hopefully see you soon. Gareth&Zoe

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys.. TFW..hope you are both OK and managed to enjoy the glorious weather we had at the weekend...already on weather alert for the big meet..seems to be looking good so far..can't wait.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

@GarethZoeWildcamps

7 жыл бұрын

Full of cold at the mo, with a wildcamp in 4 days lol. Apart from that we're chippa :) Can't wait either. Will message you on here in a bit with what time we're looking at arriving ect. Fingers crossed for a mini heatwave ha ha :)

What a great location, great night shots and timelapses and company and entertainment ....ahhhhh breathe lol. Very nice vid R&D it's looks as close to perfect as a wild camper could find. Oh n love the fjallraven kit, very nice. Hope yous are well ATB Steve

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya Steve, Hows things? We recced this place and couldn't wait to return and camp. Typically the weather wasn't as good, but hey that's how it goes. Perfect location for a camp, luckily the midge was still dormant, could be a different story when they are in full force. Been replacing the odd item of kit as it wears out with fjallraven stuff, liking the more subtle colours. Hope your out again soon. Take care...R&D

@outdoorslifestyle2900

7 жыл бұрын

garn fora ratch yeah I'm well and hoping to get out next Thursday night for a one nighter. Me n sarah walked up helm crag the other week so may post that in the meantime. Yeah I love the fjallraven gear, does it feel lightweight to walk in? And the midges sole purpose in its life cycle is to annoy walkers and wild campers lol. Glad you's are well

I really enjoyed that, looks like a place I'll need to visit sometime. Going out this weekend for a night, can't wait! :)

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kaz, Thanks for subbing us back, we just came across your channel by chance, and youv'e been to some terrific area's. Sure you would enjoy this place, nice area. Hope you have a great camp at the weekend...Take Care...Diane & Roger

Another great Ratch as always guys, some stunning star time-lapse and a lovely spot, id be too scared of the tide coming in lol! I always look forward to your vids, thanks for sharing ATB Ben.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya Ben, This area is great for camping, great to get a level pitch for once. We put a few random twigs in the sand as markers for the water rising, because at one time the water had engulfed the entire beach, we could see where the waterline had been. Great to get into this area before the midge storm, which could be a problem this year because of the mild winter. Cheers for watching, hope your other half has got the results she wanted, and you can hit the hill's again soon. ATB R&D

@Yorkshirewanderer

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, I really cant wait to get back out, planning to get a lot more in this year. Your're braver than me, knowing my luck i would have woke up underwater! You always know where the good spots are. I want to get upto Scoland a few times but might leave it untill after September now to save me getting eaten alive! ATB Ben

R&D, Just a cracking vid, loved it. The pitch was a beauty, nice music too. This place is like Kielder on steroids! ..ha Thanks for the shout btw 👍 means a lot 😊, your night shots are coming along a treat, you always seem to capture Orion very well. Look fwd to the next one, Atb Dave

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya Dave, No worries about the shout out mate, credit were it's due! That whole Galloway area has some hidden gem's to discover, and would be great for your astro stuff, it having dark sky status like Kielder. Orion is all we seem to get....lol, long term it looks like a good camera might be on the cards. Go Pro's have limitations, as robust and good as they are...ATB R&D :)

Enjoyed watching. Thanks.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Adrian, Cheers for watching mate, also for taking the time to comment. Take Care....ATB R&D

Nice 1 RaD not a bad place. Great stuff ⛺️

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan..aye grand spot .. loved it a bit of a change from a hill..TFW pal ATB R&D :) :)

just lovely R&D beautiful weather... I love a fire it sure compliments the night...hoping to get out next weekend. a warm up for the big one .. see yous there :)

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya Julie, The day we recced the area was gorgeous, of course it rains when you set off on an overnighter. Not to bad as it cleared through quite quickly. Real treat being able to have a wee fire, not always possible as you will know. Yeah, the big meet is nearly here, we're both looking forward to it, should be a good craic. Take care...see you soon...R&D :):)>

your walking into history itself

Hi R&D, that's what I love about KZread, you can get info of places you want to go, thanks for the mention, loved the film, nice looking from others point of areas I've been, your photographs are brilliant, Corrina is getting used to her camera, enjoyed very much, see yous soon,D&C

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi D&C, If it wasn't for you highlighting this area in your vids we would be totally unaware of how beautiful it is, cheers for that! We had a great overnighter, it was looking gloomy when we set off, but it improved as the day went on. Lot's of deadfall for a fire, which we really enjoyed having, it got a tad nippy later on. We need to invest in a good camera, GoPro's have limitations, thats great Corrina has got to grips with her camera. Looking forward to meeting up with you guy's soon, take care both...ATB R&D :)

Thanks for a great video! Been reading up on Galloway myself, and hopefully I get to go within the next year or so. Looks amazing. :) Marius

@garnforaratch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marius.. its a fab area.. we still are explore.. hope you enjoy it as much as we do.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

Gorgeous setting and pitch. Weather ended up good for you...... Sea to Summit mats are top Notch comfort.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine..TFW yes the weather did turn out fine in the end .. loads more to explore over there..you been in that neck of the woods ??? Roger hates the mat.. says its like a crisp bag.. but yes it is very comfy.. take care ..atb.. r&d :) :)

Great video as per guys. Loving the comedy (bothy) lol. And the mix of weather comparisons. Looks a great place. I'll do something like that one day. Not during midges storm though. Looking forward to April will arrange that all this week. So it's all sorted. Atb.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, Aye the wee bothy/shed had damp problems, not good for your chest so we bailed. The day we recced the area was beautiful, typically when your going for an overnighter it rains. The day did improve and clear through though, the midge was out but not in any numbers. Yeah, the meet will be upon us soon, keep us up to speed with times etc bud, looking forward to catching up again. ATB R&D

thanks, Cracking video. We have walked in there a few times now and love the place , even spent New Years at the "big viaduct" once . My family has some history at loch grannoch, my great grand father would stay alone at the lodge by the loch all week preparing it for the weekend visitors . He then would go down to Gatehouse station to pick them up with his horse Maggie ( not the Maggie mentioned in your vid , think there was several horses down the years all called Maggie) lovely place. Q

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Glad our vid rekindled some memories of the area for you. Your great grandfather was a lucky man to have stayed in such wonderful surroundings, it's such a shame the lodge is boarded up now. The place was used for outdoor pursuits in it's later life i understand, but no longer. Galloway is a real gem of a place, a place we are both very fond of. The maggie memorial was just a point of interest i came across whilst researching our trip. Thanks for your message and telling us a little more about the place...Regards Roger & Diane

Amazing Nice One Mate

Just... Wow! ☺ I love the vid,great music, gold views. 👍 tks for sharing. Crack on 👍. Just... Wow!

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlos.. much appreciated pal..ATB.. R&D :) :)

It's been over 10 years since I was there. I think I'll take a wee visit soon

@garnforaratch

5 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful place.. TFW pal :)

Looks a great place to camp, not too far from me 😍

That camp looked brilliant. Lovely views and the night photos were fab. I like your bergen BTW. ATB Mark.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, We really enjoyed this overnighter, we'd recced the area and had to return and camp. The lapping of the water on the beach was so relaxing, no midges either. The Bergen was a present a few years back, great for this kind of trip. TFW...ATB R&D

@GwersyllaCnau

7 жыл бұрын

garn fora ratch I have the same bergen.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

It's the Karrimor Sabre SF 80-130, robust piece of kit, not for the lightweight brigade...lol. Got the yoke and rocket pouches too. Karrimors SF gear still retains the quality they were known for. How do you rate yours?

@GwersyllaCnau

7 жыл бұрын

garn fora ratch I have the Sabre 45 and the Predator 80-130 both amazing packs. I've RAN over 1000 miles with between 40lb and 60lb in the Sabre plus lots of wild camps and it still looks brand new.

a spot to check out before the midges R&D thanks for sharing

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya Mark, The midge is on the march pal, some good frosts is what we need, winters been mild this year. TFW...ATB R&D

seen the labels, terra Nova obvs.am liking your film.as usual xcellent 👌🤓

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Fraser, Thanks for watching our adventures, yes the tent is by Terra Nova, it's the Quasar model. We've had it for many years and it is still in great shape. Regards Roger & Diane

Just camped there myself a lot more messy than when you left tidy up as much as we could ,excellent location hope to go again and get dark skies

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, It is a wonderful location, and such a shame that some leave all their trash. We always carry out our own and as much as possible of that lying around. We had a great time there and will return again one day. If your going to get dark skies it will be out there so good luck and happy stargazing...Regards Roger & Diane

Finally caught up with everyone... this was the last video I had to watch from all my subs. Really nice spot that, if the hunting lodge is all boarded up and the boat house in disuse, it is a shame that they can't do something bothy related with them. It is sad to see buildings fall into decay for no real reason other than possibly greed? Aye, I've noticed the midge is out early this year. We didn't really have much of a winter, so can see it being a particularly bad year for midge and ticks. We need more critters that eat them instead of them eating us. If it were not for the little blighters, it would be lovely sitting on that bit of sand on a late warm summer evening watching the sun go down. Thanks for sharing.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi pal.. TFW.. don't think we will be venturing near this place in a months time.. can you imagine what the midge would be like.. lol.. Kielder is particularly bad for the midge so won't be going near there either.. yes we certainly need a few good hard frosts to kill them.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

Why do i always want to go where you's go lol. Another place i want to go R & D , lovely pitch spot. Super night-lapse , mine are getting better but its always been below freezing still i've started trying mine which as you know the camera batteries don't like. Another great Ratch .

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

There's no stopping us all having a meet in this area, there's camping to be had around the viaduct too. Derek brought this place to our attention when he and Kenny went canoeing there. The moon was huge that night, they say it's called the 'worm moon', as it's stirring them up with spring arriving. Diane and her bloomin lapses...lol. Aye batteries hate the cold, think it was David Miles who gave the tip of elastic banding a hand warmer to the camera in baltic situations, worth a try. TFW...see you soon. ATB R&D

Amy chance you can do a video showing the interior dimensions of your Staika, and what type and size of sleeping mats you use? We're thinking of buying one and want to see if we can get two Exped Synmat 9lw's in. thanks... Paul

Good film mate. Looked an amazing trip and a great place to visit although not had the chance to go yet. Meant to be good for the old star gazing and astrophotography. Atb

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ray.. yes the Galloway Forest park is certainly the place for star gazing..just need to improve on my photography skills..need a few tips from yourself..lol..TFW pal..ATB.. R&D :) :)

Brilliant guys, That was another nice relaxing video. It always means so much more to me when you guys make video's in and around my area as I can recognise the places.The acid rain killed off all the fish in the loch between Loch Valley at Loch Enoch before, but I believe the were all restocked again many years ago. The midges coming out early might just be a good thing for us, especially if we get some hard frost between now and April to kill them off, if we don't were in big trouble. Lol

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn, Derek brought this area to our attention when he and Kenny went canoeing. Cracking place for a camp, thats great they have restocked the loch's. The non indiginous trees which the forestry plant won't help the balance of things, although we did note rather more species of bird in this area. Some planted forests are just dead, no sign of any living creature. The midge is certainly stirring, they can spoil the whole camping experience when in full force. Cheers for watching...ATB R&D

Loved it , subbed the channel .

lovely stuff guys, pleasure to watch, your own private beach with a million star view, luxury atb Andy

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy.. something a bit different.. was nice to have a campfire.. and the stars certainly came out to play.. FTW pal.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

The loch was like a beach scene,you picked a nice spot for it marra...White sand too,some would think you're in a foreign country 😎

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Scotland will be a foreign country if that la'al Nicola body gits her way...lol. If she does, i might have to come back doon yam. Aye, we seen one of 'Densum Rangers' vids of this area, he was in a canoe on the loch. We recced the area, and thought, thats a grand spot for a camp. Nice to have a fire too, makes it more cozy. Cheers for watching....

looked a gud un what a tranquil spot. & even a bit of beachcraft thrown in. was it tunskeen bothy ? TFS take care.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hiya Geordie.. it certainly was a tranquil spot.. well on a Sunday night..!! no Tunskeen bothy is a bit away more central to the Galloway Forest..just got the Bothy news letter last week and its officially open now..you know.. ATB..R&D :) :)

Great video mate, watching this in '22 inspired me to explore breathing Scotland.... Ps. What's the name of the music you have in the background?

Set a great LNT example. Nice one.

@garnforaratch

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal.. glad you enjoyed.. that camp feels like a life time ago now :):) ATB..R&D

Another high quality production from yourselves, lovely scenery. Looks like a fjallraven jacket your wearing at the start? If it is, how is it cos I fancy one myself

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Very tranquil place, nice to camp on clean sand for a change too. The jacket is the Keb softshell from fjallraven, got it in a sale about 18 months ago, sorry can't remember how much it was...doh! Good kit, but not cheap. Cheers for watching...ATB R&D

Was your car safe leaving it in the car park. Nice video. Lovely place

@garnforaratch

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal.. aye car was safe.. TFW

Hi guys well that one was a lovely mellowed relaxed camp in a cracking spot.really nice pitch there & as my wife Kerry saw it she instantly said "wow that looks nice there i'd camp somewhere like that" so there's hope of me getting her out on a wildcamp yet.Great footage as usual guys & the night lapses & shots were a real treat...Whats the pack you've got there Roger?...TFS guys..ATB.Andy.

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy.. aye it would be nice to see a few more couples out on the hill.. plenty of lowish level tarns in the Lakes.. Diane love's it always planning the next adventure.. the pack is a Karrimor Sabre SF 80-130 a birthday present from several years ago.. certainly not a light weight piece of kit.. that's for sure.. TFW pal ATB R&D :) :)

@AndrewBeavers

7 жыл бұрын

Im doing my best to try get kerry out but she's a fair weather camper likes the glamping more than the wild...Thought that it was a karrimor but not 100%,not very light on the wallet either for one.lol.Think it's with the Ray Mears thing as he uses a lot of that type of gear...looking forward to the latest vid looking at the pics uve posted on instagram.ATB guys Andy.

I'm going with my cousin on Saturday early morning leave. He's got a dodgy ankle atm so what's the quickest to get to that pitch? can you drove the road you've walked or is it not allowed ?

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

There are forestry gates that are sometimes open and sometimes closed, depending on where they are hauling the wood out, risky if on your way out they have closed them. It is'nt a very hilly walk in, a few little gradients but nothing serious, your call really mate. Bolt crops or an angle grinder if you get stuck. Phone signal is poor up there too. Have a great camp...midge repellent and head net will be needed...ATB R&D

yo m8 garn..,which ⛺ is that chief???😁

Great video. I'm off to Galloway Forest with my sister on Saturday and it's her first wild camp. I'd planned on parking on the Raiders Road but have read that it's closed. This spot looks perfect. Did u approach from the south please?

@garnforaratch

6 жыл бұрын

Hi.. thanks for watching pal come in from Gatehouse Of Fleet then onto the B796.. weather looks spot on for the weekend over there.. ENJOY!! ATB.. R&D :) :)

@chriswalker8948

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that mate. Very much appreciated.

Another beautiful video. I like your jacket, is it new?

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip .. thanks for watching.. a very chilled out camp this one.. a change from a hill... no the jacket is over a year old.. good piece of kit.. take care.. best wishes.. R&D :) :)

Swell done

@garnforaratch

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.... :)

Would love to go there, but would need a car to get there. Public transport is probably a no-go to take me anywhere near there

i would of been catching super from that loch

Are you able to drive to the loch?

@garnforaratch

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure really, there are forest gates that are locked most of the time. It's a good long enjoyable walk in from the viaduct. Happy Camping...