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So incredibly frustrated I can't get to Scotland. Canadian guy of Scottish decent who feels it's the best country on earth (my roots talking, no doubt). I want to be there so badly and I live vicariously through you Erin. God's country!!! I LOVE IT! Made more friends there and shared more drinks than anywhere in my life's travels. Dogs in pubs by fireplace... BLISS!

It's been WAY TOO LONG since the last hill vlog!

@graysonjones1994

3 жыл бұрын

I love your accent

@user-zv9gz8ci1r

3 жыл бұрын

@Cro Magnon1215 Hey bro! Good question btw!

@amberhiggins6327

3 жыл бұрын

You said it LOL😁. I love the hill vlog. They are fun to watch and you always meet such interesting people 🤣!

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

@Cro Magnon1215 Scots, I do speak a bit now and then, but don't know any Gaelic and unfortunately don't know anyone else who speaks it either 👎

@doombunny0

3 жыл бұрын

I love the new orange twirls as well 😍😍

I loved this. It made me think of my Dad. Today is exactly six months since he passed away (at the amazing age of 90!). He was a Munroe Completer! You’ve inspired me to do a bit of climbing :)

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Aww wow amazing age! Thank you for watching and for your comment :) hope you enjoy hillwalking!

@Snarkapotamus

3 жыл бұрын

What is a "Munroe Completer"?

Loved this video Erin :)

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun :)

Breathtaking views! We really missed your hiking vlogs!

I have never seen orange twirls before and I've seen them all over your socials and now I desperately want one!! Also... how many times did you run back for the camera? xD At 4:52 I swear I could see my hoose from there... The shot at 7:00 is hauntingly beautiful

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

You neeeed to try them! So good! Hahaha a fair few times 😂 thanks for watching :D

@mrtips2175

3 жыл бұрын

And so I totally went back and checked at 8:04 , I get there and DOH ! imma slow one :)

It's been so long! I missed these types of vlogs. Loved it! So peaceful.

gorgeous views of Ben Ledi! Thanks for sharing.

I am in love with the Scottish accent!! 😍

Awesome hike. I've got to get out there to the highlands some day. I hike the white mountains in New Hampshire often and i bring my bagpipes with me. I love playing at the top by myself and then when I pass people on the way down I'm like "why no, I didn't hear any bagpipes playing...." Mu hu hah ha ha.

Awesome scenery, well done.

Soo majestic thanks for your efforts !

That was nice, Erin, thank you for sharing. Beautiful views, great weather for a hike!

Another brilliant vid Erin.loved it.

Thanks for taking us along. Loved it.

What a beautiful hike, watching your face was the best part, I love your videos smile

Thanks for this. I love quiet ,remote outdoor spaces. Sometimes I'm out maybe with just my dog and after a long while I'll say something to the dog and for a brief second I'm startled by my voice. Odds are very much against me ever walking up Ben Ledi so now I can feel like I have.

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

This was brilliant to see the amazing views and scenery. Great video! :)

I like the path up the mountain. Beautiful views all the way to the summit that’s sweet 😎🏔

Just watched this and it definitely made me laugh.. Great description and footage 👏👏

Greetin' was a new one for me. Awesome scenery!

That looked like a great hike. Think I'll add to my want to do list.

Loved this video. So thrilled that you took us along. Thank you!

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

Hi Erin.😊 I just by chance stumbled across your channel the other day when I was curious of what Scotland looks like. So,I checked it out on line and, that's when I came across your channel. And,I gotta tell you, you are one cool woman who for sure puts a huge smile on my face 👍 I love your humor Erin. Always making me chuckle 😊 I'm from the states and where I live,it's somewhat like scotland. Alot of forestry. And, that's what I like. If only I could see it much better would be great.y vision isn't the best. I'm going blind due to a rare eye condition called choroideremia. I can still see but, only out of my left eye 👀. And, what I see is like looking through a straw. A bummer 👎 I know. But,on the plus side,stem cell therapy within the next 5 to 10 years. I just hope by then I'm not completely blind. What we all need is god's kingdom. And, it's coming 👍. You stay safe out there ok. And, I'll see you in your next video. God bless you Erin.🙏❤️👍

This was grand! Scenery looked absolutely amazing! Glad ya got some outdoor time too! Nature does have a habit of revivifying. It was fun to see another hill walking video again! And any future outdoor videos are always welcomed. Absolutely enjoyed this!!

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loving your edits and title cards throughout your video

Great video, I’m think of giving it a go next week if it’s dry out.

That was fun! Of course, you did all the work. Thumbs up.

Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, Erin. That was fun!

@Minime163

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video and full of humor.

I wish I was in Scotland right now 😭 thank you for sharing this beautiful country with us 🤗❤️

I enjoyed that! Going for a wee solo jaunt up this hill on Wednesday….. so typed in “how to climb Ben Ledi”….. and you came up. Cheers 👍

Can't wait to visit Scotland one day! I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Called Grayson Highlands because so many Scots settled here in the mid 1700s. Your hike reminded my of some of my treks here, beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for the video. Love your accent.

Great to see you back in the hills, I'm the same...nothing better than having a bit of 'me time' on a quiet mountain to re-calibrate the perspective.

Thanks for the inspiration

Nice! I done Ben A'an yesterday as i haven't done any hills for ages. I was surprised though with how busy it was. I got there for 9am and the all the local car parks were full with about 100 or so people on the wee hill.

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man :( guess we have to go at mad times to get a quiet hill

Thanks Erin because of you I can visit scotland without actually going there

So good to see something from you again looked so peaceful there

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Love it when there's nobody around!

@simonfinney7633

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinsHoose Always better when its just yourself clears your thoughts

Well done Erin, and thanks for the Lekker vlog. It’s lovely that it’s safe for you to be able to walk alone. In South Africa it’s not recommended.

Just the views of the sun-lit hills, covered in their gorse and heather brings a tear to my eye.

Just came across your Vlog as it had Ben Ledi. The last time I was up Ben Ledi I was about 14 doing the Duke of Edinburgh award . One of the guys got hypothermia and it was blowing a gale we had to make sure he was ok and I was battering open a can of Heinz Lentil & Bacon soup.( we did not have freeze dried ) taken cold and digestive biscuits with jam. We got him down safe . Ah Happy days . I am 61 now and still enjoy a good walk, thanks your video was fun. All the best Derek Burns

How is it that I'm only discovering your channel now! Love your personality and accent!

Gonna check out wee Ben griahm mor soon for a bit of sanity.. Its in the flow country near Forsinard

Yes, another hill walk! I've missed these. You'll get your mojo back after a few more walks.

Erin, that was a really enjoyable video. Having often seen Ben Ledi from the Main Street in Callander, it was great to see your journey up to the top, on a pretty good day. The Trossachs is such a beautiful part of Scotland, and it’s a must for anyone who enjoys gorgeous countryside and stunning scenery. There is the rich historical aspect as well and so many places to explore. You have a lovely personality and look forward to more of your videos.

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

nice hike. I have spent many a day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire US

These are ALWAYS worth waiting for. The combination of serenity...and scenery...is unmistakable. Brilliant filming doesn't hurt either😊 also noteworthy is the rare lack of wind! I like too how you show us the memorial markers. The shot of the cross against the sky like that was stirring. And yeah, what a wee strange cloud there! Outstanding once again Erin! Glad for the clearer head as well! 🙂

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott :)

Great video great to see u going back up the hills , this must have been a weed day because i was up ben a'nn yesterday and you couldn't move for people ....take care 🙂

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, was a wed :)

A pleasant tour, ma'am, in Scotland. Thank you very much. A tribute to Scotland, to its people and to all of you.

Just started hillwalking last weekend, remember doing Ben Ledi though for a school trip when i was about 10 years old. Loved the vid, was this a weekday as looks very quiet.

I’ve missed your hiking vlogs so much ! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@MyLunaRose

3 жыл бұрын

BeautyCreep 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I loved my hike up Ben Ledi one of my favorites

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

Love the hiking videos . :) Would you ever try the West Highland Way ?

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to!

Weather in Scotland for the last couple of weeks has been something amazing. It has rained where I have been but more often than not only at night and the wettest thing I have had is my tent. Such skies and stunning visibility! And you didn't quite have the hill to yourself. Some of the most interesting chance conversations happen when you only meet a few people all day. I was on the way up An Stac near Lochailort a week ago and passed someone on the way down, who said that they had watched me playing the fiddle one evening. I was sitting outside on the grass and had no idea there was anyone else near me. Hope that you have fixed the headspace for a few more of the folks who have dropped in on this.

Your voice always makes me smile. Greetings from Los Angeles. 🖤

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

☺️☺️

I its a bit oh a hike up there hen getting some fresh air in the lungs x pat watching from Australia ,my wife and I do these walks when we’re back for a visit love it and we are in our late 60s, thanks for the video hen

during a hike recently i came up behind two young women who were talking about mowing the lawn naked. so talking about having a pee isn't so unusual! just found your channel, great work. best wishes in the coming new year.

Its so Beautiful there. One day I will walk that trail.

Thanks for the Vid.....Lovely country . Cheers from Canada

This video is why I want to move to scotland its so beautiful and quiet and peaceful, and the people are so nice and friendly (overall) In america you can rarely find peaceful places, and (for me at least) meeting people is a gamble..

That was brilliant best part of me day

That is literally how I feel every time I go on a hike hahaha! What an absolutely lovely day, and stunning views...sorry you fell on your a** 😆. I love how candid you are...cause that's reality!

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

:))

That was a great video. It looks nice and peaceful at the top. Keep doing more of these please. Weather permitting. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦🍺🍺

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

#Drippin...how appropriate, the abandoned village of Drippan is just along the road, passed there the other week on the Great Trossachs path. looks like a nice day out.

My Grandfather passed away last week. We found an old journal entry where he said one regret he had was he never got to hike in Scotland. I'm planning my trip for next year. What a beautiful country.

I loved this! About how long does it take to hike Ben Ledi?

A very nice area for a hike.

Love the video. You fell Again 🤣. You weren't flashing when you fell 🤣 OMG this is too funny. Beautiful scenery. Scotland has such beautiful natural places.

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amber!

I love your videos

I'm sweatin just watchin this LOL #Drippin says it all LOL. you never disappoint Erin! fun chatty hill-walk and pure magical scenery too. ; ) and i see your really testing the limits of that camera you just got repaired by zoomin in on that wee cloud LOL

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

I really enjoyed that i like this kind of your videos like more your vlogs you're beautiful and much funny thank you for your videos..

Well done you 👍 I know exactly how you felt during this walk / hill climb. I did a munro the other week , the first since pre lock down and I can tell you that I nearly gave up on two occasions . The only thing that spurred me on was the forlorn look on my father in law's face when I said I can't do this . He's a true munro bagger and I couldn't let him down . So glad when we reached the top but the windy conditions were horrendous . Nothing like a hot cup of coffee huddled behind a very small rock lol. Anyway great achievement , the next one will be easier I'm sure 😁

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Good on you!

Damn, I really need to come and settle in Scotland someday. I really love walks and these type of walks would be lovely (well, besides the being exhausted part, my condition sucks lol). But these views, this atmosphere it all just feels so great and l really would love to be able to live there. Thank you for this video, maybe I also should get around to walking wherever I can.

Enjoy your outdoor videos so much. How much time did it take to climb up and down? Beautiful scenery 😍😍

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It took me about 4 hours max I think but I fannied about a lot with my camera, filming etc and I stopped a lot. There's more info here www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-ledi.shtml

@ingaborlowski1536

3 жыл бұрын

BeautyCreep thank you, fantastic website! Will be using for sure. I’m probably not ready for a Ben Ledi - love the rhyme 😂😝- but I can do a bunch of other easier paths...for now.

yes, you have been absent for a little so it is good to see you finally back ))

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Just last week but uploaded the 3 weeks before that :D

Great to get away from it all and clear yer head,Nice video.

Getting caught up on some of your vlogs that got past me months ago. Today is 6 Jan, 2021. When you said "I'm dying" 🥺😳.

I liked a lot that rocky steps. How many time you had to go down before dusk?

Have you tried the white terry’s chocolate orange? X

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! I'm not the biggest fan of white chocolate but might give it a shot sometime...

Hey, nice video, loving this wild nature 😊 I’m wondering, I heard that scottish lasses sometimes take nude pics at the top of the mountains, is that true?

well done you, I was up there a few weeks ago and it was blowing a hoolie

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is the first time I've been up when it hasn't been!

Beautiful hike 'n bet you enjoyed all the silent moments. Boots are a pain but worse is an ankle strain.

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

I loved having a break from the boots! Felt like I could move a lot easier. Might get some trail shoes sometime

How long would this take for a newbie? I've definitely taken for granted these amazing places and want to start doing some hills! 😅

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

It always takes me longer because I faff about filming, taking photos etc lol. I was up and down in 4 hours I think? Maybe 4.5 max. There's more info here though: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/ben-ledi.shtml

I like these type of videos, I get to see what I can not normally see, thank you. How tall are you? Only to understand the size of the rock you hugged :)

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah the trig point was on a raised platform haha, but I'm about 5'6

Love your accent

Great job and what a lovely area! But girl, you need to get yourself some good hiking boots! 🥾🏞💙🤍💚

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a pair of good hiking boots and have worn them up this hill every time I've walked it previously, but I preferred wearing my trainers up this one. Found it much comfier/lighter this time round since it's a good path.

So beautiful

Are these hills that you show in your video part of a national park system?

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

This one is in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Loved watching you.. just found you on youtube. ❤

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Aww I'm glad you found me!

@laurah190

3 жыл бұрын

So am I. ❤❤

So cool to see a young woman vlog a hill climb. I love climbing hills! I started three years ago at 26. I've been on a mission to bag all the munros and I've done Ben Ledi and a few Corbetts. I often pee behind rocks too and make out with chocolate on the way up. 🤣

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh amazing ☺️☺️ I do have a few other hill vlogs if you're interested but I'm keen to do more.

Nice vid 👌 cracking hill and seemed so quiet 🤫.... subd

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I've heard it's near Callender I've stayed there.

well done lassie

Och nae Greggs at the top!

Love you

Brilliant, had me laughing haha. I gotta say, I have a moment like that on every hill where I can't be bothered. The miracle cure for me is a few jelly babies straight in the gub and its time to power on haha 😄 Cheers, Kris.

@hikingbikingscotland1267

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, it's usually just as I take my seat belt off.

@ErinsHoose

3 жыл бұрын

Severe lack of sweets in my backpack this time! I'll sort that for next time 😅

@Minime163

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinsHoose love to try a fried mars bar and would love to see if I could make it to the summet of Ben ledi. Could do with losing some weight though

Don't know about spiritual but it was definitely 'anointed' by the time you left!😊👍

My ancestors were traced to the year 1500 in the Orkney island chain. Does that make them Scots or perhaps Norse/ Norwegian or both? Can you relate to Orkney being Scottish? Looks quite different from the mainland.

hiking in Scotland is my dream...